Speculations about a potential campaign mode
A deep dive into our speculations about a potential campaign mode coming to Project CW
The Discovery
While examining the game files, two videos labeled first_login were found. These videos align perfectly when placed end to end, suggesting they may serve as an intro or cinematic sequence. Notably, only one of these videos currently appears in the game.
The Clues
In the video above, one frame displays a map marked with the coordinates 10°45'45.4"N, 106°39'36.6"E, pointing to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City. These coordinates may be a critical hint toward the game’s setting.
Additionally, a piece of handwritten text in the same frame could provide more insights, although it remains partially undeciphered.
The Research
Upon searching these coordinates, we located a region in Vietnam similar to what appears in the video, though there’s a slight discrepancy. The coordinates 10°45'45.4"N, 106°39'36.6"E don’t perfectly match the area found, which actually sits at 10.589127684283982, 106.8835646611013.
Historical topology maps from the Vietnam War further align with the video’s terrain.
(Original topology map)
(Cropped to match the relevant area)
The T-55 Enigma
An additional interesting element in the video is the appearance of T-55 tanks. This specific tank, identified as the T-55 "Enigma," is only seen in the game’s tutorial mission, suggesting it might play a significant role in a possible campaign.
Voice Lines and Possible Story
We’ve also identified three distinct voice lines: two in English and one in another language, possibly Russian or Vietnamese. The lines reference a significant crash involving a Boeing 707 flying under an airline (possibly fictional) named 'Krompir Air'. It seems likely this aircraft was carrying a nuclear reactor of some type. Referred to only as 'ML-2'
(Image showing Krompir Air crashed aircraft and the cargo)
Also spoken in the full video shown at the top of this post, there are the lines "not your run of the mill Guerrillas" & "you'll be operating in a gray-zone, No witnesses" which suggests that our agents are either members of a PMC or individual military contractors. Suggesting that the US does not wish to get involved directly.
Audio 1
"A big explosion happened."
Audio 2
"U.S. plane... dived and crashed at Saigon."
Audio 3
Translated to "consequences of a terrible catastrophe."
What We Know So Far
- Location: Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Timeline: Likely 1964-1969
The files also contain an invasion map from 1964 and imagery associated with the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which aligns with the video footage and references found.
Another file shows a map that matches an actual location in Ho Chi Minh City, yet it hasn’t appeared in the game itself.
Coordinates: 10.774268059861104, 106.72257135478984