Axis & Allies 1942 Online Live in Steam Early Access

Beamdog announced Axis & Allies Online, a digital adaptation of a popular WWII-themed board game, back in February. And now, the game is live in Steam Early Access as Axis & Allies 1942 Online, priced at $19.99 or your regional equivalent. The official announcement features the game’s description, as well as this short video where Beamdog’s CEO Trent Oster talks about the game, his experiences with it, and the purpose of the Early Access phase:

Some additional information:

Hello friends!
Today, strategy players from around the world take to Steam to test their wits in the early access release of Axis & Allies 1942 Online.
This brand new chapter in Beamdog’s journey could never have happened without support from all of you – Thank you!
We still have huge love for D&D but we’re very excited to release something new. We’ve had a blast developing this game and we hope you enjoy the results.
We’ll be adding features and polish over the next little while, but fans of the iconic war game can enter the fray now!
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TO NEW PLAYERS:
We made tutorials! The setup and rules are automated— and you can practice against AI before taking on multiplayer.
TO VETERAN AXIS & ALLIES PLAYERS:
Our game adapts the rules of Axis & Allies 1942 Second Edition. Play your favorite game on the go!
FEATURES
The complete Axis & Allies 1942 Second Edition experience
Play online with friends
Optional computer AI players
Learn to play with introductory tutorials
Asynchronous gameplay with custom defense profiles
Selectable victory conditions
Keep informed with the action log and war diary
Over 20 minutes of all-new period appropriate music
MANY WAYS TO PLAY
Hotseat play for 2 to 5 players
Online multiplayer allows you play with allies and enemies across the world
Challenge yourself against AI