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Press release:
MicroProse is proud to announce that Task Force Admiral – Vol.1: American Carrier Battles, the long-awaited 3D command simulation of US Navy carrier operations in 1942, will launch in Early Access on Steam on January 27th.

To mark this milestone, a public demo of Task Force Admiral is available now on Steam, giving players their first opportunity to experience the game’s distinctive approach to carrier warfare and real-time naval command.

Developed with extraordinary dedication to authenticity, Task Force Admiral places players in command of an American carrier task force during the most pivotal year of the Pacific War. This is not a simple wargame nor a traditional flight or naval sim — it is a full 3D, real-time, crisis-management experience that blends deep tactical decision-making, immersive first-person command, and the most meticulously researched WW2 naval assets ever brought to life in a game.

COMMAND HISTORY. LIVE THE DRAMA.

In Task Force Admiral, every scouting report, every radar contact, and every delayed communication matters. Players can command from the claustrophobic, fog-of-war–shrouded flag plot, or shift to a more traditional God’s eye perspective — always with the pressure of real-time events unfolding across hundreds of miles of ocean.

No artificial dice rolls. No arbitrary stats. No magical information. This is command as it was — uncertain, challenging, and exhilarating.

KEY FEATURES INCLUDED AT EARLY ACCESS LAUNCH

Lead iconic 1942 US Navy carrier task forces in historical & hypothetical operations

Innovative full-3D command simulation blending wargaming and immersive perspectives

First-person flag officer view or classic God’s eye mode — switch seamlessly

Pausable real-time gameplay with time compression and zero click-fest mechanics

One of the most detailed WW2 carrier command simulations ever attempted

90+ ship classes and 40+ meticulously researched aircraft types

Authentic historical camouflages, markings, officers & squadron compositions

Advanced ballistics, damage modeling, and realistic fog of war

30+ single missions spanning historical battles & what-if scenarios

In-game narrative engine delivering scripted and dynamic events

Flexible realism & difficulty settings suited for veterans and newcomers alike

Scenario builder and post-battle 3D replay system included

Early Access will allow players to experience key missions and systems at launch, with additional scenarios, features, refinements, and content expanding the experience over time.

A NEW CHAPTER FOR NAVAL WARGAMING

Task Force Admiral draws inspiration from legendary titles like Carriers at War, Great Naval Battles, and MicroProse’s own Task Force and Pacific Air War series. It rejuvenates the genre with modern technology, cinematic immersion, and uncompromising respect for historical accuracy.

Players will command the likes of Enterprise, Hornet, and Yorktown, guiding their air groups through reconnaissance, strike operations, and intense carrier battles against the Japanese Combined Fleet. The fate of the Pacific hangs on the player’s decisions.

AVAILABILITY

Task Force Admiral – Vol.1: American Carrier Battles will launch in Early Access on Steam on January 27th.
The demo is available now on Steam, and players can wishlist the game today.

About MicroProse:
MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking, classics and cult titles like, the Falcon, F15 Strike Eagle, Silent Service, Gunship, Grand Prix, Civilization, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, and X-COM series and many more simulation products that sold millions of copies each at retail.

Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of the demanding new generations of gamers.

About DryDock Dreams Games
Established in 2019, DryDock Dreams Games is driven by a passion for history, simulations, and wargames. The team’s first project, Task Force Admiral, combines innovative design with meticulous attention to detail, delivering an unparalleled naval warfare experience.