The BATTLEGROUND EUROPE community would like to extend a special invitation to all players of the long running air combat sim, FIGHTER ACE. Come join our tight-knit group of fighter pilots, tankers, sailors and ground pounders in the largest WWII combined arms arena in MMO gaming. FIGHTER ACE vets are invited to sign up for 2 months of free play time in WWIIOL:BE and will also be eligible to access a custom designed decal that recognizes their membership in the FA community.

WWIIOL:Battleground Europe not only offers great air-to-air combat against a group of dedicated and hardcore pilots, it also lets you flex your wings with air-to-ground combat, bombing runs and CAS for ground troops, armor and ships slugging it out to conquer towns and defeat the enemy. Take part in organized events like the recreation of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the evacuation of Dunkerque, special memorial services, squad challenges and "Kill A Rat" events (record a kill against a CRS staff member, win a prize!).

Sign up now and be here for the launch of one of our biggest updates in years, version 1.31. This huge update promises to enhance the air-to-air and air-to-ground combat experience with the introduction of dynamic weather. Pilots will be learn new fighting tactics to take advantage of reduced lighting, rain and clouds to gain the upper hand against their enemy. Other improvements coming with the release of 1.31 include:

• Game engine performance improvements with upgraded shaders, normals and specular mapping
• SpeedTree upgrade
• New capture mechanics
• Upgraded infantry movement, animation & rag doll physics
• Updated buildings including urbans, barns, bunkers, docks, railroad stations, windmills and many more
• Updated vehicles including the Spitfire 1a and Spitfire Vb
• FIGHTER ACE commemorative decal

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE SKIES, PILOTS!