Arms Race 2 Free Download (v1.0)

Indie Dec 5, 2023 941.83 MB v1.0 199 views

Game Overview

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Arms Race 2 is a turn-based strategy game based on the events of the Cold War between the Americans and the Soviets, spanning the 1950s through the 1990s. In just a few hours of gameplay, players will immerse themselves in five decades of contention, paranoia, secrecy, proxy wars, and the overarching “us vs. them” mentality.

Here’s what sets Arms Race 2 apart from other war-based strategy games:

  • Immerse yourself in a realistic atmosphere that retells the story of the Cold War.
  • Choose your side and play as either the Americans or the Soviets to rewrite history.
  • Deploy military and espionage units to support allied governments or transform rebels into revolutionaries in opposing countries.
  • Establish spy networks to bolster government propaganda campaigns or undermine the opposition’s stronghold.
  • Launch rockets, satellites, and astronauts or cosmonauts into space to astonish the world and prove your superiority.
  • Devise your own strategies and tactics, forcing your opponent to play by your rules.
  • Organize pro-government parades or incite riots to plunge countries into chaos.
  • Experience the technological, nuclear, arms, and space races through historic units, models, and names.
  • Encounter global consequences from historical international events that impact both superpowers and neutral regions.
  • Utilize powerful UN decisions to intervene in other countries or protect them from your foe’s intervention.
  • Access a comprehensive database with pictures of influential politicians from both superpowers’ governments.
  • Vote and establish your government with its own specific characteristics, such as politicians’ skills and conservative or liberal views.
  • Experience industrialization, which promotes international cooperation within your alliance and enhances your gaming score.

GAME EXPERIENCE:

Arms Race 2 offers an easy-to-play experience suitable for gamers of all ages and skill levels. In-game tutorials and user-friendly menus provide information on:

  • Players’ influence in each country and worldwide.
  • Opponents’ influence in influenced, neutral, and opposing countries.
  • Number of military units stationed in each country.
  • Spy network status and propaganda campaign success.
  • Player’s budget, which can be used to enact your regime.
  • Nuclear, arms, and space race milestones, which contribute to global influence and firepower.
  • Score values for each country, used to calculate a player’s budget.
  • Total score as game events unfold.
  • Political and global consequence points—use them wisely, as they are limited.
  • Firepower for military and geographic landscape—truly lead an arms race!

WHAT’S NEW?

Arms Race 2 is the sequel to Arms Race – The Cold War Era game, developed and released by Alina Digital. Arms Race 2 incorporates the core AR-TCWE game mechanics and all DLCs. AR2 has been graphically redesigned to provide an improved user interface experience. Additionally, new features have been added to AR2, including highly requested changes to the community’s favorite game mechanic, Global Consequences.

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Installation Instructions

  1. Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
  2. Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
  3. Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Arms Race 2.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
  4. Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
  5. Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.

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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting

How do I fix missing DLL errors for Arms Race 2 (v1.0)?

After extracting Arms Race 2 (v1.0), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.

What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?

The full archive is 941.83 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.

Why should I run the game as administrator?

Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.

How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?

Arms Race 2 (v1.0) requires a 128 MB or equivalent. Update your NVIDIA or AMD drivers to the latest version for the best performance.

The game won't launch — what should I try?

This game requires Version 9.0. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.

My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?

Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.

Need more help? Browse our FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide for solutions to common issues.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 128 MB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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