Matrix Games has released the “Balance of Power” update, v1.65.56.02, for War in Spain 1936-39. It introduces a new variant of the Main Campaign, along with a major historical data refresh. The refresh rebalances the game to better reflect the historical abilities of Nationalist Spain, and it brings expanded TOEs for both sides, updated resources, and train depots. The update also adds 75 new images, a faster AI, and a range of fixes and interface improvements.

Download the update HERE.

Key highlights:

• New Scenario: A fresh variant of the Main Campaign scenario, offering a new way to play through the war.
• Historical Data Refresh: More historical TOEs for both sides, updated resources at locations and updated train depots. Nationalist Spain is now more balanced and better aligned with its historical capabilities.
• Polish and Fixes: 75 new images, a faster AI, a new Barcelona event for the Main Campaign (May 1937), naval bombardment in the P-key combat report, and fixes across air, naval and combat systems.

If you want to read the full changelog, you can find it HERE.

You can purchase War in Spain 1936-39 on the Matrix Games website.

Command either side in two new South Atlantic 1982 campaigns, alongside major improvements to the naval combat simulation.

MicroProse and Triassic Games announce that the Royal Navy & Argentina Update for Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age is OUT NOW, bringing both factions and two new campaigns to all Sea Power owners. To mark the release, the game is discounted as part of a Steam Daily Deal.

Set in the South Atlantic in 1982, the campaigns let players command British or Argentine forces, deploying new ships, submarines, and aircraft in operations that challenge their fleet coordination, air defense, and tactical planning.

Sea Power: Royal Navy and Argentina Update South Atlantic 1982 Trailer

Following public beta testing, the update also brings the new 3D globe and reworked tactical map to the main release branch, correcting distances at high latitudes and enabling scenarios across the poles. Additional improvements cover aircraft operations, radar and sonar behavior, weapon reliability, campaign management, and Mission Editor tools. Here are all the details of this major update.

Sea Power puts players in command of naval and air forces in the missile age, where sensor management, electronic warfare, and carefully coordinated attacks shape each engagement.

Sea Power is available now in Steam Early Access. The Royal Navy & Argentina Update is available NOW.

History teaches us that the front lines tell only part of the story. Unfolding alongside the main campaign, War on Air, the next Broken Arrow DLC, follows the conflict through the eyes of those fighting it, and those reporting on it. What begins with local clashes won’t stay local for long.

Experience six interconnected story missions and four new maps, also available in multiplayer. And yes, you’ll finally be able to save your progress in the single-player campaign. This much-awaited feature arrives with the game update launching alongside War on Air. Your next battle can wait until tomorrow.

The new Broken Arrow story campaign, “War on Air”, takes place alongside the events of the game’s main storyline. Experience the events that unfold shortly after the conflict begins and witness their immediate aftermath. Across six missions, you’ll lead Russian Guard forces into battle, from local clashes with saboteurs to full-scale battles.
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You’ll take part in operations alongside Lieutenant Colonel Ilya Kotov, an experienced Russian Guard commander and combat veteran, facing Baltic special forces backed by the United States.
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Part of the story is told from the perspective of Vera Kandinskaya, a Russian journalist and blogger covering the conflict from Saint Petersburg. Her reports present the fighting from the perspective of an ordinary civilian who doesn’t know the full story.

Add the War on Air DLC to your wishlist on Steam.

Slitherine has officially unveiled Steel Platoon, a new real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front during World War II, during the latest edition of Dominion Days, held on 7–8 November at Games Ground in Berlin.

Steel Platoon Announcement Trailer

Developed using the latest version of the proven engine behind Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance, Steel Platoon offers a fresh take on WWII strategy, combining realistic combined-arms warfare with RPG-inspired progression mechanics in a challenging single-player campaign. Players take command of a Red Army lieutenant and his forces, controlling infantry, tanks, artillery and support units in real-time battles. The gameplay focuses on positioning, cover, terrain, maneuver and choosing the right units and tactics for each situation. The aim is to deliver realistic and tactically demanding combat while remaining more accessible than a hardcore military simulation.

In Steel Platoon, RPG elements revolve primarily around persistent unit progression rather than traditional character-driven role-playing mechanics. Infantry squads and vehicle crews can survive and carry over between missions, gaining experience and improving their capabilities over time. This progression can unlock additional abilities and customization options, allowing experienced squads to become significantly more capable and distinct from newly recruited units.

Steel Platoon has a unique take on WWII RTS, as it is built around the idea of consequence-driven warfare. It combines the immediate battlefield decision-making of a real-time tactics game with persistent progression more commonly associated with RPG and campaign-management systems. Realistic combat makes positioning, cover, terrain, armor penetration and vehicle components important, while persistent squads and crews ensure that the consequences of those battles extend beyond a single mission.

Beta registrations are now open. Sign up for a chance to experience the game ahead of release and help the development team with your feedback.

Wishlist Steel Platoon today on Steam!

Relic Entertainment just launched the Company of Heroes 3: 3.0 20th Anniversary update on PC via Steam. The biggest update to Company of Heroes 3 since launch, 3.0 brings major improvements to nearly every aspect of the game, from visuals and audio to AI, gameplay, maps, and the campaign. This update also brings major improvements to Company of Heroes 3 – Final Stand, including 3-player co-op and a brand-new Battleground.

Company of Heroes 3: 3.0 Update Launch Trailer

The 3.0 update brings extensive visual and environmental improvements to the battlefield, including new snow and rain weather effects, dynamic terrain wetness, enhanced atmospheric effects and soldier lighting, animation improvements, and new industrial, winter and autumn environments. Audio has also received a substantial update, with improved weapon firing, impact, explosion and vehicle destruction sounds, alongside an expanded music selection featuring classic tracks from Company of Heroes and Company of Heroes 2.

Players will also experience improvements to AI, gameplay and balance designed to encourage a broader range of strategies and enhance the moment-to-moment gameplay. The Italian dynamic campaign has received its own improvement pass, including a range of fixes, improvements to map clarity and readability, refreshed visuals, and additional gameplay and presentation updates.

The multiplayer map pool grows with five new maps: Ancona Railyard, Vire River Valley, Foggia Airfield, Turin Steelworks and Radarstation Mammut. The update also brings improvements across every multiplayer map, with Langres Winter, Mignano Summit and Rapido River Crossing receiving significant updates.

Four new premium cosmetic sets are also available alongside the update: Climb to Glory for US Forces, Edelweiss for Wehrmacht, Bloody Baltic for British Forces, and Cold Snap for Deutsches Afrikakorps.

Alongside the 3.0 update, Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is receiving major improvements. Final Stand will benefit from all of the visual and audio improvements in the 3.0 update. As well, up to three players can now join forces in co-operative play. A new Battleground has been introduced in Dam Busters, which introduces game-changing weather conditions impacting battlefield visibility and unit range. Players will also experience a range of gameplay fixes, balance updates, as well as additional enemy units, new abilities, and passive technologies.

Company of Heroes 3 is available now on Steam.

Bohemia Interactive today released Rally DLC for Arma Reforger, which introduces single-player time trials across six tracks on the islands of Everon, Arland and Kolguyev. Launched alongside the DLC, the free 1.9 Major Update overhauls vehicle handling for all players, with more realistic driving physics, support for racing wheels and pedals, and a range of additional gameplay improvements.

Rally DLC Launch Trailer

Whether navigating wooded bends, pushing for speed across an airfield or tackling volcanic slopes, players will put their driving skills to the test against the clock with three cars that offer a distinct driving experience.

The Šárka 105 RS is built for ambitious drivers, featuring an upgraded 130 hp engine, a five-speed gearbox, a wider body kit and a racing steering wheel. The Sputnik 600 RS, an unconventional East German classic powered by a two-stroke engine, offers a lighter and quirkier alternative. Sitting between the two is the Dana 2001 RS, which retains its Soviet styling, dashboard and steering wheel while offering a balanced option for the track.

Customizable race conditions let players tailor their runs, while ghost times provide a benchmark to chase as they learn each route and improve their personal bests. And crashes are part of the learning process, too, since if a car rolls over, AI spectators can help get it back onto its wheels so drivers can continue their run.

The launch also marks a significant step forward for driving in Arma Reforger, with the free 1.9 Major Update bringing a comprehensive vehicle simulation overhaul to everyone, regardless of DLC ownership. The changes include reworked engines, clutches, differentials and wheels, alongside changes to steering, tires and suspension. Additionally, manual driving now requires greater care with the clutch, while improved torque distribution helps vehicles with multiple driven axles handle uneven terrain.

The update also introduces support for racing wheels, pedals and gear shifters, including force feedback. Mouse steering has been added, and steering speed is now consistent across keyboard and controller input. New dust, mud, skid mark and tire smoke effects enhance the general experience on and off the road.

Other gameplay additions in update 1.9:

• Foliage removal: clear bushes with a shovel. Building bases also clears vegetation in the way.
• Magazine repacking: combine rounds from compatible magazines.
• LAV-25 upgrades: night vision optic, smoke launchers and a rate-of-fire selector. Its supply cost and rank requirement are now higher.
• Canteens: restore hydration, which helps stamina and keeps your aim steadier.
• More fixes and improvements, listed in the full 1.9 changelog.

The Rally DLC is available now for $7.99 / €7.99 on Steam, alongside the free 1.9 Major Update for all Arma Reforger players.

After being one of the most played demos of the entire Steam Next Fest, we at Firefly Studios are today announcing that Stronghold 4 will now be launching on April 20th 2027.

Stronghold 4 Release Date Update Trailer

The aim had always been to launch into Early Access with as much polished content as possible, so this extended window allows the studio more time to add to the public EA version of the game and then incorporate that new feedback from that into version 1.0.

By launching on April 20th, Stronghold 4 players will receive everything intended for the original release date such as a full story campaign, custom skirmish mode, a skirmish trail and Free Build but also included now is the economic campaign, quality of life improvements and additional essential polish.

So on top of ensuring that the EA release is as content rich and polished as possible, this extra time allows the team to properly showcase all the new and cool aspects of the game, such as medieval siegecraft, villages, weather and more!

If you haven’t already, march through the new Skirmish/Free Build demo, shape the game with your feedback and prepare to return to the lush green roots of Stronghold in April 2027!

Get the latest demo now and Wishlist the game on Steam!

The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park is out now, inviting you to take on a dark threat that lurks in Central Park. For the first time in franchise history, you can explore New York City’s Upper West Side and the iconic Central Park as you investigate a mysterious and sinister threat in the area. With fear and rumours running rampant in the Upper West Side, you’ll need to earn the trust of three reluctant heroes to rescue your target and defeat what lurks within. The Windows edition is available on the Epic Games Store, Steam, and the Ubisoft Store.

The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park Launch Trailer

A New Tone and Storytelling
Taking inspiration from the horror genre, fear is the heart of Echoes of Central Park. Citizens in the Upper West Side are gripped by paranoia of an unknown sinister threat, and are terrified as enemy faction members, friends, and family turn up dead or missing in gruesome ways. On top of everything, there are rumours of a new virus variant spreading. And all of it is centered around what lurks in the shadows in Central Park.

The story is, in essence, exploring the idea of a society in which fear feeds on itself until rumours become truth, and in a new storytelling approach, it’s presented in the style of a flashback as a narrator guides you through her version of events. It’s up to you to see through the fog of fear and rumour to find reality and eliminate the threat within Central Park.
You can play Echoes of Central Park in solo or co-op mode. If you’re below level 40, you’ll get a boost, allowing you to immediately start the eerie adventure while being appropriately leveled to take on the challenges.

Slitherine Software today announced that Beta applications for Radio Commander: Battle of Britain ‘40 are now open. Take charge of RAF Fighter Command in a pausable RTS where you command a battle you cannot see. You’ll manage radar intelligence, delayed communications and squadron deployments through the Dowding System, making the calls that decide the fate of Britain.

If you want to help shape the game, apply now on the Slitherine website. You’ll need to be logged in to your account and agree to the beta NDA.

Wishlist the game on Steam and the Slitherine Website.

Next major update brings cluster bombs, the mighty F-15EX Eagle II aircraft, as well as dozens of other signature military vehicles

Gaijin Entertainment announces that “Eagle’s Shadow”, the next major content update for the online military action game War Thunder, will be available to the players in mid-November. The update will bring dozens of new military vehicles, led by the F-15EX Eagle II, the latest evolution of the legendary American jet. New naval assets include Imperator Nikolai I, a heavily armored battleship of the Russian Imperial Navy with twelve 305 mm guns.

Watch the “Eagle’s Shadow” Update Trailer

The F-15EX Eagle II will become the new top aircraft in the US and Israeli aviation lineups. The latest evolution of the legendary F-15 family entered operational service with the US Air Force in 2024 and combines the Eagle’s famous flight performance and exceptional weapons payload with thoroughly modern systems like the new AESA radar and the advanced electronic warfare suite. In War Thunder, the F-15EX will be the first aircraft capable of carrying 12 active radar-homing air-to-air missiles or up to 20 guided bombs in a single loadout, as well a very large reserve of flares and chaff thanks to an additional countermeasure pod.

Another interesting jet is the Su-15TM, a Cold War high-altitude interceptor capable of speeds exceeding Mach 2. It will become the earliest Soviet aircraft in War Thunder to carry medium-range air-to-air missiles, introducing the new R-98MR semi-active radar-guided and R-98MT infrared-guided missiles. Its excellent climb rate and strong vertical maneuverability make it a formidable interceptor.

Eagle’s Shadow will also introduce an entirely new category of aircraft weapon to War Thunder: cluster bombs. Weapons including the Russian RBK-500 and American CBU-87/B scatter multiple submunitions across a target area, giving pilots a new tool for attacking concentrations of ground vehicles.

On the ground, Germany and Sweden will both receive the Leopard 2A8, representing the pinnacle of the Leopard 2 family currently entering service in Europe. It is the first mass-produced Leopard 2 variant equipped with the Trophy hard-kill active protection system, which automatically detects and intercepts incoming anti-tank guided missiles. Combined with additional hull and side armor, an internal spall liner, third-generation thermal imagers and the powerful DM53 APFSDS round, the Leopard 2A8 will become one of the strongest top-tier main battle tanks in War Thunder. Sweden will receive the Leopard 2A8 variant configured for the Norwegian Army.

More information about the vehicles, weapons and other features coming in War Thunder: Eagle’s Shadow will be revealed in the coming weeks.

More information on the Eagle’s Shadow update is available on the official War Thunder website.