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there will only be one version of Commandos 2 HD Remaster internationally, and it will not incorporate any symbols, portraits, speeches or other assets that could break the law in many countries.
As a company, we are obliged to adhere to the law, but we want our users to have the best experience with our games without causing potential delays or even being banned in certain countries.
Therefore, we have decided on this course of action so that we will not be forced to split up groups of players or be unable to provide the game to specific regions at all.
-cheers
"Authentic WWII scenarios"
How are these authentic WW2 scenarios when you censor stuff? At least please market this accordingly. I am a big Commandos fan, but this is a travesty.
Sorry, but this is not convincing unless you be more specific. Experience shows it's more or less strictly an issue in regards to Germany when it comes to Nazi symbols. So please dont spread lies.
German laws are applied differently now, so there is no need to censor yourself. Games like these are considered socially adequate now (if they have an anti-nazi stance) usually and can be sold in Germany without issues.
https://kotaku.com/games-in-germany-can-have-nazi-imagery-now-1828238768
The information this statement is based on seems to be outdated, at least in regards to Germany. Since August 9, 2018, games with generally banned Nazi symbols in accordance with § 86a StGB (swastikas, SS runes, Hitler images, certain phrases etc.) can be submitted to the German rating board USK, and if the USK's panel deems that their usage falls under the exemptions to the ban, and the game does not otherwise fulfill the criteria to be placed on the so-called index kept by the federal agency BPjM, it will receive an age rating, which ultimately generates the much required legal certainty to publish it on the German market. See this press statement by the USK for the change in administrative practice: https://usk.de/usk-beruecksichtigt-bei-altersfreigabe-von-spielen-kuenftig-sozialadaequanz/
Since then, the international versions of Wolfenstein: Youngblood and Cyberpilot by Bethesda Softworks have received 18+ USK ratings despite widespread usage of Nazi symbols of all kind. Another case of interest especially for Commandos might be the Polish anti-war tactical RPG WARSAW which has been granted a 16+ rating. If the game in question seems to express a clear stance, an opposition to the so-called "Third Reich" and its inhuman ideology, and (maybe or) otherwise only uses the symbols for purely historical/documentary purposes, it should not cause a problem.
I don't really see how Commandos 2 - HD Remaster could run into issues. The game clearly opposes the Nazi regime, the player controls Allied forces literally fighting it. German youth protection might possibly be concerned by the Spy's ability to don Nazi uniforms containing insignia (I don't know if that would be the case), but I doubt it would result in a refused rating by itself, maybe just a higher age rating, possibly an 18+ but I doubt that too (I'd guess 16+).
Also, Commandos 2: Men of Courage does not appear to be on the "index" kept by the BPjM, so therein should be no obstacle. The first game of the series, Commandos: Behind enemy Lines, however, was not only "indexed" back in the day but also banned by a lower regional court ("Beschlagnahme"); this, however, shouldn't be too much of a problem because, in my opinion, it has no real significance for this HD remaster of the unbanned sequel. After all, like stated above, the newer Wolfenstein games got ratings despite for example Wolfenstein 3D's or Wolfenstein (2009)'s difficile legal position remaining unopposed.
It seems like the decision to produce the remaster without explicit symbols has already been made though. If this was done for purely artistic reasons, it would certainly be fine, but it can't be explained by the legal situation as it is nowadays in Germany.
But they also seem to think of chinese territories here. Even if they remove every hint about WW2, they can't censor out the "fighting against big evil regime" theme the game has. So the game won't fly in china anyway. Which further makes their reasoning invalid if you ask me.
But well, why releasing two versions for different regions if you can take the easy way out and punish every longtime fan of the game with worldwide censorship. I guess the new generation of gamers who buy it but never played this game before will fill their pockets enough already.
Again, censorship comes from a damaged society we're living in. Love it or hate it....
Fun fact, depicting Hitler and the swastika isn't actually illegal in Germany since you can get approval. Idiots.
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-lifts-ban-on-swastika-hitler-mustache-in-wolfenstein-video-game/a-45024101
Will not buy it, was happy about the game and now its gone.
I know the game is the same without the symbols etc.
And i even played the cemcored german version.
But now i dont accept cencored games.
thank you for your passion and dedication about the game and your feedback.
Yet, the decision was made and we were as transparent as possible in advance, making everybody interested in the remaster aware of us making this game available in as many countries as possible,without splitting up the community with different versions and without moving the release date in many countries and/or in general in the far unforeseen future.
Not to mention, even though if some of you do not agree, that as a company, we are obliged to adhere to the law, but we want our users to have the best experience with our games without causing potential delays or even being banned in certain countries, as stated already above.
-cheers
Explain in a list what laws..
You've heard from your player base, and we are angry that you as a developer of the game have had this gold mine called (Commandos) put into your hands, and now murdering the whole nostalgia of the original game.
We as a community that have been playing the game since the first ever one came out, do not think this is a great tribute to the original game.
Especially when you take the important bits out of it.
I certainly won't be buying this game, if you're stance stays the same, towards this subject.
I suggest you go back to the whole team, and seeing what they can do, to make, you're fans, as well as your old player base on the originals, actually want.
If you have to make two different versions then do two version..
Mirror with and mirror without.
We sure don't care how long it takes to bring it out, and it won't be splitting the community up, as this issue is actually bringing everyone together.
I won't buy this rubbish, entill it has either been revised with the original stuff, as this is a ww2 game! And or if there is a fan made mod to put back into it.
And to be Frank to the developer, why just sell the game on your site, and not on steam? You still get to play it on steam, is it so if these people that are actually stupid enough to buy from your site directly if they don't like it, will not get a refund?
As I do not see anywhere that you will get a refund, on your direct store.
Just seems that suspicious just like the decision making for this censorship.
I am not having a go at you personally (developer), I just got a sack, or the balls to tell you what most of the playerbase is thinking on this subject!
Go back and tell them this.