Prior to the upcoming Global Crisis expansion pack, multiplayer scenarios would typically last several hours.  To solve this issue, the development team has created ten new multiplayer scenarios designed specifically for shorter gameplay.  Additionally, the new multiplayer scenarios allow for gameplay for up to 16 players.

One highlighted scenario involves the defence of an invasion of the United Kingdom.  Titled “Channeling Victory”, in this scenario one player takes the role of the leader of the United Kingdom and has to keep London secure during an attack across the English Channel by other players taking the roles of France, Germany, and several other European nations.

David Thompson, Lead Designer laid out some further details in a recent developer’s blog post. You can read more over at the official blog post.