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Lead six WWII commandos through stealth missions, combining specialist skills and synchronized actions to sabotage enemy bases.
Released 09 Apr 2025
Plan Simultaneous Takedowns
Distract Guards with Decoys
Combine Six Specialist Skills
ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre.
Developed by Claymore Game Studios · Published by Kalypso Media
Set during World War II, the game follows Jack O’Hara and five specialists as they come together to form a commando unit. You lead the Green Beret, Sapper, Sniper, Driver, Marine, and Spy on missions against Nazi forces.
Missions send the squad to locations ranging from Arctic terrain to deserts and European facilities. Infiltrate enemy positions, sabotage targets, rescue allies, and complete main and optional objectives using stealth, combat, vehicles, and interactive surroundings.
Each commando has distinct abilities, so success depends on choosing how to use the available team and combining their skills. You can plan actions to happen simultaneously, approach objectives in different ways, and play the campaign in two-player online or local split-screen co-op.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its tactical stealth, the satisfaction of planning coordinated actions, and the different abilities of the six commandos. Varied locations and multiple ways to approach some objectives also stand out, as does the return to the series’ earlier style. Critical reviews frequently report bugs and inconsistent controls, with indoor camera and floor navigation causing particular frustration; some also find the routes restrictive and miss mechanics from earlier entries. Opinions on the game’s polish and how well it captures the series differ.
ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre. And to the days where Jack O’Hara, the Green Beret, and his five companions met to form the infamous unit sent to complete missions which no others would dare to accept.
In the hushed shadows of history’s most pivotal moments, where heroes are born and legends are forged, a new chapter awaits. Whether it is a daring raid, a covert sabotage, or a courageous rescue mission – the Green Beret, the Sapper, the Sniper, the Driver, the Marine and the Spy will need to combine their skills to meet the most challenging tasks. Your mission can only be achieved through well-thought planning and the smart combination of stealth and destruction that come with the unique skillsets of this elite troop.
From the icy plains of the Arctic to the vast deserts of Africa, from the western coastlines of Europe to the Eastern front, it’s up to you to lead your commandos to success in high-risk missions. Guide them in their fight against the growing Nazi occupation which is menacing the free world.
Make the best use of your Commandos’ unique abilities, infiltrate enemy facilities and hit them where it hurts most before disappearing into the shadows.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Take on missions with a friend in the 2-player cooperative multiplayer mode, either online or via local split-screen.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 69 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 5 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Metacritic | 71/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
