Burden of Command – Three Nations DLC Review

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I have to say, I’m a huge fan of Burden of Command! I honestly think it’s one of the best games ever made, and definitely one of my all-time favorites. What really sets it apart is how it blends a challenging, turn-based strategy game with a really captivating story. It’s clear the creators have a deep love for history, and the game really focuses on the tough decisions and struggles that wartime leaders face. It’s just brilliant.

I was thrilled to hear about the new DLC! It’s definitely worth buying and playing, but it offers a very different experience compared to the original game. Let’s take a closer look.

  • Genre: Turn-Based Strategy | Leadership RPG | Wargame
  • Developer: Green Tree Games LLC
  • Publisher: Green Tree Games LLC
  • Release Date: 24 February 2026
  • Reviewer: Nuno Marques (PC)
  • Target Audience: Turn-Based Strategy Players, Wargamers, Everyone Who Enjoys Awesome Strategy Games, and RPG players.
  • Final Score: 8.5/10

Burden of Command – Three Nations is the first expansion to the popular Burden of Command game, released in early 2025. While the original game followed a single company – the fictional Nickel Company, based on the 7th Infantry Regiment – through a large-scale campaign, this expansion offers five separate scenarios focusing on the initial hours of D-Day. These scenarios let you experience events from the perspectives of four different nations. The name ‘Three Nations’ isn’t entirely accurate, but the developers often underestimate their own work!

The game features separate scenarios split into two main types. Three of these center on the capture of Pegasus Bridge. The remaining scenario follows American paratroopers as they fight for Meyer’s Hill. This particular mission is special because it includes real footage from World War II, provided by Colonel John Antal, an executive producer of the Brothers in Arms series. It’s filmed in a style similar to that series, making it especially appealing to fans of either historical events or the game itself.

Beyond the various situations players will encounter, the biggest addition in this downloadable content is the ability to play as American paratroopers, the German army, and the British forces. While you can also play as a French woman, her role isn’t focused on military strategy. Each playable nation feels distinct, with unique units, tactics, and abilities that reflect how they fought in World War II. For example, American paratroopers are very aggressive and come equipped with machine guns, while the Germans utilize their powerful MG42s. This greatly enhances the scope of the game, moving beyond the limitations of the original U.S. infantry mechanics.

After completing all the scenarios, I definitely recommend this DLC. While it doesn’t offer a ton of different gameplay, experiencing the same events from three unique viewpoints is a really interesting feature you won’t find in many other games. The writing is just as strong, realistic, and engaging as in the original game, which is a big positive.

While the new content is excellent and shows a lot of creative effort, it represents a significant shift in design. The biggest change is the removal of a continuous campaign, which unfortunately reduces the overall sense of risk and reward. Burden of Command previously stood out by blending RPG elements with traditional wargaming, but this expansion moves away from that approach.

The game shifts perspectives frequently, focusing on just two events from D-Day. This leaves little space for developing characters or forming strong connections with your team. Each mission feels isolated, and the sense of continuity that made the original campaign so engaging is largely absent. While there are story elements and choices to make, they don’t feel as impactful as they would in a full, connected campaign.

I personally enjoyed this shorter experience with Burden of Command – I like its interesting approach to turn-based tactical combat and how it emphasizes the role of officers. However, players hoping for a longer, more substantial game might be disappointed.

The new missions in the DLC are definitely worth playing. Two particularly memorable ones are Meyers Hill, where you command American paratroopers, and Steel Rain, which puts you in charge of a German mechanized attack.

Burden of Command – Three Nations Review Score: 8.5/10

Overall, I really enjoyed this DLC for Burden of Command and hope to see many more. Adding new countries, units, and gameplay features is always great, and it’s good to know the game can support these additions (though I’d really love a scenario editor!). This DLC isn’t a full-fledged campaign, but I definitely recommend it if you’re already a fan of Burden of Command, especially if you enjoy the turn-based combat. In fact, I highly recommend the Three Nations DLC – it’s a fantastic addition to what is already one of the best World War II games available.

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2026-02-24 17:43