Fans of the Cossacks series are plunged back into the 19th century environment of Cossacks II: Battle for Europe where nations just await conquering. The game encourages players to explore the diplomatic and economic aspects of warfare, as well as the militaristic. Players must use all the assets available to them, natural resources as well as brave soldiers, to turn the tides to their own favor.

In Cossacks II: Battle for Europe, campaigns and scenarios follow historical and hypothetical storylines in which players will choose one of nine nations including Spain, the Rhine Confederation, and the Great Duchy of Warsaw to relive the battles of Waterloo, Leipzig, and Borodino. Ten battlefields, four campaigns, six skirmish missions and three historical battles face the war-ravaged basement battalion commander. "Battle for Europe," "Battle," and "Skirmish" modes will all be playable online over LAN or Internet. ~ All Game Guide