In an effort to prevent the series from falling into a rut, IS has removed a lot of the distractions and unnecessary elements that have built up on the series over the course of its lifespan. The double-screen battles that annoyed so many players in Dual Strike are gone; many advanced units have been removed or replaced, and CO powers have been considerably toned down -- we're told they're no longer capable of single-handedly changing the outcome of a battle.
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