Matrix Games today announce the release of Command: Modern Operations – Tides of War, a new campaign DLC available now.

Set in the tense waters of the South China Sea, Tides of War places players in command of ASEAN forces as a regional crisis escalates toward open conflict. What begins as a multinational military exercise quickly deteriorates when Chinese maritime militia and coast guard vessels interfere with operations, creating the conditions for a broader confrontation across the theater.

The campaign includes six tightly focused scenarios, each representing up to 24 hours of operations. Players will navigate a structured escalation ladder, moving from gray-zone incidents and non-kinetic encounters to submarine interdiction, precision strikes, and ultimately large-scale air and naval engagements.

A key feature of Tides of War is its Continuous Loss System, where losses and damage persist between scenarios. Decisions made early in the campaign can have significant consequences later, making force preservation and operational planning critical.

Rather than focusing on individual platforms, the campaign emphasizes escalation management, joint operations, and long-term force preservation, offering Command players an operational perspective on crisis escalation in one of the world’s most sensitive maritime regions.

Tides of War is available now and requires the base game Command: Modern Operations to play.

Burghers and Bombards, the second DLC for Field of Glory: Kingdoms welcomes players in the new Advanced Economy, where the rise of the Burgher class, the growth of guilds, and the burden of inflation redefine how wealth and power interact. Gamers will experience the pivotal change of the war: the Age of Gunpowder, as bombards, handgunners, and cannon-armed galleys forever change the fate of empires.

Field of Glory: Kingdoms – Burghers and Bombards Gameplay video

What’s new:

• Two new Campaigns: The Late Campaign (1223-1470) where players take command of the Mongols after the victory over the Kievan Rus’, and The Mega Campaign (1054-1470), where players will experience transformations, expansion and changes from the Great Schism throughout four centuries of history.
• The Burgher Class: A new social force that generates wealth but challenges royal and noble power.
• Inflation: Prosperity has a price. Manage inflation or watch your realm’s coffers crumble.
• Guilds: Tier II and III buildings that unlock bonuses and unique events as urban industries grow.
• Gunpowder Mechanics: building new facilities to produce gunpowder, recruiting handgunners and bombards, modernizing fortresses to accommodate the new artillery.

And more. Discover all the new features in Field of Glory: Kingdom – Burghers and Bombards, out now on Steam.

The new DLC Baltic Battalion is out now and available for free.

You can download it today and immediately access all the new content included in this release, expanding your experience with everything listed below:

• New army specialization: Baltic Battalion, including more than 30 new units and many more customization options.
• New map: Kadaga Military base
• New solo+coop scenario “Welcome to Kadaga” that can be re-played in 6 different ways
• New Baltic Battalion AI preset for skirmish
• New profile customization
• 12 new music compositions have been added to the Original Sound Track (also available on streaming platforms)

To celebrate the launch, the Spring Sale discount will remain active until April 6th. Broken Arrow will be available at a 15% discount until then on Steam.

Broken Arrow: Baltic Battalion Cinematic Release Trailer

You can also enjoy the original soundtrack here and immerse yourself even further in the game’s atmosphere.

This DLC arrives alongside a range of highly anticipated and requested updates, including new features, improvements, gameplay changes, balance adjustments and bug fixes. Highlights include the addition of a Streamer Mode, a reduction in overall game size, performance optimizations, the new emergency airdrop feature and more enhancements designed to improve your overall experience.

World of Tanks: HEAT has released the latest entry in its Foundations video series, offering a closer look at the upcoming game’s maps and modes. This new chapter explores how each battlefield and game type is crafted to deliver intense, dynamic combat where every match feels thrilling and unpredictable.

Watch the video HERE.

Based on real-world locations, the maps in World of Tanks: HEAT span a wide range of biomes, settings, and visual styles. While every battlefield offers a distinct look and feel, they’re also designed to support multiple playstyles that will work seamlessly across all four game modes.

With four head-to-head combat modes available, players can adapt their strategy from match to match. All modes support respawns, rewarding aggressive play and experimentation.

World of Tanks: HEAT is a cross-platform, free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter where players command hero-enhanced tanks in fast-paced battles. The game takes place within an alternative timeline after WWII, with players battling using specialized tech. Built on Wargaming’s proprietary engine, the game delivers stunning graphics and dynamic gameplay.

Wishlist HEAT today on the games official website!

30 years of progress has brought us once more to the skies of Strangereal. What new adventures await for ACE pilots? Bandai Namco has released ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Strangereal Evolution Episode 1, a trailer celebrating three decades of the beloved franchise. Featuring iconic clips from across the series, from the original ACE COMBAT all the way to ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, the trailer reflects on the journey that has defined the skies of Strangereal and celebrates the next chapter awaiting ACE pilots.

View the Strangereal Evolution Episode 1 trailer HERE.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is coming to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam® in 2026. For more information, visit the games official website.

Publisher Kalypso Media and Developer Kite Games have revealed that Sudden Strike 5, the latest entry in the WWII real-time tactics series, will be released on April 23, 2026 and is available to pre-order now on the Kalypso Store, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5 in Standard Edition (€49.99 / $49.99 / £44.99) and Deluxe Edition (€59.99 / $59.99 /£54.99) with an additional 10% pre-order discount on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, *PlayStation5 discount valid for PlayStation Plus members only. There is also an exclusive promotion on the Kalypso Store, where the Deluxe Edition on PC is available for €49.99 / $49.99 / £44.99.

The Sudden Strike 5 – Deluxe Edition offers a host of additional game content featuring 2 exclusive versions of PvP maps – “Mercato Square (Night)” and “Belarus Fields (Winter)”, along with 6 exclusive skin packs containing over 80 unique camouflage skins for vehicles. The Deluxe Edition also includes the original soundtrack, which blends orchestral combat cues with ambient soundscapes for an immersive gameplay experience. Additionally, first recruits who pre-order the Deluxe Edition on Xbox and PlayStation®5 will enjoy early access to the game 72 hours prior to launch, as an added benefit.

Sudden Strike 5 transports players to the frontlines of WWII as battles rage across Europe and North Africa. Massive arsenals of over 300 authentic historical German, Soviet, and Allied military vehicles and units are at your command, including the iconic Sherman Tank, Messerschmidt Bf 109, and the T-34. Outsmart and outmanoeuvre the enemy in immersive real-time tactical gameplay that offers creative challenges for even the most hardened veterans. Tackle the objectives in non-linear sandbox gameplay across a 25-mission campaign by combining recon, sabotage, alternative routing, and complementary unit tactics to achieve victory on your own terms.

Pre-order Sudden Strike 5 today and prepare for the ultimate strategic experience on April 23! Add to your wishlist on Steam!

Matrix Games today announced a new DLC for Strategic Command WWI titled Battles for Ypres.

Take command in one of the Great War’s most fiercely contested regions, fighting for control of the Ypres Salient.

Experience six fast-paced, divisional-level campaigns spanning 1914 to 1918, from the desperate defense of First Ypres to the final Allied advance in Flanders. Face the introduction of new warfare elements, including gas attacks, creeping barrages, tanks and aircraft. You will need to adapt your strategy in each scenario, balancing risk, timing, and resources to secure victory in intense battles.

Join the Beta HERE.

The update brings new water visual effects and dozens of new military vehicles

Gaijin Entertainment is pleased to announce that the new Ninth Wave Major Update for the online military action game War Thunder is now available for players. In addition to rank IX aviation and domestic Hungarian aircraft, it brings completely redesigned water physics and visual effects in naval battles! Iconic new vehicles include the Chinese J-15T fighter jet, the Italian Centauro II tank destroyer, the Russian Pantsir-SM-SV air defense system, and the French aircraft carrier Foch.

Watch the official ‘Ninth Wave’ Update Trailer HERE.

With the Ninth Wave update, naval battles have become even more epic. Subsurface scattering has been implemented for water, which calculates the distribution of light as it interacts with objects beneath the surface, creating a sense of interior volume within the body of water. Reflections on the water surface at different viewing angles are now more accurately rendered, and sea foam rendering is now based on swirl physics and wave resonance. The interaction between objects and water has also been improved, making bomb explosions and torpedo movements even more realistic.

The Chinese J-15T multirole carrier-based combat aircraft is externally reminiscent of the Russian Su-33, which served as the basis for the 15 series jets. Its internal components are completely different however – ​​for example, it features an advanced active phased array radar and Chinese WS-10B engines with an afterburning thrust of nearly 14,000 kgf each. The pilot can carry a large arsenal of unguided and guided weapons, including anti-ship missiles, on 12 hardpoints.

The Centauro II is an Italian wheeled tank destroyer, the prototype of which was unveiled in 2016. Unlike the first Centauro, the new model features the HITFACT Mk II turret, in which the automatic loader and ammunition stowage are located behind an armored bulkhead and separated from the crew, significantly increasing survivability. The arsenal includes the effective DM53 round with a penetration of over 620 mm, capable of combating even the most advanced armored vehicles. Furthermore, the Centauro II has a more powerful 720 horsepower engine, which quickly accelerates the vehicle to speeds in excess of 100 km/h.

The Pantsir-SM-SV is a modernized Russian anti-aircraft artillery system built on a mobile tracked chassis, and equipped with an improved radar with increased detection range and two new types of ammunition. The long-range 95Ya6M missiles fly up to 40 km at a speed of 1,700 meters per second. Their warhead deploys several dozen meters from the target, showering it with shrapnel. The new small TKB-1055 missiles are designed to engage multiple small targets at close range, such as UAVs, incoming munitions, and light helicopters. More information about the update is available on the official War Thunder website.

MicroProse is proud to announce that it will publish Gunship: Origins, a new combat helicopter game that places players in the cockpit of some of the world’s most iconic military rotorcraft. Designed as a modern combat helicopter experience, the game combines dynamic missions, cooperative multiplayer, and accessible yet rewarding flight mechanics.

Gunship Origins Announcement Trailer

Take the Pilot Seat
In Gunship: Origins, players step into the role of a U.S. Army helicopter pilot operating in a contested battlefield filled with armored vehicles, missile batteries, convoys, and fortified enemy positions.

Flying iconic helicopters such as the AH-64 Apache, AH-1 Cobra/Viper, and UH-60 Blackhawk, players must plan their approach, use terrain to avoid enemy defenses, and strike quickly before the enemy can respond.

Dynamic Combat Missions
Missions in Gunship: Origins are dynamically generated, ensuring that each sortie presents new tactical challenges. Players may be tasked with destroying armored columns, escorting transport helicopters into hostile landing zones, intercepting enemy convoys, or striking high-value targets deep behind enemy lines.

Careful planning, teamwork, and quick decision-making are essential to completing objectives and surviving the battlefield.

Fly Solo or With Friends
Players can take on missions alone or join forces in cooperative multiplayer with up to eight players. Friends can occupy pilot and copilot/gunner seats within the same helicopter or coordinate as a multi-aircraft flight to complete complex mission objectives together.

AI wingmen can also assist in missions, allowing players to direct their flight and execute coordinated attacks against enemy forces.

Rise Through the Ranks
Beginning as a Warrant Officer Candidate, players progress through training and combat missions to earn promotions through the U.S. Army officer ranks.

Along the way, pilots can earn authentic military medals and awards that reflect their accomplishments and experience on the battlefield.

Accessible and Cross-Platform
Gunship: Origins is designed to be approachable for newcomers while offering depth for experienced players. Helicopters are easy to learn to fly, but mastering combat tactics and mission coordination will require skill and experience.

The game supports a variety of control setups-from keyboard and mouse to advanced flight hardware-and is optimized to run smoothly across a wide range of systems.

Gunship: Origins will support Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck. Wishlist the game on Steam.

Step into a new chapter of the Headquarters series and experience tactical warfare in a hypothetical Cold War conflict between NATO and the USSR in the early 1980s. Command modernized armies, deploy powerful new units, and fight across a wide range of battlefields set in West Germany.

Headquarters: Cold War NATO video Campaign Trailer

Choose Your Side
The game features two campaigns, allowing you to experience the conflict from both perspectives.

• NATO Campaign: Command NATO defenders as they hold the line, wait for reinforcements, and launch a counteroffensive to reclaim lost territory.
• USSR Campaign: Lead Soviet forces as they push westward across Germany in a large-scale offensive.

Headquarters: Cold War USSR video Campaign Trailer

Each campaign contains 10 missions, for a total of 20 operations across diverse battlefields including cities, river crossings, mountain passes, and key strategic corridors.

New Units, New Tactics
Expanding tactical possibilities with new unit types and battlefield mechanics:

• Modern main battle tanks
• Utility and attack helicopters
• Recon and support units
• Advanced artillery and air support abilities

Helicopters make their debut in the series, enabling rapid troop deployment, aerial strikes, and highly mobile battlefield tactics.

Headquarters: Cold War UH-60 Black Hawk – Unit video

Headquarters: Cold War is available on Steam.