Info about Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Supporter Pack:

Official game description:
This DLC is meant for the most hardcore community members that want to go above and beyond the regular, in support of Call to Arms - Gates of Hell.
The Supporter Pack offers a chance to stand out in our community as a loyal supporter, with special accents to your profile in the game as an outstanding contributor.
For our small team, the support of our loyal fans has been invaluable throughout the years. Many of you have been supportive right from the start, and have stuck with us throughout the development cycle. After the release of the original “Ostfront” we went on to release almost 60 free game updates, all of them contributing to the experience it offers today. While our team remains small, we’re thrilled to keep working on the game, made possible thanks to our growing playerbase.
**This optional Supporter Pack is for those who want to go the extra mile for _Call to Arms – Gates of Hell._**
While the base game already offers the full experience and continues to receive updates, this edition is a way for passionate players to help us push the franchise even further. Your support directly helps us invest in long-term improvements—like upgrading the engine, overcoming technical hurdles, and bringing long-requested features to life.
**You don’t need to buy this to enjoy the game—but if you choose to, you’re helping shape its future. And for that, we’re incredibly grateful.**
At the same time, this DLC allows our most generous supporters to stand out and be recognised for their incredible contribution.
The Supporter Pack does not bring any game content, to ensure that there is no paywall on any of it.
Instead, as a thank you, we decided to put a free DLC together that offers a ride down memory lane, with something new on the side. It is the Jubilee DLC, to celebrate the 10 years we’ve been working on the game. Go check out and download the free content!
The Supporter Pack contains some behind the scenes content which will allow the players to connect with the history behind the project, the trials and tribulations we encountered over the years, and some cool visuals and additions to make your experience more wholesome.
**Supporter Pack items:**
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*   A customised appearance of the player’s profile, with a unique color and avatar ribbon.
*   “Supporter Pack” badging in the game interface
*   The official Call to Arms - Gates of Hell art guide.
*   “Gates of Hell: The first decade”, a 25 minute documentary detailing our story, with the personal testament of some of the team members involved. It outlines the origins of the project and the people that made it into what it is today: one of the most played ww2 themed RTT/ RTS worldwide. From the project’s conception in 2015 to release in 2021 and beyond!
*   An exclusive windows theme with cursors, backgrounds, artwork and images of the game to make your whole desktop experience be tuned in the art of the game.
For those community members that would like to go the extra mile to support Call to Arms - Gates of Hell, we have created this DLC. We would like to invest the revenue in taking key steps to improve the game’s engine architecture further, keep the game future-proof and overcome some of the obstacles that have kept some highly requested improvements at bay. While we always strive to improve the game with the means made available to us, we appreciate every help we can get!
Thank you for 10 years of your support, on to the next 10 years!
Q: Where can I find the Windows Theme, Documentary and/or artbook from the Supporter Pack?  
A: You can find it by right clicking your game on Steam > Hover over "Manage" > clicking Browse Local Files > and opening the folder called "Supporter Pack". There you will find all the files.

Release date: Jun 19, 2025

Categories: Real-time Strategy, World War II, Multiplayer, Cooperative Multiplayer, Tactical Combat, Historical Simulation, Large-Scale Combat


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 500.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 5.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes several quotes from users indicating the amount of time they have spent playing the game. These quotes suggest high playtime metrics, particularly for game completion and session length. For example, phrases like 'thousands of hours,' 'almost a thousand hours,' and '1200 hours' indicate extensive gameplay. However, specific metrics for story completion and endgame hours are not explicitly mentioned, leading to those fields being marked as null.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Players enjoy the game immediately, especially in cooperative multiplayer mode with friends, but encounter some friction related to control and matchmaking.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Starting cooperative multiplayer with friends
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: Lack of matchmaking in multiplayer; Inflexible control options in cooperative play
  - Unlock drivers: Improved matchmaking; More flexible control options in cooperative play
  - Conditions: Playing cooperatively with friends; Cooperative enhancements
- Player Archetypes:
  - Cooperative Strategist (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoying cooperative gameplay with friends.
    - Playstyle: Prefers playing cooperatively, often with a close friend, and enjoys strategic control over units.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: coop enthusiast; strategy gamer
    - Reference games: Men of War AS; Command & Conquer; Blitzkrieg
  - Supportive Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Supporting the developers and enjoying long-term gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys extensive gameplay and supports the game through purchases and positive feedback.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: series enthusiast; developer supporter
    - Reference games: Men of War AS; Command & Conquer


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- High praise for game quality (weight 0.97): Many players describe the game as a masterpiece, beautiful, and outstanding. They appreciate the high standards of detail and care put into the game.
- Support for developers (weight 0.82): Players express strong support for the developers, appreciating their dedication, effort, and passion. This includes buying DLCs and supporter editions.
- Request for more content (weight 0.5): Players are hoping for more DLCs, new single-player campaigns, and future content additions. There is a specific hope for a Pacific campaign and Chinese-related content.
- Windows theme appreciation (weight 0.43): The Windows theme, including the slideshow and specific design elements like the iron-gray input method and iron-black taskbar, is well-received by players.
- Continuous updates and improvements (weight 0.42): Players appreciate the continuous updates, free updates, and quality of life improvements. The game is seen as improved over time with years of patches and updates.
- Historical accuracy and details (weight 0.38): The game is praised for its historical atmosphere, details, and accuracy. Players appreciate the attention to historical details and the respect for historic locations, vehicles, and factions.
- Unique and immersive gameplay (weight 0.37): The game is described as unique in its genre, offering unique immersion and tactical combat. Players appreciate the large-scale battles and the realistic sounds.
- Art and design appreciation (weight 0.34): Players appreciate the art, design philosophy, and theme music. The artbook and behind-the-scenes content are also well-received.
- Innovative and enjoyable conquest mode (weight 0.31): The conquest mode is highlighted as a strength and is described as innovative and enjoyable. Players appreciate the persistent conquest maps and enhancements.
- Personal enjoyment and fun (weight 0.3): Players express personal enjoyment and fun, describing the game as one of their main hobbies and something that fulfills childhood dreams.
- Comparison to other games (weight 0.27): The game is compared favorably to other games like Company of Heroes, Star Citizen, and Dawn of War 1 and C&C Generals.
- Community and communication (weight 0.24): The community and communication between developers and players are highlighted. Players appreciate the community communication and the developers' loyalty to their community.
- Mod support and third-person fighting (weight 0.17): Players appreciate the mod support and the fully supported third-person fighting for every unit.
- Special features and modes (weight 0.16): Special features like the last stand mode and dynamic campaigns are appreciated by players.

Common complaints:
- AI needs significant improvement (weight 0.49): The AI in the game is criticized for being poorly optimized and exhibiting unintelligent behavior. This includes issues with vehicle AI and pathfinding systems.
- Optimization and engine problems (weight 0.38): The game suffers from optimization issues, including frame rate instability and an outdated game engine. These problems affect the overall gameplay experience.
- Game plagued by bugs (weight 0.33): Multiple reviews highlight the presence of bugs in the game that need fixing. This includes general bugs and specific issues like soldiers freezing when right-clicking.
- Localization and language issues (weight 0.28): There are several issues related to language support in the game, including the lack of Russian voice acting, untranslated content in the Artbook, and no subtitles in the game creation video. Everything is in English, which may not be suitable for all players.
- Game access issues post-purchase (weight 0.24): Some players are unable to play the game despite having purchased it. There is also confusion and lack of clear instructions on how to access the supporter pack.
- DLC lacks meaningful content (weight 0.18): Players report that the DLC does not add any substantial content to the game. Additionally, there are issues with playing the DLC.
- Lack of customization options (weight 0.15): Players are disappointed by the lack of customization options, such as no Steam background for personal profiles and no avatar options.
- Lack of animation variety (weight 0.09): The game is criticized for having a lack of variety in animations, which affects the immersion and visual appeal.
- Level design needs improvement (weight 0.09): The level design in the game is criticized and needs enhancement to provide a better gaming experience.
- Artbook layout needs improvement (weight 0.09): The layout of the Artbook is criticized and needs improvement to enhance the user experience.
- Building destruction needs enhancement (weight 0.09): The building destruction mechanics in the game need improvement to make them more realistic and satisfying.
- Model collision volumes need improvement (weight 0.09): The collision volumes for models in the game need to be improved to prevent clipping and other issues.
- Lack of game sounds (weight 0.09): The game is criticized for lacking sufficient sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Soundtrack is poorly received (weight 0.09): The current soundtrack of the game is criticized for being bad, affecting the overall enjoyment of the game.
- No crash reports (weight 0.09): The game does not provide crash reports, making it difficult for players to report issues and for developers to fix them.
- Criticism of other studios (weight 0.07): There is criticism directed at other game studios, which may not be directly relevant to the game in question.

Gameplay feedback:
- World War II theme and accuracy (weight 0.55): Set in World War II, the game is praised for its historical accuracy and attention to detail, including soldiers, settings, and equipment.
- Large-scale battles and tactics (weight 0.33): The game features large-scale battles and emphasizes tactical combat, providing a dynamic and engaging experience for players.
- Realistic combat mechanics (weight 0.26): The game offers realistic tank combat mechanics and detailed infantry animations, enhancing the overall combat experience.
- Real-time strategy elements (weight 0.26): As an RTS game, it features direct unit control and various strategic elements, appealing to fans of the genre.
- Dynamic conquest mode (weight 0.26): The conquest mode is highlighted for its dynamic gameplay, offering varied and exciting challenges.
- Diverse mission locations (weight 0.26): Missions are set in various locations such as Africa and feature different countries like Britain and Japan, providing a diverse gameplay experience.
- Multiplayer and cooperative gameplay (weight 0.19): Players appreciate the multiplayer matchmaking and cooperative gameplay options, allowing for a more social and collaborative experience.
- Detailed level design (weight 0.19): The level design is noted for its detail, including building destruction and realistic settings.
- Squad and officer mechanics (weight 0.18): The game includes detailed squad breakdowns and officer functionality, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Third-person fighting mechanics (weight 0.11): The game includes third-person fighting mechanics, adding a different perspective and gameplay style.
- Voice acting quality (weight 0.11): The voice acting in the game is noted, contributing to the immersive experience.
- Suggested morale system (weight 0.1): There are suggestions for implementing a morale system to further enhance the gameplay mechanics.

Performance notes:
- Engine and optimization issues (weight 0.26): Multiple players reported problems related to the game engine and optimization. These issues seem to be affecting the overall performance and stability of the game.
- Frame rate instability (weight 0.11): Players have experienced instability in frame rates, which impacts the smoothness and playability of the game.
- Netcode improvements (weight 0.11): There are calls for improvements in the netcode to enhance the online multiplayer experience.
- Support for higher resolutions (weight 0.11): There is a demand for better support for 2K and 4K monitors to enhance the visual experience of the game.
- High system requirements (weight 0.1): Some players reported that their initial computer setups couldn't run the game, indicating high system requirements.

Recommendations:
- Desire for Pacific DLC (weight 0.32): Players are expressing a strong interest in seeing a Pacific campaign added to the game. This includes mentions of specific regions like the Pacific and Japan.
- Interest in specific campaigns (weight 0.16): Players have shown interest in specific campaigns such as North African battlefields and a Sicilian campaign.
- Auto matchmaking for multiplayer (weight 0.1): There is a request for the addition of an auto matchmaking feature to improve the multiplayer experience.

Other player notes:
- DLC mentioned (weight 0.07): A reviewer mentioned the DLC. No further details were provided.

Emotions:
- Hopeful (weight 0.16): Players express hope for future updates, including requests for matchmaking in multiplayer, more content and battlefields in DLC, and support for higher resolution monitors. They also look forward to new factions, campaigns, and improvements in level design, building destruction, and AI.
- Gratitude (weight 0.13): Players are thankful to the development team for their incredible work on the game. They express appreciation for the efforts put into the game and support for the developers.
- Supportive (weight 0.12): Players offer support for the game and its developers, despite its flaws. They praise the continuous updates and improvements, and some even offer financial support for further development.
- Hope (weight 0.08): Players hope for future DLCs and campaigns, such as a Pacific campaign. They believe in the game's potential to become even greater with continued support and improvements.
- Excitement (weight 0.07): Players are having fun with the game and look forward to more content. They appreciate the game's high-quality details and realistic features, and anticipate future updates and DLCs.
- Grateful (weight 0.06): Players thank the developers for their great work on the game. They express appreciation for the developers' dedication and support.
- Frustration (weight 0.04): Players are frustrated with performance issues and optimization problems. Some cannot play the game or DLC, and others are disappointed by the lack of Russian voice acting.
- Admiration (weight 0.04): Players are impressed by the latest update and appreciate the game's quality. They admire the developers' efforts and passion.
- Frustrated (weight 0.04): Players are frustrated with game crashing and lack of optimization. Some also mention issues with the artbook layout and difficulty finding instructions.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Players feel nostalgic as the game fulfills childhood dreams and reminds them of playing similar games in the past.
- Joy (weight 0.02): Players enjoy the game's features and find pleasure and escapism in playing it.
- Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited for future DLCs and updates, such as those featuring the UK and Japan.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy to support the game and enjoy features like the last stand mode. They see potential for future improvements.
- Appreciative (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the attention to detail and historic accuracy in the game. They also appreciate the developers' love and passion towards the game.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players have a deep appreciation for the game and its developers.
- Nostalgic (weight 0.01): Players reminisce about playing similar games in their youth, such as the 'Men of War' series.
- Relieved (weight 0.01): Players are relieved to have found and shared instructions for accessing the supporter pack.}