IL-2 Sturmovik: Fortress on the Volga Campaign

Historic Air Combat in IL-2 Sturmovik: Fortress on the Volga Campaign

In IL-2 Sturmovik: Fortress on the Volga Campaign, players step into the cockpit during one of the most crucial aerial confrontations of World War II, the Battle of Stalingrad. Set from September 24 to October 10, 1942, this campaign invites pilots to view the conflict from the German perspective, capturing the intense struggle for air superiority against the Soviet Red Army Air Force.

Command the Luftwaffe in a Harrowing Setting

Players assume the role of deputy Staffel commander in I./JG 52, dispatched to Stalingrad from the central Eastern Front. This position offers an authentic look at the battles fought in and around the besieged city. The campaign features 15 missions that draw from historical events, balancing challenges between aerial dogfights and ground support operations. Each mission gives players a taste of the relentless air battles that defined this brutal chapter of history.