Twilight Struggle: Red Sea 1.5.1

Answer the summons of the trumpets and bear the burden of the Twilight Struggle. Set during the ideological tension of the Cold War, Twilight Struggle: Red Sea places the United States and the Soviet Union at critical odds in the Horn of Africa. Every choice you make will impact the balance of power.

"Now the trumpet summons us again" — John Fitzgerald Kennedy, First Inaugural 1961.

Twilight Struggle: Red Sea expands on the acclaimed game Twilight Struggle, focusing on the year 1974. As global superpowers vie for supremacy, the Horn of Africa emerges as a key battleground. Political upheavals trigger a series of events that disrupt the regional power equilibrium, unfolding typical Cold War scenarios.

Lead international diplomacy in this 2-player, card-driven strategy game as either the United States or the Soviet Union. Engage in strategic actions crucial to regional stability, such as influencing politics, staging military coups, or orchestrating political realignments. Your objective: secure alliances and assert global dominance. Yet, beware of miscalculations, as one misstep can escalate to DEFCON One and trigger a catastrophic nuclear conflict!

Real-world Events:

• Gameplay mechanics inspired by historical Cold War events in East Africa and the Arabian Gulf, with pivotal sea lanes connecting them. New Flashpoint nations increase tension during coup attempts and influence DEFCON levels.

Customized Game Options:

• Integrate specific cards from Twilight Struggle into Twilight Struggle: Red Sea to introduce an extra Late War turn and prolong gameplay. Play solo using the Solo BOT or challenge the A.I. in offline matches.

Expand Your Global Reach:

• Compete against other players online and face friends in PvP matches, utilizing various multiplayer modes.

Key Features:

• Online asynchronous gameplay
• Friends lists and game matchmaking for online PvP
• Solitaire and A.I. gameplay options for offline matches
• Card-driven mechanics featuring 51 historically based cards
• Detailed beginners' tutorial
• List of challenging achievements