Attention, Recruits!
[p]Welcome to the Squad 44 Modding Spotlight, a front-row seat to the creativity, passion, and innovation fueling the incredible Squad 44 Community![/p][p]In this special showcase, we shine a bright light on three of the most impressive and game-changing mods being crafted by our talented community members. [/p][p]What you're about to see is direct from the modders themselves, their updates, screenshots, stories, and visions brought to life. Every piece of content has been crafted with care, and we’re thrilled to present their amazing work to you.[/p][p]So gear up and check out these wonderful projects![/p]Chapter Red: Bloody Fall - The Redland Collective
[p]This is your moment. Choose your uniform, ready your rifle, and step into the frozen heart of the Eastern Front. Fight through snow-covered steppes, dense forests, and burned-out villages as you take part in the desperate struggle to defend the Soviet capital. [/p][p][img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdJVUZo-7v5k0mT4IPLYF-bVWOsOrq_kW6QTG4FTBOCowdXtYNhllbpCdLV4EWltMF9-kLQfzfDsffflxQx5LCaPwps8ySrTEm8FmoJVJQTSXTlVsoaQRMIGKct7FuRUXlTcHA?key=eziQTOsF-qhD41QXWzHnkDA"][/img][/p][p]From-< the last brutal stages of Germany’s advance to the opening volleys of the Battle of Moscow, experience the chaos, courage, and carnage that defined this pivotal turning point of the Second World War.[/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://youtu.be/8ZfkX5Z4u9E?si=lGcppKkW0J32cg-V"][/dynamiclink][/p]
- p]Coordinate with your logistics squad to deploy powerful support weapons such as the M1902 field gun and the DShK heavy machine gun.[/p][/*]
- [p]Rain destruction from afar with the devastating rocket salvos of the BM-13 "Katyusha".[/p][/*]
- [p]Climb into the steel beasts of the Red Army T-34s, KV-1s, BT-7s, and T-60s and dominate the battlefield.[/p][p][/p][/*]
FqhD41QXWzHnkDA"][/img][/p][p]Chapter-< Red: Bloody Fall is in their words a complete overhaul of Squad 44 brings the early Eastern Front to life as an entirely new chapter. Featuring over 30 new weapons and equipment, a wide array of gear, more than 25 new vehicles, two immersive maps, and custom environmental props, this update also includes authentic Soviet uniforms and revamped, historically accurate German attire. In total, more than 200 custom assets have been added to enrich the experience. [/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXchAnUfLDRpfDX4cvVM3LLr1lxOfvD7YX-7Kk6K_wMgghVAUT0MuCN7euHMovgx6WFOksp6x4YD5-2RK-y491dcecQTNreb0rXcchU86VelieQqwXcvhytQ3Xj7kuMqRxU9UL4?key=eziQTOsF-
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Chapter Red Links: Steam Workshop / Discord
Chapter Weserübung - Weserübung Devs
[p]Chapter Weserübung sets out to bring new life to a rarely explored part of World War II. The German invasion of Denmark, also known as The Six Hour War, and the subsequent invasion of Norway under Operation Weserübung.[/p][p][img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe26R60J1LdMnYZwYloFtxKbv8hDVfIcU82Kn1C4WzYXp6NMEJvh6xU3QhUTHD-x25FdSNv7upCBYn4aT7BoRnoGxQEUMVb2mCfvcaPrjSlKXk7QfaYQLZB8lasuUYkrmzbiK0?key=eziQTOsF-qhD41QXWzHnkDA"][/img][/p][p]The-< developer's current focus is solely on the Invasion of Denmark, beginning with a detailed recreation of the Battle of Haderslev, with plans for a potential second, yet-to-be-revealed map. These battles were fought between the Danish Jutland Division and Germany’s 170th Infantry Division, offering a diverse array of weapons, vehicles, and equipment that we plan to bring into the mod for an authentic and immersive experience.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfbC96mw_bB7Q1l3hbVb5elRnHwK0_vP70ooLDyOHhmZDecg0taeE0LMiOd7_unkHG5Fghby2SKylqaXRAYNC-2oGsVCd7smknA4LQRYoLnRWcVD_tiR59Lr1koz8um9BJ8p3rh?key=eziQTOs-
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qhD41QXWzHnkDA"][/img][/p][p]While-< their attention is solely focused on Denmark for now, Norway is a setting they wish to portray and have not yet ruled out expanding the chapter to include the large variety of aspects the front holds. [/p][p]Chapter Weserübung has completed roughly 20 custom assets so far, ranging from tanks and small arms to detailed uniform pieces. The team currently consists of just three dedicated members; aiming for a release of the Danish theatre and custom faction in early-mid 2026. [/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcrUD_SjewXRQTM6gP3bVyJt3kiM1l80MPqnCU6CqiSq03bJ69bzcCei1qSv9g5_da3Hl5DNNbs-av3e8nurXJTTCjd8-jenYjw35QYgxXchUxSyLJkcNg0qabsH7oiKZ5uJ7wR?key=eziQTOs-
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FqhD41QXWzHnkDA"][/img][/p][p]We-< highly suggest joining their Discord below to keep track of their development![/p]
Weserübung Links: Steam Workshop / Discord
Turning Tides - Rising Sun Studio
[p]In November 1943, while brutal combat raged in the mountains of Italy and across the frozen steppes of Russia, a very different battlefront was coming to life thousands of miles away in the vast, open expanse of the Central Pacific. Scattered like stepping stones across the ocean, the Gilbert and Marshall Islands remote chains of coral atolls and sandy islets were about to become the focus of a daring new campaign aimed at shifting the tide of the Pacific War.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfn8kBW6wU0O5E3K7GsnTfP0ShE_bY8GN4e2tUA9U5-otBpMTWqCN4Ar5D7ri1bnMhHj-i0YK5F6MCZm8HAwU_whL1craXvRWPzFwdl0_ds3edplaF8zLyRgnz8T46f2Eq_ZOhQ?key=eziQTOs-FqhD41QXWzHnkDA"][/img][/p][p]Turning-< Tides is a community-driven mod project dedicated to bringing the intense, often overlooked battles of the Pacific Theater into Squad 44. Launched in the summer of 2025, the project unites passionate developers and history enthusiasts from around the world, all driven by a shared commitment to authenticity, immersive gameplay, and honoring the legacy of one of World War II’s most grueling and dynamic theaters.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdJcYNHhj56BreHUzHnW0Tm3pGtqhnEHEg5YHrhfZ71ScK-gLDq8JjEzRmETnHZumzG3MuaNBESWZxTy2t-b9fBrH__A6yuJclcLy-FbyFPquYDfTqyKkpwP8R213fq5vC62eVO?key=eziQTOs-
FqhD41QXWzHnkDA"][/img][/p][p]At-< the heart of this chapter are meticulously crafted, 1:1 recreations of both Betio and Kwajalein Islands, presented as they were on the exact days of their historic invasions. Every trench line, bunker, and fortification has been researched and rebuilt with painstaking accuracy, offering players an experience that captures the full intensity of close-quarters island warfare.[/p]
Turning Tides Links: Steam Workshop / Discord
[p]The passion, talent, and historical dedication shown by these teams are what keep the Squad 44 community active. [/p][p]Whether you're a seasoned player or just discovering the world of modding, there's never been a better time to dive in, support these incredible creators, and become part of the action. Each project brings something unique to the battlefield. So gear up, join the fight, and help shape the future of Squad 44.[/p][p][/p][p]Until next time, keep your eyes on the horizon... more is always on the way.[/p]
