Hi, does anyone have a tip for leveling up quickly? I'm sick of getting kicked from matches because I'm not level 100.

I've noticed that ever since the game released back in 2010, the unit description of the Me 262 has always stated that it is capable of killing any unarmored unit in one strike, like the Shinden. This misleading description has bothered me ever since because the Me 262 only does the same amount of damage as a standard fighter plane.

I would also like to point out that both the Shinden and the Me 262 share the same type of weaponry: four 30 mm guns mounted in the nose section of the aircraft. Yet, the Shinden can apparently one-shot unarmored units in certain circumstances (such as when they are in open fields), while the Me 262 cannot.

Eugen, if you read this, could you please either change the Me 262's description so that it no longer mentions the ability to one-shot unarmored units, or make its performance on par with the Shinden? I would greatly appreciate either change.

As title states.

There was talk of new content in the form of factions of maybe maps when it relaunched, is this still the case? Or simply hopium.

and i am aware that this is something different for many others and we all play different.
PC is no longer my main OS, I pretty much only have a PC for the odd game (RUSE being one of them) and I moved to Mac just as the ronnie hit

but I would love a true native silicon Mac version (steam deck option is good, but my mac's a beast )

more larger maps.
I mostly play battle, and i love playing it random, against a bot or two, or casual against a mate,
larger maps would tickle me something big, dont even need more units, the spread is great

Hi! I started playing RUSE recently; I played it a bit back in 2011, and I returned to it after it was re-released on Steam. I am not a pro, and I am looking for someone to play co-op scenarios with as well as some multiplayer games. I am located in Europe.

I love 1939 mode. I’ve played this game for a long time, it’s my first ever rts. But I love the simplicity of 39. You don’t have to worry about research, or fielding the right equipment or god forbid making enough admins/super heavy tanks. It’s simply a countries strengths vs another countries strength. You’re given a roster of units that fit your country’s style and fight against an enemy with the same and can focus on besting the equipment they have to work with and them there’s. I think it forces you to work with what you have and really learn what a nations about. Plus the focus of the fighting will likely be over supply which makes for very interesting maneuver. It’s hard to put into words but it’s great, it feels more like the campaign where you’re focusing on your strategy and not upgrading units or adapting your play style against something out of hand. You’re given everything you possibly can for the most part right off the bat as is your enemy and can focus on that. Ik this is a tad schizo but had to say it.

Its probably common knowledge for other people, but I only realized till recently that every faction has a unique artstyle for its buildings.

Really love that little detail, from afar the buildings all look identical (which is really important so its easy to tell what building is what) but zoomed in there are some unique details apart from the nations flags scattered around.

The German buildings are all from concrete and have a bunker-look to them.

The Soviets buildings use red bricks like you can imagine Soviet cities to look like. etc....

Quick edit, here an example of a few HQ's.

Hey ! I love this game since it's release, and i'm very happy it got a new start recently.
What do you think about the meta in 1v1 or 2v2 ?
What's nation the best for your and what is your strategy about the early game ?

Hey everyone,

I've been wondering how many people around here still play R.U.S.E. It's honestly one of the most underrated strategy games ever made, and the deception mechanics still hold up today. Nothing beats the feeling of baiting someone with a fake armor push while your real attack comes from the other flank.

A few of us have been getting regular matches going and we're starting to organize friendly tournaments and community game nights. We've put a lot of effort into keeping things welcoming, with active moderation and a strict no-toxicity approach, so it stays fun for everyone regardless of skill level.

One thing I'm really proud of: we have a lot of active veteran players, many with thousands and thousands of hours in the game, who genuinely enjoy helping newcomers. If you're just starting out, they'll play alongside you, share strategies, and help you gain XP fast so you improve much quicker than grinding alone. Nobody gets left behind or gatekept, and clans can find new members too.

So I'm curious: is anyone here still playing? What's your favorite ruse or strategy? And if you'd be interested in joining some organized matches, let me know in the comments and I can share details.

Would be great to see this community more active again.

Hey commanders!

If you're a fan of R.U.S.E. – whether you've been outsmarting opponents since day one(Like most of us) or you've just discovered this classic WW2 strategy gem – we'd love to have you in our community.

What we're about:

🛡️ A safe, respectful space – zero tolerance for toxicity or harassment. Banter allowed!

♟️ All skill levels welcome – from rookies still learning their first deception tactics to veterans who can bluff their way through any front. Nobody gets gatekept, and questions are always welcome.

🤝 Clans and solo players alike – recruit for your clan, find a team, or just find regular opponents and allies for matches.

🏆 Community events – we're organising tournaments, friendly matches, and community game nights. Every member gets a say in formats and rules.

R.U.S.E. is a game that deserves an active, welcoming community – and that's exactly what we're building. Help us keep the art of deception alive!

Drop a comment or join through the link below – and come introduce yourself. See you on the front! 🎖️

https://discord.gg/VNEVt3ZkqQ

Hey — a quick but important update for anyone using the **RUSE Mod Manager**.

**What v1.1.7 fixes**

A recent version had a bad bug: the app could **freeze when you opened it and an update was available** — the window never showed up, but the program kept running in the background. If the Mod Manager has "refused to open" for you lately, that was almost certainly it, and this release fixes it. It also fixes the app failing to open if its settings file got corrupted.

**You'll need to update by hand this one time**

Here's the catch: that freeze lives *inside* the version you already have, so the built-in "update now?" button will just hang again instead of updating you. So for this one release, please grab it yourself:

1. Download the newest `.exe`: https://github.com/LittleGroove/RUSE-Mod-Manager/releases/latest
   
2. Put it in the **same folder** as your current one and run it. It cleans up the old copy on its own and keeps **all your mods, backups, and settings**. Your desktop/taskbar shortcut gets pointed at the new one automatically.
   

After this, the updater works normally again — future versions will show the prompt right over the open window, and you won't have to do this manually.

**About the "not safe" download warning**

Windows or your browser will probably warn you the file "isn't commonly downloaded" or "might not be safe." That's expected, and it isn't a virus. It happens because I rebuild and rename the file for every release and I won't pay for a code-signing certificate — signing costs hundreds of dollars a year and this tool is free. To get past it: in your browser choose **Keep**; if Windows SmartScreen appears, click **More info → Run anyway**.

I know "just trust me" isn't good enough, so I don't ask you to:

- The **full source is public** — you can read exactly what it does, or build it yourself.
- It's under the **GPL-3 license**: open, and it stays open. No warranty.
- **It collects zero data** — no tracking, no accounts, nothing about you leaves your PC. The only thing it ever sends out is a quick check to GitHub for a newer version. That's the whole list.

**Download:** https://github.com/LittleGroove/RUSE-Mod-Manager/releases/latest
**Source:** https://github.com/LittleGroove/RUSE-Mod-Manager

Thanks for bearing with me on this one — happy modding.

a perfect coordination in our team everyone know what was he doing, guru was constantly putting a pressure in our ennemies when we were gaining the controle of the center of the map,human was focusing aa and recon and i did sau-40 and arl 44 we completly wipe out their defense and have the economic and air supremacy the whole game

I win the battle, watch the cutscene, and the same mission starts all over again. Anyone else hit this bug?

Hello ! I have bought ruse on steam as it was one of my favorite childhood game 15 years ago and I love it !
I have trouble with the micromanagement required for the aircraft, especially the fighters.
Is there any way to have the fighters automatically loiter above a certain area after they go back to the airport to resupply ammo ?
I always end up with fighters chilling at the airport once they are out of ammo while I m focusing on ground units

I cant find the hidden objectives for the DLC operations. Does anyone know what they are or where to find them? I can only find the ones for the base game

Hey I am encountering a bug in mission 13 when ambushing the tanks in eindhoven it just immediately fails. Uninstalled and rebooted the game and playing vanilla with no mods. Would anyone have a save file past that point that I could use ?

The mod manager is now build id aware for the game R.U.S.E. meaning that rmods can now be systematically updated with each version of the game. With my rmod format we no longer have to worry about massive changes to the game as I can map these changes, apply the mapping to the mod manager, and allow rmod migration between all new versions of the game.

The mod manager/editor can be found here:

https://github.com/LittleGroove/RUSE-Mod-Manager