Making History: The Second World War Free Download (v1.0.61699.56)
Game Overview
Making History: The Second World War is the 4th title of a series of turn-based Grand Strategy games. It’s unique open-ended design allows players to experience alternative outcomes in the World War II era. This was an industrial conflict between the Great Powers of the Machine Age. The battles will begin in the factories, mines and the research labs, and resolve in the fields, skies and seas across the globe. Players and the AI are faced with historical decisions that change the course of history making every play through a new immersive Grand Strategy experience.
Below is a list of some gameplay features:
– Extensive Event content covering pivotal decisions and themes in WWII.
– Hundreds of additional alternative historical events
– Play any nation
– 280 Separate nationalities
– Colonies, Protectorates and Puppet Governments
– Easy to use scenario Editor for Modding
– Game played across horizontal wrapping World Map
– In Game Tutorial Mode
– Over 90 Steam Achievements
– AI focus on tactical Carrier Gameplay
– Nuclear Attack AI and Tactics
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Making History: The Second World War.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Download Links
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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Making History: The Second World War (v1.0.61699.56)?
After extracting Making History: The Second World War (v1.0.61699.56), 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 1.00 GB — 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?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 9.0c. 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.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP with Service Pack 2
- Processor: Pentium 4 or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-Compliant, Shader 2.0 3D Video Card
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Windows-Compliant Keyboard & Mouse
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