Commandos: Origins - Shadows over Crete

The skies have darkened over the sun-drenched island of Crete! Step into a new chapter of Commandos: Origins with the “Shadows over Crete” DLC, a gripping 4-mission campaign unfolding in the aftermath of one of WWII’s most infamous invasions: The Battle of Crete, a clash which made history as the first large-scale airborne invasion – Operation Mercury.

Strike fast, think smart! Your trusted squad of elite soldiers, the Green Beret, the Sapper, the Sniper, the Driver, the Marine and the Spy are sent to the battle-scarred landscapes of a paradise in ruins. Support the Cretan resistance, led by the fierce and loyal Eleni Andris, with your Commandos by sabotaging and spying on the German invaders in challenging guerilla missions.

• Commandos: Origins – Shadows over Crete brings you an exhilarating fully-voiced 4-mission campaign in the aftermath of Operation Mercury. Through the invasion of Crete by airborne forces, the Allied troops suffered a crushing defeat, and the island was left war-scorched and under German occupation.

• As a renowned elite squad the Commandos are called in with the odds are stacked against them. They are deployed to support the resistance, led by Eleni Andris, with guerrilla missions against the Axis occupants.

• The all-new map immerses you in the sun-drenched, authentic landscape of the Aegean, portraying the island, its beautiful coastlines and scenic buildings in meticulous detail.

• Your Commandos are facing a new enemy: the ever-vigilant German paratrooper units act as quick-response teams and will aid your enemies when reinforcements are necessary. You’ll need all your tactical skills to outsmart them and sneak by unnoticed.

• PS Plus required for online play
• Supports up to 2 online players with PS Plus
• Online play optional
• 1 - 2 players
• Accessibility features (18)
• PS4 Version
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Accessibility Features

• Visuals

  • High Contrast Visuals

    Characters, enemies, items and interactive objects are easier to see against the environment.

• Audio

  • Volume Controls

    You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.

  • 3D Audio

    You can set the audio output so that sounds can be heard from all around you.

  • Visual Cue Alternatives

    Visual information is also communicated through audio or controller vibration.

• Subtitles and Captions

  • Subtitles (Basic)

    The game includes subtitles for the main story and main characters only.

• Controls

  • Controller Remapping (Basic)

    You can change the controls to an alternative preset layout, or some remapping support is provided.

  • Adjustable Stick Inversion (Basic)

    Some options to invert sticks are provided.

  • Playable without Rapid Button Presses

    You can play the game and navigate menus without needing to press buttons rapidly or within a time limit.

  • Playable without Motion Controls

    You can play the game without needing to use motion controls.

  • Playable without Touch Controls

    You can play the game without needing to use touch-based controls.

  • Playable without Controller Vibration

    You can play the game without turning on controller vibration/haptic feedback.

• Gameplay

  • Adjustable Difficulty (Basic)

    You can reduce the overall challenge of the game by choosing an alternative preset difficulty level.

  • Simplified Quick Time Events

    You can reduce the level of challenge for quick time events (actions where you must match on-screen prompts within a time limit).

  • Game Speed (Basic)

    You can slow down the game for a limited amount of time or only when performing specific actions.

  • Control Reminders

    You can review the game controls at any time.

  • Tutorial Reminders

    You can review gameplay tutorial information at any time.

  • Manual Saving

    You can create manual save points that allow you to return to the game exactly where you left off.

• Online Communication

  • Ping Communication

    You can mark points of interest or specific information for other players on their HUDs or maps without needing to use voice or text entry communications.

• Platform: PS4
• Release: 18/11/2025
• Publisher: Kalypso Media GMBH
• Genres: Action, Strategy