War on Wheels (DW2)
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*sam* Posted Mar 10, 2026, 2:46 pm |
We have finally announced War on Wheels - a total rewrite of Darkwind in a new game engine. Please wishlist it on Steam! :-)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3768750/War_On_Wheels/?utm_source=Dark&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=WL_3 |
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RANXEROX Posted Mar 10, 2026, 3:16 pm |
isn't this going to be confusing since there already is a game named wow?
World of Warcraft was officially released online in North America on November 23, 2004. Theres also a game called DarkWind which is a text based fantasy MUD thats been in development since 1992 |
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*SirLatte* Posted Mar 10, 2026, 3:20 pm |
and is this a start over? lol | ||||||
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*sam* Posted Mar 10, 2026, 3:22 pm |
It's a start-over yep. Change of focus from persistent-world to player-run leagues, plus a single-player campaign. | ||||||
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*Bastille* Posted Mar 10, 2026, 10:44 pm |
Nice 
What's with the AI in the escort scene? They all seem to be following a neat, designated path. |
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SZDaddio Posted Mar 10, 2026, 10:51 pm |
Right on! My buddy sent me the video and I almost drove off the road. (don't watch videos and drive my friends) | ||||||
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Karz Master Posted Mar 11, 2026, 12:10 pm |
Came back after a long hiatus to say that this will be the Greatest Game of All Time. You heard it here first
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Taco Posted Mar 11, 2026, 1:37 pm |
grats **boss** | ||||||
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*Rev. V* Posted Mar 12, 2026, 1:11 pm |
How does one get it if you abhor Steam?
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Scarzam Posted Mar 15, 2026, 9:35 pm |
It's at the top of my wishlist | ||||||
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*Longo* Posted Mar 16, 2026, 7:27 am |
Awesome | ||||||
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*sam* Posted Mar 18, 2026, 7:07 pm |
In the trailer video? That "realtime driving" stuff will only be used for cutscenes, like when you arrive to a town. |
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*sam* Posted Mar 18, 2026, 7:07 pm |
I guess it will be out on GoG and/or consoles a while after Steam. |
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*Longo* Posted Mar 19, 2026, 3:35 am |
Consoles too? Wowser (Pun intended) |
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RANXEROX Posted Mar 21, 2026, 5:42 am |
Any word on minimum system requirements? Or, is that part of what needs to be determined with the beta testing? I assume, this will be the minimal baseline
Operating System: Windows 7 (SP1+) or newer (64-bit), macOS 10.12.6+ (Sierra), or Ubuntu 20.04+ (64-bit). CPU: X64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support (e.g., Intel Core i3 or equivalent). RAM: 4 GB, though 8 GB is strongly recommended for a better experience. Graphics: A GPU capable of DirectX 10, 11, or 12 (Windows), Metal (macOS), or OpenGL 3.2+/Vulkan (Linux). Integrated graphics: ??? Would be cool if it can run on a AM4 3000G with vega 3 graphics, but i doubt that 
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*Jagged Monkey* Posted Mar 22, 2026, 12:59 pm |
I can't wait to play the new version. It looks amazing! | ||||||
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*sam* Posted Mar 23, 2026, 5:38 pm |
Usually, reducing the resolution helps a lot so hopefully it will run on a weaker machine at say 1024x768 |
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*jimmylogan* Posted Mar 24, 2026, 5:27 pm |
Just assuming still no support for Silicon MAC? | ||||||
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*sam* Posted Mar 24, 2026, 5:56 pm |
It's on a new game engine so yes, Silicon is supported. |
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The Dude Posted Mar 25, 2026, 3:26 am |
I'm super happy to hear that. I came back to this game after several years (coincidentally on an M-series Mac) because I heard about a new, single player friendly Darkwind experience. I'm immediately reminded how much I enjoy this setting and game experience. Super excited for the new chapter! |
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Hogfather Posted Mar 28, 2026, 12:18 am |
So WoW won't have any persistent world features? No camps etc?
Will Dark-wind still be running? |
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RANXEROX Posted Mar 28, 2026, 2:19 pm |
Got to start somewhere. Maybe that could happen later? |
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JoniBoy Posted Mar 28, 2026, 5:15 pm |
Awesome news! Looking forward to play! | ||||||
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*jimmylogan* Posted Mar 30, 2026, 8:49 pm |
whoa!!! awesome!!! :-) |
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*sam* Posted Apr 4, 2026, 3:40 pm |
That's correct, WoW won't have a persistent world. DW will continue running. |
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Celticfrost Posted Apr 4, 2026, 6:19 pm |
So, now for the question on everyone's mind, will WoW ever be able to be used as the client for DW? |
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RANXEROX Posted Apr 5, 2026, 4:49 pm |
WoW is World of Warcraft, a massively successful MMORPG. I still think you are making a massive mistake calling this by the same acronym. it will cause confusion, then it will cause a public backlash on steam to boycott DW2, and suffer lawsuits.
"WoW" is a registered trademark owned by Blizzard Entertainment It is highly risky and likely to result in legal action from Blizzard Entertainment if you use "WoW" or "War on Wheels" as it suggests a connection to World of Warcraft. Blizzard actively protects its intellectual property, specifically targeting projects that use their branding or assets. |
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*Bastille* Posted Apr 14, 2026, 6:36 am |
Does this mean the Nuns sauna services are no longer available to the repenting public?
Ok cool |
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Speed Death Racer Max Posted May 21, 2026, 3:56 pm |
No more persistent world equals no more camps? The markets depend upon weapons that are created there. |