Japanese developer Area 35 has announced TINY METAL 2, a sequel to their throwback strategy series.
TINY METAL 2 is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and to be announced platforms, with a release set for sometime in 2026.
The original Tiny Metal has been available on PC (via Steam), PS4, and Switch. A sequel, Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble, has been available for PC (via Steam) and Switch.
Here’s a rundown on the new sequel, plus a trailer:
The TINY METAL series reaches its full potential in this land, sea, and air tactical battle simulation game! Produce your favorite units, capture territory, and fight for victory. 100+ Campaign and Skirmish mode maps. 15+ commanders. Report for duty, soldier!
TAKE COMMAND
Lead a storm of land, sea, and air forces to ultimate victory in the grid-based tactical battle simulation game TINY METAL 2! As the commander, YOU decide what units to produce, what resources to capture, and when to attack. Can you triumph against an alliance of fearsome enemies, or will you be crushed under the treads of their advance?
The fog of war returns in AREA 35’s popular arcade war gaming series with TINY METAL 2, a new chapter of tactical action and multi-faction intrigue featuring the return of fan favourite TINY METAL characters, strategy-based gameplay, and a wealth of new commanders, modes and –– for the first time in the series –– naval battles featuring submarines, battleships and more.
Years after the events of the original TINY METAL a new naval warship commanded by Artemisian Army Major Nathan Gries is ambushed and seized by pirates of the Republic of Corsario, who lost their homeland in the the Great War and chose the path of piracy. Believing a powerful Artemisian Navy would conquer the open seas, the Corsario fleet prepares for total war. Nathan, with the help of the White Fang mercenary group, led by Wolfram are pulled against their will into a new global conflict.
TINY METAL 2 features a cinematics by animation studio SAFEHOUSE (Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance), and stars the Japanese voice talents Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Daisuke Ono, and Kenichiro Matsuda! All-new commanders and units, a gorgeous new graphical style, couch and online co-op play supporting up to 8 players, and other soon-to-be-revealed features and game modes ensure hundreds of hours of replay value.
Features
TEAM UP
TINY METAL 2 has been built from the ground up to support couch co-op and online cooperative play. Every Campaign mode map, and many Skirmish mode maps, feature allied commanders sharing resources and working together to finish the fight.
- Lock-on and focus fire with ally units
- Share the income from captured facilities
- Resupply each other with supply units
- Use unique Support Powers to lend a hand
PICK YOUR COMMANDER
With over 15 playable commanders, there’s plenty of room to experiment and find the perfect character to fit your style. Each commander applies passive buffs to specific units, has a unique Ultra Power to bring out in emergencies. TINY METAL 2 features 10 all-new commanders in addition to the returning cast.
FULL ONLINE SUPPORT
Take your battles online and face commanders from around the world. Link up via an Epic Online Services account and battle commanders on other platforms!
- Host a custom lobby with your preferred settings
- Choose from 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, 4v2, 4P, 6P, or even massive 8P maps
- Play cooperatively in Campaign mode or versus in Skirmish mode
- Elo ranking system for competitive players
A PAST WAR RISES AGAIN
In Campaign mode, follow ace tank commander Nathan Gries and an alliance of courageous friends as they stand against a threat that could annihilate the nations of Artemisia, Zipang, and the world. As entities from the long-forgotten Great War rise to the surface in the Graveyard of Ships, all the calamities of that catastrophic conflict seem about to happen again. It’s up to you to safeguard the future from the sins of the past!
NAVAL WARFARE COMES TO TINY METAL!
For the first time in the series, take to the waves with a fleet of naval military hardware. In addition to various classes of surface vessels, use submarines and transport ships to claim maritime domination – or launch a fleet of fighters from aircraft carriers and dominate the skies, too!
