This year, Crusader Kings III will add new threads to the rich medieval tapestry players can weave. Today’s launch of Chapter V reveals the upcoming plans for Paradox Interactive’s celebrated grand-strategy role-playing game, including two expansions that highlight major new playstyle options and greater depth and historical flavor as well as a music pack and cosmetic pack that are available Today. Today, Crusader Kings III is also getting a major free update, adding new ways to find information about your game, with an improved ledger and other stat tracking, as well as more shortcuts, changes to the interface, new sound cues and more.

Crusader Kings III Chapter V Reveal Trailer

The two upcoming expansions, By God Alone and Silk & Silver, focus on aspects of the medieval world that the wider Crusader Kings community has wanted to see explored in more depth. By God Alone deepens the religious themes of the game, with more attention to the evolution of Christianity in Europe and how medieval secular rulers competed with the religious orders for power and wealth. Silk & Silver opens up merchant republics for play, letting you take the position of a medieval merchant rising to power through shrewd trading, political office, or noble patronage.

Crusader Kings III: Chapter V is available now, and it includes:

• Symbols of Authority: This clothing pack offers new crowns and headwear for European characters, including crowns inspired by some of the most glamorous heads of history. Available Today, this pack is instantly unlocked upon purchase of Chapter V.
• Songs of the Realm: Out now, this new Crusader Kings III Music Pack offers a wide variety of musical accompaniment to your empire-building and dynastic scheming. Songs of the Realm offers thirteen songs, a mix between remasters of Crusader Kings classics and adaptations of traditional European music. This Music Pack is the perfect soundtrack to while away the hours as you plot your next big move to secure your family’s hold on destiny.
• By God Alone: This Core Expansion for Crusader Kings III focuses on the religious life of your characters, with a special emphasis on new systems for Christian characters. Guide your dynasty through religious developments as the tenets of the faith evolve over the centuries, avoid or embrace heresies, navigate Schisms and Synods and watch your characters struggle with the demands of their religion. Coming later this year.
• Silk & Silver: This Major Expansion for Crusader Kings III focuses on medieval trade and the merchant families that ruled or financed great empires. Play as a merchant family with a mansion to maintain, earning gold through the trade of exotic goods. Compete for power in a merchant republic, where gold is more important than blood, or set up shop in a landed kingdom and finance its expansion. Push rival families out of the most valuable markets, establishing monopolies on important routes. Coming later this year.

Crusader Kings III: Chapter V is available now on for the suggested retail price of $43.99/ ￡36.99/€43.99. More information about Crusader Kings III is available on the official Crusader Kings III website or on the games Steam page.

After a thrilling cinematic and gameplay reveal in collaboration with Xbox, we’re excited to announce METRO 2039, the long-awaited next chapter in the METRO saga from acclaimed storytellers 4A Games. METRO 2039 is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Steam and Epic Games Store this winter.

The official reveal showcases METRO 2039’s handcrafted, story‑driven single‑player FPS campaign, claustrophobic immersive atmosphere and psychological horror. The 15-minute stream featured interviews from 4A Games’ Jon Bloch (Executive Producer), Andriy ‘mLs’ Shevchenko (Creative Director) and Pavel Ulmer (Co-Creative Director & Lead Audio Designer), as well as a stunning six-minute reveal trailer and gameplay tease. The gameplay itself was captured using a mix of gameplay and real-time cinematics, giving fans a glimpse of the series’ haunting environments, stunning visual fidelity and iconic METRO equipment, including the signature weapons and wristwatch during a heart pounding mutant combat encounter.

WATCH THE FULL 15-MINUTE SHOWCASE STREAM HERE

WATCH THE REVEAL TRAILER HERE

THE YEAR IS 2039.

For a quarter century, the last survivors of nuclear war have been locked in bitter conflict deep in the Metro tunnels beneath the poisoned city of Moscow. Now, the underground factions are unified under one banner – the Novoreich, led by a new Fuhrer: the legendary Spartan, Hunter. The Fuhrer promises salvation and a new life for the people on the surface but in reality, communities remain trapped deep within the Metro, flooded by propaganda and misinformation, suffering under his authoritarian regime.

You play as The Stranger, a recluse haunted by violent waking nightmares, forced to undertake a harrowing journey back down to the Metro, a place he swore he would never return to. The Stranger will be a fully voiced lead protagonist, making a notable step towards deeper immersion in METRO’s iconic atmospheric storytelling.

More game information is available at METRO2039.com.

New trailer showcases the Cold War gone hot!

Blue Dot Games are proud to reveal that their upcoming 40v40 squad-based tactical first-person shooter ‘83 is coming to Steam Early Access on April 23rd. Set in an alternate 1983 where the Cold War escalated into an all-out warzone, ‘83 is a spiritual successor to Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, with members of the original dev team founding Blue Dot Games. To commemorate the Early Access release date reveal, Blue Dot Games has unleashed a new trailer offering an extended look at its launch trailer debuted during the Galaxies Showcase today.

’83 – Early Access Launch Trailer

“Our motto for ‘83 was “accessible realism”, where everything – from the uniforms to the specific sounds of and animations of firing each gun – is thoroughly researched to create a historically accurate shooter, yet we still want the game to be fun to play, with merciful respawn times.” said Tony Gillham, CEO at Blue Dot Games. “Don’t let the accessibility fool you; while anyone can pick up ‘83 and have a good time, teams will still need to communicate and perform their role well to seize a victory. ‘83 carves out specific Commander and Squad Leader roles for veterans to guide their squad, while rookies can learn the ropes from the front lines until they know the game well enough.”

Today, Team17 shared an exciting update for the highly-anticipated release of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam in a brand new trailer, below.

Announced during this year’s action-packed Galaxies Showcase, Team17 and Expression Games are thrilled to reveal that PC signups are now open for upcoming playtests. Players can register their interest to be one of the first to enlist in the fury of the brutal Vietnam War using the form here or scanning the QR code in the trailer.

The explosive new trailer, below, sets the stage with fierce aerial combat, claustrophobic firefights set in dense jungle environments and iconic patrol boats engaging in brutal strategic river pursuits.

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Beta Sign Up Trailer

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is available to wishlist now on Steam.

Relic Entertainment is excited to announce Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy, a new Battlegroup DLC launching May 14, 2026, on PC via Steam for $24.99 USD £19.49 GBP | €22.99 EUR. The DLC introduces four new Battlegroups, alongside new cosmetics and a general game update, expanding Multiplayer and Co-Op/Skirmish vs A.I. gameplay with new tactical options, powerful units, and distinct playstyles.

Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy Announce Trailer

Each Battlegroup introduces new ways to approach the battlefield, offering players greater strategic depth through specialized units, unique abilities, and all-new playstyles. Building on the series’ legacy systems, Battlegroups act as supplemental forces that enhance your army and open up new tactical possibilities in every match.

Four New Battlegroups

US Forces – Free French Battlegroup:

Establish a resilient defensive line and stall enemy advances before unleashing a decisive counterattack.

French Rifle Sections, Bastions, and Tourelle defenses anchor your position, while Railway Artillery and the Char B1 Heavy Tank turn the tide and force a breakthrough.

Wehrmacht – Siege Breaker Battlegroup:

Break through fortified enemy positions with siege tactics and overwhelming firepower.

Flame Halftracks and enhanced infantry weaponry pressure enemy lines, while Siege Specialists and the Sturmtiger Heavy Tank shatter even the most entrenched defenses.

British Forces – Special Services Battlegroup:

Disrupt and weaken the enemy through precision strikes and resource denial.

Commandos, Snipers, and fast raiding vehicles harass from unexpected angles, while Scorched Earth tactics punish overextension and drain enemy resources.

Deutsches Afrikakorps – Elite Forces Battlegroup:

Field a highly advanced and experienced force designed to outmaneuver and overpower opponents.

Veteran infantry and vehicles, led by the Command 8Rad Armored Car, combine with Ace Stuka air support and the Tiger Ace Heavy Tank to deliver decisive battlefield dominance.

Sudden Strike 5, the highly anticipated Real-Time Strategy WWII game and latest instalment in the Sudden Strike series, is available once again as a playable demo on Steam. The development team has addressed player feedback received during the initial demo earlier this February, resulting in a range of performance and gameplay improvements prior to its full launch on April 23.

Watch the Sudden Strike 5 demo trailer HERE.

In this demo, command forces from the Soviet and Western Allied factions in two missions, “Attack on Monte Cassino” (Western Allies) and “Defense of Sevastopol” (Soviets). These reworked missions deliver feedback-specific game improvements including higher and more stable framerate, reduced frame drops during combat, reduced stuttering and improved frame pacing, improved pathfinding, and improved responsiveness of AI patrol units. At launch, Sudden Strike 5 will feature a massive 25 mission campaign, multiplayer modes, along with additional balancing, and final refinements.

Today, Battlefield Studios revealed a detailed roadmap for Battlefield 6 and REDSEC, providing a blockbuster overview into what’s in store for players throughout the remainder of 2026, including sneak peeks at the massive maps set to arrive in the game, plus the return of Naval Warfare and a host of priority features being added this year.

BATTLEFIELD 2026 ROADMAP TRAILER

Season 3 kicks off in May with a reimagining of a classic Battlefield 4 map, now called Railway to Golmud, which will be the biggest map in Battlefield 6 yet. Set within Tajikistan after the events of the campaign, this fan favorite has been optimized to match Battlefield 6’s visual fidelity and gameplay. Then later in the season another legendary map arrives, with an updated reimagining of Battlefield 3’s Grand Bazaar, called Cairo Bazaar.

Season 3 also sees the debut of REDSEC’s Ranked Play experience, which will launch in Battle Royale Quads, setting the stage for a thrilling competitive experience that will evolve in future seasons based on feedback from the community.

Later this summer Season 4 launches, with the release of Naval Warfare in both Battlefield 6 and REDSEC. Tsuru Reef, a new naval-focused map, which will be the biggest warground yet, with gigantic air and sea spaces, new naval-based vehicles, aircraft carriers with operational flight decks, plus a dynamic wave system that will heighten the intensity of ocean combat. This season, Battlefield will also return to Wake Island, one of most celebrated maps in the series’ history.

Season 5 closes out the year, taking players to a location new to the Battlefield franchise, rewarding players with the special holiday jackpot of three maps dropping within a single season.

Throughout the year, the team at Battlefield Studios will continue to work on a host of quality of life updates and combat improvements, working closely with the community to continually enhance the experience. Upcoming priority features coming this year include leaderboards, a spectator mode, the release of proximity chat, and an eagerly anticipated Server Browser with Persistent Servers to give players even more options to host and play preferred experiences.

The Open and Elite competitive series, the pinnacle of competition in Battlefield, will arrive this year following our work with players in evolving the Ranked Play experience. This series will showcase the absolute best competitive play that Battlefield has to offer on the global stage.

Visit Battlefield.com for more game information.

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Czechoslovakia is a democratic bulwark, surrounded by autocratic neighbors. Rich in resources, industry and population, it is also an early target for aggression. Chart a new course for Czechoslovakia in the face of these threats in Peace for Our Time, a new Focus Pack for Hearts of Iron IV, Paradox Interactive’s grand strategic wargame about the conflict and politics of the Second World War. Created in collaboration with veteran modders Logan ‘Spicy Alfredo’ Calkins, Abbus Fung and Marijn ‘marijn211’ Vroegh, Peace for Our Time is the first Focus Pack to include new National Focus Trees and unique mechanics, presenting a new challenge to experienced desktop generals. It will be released next week, on 22 April.

Highlights of the Focus Pack Peace for Our Time include:

• Democratic National Focus Path: Surrounded by non-democratic nations, safeguard Czechoslovakia’s freedom by forging your own faction, leading a government in exile or pursuing independence as Slovakia.
• Communist National Focus Path: Spark a socialist revolution to replace the failed middle path, joining the Comintern or uniting the region under your own federation; whether through radical struggle or moderate reform.
• Monarchist and Fascist National Focus Paths: Rally nationalist forces to establish a new kingdom of Bohemia or embrace military dictatorship, expand your influence through allies or subjects, and decide whether to entrench authoritarianism or return to democracy once the crisis has passed.
• Manage your arms industry, become an industrial powerhouse, and shape conflicts across the globe by exporting weapons abroad.
• Engage with the Divided Nation mechanic to solve the challenges of governing a divided democracy.
• Army Readiness Balance of Power forces you to ensure you have the support of the military.
• New Art and Music, including two new music tracks, 3D depictions of the historical Prague Castle and Bojnice Castle, new equipment graphics and new focus icons and character portraits.

The Hearts of Iron IV: Peace for Our Time Focus Pack will be available on 22 April 2026 on Steam for the suggested retail price of $5.99 / £4.99 /€5.99.

Dive deeper into the world of UBOAT, a World War II submarine simulation game with the new Type IX: Distant Coasts DLC on Steam! This expansion brings the long-awaited Type IX U-boat to the game, opening up new strategic possibilities and historical theaters of war.

To access the new DLC:

1. Please click with a right mouse button on UBOAT in your Steam library and enter properties from the context menu.

2. Once there, select the tab titled “Betas” and enter this password: tfbaADngquY84n.

3. Ensure that your currently selected beta is called “2026.1-alpha”.

After doing these steps, you will have access to the version 2026.1 and the DLC.

UBOAT Type IX: Distant Coasts DLC Key Features:

• Three playable Type IX variants: From early long-range patrol boats to the advanced IXC/40 with enhanced survivability
• New historical campaigns: Operate in distant regions like Penang or the South Atlantic in authentic WWII scenarios
• Unique missions: Including Operation Kiebitz, daring rescues, and long-range wolfpack operations
• Expanded operational depth: Explore new strategies with extended range and diverse conning tower configurations
• Custom conning tower emblems: Personalize your U-boat with iconic symbols like a clover, crocodile, or tiger

Manage your aircraft, build your reputation, and carve your path through the skies in a rich, retro-inspired aviation world.

Blending accessible flying mechanics with deeper management systems, Legendary Pilots invites players to step into a vibrant aviation world where every flight is just one part of a bigger journey. From planning routes and transporting passengers to maintaining aircraft and climbing the ranks of a competitive airline ecosystem, the game offers a refreshing take on the flight sim genre-one that prioritizes experience, progression, and personality over strict realism.

Legendary Pilots Career Flight Sim Announcement Trailer

With its distinctive retro-inspired visuals and a focus on turboprops and regional jets, Legendary Pilots delivers a grounded yet stylised aviation fantasy. It’s a world where smart decisions, efficient flying, and long-term planning matter just as much as what happens in the cockpit.

Whether flying short regional hops or building a reputation across a living network of AI-controlled air traffic and rival companies, players are constantly working toward the next milestone in their career.

Key Features

• A Pilot’s Career, Fully Realized
  Progress from humble beginnings to established professional, unlocking new opportunities, aircraft, and challenges along the way.
• Fly Turbo-Props and Regional Jets
  Take control of a carefully selected lineup of aircraft tailored to regional aviation, each offering a distinct flying experience.
• Accessible Yet Rewarding Flight Model
  Enjoy simplified navigation using systems like the radio compass, designed to keep flying engaging without overwhelming complexity.
• Own, Manage, and Maintain Your Fleet
  Purchase aircraft, keep them in top condition, and make strategic decisions that impact performance and profitability.
• Dynamic Airline Economy
  Compete within a living world of AI airlines, where rankings shift and success depends on efficiency, planning, and smart route management.
• Routes, Passengers, and Crew
  Manage your operations beyond the cockpit, balancing logistics, staffing, and passenger needs.
• AI Air Traffic and Immersive World
  Share the skies with other aircraft and navigate a detailed fictional setting that brings each flight to life.
• Distinctive Retro-Inspired Visual Style
  A unique blend of pixel-art aesthetics and stylised 3D presentation, evoking classic flight sims with a modern twist.

Legendary Pilots launches on Steam on April 21, 2026.

Players can wishlist now and prepare for takeoff into a career where every decision counts-and every flight tells a story.