IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey box art
Out now · Fri 4 SeptPEGI 7

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

UK release dateFriday, 4 September 2009Out 6237 days ago
Platforms
Xbox 360
Genre
Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
IGDB rating
83/100 (13 ratings)
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Online mode
Yes · Online multiplayer

What it is

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the war’s most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are six theatres of war to engage in – The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Ardennes, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey also boasts an all new damage effects engine as well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play. Players can see real time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dog fights. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey features hundreds of airplanes taking part in air battles. The unique environmental engine also produces highly detailed, realistic landscapes that allow players to see breathtaking ground support actions.

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Our coverage

Nothing written yet. Once we’ve played it the review, first-10-hours guide, unlockables and UK buying advice will collect here. Meanwhile the News section has this week’s launch notes.

Details

Developer
DiP Interactive
Publisher
Gaijin Entertainment
Themes
Action
Perspective
Third person
Age rating
PEGI 7
Listed date
Sep 04, 2009

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Dates, prices and artwork

UK release date and launch RRP as confirmed by the publisher. Store links may be affiliate links; they never change what we say about a game. Box art, screenshots, trailer and game facts via IGDB, refreshed 1 Oct.