America's Army: Proving Grounds Now Available on Steam

The official video game of the United States Army, America's Army: Proving Grounds, is now available on Steam. The game is currently in its beta form and is free-to-play for all Steam users. Players can now register their Soldier's name at the official America's Army website and then jump into the training action.

The game allows players to take control of an 11B Infantryman training in the fictional base of JTC Griffin in The Republic of Ostregals. Though the game is set in a fictional place, America's Army: Proving Grounds aims for authenticity when it comes to the training exercises available to play in the game. The game features a variety of team oriented game modes and match types that captures the same exercises used to train soldiers in the real Army. Read on for more details on this exciting new game and check out America's Army: Proving Grounds on Steam today!

“We took a back to basics approach that highlights a move, shoot, communicate system within a fun gaming experience that echoes teamwork-based Army training,” said Marsha Berry, Project Manager for America’s Army. “Just like in the Army, America’s Army: Proving Grounds focuses on creating elite, well trained Soldiers that will complete the missions as a fine-tuned team beginning with smaller, focused exercises and advancing up to larger, more complex exercises.”

Fast-paced Battledrill Exercises (BDX) for small engagements of 6 players vs. 6 players. These maps focus on the basic movements and maneuvers, allowing players to learn how the enemy might react and adjust their strategies for future engagements

Forward Line Operation (FLO) training for 12 vs. 12 players. These larger mission-based exercises require players to use several skills learned in their Battledrills to achieve success

New weapons such as M9 and Remington 870 MCS shotgun and M14EBR-RI sniper rifle, which join AA favorites such as the M4/M4A1 and the M249 light machine gun

Situational awareness for spotting the enemies

Weapon suppression which adds a new level of strategy to play

A Supported Fire system for steadying or resting weapons to help with aim

Self aid where players can stabilize themselves and get back into the battle quicker

A more advanced hardcore mode

New versions of AA fan favorite maps including Hospital and Bridge

America's Army: Proving Grounds is now available free-to-play exclusively for Steam. America's Army: Proving Grounds is rated T by the ESRB for Violence. For more information on the game, check out the official America's Army: Proving Grounds website.