Buy World War III: Black Gold PC key

World War III: Black Gold is a strategy game set in the near future, where a global oil shortage triggers political turmoil and war. A secret conference of the UN Central Geological Commission reveals that worldwide oil reserves will run out in 8–10 years, leaving even the most industrialized countries too little time to switch to alternative energy. Mass protests erupt around the world, shutting down the global economy, and the Great Powers declare World War III.

Campaigns and modes

You can choose between two game modes, one for beginners and one for experts. The three campaigns take place in the US, Russia and Iraq and span 30 missions.

The battlefield

Combat takes place across fully 3D terrain and units. Day and night cycles and variable weather affect the game and your strategies. You can reshape the terrain by flattening it, building bulwarks or digging ditches, and use tunnels, trenches and interconnected underground tunnel systems.

Weapons and systems

A technology tree lets you research weapons. The game also includes advanced electronic battle systems for tapping communications and capturing photo streams, as well as kamikaze and stealth units, camouflage and jamming systems. Defensive options include missile defence, decoys and anti-chemical filters; weapons include anti-aircraft, anti-tank and weapons of mass destruction.

Multiplayer

Multiplayer supports up to eight players over LAN and EarthNet.