Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Action, Simulation, MMO,
What this game is
The Battle of Stalingrad serves as the story background of the game. The Germans advance toward the Volga, Soviet soldiers defend the city, and then comes the turning point.
The player is invited to experience one of the bloodiest battles in history. The theme is presented seriously and with attention to the historical setting.
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm is an online World War II shooter built on stubborn realism. Running forward at full health and hoping for luck will not work here: the aim demands attention, and a hasty soldier quickly ends up back on the respawn screen. If you like a slow, tactical pace and talking within a squad, this shooter is for you. The setting is the Battle of Stalingrad, which ran from the summer of 1942 to the winter of 1943. You can play as the Germans pushing toward the Volga or as Soviet soldiers holding on in a ruined city. The modes vary: some involve quick skirmishes, others need carefully coordinated team action. Small details matter here. Bullets can penetrate cover, the shooter breathes and tires from holding a weapon, sights are adjustable, and the barrel can be rested on a bipod. You can lean out of cover and fire blindly, and the view stays in first person. Tanks are a separate topic: the vehicles have their own rules for hits, armor and damage, so you have to handle them with the enemy in mind. The game keeps track of your progress. Statistics build up, ranks and achievements unlock, and the most notable fighters receive the title of hero. A hero inspires those nearby, frightens the enemy and carries a rare weapon that makes him visible from afar. There is also morale: a suppressed enemy loses confidence, and you can take advantage of that. The game was released in 2011, and this edition includes everything that belongs to the Rising Storm expansion. The engine is a modified Unreal Engine 3. The material is violent and suits adult players who are not afraid of serious military themes.
- Realistic ballistics, bullet penetration, breathing and adjustable sights
- Tank control with separate armor and damage systems
- Cover system and blind fire from around a corner
- Ranks, achievements and hero status with access to a rare weapon
- All Rising Storm content included
- Developer
- Tripwire Interactive
- Publisher
- Tripwire Interactive
- Release year
- 2011
- Available on
- Steam
- Metacritic
- 76
Frequently asked questions
How do I activate the Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm key on Steam?
Open Steam → Games menu → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key, and Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm will be added to your library. You can activate it in the PC client or in a browser.
Does Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm have co-op or multiplayer?
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm has modes against other players.
Do I need a VPN to activate the Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm key?
No, a VPN is not needed to activate the key: a regional key activates when the Steam account region matches the key region, and a GLOBAL key activates without restrictions. The Steam Subscriber Agreement prohibits bypassing regional restrictions through a VPN.
How do I change my Steam account region to activate Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm?
Steam requires the account region to match the country where you live. There is no need to change it for activation: choose a key for the region of your account or a GLOBAL key.