War Room

War Room is a strategy game in which you command US Army forces in the fictional Afghan province of Kushan. You secure a region of over 1,000 km², establish and supply bases, unlock units, patrol territory and protect the civilian population. The plot and many missions draw inspiration from real events in the Afghanistan War.

The province of Kushan

Kushan is divided into nine districts, each with an organized insurgent network whose members have different skills and motivations. Some groups recruit fighters, produce illicit narcotics to finance their operations, make IEDs or smuggle weapons. You search for these cells and dismantle their operations across a landscape of natural landmarks, villages, towns, coalition bases and outposts reflecting the Afghan landscape and conflict.

Your choices affect the province and the outcome of the game. You work to secure Kushan and give its people power by supporting a candidate and helping organize safe, free democratic elections. The ending depends on your actions and the candidate you support.

Command your forces

Hundreds of units are under your direct and indirect control. You issue patrol orders, send humanitarian missions, establish bases in enemy territory and look after your troops. You also clear roads of IEDs so supply convoys can reach remote FOBs and patrols can avoid unnecessary losses.

Troops may withdraw when facing extreme combat. You can send MEDEVAC helicopters to extract the wounded; soldiers and equipment are difficult to replace, so you must weigh the cost of each operation.

Air support and reconnaissance

You can support troops with attack helicopters, drones, bombers and strike aircraft. Air operations can resolve dangerous missions without putting troops on the ground, but they risk collateral damage. Helicopters also carry out air assaults and transport supplies between bases.

Military drones let you observe and coordinate your units. Their cameras offer vision modes including FLIR and thermal views, and you can use them to conduct reconnaissance and designate targets for air support.