Overview
Day of Defeat: Source is a multiplayer World War II first-person shooter. The game depicts squad-level infantry combat between Allied and Axis forces in European battlefields. Players join one of two teams and assume the role of a soldier in classes such as rifleman, assault trooper, machine gunner, sniper, or support. The objective is to capture territory, hold defensive positions, or eliminate enemy forces in battles inspired by historical locations from the later years of the war.
The game is a reimagining of the original Day of Defeat, rebuilt on Valve’s Source engine. It incorporates the same core design of small-scale infantry warfare, with the addition of advanced physics, ragdoll animations, and high dynamic range lighting. The perspective is grounded in the soldier’s view, emphasizing tactical play and fast-paced firefights rather than vehicles or large-scale operations.
