To Arms! Commandos: Origins is Available Now
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2025 4:36 pm
To Arms! Commandos: Origins is Available Now
Experience the origin of the Commandos story and join the six iconic veterans on their mission to save Europe.
Information:
Title: Commandos: Origins
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®4|5
Developer: Claymore Game Studios
Genre: Stealth-Tactics
Release: April 9th, 2025
(PS4 & Xbox One following later)
Hashtag: #CommandosOrigins
Seattle, Wash April 9, 2025 – It's time to move out, soldiers, Commandos: Origins has been deployed! The latest installment in the legendary real-time stealth tactics series is now available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. After years of hard work, dedication, and invaluable feedback from the community, the elite unit has returned to tell its origin story.
"Mission accomplished," said Jürgen Reusswig, Studio Director at Claymore Game Studios. "With the release of Commandos: Origins, we’re taking players back to where it all began, and let them experience firsthand how this special unit was formed and grew into the band of brothers we remember from the old games. Working on this legendary franchise has been a journey of passion, and now, we’re very excited to let fans step into the boots of the six original Commandos. The adventure starts here, and we’re eager for players to relive the origins of this legendary unit while further improving the game with the feedback of the community."
Commandos: Origins continues the legacy of the legendary real-time stealth tactics series. Step into the boots of the original Commandos squad, a group of highly skilled soldiers forged in the heat of battle during World War II. Thomas "the Sapper" Hancock is entrusted by the top military brass to assemble a team of fearless soldiers, the Commandos.
Commandos: Origins | Release Trailer (US)
In 14 missions, the game delves into their early engagements, highlighting the challenges they faced and the bond they formed as an elite fighting force. With tactical gameplay and strategic decisions, players guide the Commandos through perilous operations, each one shaping the foundation of what would become one of the most iconic military units in history. Prepare for a deep dive into the origins of a legendary squad.
Commandos: Origins is available now with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Retail editions for Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 will be available in selected regions on May 22. Digital versions on Xbox One (including Xbox Smart Delivery) and PlayStation 4 will launch later this year.
Platform Release Price
Digital Windows-PC
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation 5 April 9 Standard: $49,99 | €49,99 | £45,99
Deluxe: $59,99 | €59,99 | £54,99
Standard: $59,99 | €59,99 | £49,99
Deluxe: $69,99 | €69,99 | £59,99
Retail* Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation 5 May 22 $59,99 | €59,99 | £54,99
Digital Xbox One, PlayStation 4 2025 to be announced
*Retail Edition contains all content of Deluxe Edition
*only available in selected territories
Commandos: Origins Features:
Challenging Real Time Tactical Stealth Gameplay: Make the best use of your Commandos’ unique abilities, infiltrate enemy facilities, and hit them where it hurts most before disappearing into the shadows.
An extraordinary team: Featuring 6 infamous characters, each with their own storied history, banding together to form an extraordinary fighting force – the Commandos: Take control over Jack O’Hara “the Green Beret”, Thomas “the Sapper” Hancock, Francis T. “the Sniper” Woolridge, Samuel “the Driver” Brooklyn, James “the Marine” Blackwood, and Rene “the Spy” Duchamp and lead them to success.
Many paths to victory: The detailed, varied, and interactive environments offer multiple approaches to reach your goal. Sneak, climb, drive in various vehicles, or hide and creep your way to mission success!
On your mark: A modern user experience with precise and intuitive controls enables you to control the commandos with expert precision. Coordinate complex actions simultaneously to overcome heavily fortified targets.
Fight on all fronts: Play through more than 10 missions in historically authentic WWII environments, spanning from the barren Arctic to the African desert, with a range of core and voluntary objectives that will require your full tactical expertise.
There is no I in team: Take on missions with a friend in the 2-player cooperative multiplayer mode, either online or via local split-screen.
About the Kalypso Media Group GmbH
Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer, and marketer of interactive entertainment software with over 200 employees at 10 locations across Germany, England, France, Japan, and the USA. The Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, along with four development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios in Gütersloh and Paderborn (Railway Empire, Port Royale, Tropico 7) and Claymore Game Studios (upcoming: Commandos Origins).
Specializing in the development of strategy and simulation games for a global audience on multi-platforms, Kalypso Media Group's IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media's most recent releases are Railway Empire 2, Dungeons 4, The Inquisitor and the upcoming Commandos: Origins. Recent releases from Kasedo Games include Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop, IXION, Rise of Industry, and Recipe for Disaster and the upcoming Warhammer 40000: Mechanicus II and Rise of Industry 2. Find out more at www.kalypsomedia.com.
Kalypso Media Group offers a wide range of merch products and clothing in the newly opened Kalypso Media merch store. The products available include Kalypso Media's best-known franchises, including Commandos, Railway Empire, Dungeons, and Tropico. More at merch.kalypsomedia.com.
Experience the origin of the Commandos story and join the six iconic veterans on their mission to save Europe.
Information:
Title: Commandos: Origins
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®4|5
Developer: Claymore Game Studios
Genre: Stealth-Tactics
Release: April 9th, 2025
(PS4 & Xbox One following later)
Hashtag: #CommandosOrigins
Seattle, Wash April 9, 2025 – It's time to move out, soldiers, Commandos: Origins has been deployed! The latest installment in the legendary real-time stealth tactics series is now available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. After years of hard work, dedication, and invaluable feedback from the community, the elite unit has returned to tell its origin story.
"Mission accomplished," said Jürgen Reusswig, Studio Director at Claymore Game Studios. "With the release of Commandos: Origins, we’re taking players back to where it all began, and let them experience firsthand how this special unit was formed and grew into the band of brothers we remember from the old games. Working on this legendary franchise has been a journey of passion, and now, we’re very excited to let fans step into the boots of the six original Commandos. The adventure starts here, and we’re eager for players to relive the origins of this legendary unit while further improving the game with the feedback of the community."
Commandos: Origins continues the legacy of the legendary real-time stealth tactics series. Step into the boots of the original Commandos squad, a group of highly skilled soldiers forged in the heat of battle during World War II. Thomas "the Sapper" Hancock is entrusted by the top military brass to assemble a team of fearless soldiers, the Commandos.
Commandos: Origins | Release Trailer (US)
In 14 missions, the game delves into their early engagements, highlighting the challenges they faced and the bond they formed as an elite fighting force. With tactical gameplay and strategic decisions, players guide the Commandos through perilous operations, each one shaping the foundation of what would become one of the most iconic military units in history. Prepare for a deep dive into the origins of a legendary squad.
Commandos: Origins is available now with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Retail editions for Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 will be available in selected regions on May 22. Digital versions on Xbox One (including Xbox Smart Delivery) and PlayStation 4 will launch later this year.
Platform Release Price
Digital Windows-PC
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation 5 April 9 Standard: $49,99 | €49,99 | £45,99
Deluxe: $59,99 | €59,99 | £54,99
Standard: $59,99 | €59,99 | £49,99
Deluxe: $69,99 | €69,99 | £59,99
Retail* Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation 5 May 22 $59,99 | €59,99 | £54,99
Digital Xbox One, PlayStation 4 2025 to be announced
*Retail Edition contains all content of Deluxe Edition
*only available in selected territories
Commandos: Origins Features:
Challenging Real Time Tactical Stealth Gameplay: Make the best use of your Commandos’ unique abilities, infiltrate enemy facilities, and hit them where it hurts most before disappearing into the shadows.
An extraordinary team: Featuring 6 infamous characters, each with their own storied history, banding together to form an extraordinary fighting force – the Commandos: Take control over Jack O’Hara “the Green Beret”, Thomas “the Sapper” Hancock, Francis T. “the Sniper” Woolridge, Samuel “the Driver” Brooklyn, James “the Marine” Blackwood, and Rene “the Spy” Duchamp and lead them to success.
Many paths to victory: The detailed, varied, and interactive environments offer multiple approaches to reach your goal. Sneak, climb, drive in various vehicles, or hide and creep your way to mission success!
On your mark: A modern user experience with precise and intuitive controls enables you to control the commandos with expert precision. Coordinate complex actions simultaneously to overcome heavily fortified targets.
Fight on all fronts: Play through more than 10 missions in historically authentic WWII environments, spanning from the barren Arctic to the African desert, with a range of core and voluntary objectives that will require your full tactical expertise.
There is no I in team: Take on missions with a friend in the 2-player cooperative multiplayer mode, either online or via local split-screen.
About the Kalypso Media Group GmbH
Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer, and marketer of interactive entertainment software with over 200 employees at 10 locations across Germany, England, France, Japan, and the USA. The Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, along with four development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios in Gütersloh and Paderborn (Railway Empire, Port Royale, Tropico 7) and Claymore Game Studios (upcoming: Commandos Origins).
Specializing in the development of strategy and simulation games for a global audience on multi-platforms, Kalypso Media Group's IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media's most recent releases are Railway Empire 2, Dungeons 4, The Inquisitor and the upcoming Commandos: Origins. Recent releases from Kasedo Games include Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop, IXION, Rise of Industry, and Recipe for Disaster and the upcoming Warhammer 40000: Mechanicus II and Rise of Industry 2. Find out more at www.kalypsomedia.com.
Kalypso Media Group offers a wide range of merch products and clothing in the newly opened Kalypso Media merch store. The products available include Kalypso Media's best-known franchises, including Commandos, Railway Empire, Dungeons, and Tropico. More at merch.kalypsomedia.com.