Iron Harvest Deluxe Edition

Iron Harvest Deluxe Edition is a dieselpunk PC real-time strategy game built around cover-based infantry combat, destructible buildings, fortified bases, and heavy walking mechs. The current Steam storefront lists the base game as Iron Harvest, while Iron Harvest 1920+ is presented as separate content rather than a replacement name. The Deluxe Edition bundle combines the core game with its major campaign additions.

Commanding Mechs In A Cover-Based RTS

Iron Harvest uses an overhead tactical camera and a battlefield loop centered on capturing resource points, establishing production, deploying reinforcements, and taking ground from an opposing army. Infantry squads are vulnerable in the open, so walls, buildings, trenches, and other terrain become essential tools rather than decorative scenery.

The combat system rewards deliberate positioning. Units can use hard cover, flank exposed targets, occupy structures, and exploit damaged terrain while engineers construct defenses and production buildings. Destruction changes the battlefield, opening sightlines or removing protection that previously supported an infantry position.

Mechs are the main attraction, but they do not replace conventional troops. The armies combine rifle squads, specialists, engineers, heroes, armored machines, and support units. A strong attack usually depends on combining unit roles instead of sending the largest mech directly toward the enemy line.

Three Factions, Heroes, And Tactical Identity

The base game includes Polania, Rusviet, and Saxony, each with its own campaign perspective, unit roster, heroes, and battlefield identity. Their armies share the same broad RTS structure, but their available machines, hero abilities, infantry options, and tactical priorities create different approaches to map control.

Each faction is supported by three unique heroes, giving the core roster nine named heroes with individual abilities. Heroes are not simply stronger versions of ordinary troops. Their abilities can change how an engagement develops, whether that means supporting an assault, disrupting enemy positions, improving mobility, or helping a smaller force survive against heavier opposition.

The game also uses a reserve system that lets players call additional units into battle as resources become available. This creates a useful distinction between what is already deployed and what can be committed later. Keeping reserves available can stabilize a threatened flank, while spending them too early may leave the army unable to answer a counterattack.

Players who enjoy squad-level positioning and destructible battlefields may find cover-focused tactical RTS combat like Company of Heroes 2 familiar, although Iron Harvest replaces historical vehicles with a more unusual mix of infantry and diesel-powered machines.

Campaigns, Skirmishes, And World Map Play

The main story spans more than 20 missions across three connected faction campaigns. The narrative moves between Polania, Rusviet, and Saxony, using story scenes, named heroes, and faction-specific objectives to show the conflict from multiple perspectives.

The campaigns can be played in online co-op, allowing two or more players to coordinate armies and complete missions together. Co-op is most appealing when both players divide battlefield responsibilities, such as holding a resource sector, protecting production, scouting a flank, or preparing a combined mech assault.

Outside the story, Iron Harvest includes skirmish maps, challenge maps, custom matches, competitive multiplayer, and cooperative battles against artificial intelligence. The free World Map Campaign update adds a strategic layer in which players claim territories, select battles, reinforce regions, upgrade forces, and choose how much of each confrontation to fight manually.

The World Map Campaign is designed for players who prefer replayability over a fixed mission sequence. Its scenarios can create different strategic problems from one run to another, while manual battles let you overcome disadvantages through tactical play rather than relying only on army strength.

What The Deluxe Edition Includes

The Deluxe Edition is a paid bundle rather than a free-to-play package. It includes the Iron Harvest base game, the Iron Harvest 1920+ content item, the Rusviet Revolution mini-campaign, and the Operation Eagle add-on.

Rusviet Revolution adds four single-player maps focused on a new storyline connected to the Rusviet faction. It expands the narrative without replacing the main campaign structure.

Operation Eagle adds the Usonia faction, a separate campaign built around seven missions, new cinematics, additional allies and enemies, and extra multiplayer and skirmish content. Its campaign can also be played cooperatively, making it the larger of the two major additions included with the Deluxe Edition.

The package therefore suits players who want the complete campaign-focused version of Iron Harvest rather than only the original three-faction experience. Additional cosmetic rewards and free updates have also been added to the wider game over time, but the Deluxe Edition should be understood primarily as the base game plus its two substantial paid campaign add-ons.

PC Features, Controls, And Localization

The PC version supports keyboard and mouse controls as well as controller and gamepad input. Players can configure interface and control preferences, although the game remains designed around the precision and unit management demands of a traditional PC RTS.

Steam features include online PvP, online co-op, cross-platform multiplayer support, achievements, Family Sharing, and Remote Play on TV. The Steam version requires the Steam client and acceptance of a third-party EULA. GOG lists the game as DRM-free, with Galaxy optional for offline installation and separate online features.

Supported interface and subtitle languages include English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Czech, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish. Full audio is available in a smaller selection of languages, including English, German, Polish, and Russian, with the storefront language tables distinguishing audio from interface and subtitle support.

Players looking for a larger-scale tactical comparison can also consider formation-heavy real-time strategy battles like Steel Division: Normandy 44. That game emphasizes historical divisions and frontline control, while Iron Harvest stays closer to base construction, hero abilities, cover, and mechanized assaults.

Who Iron Harvest Deluxe Edition Suits

Iron Harvest is a good fit for players who want a story-driven RTS with a strong visual identity, controllable heroes, destructible environments, and a clear separation between infantry and mech roles. The campaign structure gives solo players a substantial starting point, while co-op, skirmishes, challenge maps, and the World Map Campaign provide reasons to continue after the main story.

It is less suitable for players seeking a purely competitive esport-style RTS, a historical simulation, or a giant economy-first strategy game. The emphasis is on battlefield positioning, unit timing, cover, reserves, and tactical pressure rather than complex diplomacy or long-term empire management.

Iron Harvest Deluxe Edition FAQ

Is Iron Harvest Deluxe Edition a rebranded version of Iron Harvest 1920+?

No. The current Steam base game is listed as Iron Harvest. Iron Harvest 1920+ appears as a separate content item, while Iron Harvest Deluxe Edition is the name of the bundle that combines the base game with additional content.

What does Iron Harvest Deluxe Edition include?

The bundle includes Iron Harvest, Iron Harvest 1920+, Rusviet Revolution, and Operation Eagle. The two named campaign additions are the Rusviet Revolution mini-campaign and the larger Operation Eagle add-on featuring Usonia.

Does Iron Harvest have co-op campaign missions?

Yes. The main campaigns support online cooperative play, and Operation Eagle also includes campaign missions designed for solo or cooperative play. Skirmish and challenge content can provide additional cooperative options.

How many factions are available?

The original game features Polania, Rusviet, and Saxony. Operation Eagle adds Usonia as an additional playable faction, bringing the Deluxe Edition's major faction lineup to four.

Does the PC version support controllers?

Yes. Controller and gamepad support was added to the PC versions. Keyboard and mouse remain the more natural choice for players who want precise control over multiple squads, production queues, abilities, and battlefield positions.

Is Iron Harvest available in multiple languages?

Yes. The PC storefront lists thirteen interface and subtitle languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Czech, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish. Full audio availability varies by language.