Enlisted
Enlisted is a large-scale World War II first-person shooter built around squad command, where you fight for objectives alongside dozens of other players in battles that can reach 100 participants.
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Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment Playerbase: Low Type: Shooter Release Date: April 08, 2021 Pros: +Big, chaotic WWII battles that feel like a front line. +Squad leadership adds tactical options beyond pure aim. +Lots of vehicles, from tanks to aircraft, to vary the action. Cons: -Progress can feel grindy without paying. -More systems to learn than a typical run-and-gun shooter. |
Enlisted Overview
Enlisted drops players into World War II battles and asks them to think like a small-unit leader, not just a lone soldier. Instead of controlling a single character for the entire match, you command a squad of AI teammates and can swap between them on the fly, which helps keep you in the fight and makes positioning matter. The game frames its content around famous theaters and engagements, including the Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of Moscow, with objective-driven maps that emphasize capturing points, pushing fronts, and defending key positions.
Match scale varies depending on the mode, ranging from more compact team sizes up to massive battles that can approach 100 players. You can play in first-person for a traditional shooter feel or switch to third-person perspective depending on preference and situation. Vehicles are a major part of the combined-arms identity, with options such as tanks and planes adding a second layer to map control and counterplay. Outside of matches, Enlisted leans into collection and progression, letting players unlock gear, pursue achievements, and obtain historically themed weapons and soldiers, with trading features also present for certain items and characters.
Enlisted Key Features:
- WWII battlefields – an MMO-flavored shooter set during World War II, spotlighting major clashes such as the Battle of Moscow.
- Command a squad – lead a team of AI soldiers and jump between squadmates as situations change.
- Massive PvP fights – take part in large objective matches that can scale up to around a hundred players.
- Campaign structure –progress through campaigns themed around some of the war’s best-known operations.
- Combined arms combat– use vehicles such as cars, tanks, and fighter planes to support your team.
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Enlisted Review
Enlisted aims for the feeling of a living battlefield more than the clean symmetry of an arena shooter. With squads on both sides and constant respawns through squadmates, firefights tend to break out across wide areas, while objectives pull everyone into predictable hot zones. The result is a mix of tense, tactical movement between cover and sudden bursts of chaos when armor or aircraft enter the scene.
Squad control is the game’s signature
What sets Enlisted apart is the moment-to-moment decision making around your AI squad. Positioning matters because your squad can be used as a mobile spawn point, and swapping to a surviving squadmate often keeps a push alive when you would otherwise be sent back to the respawn screen. It also introduces a learning curve; new players need time to understand how to keep squadmates from getting wiped in the open and how to use them to hold angles, defend a point, or cover a retreat.
Gunplay and pacing
Combat is grounded in WWII weaponry, so the experience is generally more deliberate than modern military shooters that rely on high mobility and gadgets. Sightlines, recoil control, and smart use of cover are more important than flashy movement. When it clicks, Enlisted delivers satisfying infantry skirmishes that feel earned, especially in urban streets or tight trenches where positioning and timing decide fights.
Vehicles can swing a match
Tanks and aircraft bring a combined-arms layer that many WWII shooters chase, but few manage at this scale. Vehicles can be thrilling to use and terrifying to face, particularly when a coordinated team supports armor pushes. At the same time, they can frustrate infantry-heavy players when counterplay is not immediately available or when the team lacks coordination. The best matches are the ones where both sides actively respond, using cover, map knowledge, and available tools to contest vehicle dominance.
Progression and long-term motivation
Enlisted’s progression is a major reason to keep playing, but it is also where the free-to-play friction can be felt. Unlocking and upgrading squads, soldiers, and equipment takes time, and the pace can seem slow if you want to experiment with multiple roles quickly. Players who enjoy gradual account growth and collecting loadouts will likely appreciate the structure, while those who want instant access to everything may find it restrictive.
Who it is for
Enlisted is best suited to players who like objective shooters, are comfortable learning systems beyond basic gunplay, and enjoy the idea of leading a small unit within a much larger battle. If you want WWII atmosphere with big team fights and a tactical twist through squad swapping, it offers a distinct take on the genre, even if the grind and complexity can be barriers for some.
Enlisted Links
Enlisted Official Site
Enlisted Gaijin Store Link
Enlisted Steam Page [Not Yet Available]
Enlisted System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
CPU: intel Core i3
RAM: 8 GB
Video Card: Nvidia 660GT | AMD Radeon 78xx
Storage: 20 GB
Recommended Requirements:
OS: Windows 10 64 bit
CPU: Intel Core i5 or better
RAM: 8 GB
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 1060 | AMD Radeon RX480 or better
Storage: 20 GB
Enlisted Music & Soundtrack
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Enlisted Additional Information
Developer: Darkflow Software
Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment
Game Engine: Dagor Engine
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5
Crowdfunding Start Date: December 12, 2016
Closed Alpha Test: December 12, 2016 [for certain grade backers]
Open Beta Release Date: April 08, 2021
Development History / Background:
Enlisted is a World War II shooter developed by Darkflow Software and published by Gaijin Entertainment. Darkflow Software is a Latvia-based studio, while Gaijin Entertainment is widely recognized for War Thunder. The game is built on Gaijin’s Dagor Engine for PC. The project began crowdfunding on December 12, 2016, and offered a closed alpha on the same date for higher-tier backers. Enlisted later entered Open Beta on April 08, 2021. Although cross-platform play was available early on, it was later removed in response to community feedback.