MicroProse is pleased to announce that Drone Sector, the futuristic tactical gunship command game blending close air support with real-time squad leadership, will launch in Early Access on Steam on July 21st.

To celebrate the announcement, players can jump into the battlefield right now with an updated playable demo, currently available on Steam during Steam Next Fest.

Drone Sector Launch Date Trailer

Inspired by platforms such as the AC-130 gunship and MQ-9 Reaper drone, Drone Sector puts players in command of an advanced aerial weapons platform tasked with supporting allied ground forces in hostile environments. Combining devastating firepower, battlefield observation, and tactical decision-making, players must guide squads, eliminate threats, complete objectives, and extract safely under pressure.

Far more than a pure aerial shooter, Drone Sector challenges players to think strategically. Coordinate autonomous squads on the ground, identify high-priority targets, and adapt to evolving battlefield conditions using advanced surveillance systems and overwhelming firepower.

The currently available demo offers players a focused first look at the experience, featuring fluid gunship combat, squad command mechanics, tactical camera systems, and two handcrafted missions with semi-randomized objectives. Players can also experiment with the full loadout builder and a variety of weapon options ahead of launch.

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Matrix Games have announced that Brian Kelly’s WEGO World War II: Desert War, will be out on Steam June 22nd. WEGO World War II: Desert War is an operational level, ground-centric wargame which captures the drama of North Africa during WW2. The game allows the players to recreate the epic tank battles between the Allies and Axis powers for the control of Libya and Egypt.

The game centers on real historical scenarios as well as ‘What If’ scenarios allowing players to feel the ebb and flow of battle. Command air, land and naval forces in 12 scenarios that explore the action from the Italian Invasion of Egypt in 1940 to Rommel’s defeat at El Alamein in late 1942.

Matrix Games has released a new set of screenshots for Decision Point: Battlegroup Operational Simulator, its tactical wargame about intent, action, and reaction. Players issue NATO-standard, intent-based orders using authentic AAP-6C terminology, marking clear objectives and operational guidance directly onto real-world terrain maps. Subordinate units interpret and execute these plans autonomously in real time, adapting dynamically to terrain, threats, and evolving battlefield conditions.

Check out the screenshots on the Matrix Games news site. More game information is available on Steam. Decision Point: Battlegroup Operational Simulator is scheduled for release in 2026.

Kraken Studios, known for its WarPlan series and Kingdom Dungeon and Hero, is excited to announce that the updated demo for Total Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945 is now available on Steam. In this new preview, play as Germany’s Afrika Korps in the Operation Sonnenblume Scenario and experience your first taste of naval combat.

Command Key Players of WWII from 1939 to 1945
Pulling inspiration from classic wargames, such as ADG’s World in Flames, SPI’s ETO, and others, Total Victory is a grand strategy wargame that allows players the chance to experience the entirety of World War II in a variety of different ways. It combines moderate complexity and divisional-level strategy with historically inspired units and production. Play as any major nation from the Axis, Allies, or Comintern. Manage production, military units, and prominent historical commanders. Lead land, naval, and air forces against rival nations.

Realistic World Map and Tile-Based System
In Total Victory, a modified Mercator map with NATO symbols or, colorful silhouettes icons, highlights military units unique to each nation. Manage the deployment of a wide range of period-based military units used throughout the war, each with unique attributes. Use land units such as infantry, armor, paratroopers and marines to engage the enemy from the front lines, and select from a wide variety of aircraft models to attack from above. Command carriers, battleships, cruiser, destroyer, and submarine groups in land, air, and sea operations. Monitor your nation’s overall manpower and oil, as they could be crucial to the war’s outcome. Ore fuels the industry that produces war materials for steel, tanks, aircraft, and support units. Through continued research, explore over twenty technological advances that unlock new units, combat enhancements, and intelligence to enhance your nation’s military power.

Strategy-First Gameplay
Total Victory replaces the pain of endless menu-clicking, often found in other popular RTS games, with an easy-to-use interface. With an automatic reinforcement and supply mechanic, players can now focus more on making strategic decisions rather than unit upkeep. Players can also enjoy multiple ways to play. Battle against an AI opponent and enable add-on bonuses for rival alliances in readiness, production, and more for an increased challenge. Exchange your latest moves through PBEM or play pass-and-play on a single PC against a friend in Hotseat mode.

New Scenario Available for Steam Next Fest
Command the Afrika Korp in “Operation Sonnenblume,” the new North Africa 1941 scenario launching in the Total Victory Steam Next Fest demo. Taking charge of German and Italian forces against a formidable British defense, you must master a grueling operational campaign that tests your strategic endurance, patience, and timing of attack with limited forces. The scenario begins with Rommel on the move in March of 1941 and ends in December of 1941. This scenario introduces naval assets for naval support and critical resupply for units on the coast.

Try the updated preview of Total Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945, now available on Steam.

New Theater Pack for Hearts of Iron IV Highlights Australia, Siam and Indonesia

Japanese expansion into the southwest Pacific would be a crippling blow to the Allied powers of World War II. Control of the seaways and regional resources will determine the fate of Asia and perhaps the world. In Thunder At Our Gates, you can take on the challenge of directing regional opposition to the advancing Empire with new focus trees and historical flavor for three nations.

Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder At Our Gates Official Release Trailer

Available today, Thunder At Our Gates is a new Theater Pack for Hearts of Iron IV, Paradox Interactive’s grand strategy wargame about the years around the Second World War. In this pack, you can explore new ways to either resist or submit to imperial aggression, playing as Australia, Siam or the Dutch East Indies/Indonesia.

Thunder At Our Gates also includes new ways to organize the leadership of your armies and navies.

This Theater Pack is accompanied by a free update that includes many game changes, including the Regimental Support feature, introducing new ways to attach support units to your divisions, including several new regimental support companies.

Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder At Our Gates is available now on Steam for the suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.75/€19.99.

Futuristic Gunship Command Experience Now Playable on Steam

The updated demo for Drone Sector is now available on Steam with new missions and features for players to try.

Drone Sector is a futuristic tactical gunship command game that blends the overwhelming firepower of close air support with real-time squad command. Inspired by platforms such as the AC-130 gunship and MQ-9 Reaper drone, players provide overwatch from above, guide allied troops through hostile territory, and complete high-risk combat objectives using advanced weaponry and battlefield awareness.

Rather than focusing purely on shooting, Drone Sector combines precision fire support with tactical decision-making as players coordinate ground squads, eliminate threats, and secure mission objectives.

The current demo includes two playable handcrafted missions and access to the game’s loadout builder, allowing players to experiment with a variety of weapon configurations while experiencing the core battlefield command loop.

Demo Features

• Fluid, responsive, futuristic gunship combat
• Multiple tactical camera modes: color, night vision, and thermal vision
• Command and support autonomous ground squads
• Two handcrafted missions with semi-randomized objectives
• Full access to the loadout builder with multiple weapon options

Wishlist Drone Sector today on Steam!

Understanding terrain is crucial for a commander, and the ability to read a map is crucial for tactical operations.

Terrain influences movement and combat. To gain this knowledge, a commander must utilize the tools at their disposal. Knowledge of terrain will allow units to maneuver and fight.

What types of terrain are there in the game and where can they find information?

First, look at the colors.

Map Colors.

Maps are colored. These colors allow you to determine whether the terrain is forest, open ground, road, or water/river. They also indicate whether the terrain is high (the darker the brown, the higher the terrain) or deep (the darker the blue, the deeper the terrain).

Terrain Types:

Road

A military saying goes: “War is fought along roads.” Roads are the easiest to traverse for both infantry and tanks. But they are also usually the strongly defended. Units move quickly along the road, but they can also fall into ambushes.

Forest

Forests slow down infantry movement and prevent tanks from operating. They limit visibility, but also make your own units less visible. This allows you to approach closer to your target. In forests, it’s easier for the enemy to conceal units from aerial observation.

Ground

Ground means open terrain, you can see far away, but your own units are also visible from a distance.

Built-Up Area

Built-up areas in the game refer to several or a dozen buildings clustered together in one place. They can also refer to towns or cities. Fighting in urban areas is difficult. Tanks are particularly vulnerable to fire, so they require infantry cover.

Steep Slope

The slopes of some hills are so steep that it is very hard for infantry climb them. Climbing exposes troops on observation and fire from hilltop. Climbing troops fire accuracy drops. Steep slopes are unvailable for tanks. To push tanks on tophill the road must be used.

Water

Water is the part of the map that belongs to the sea. Water represents shallow water. This has tactical significance because a support ship/destroyer cannot enter this part of the map; it is inaccessible to them. Water surrounds islands and can vary in width.

Deep Water

Deep water is the part of the map that a fire support ship/destroyer can navigate.

There are several tools for working on the map and gaining knowledge of the terrain.

River

A river is an obstacle for both tanks and infantry. Some rivers won’t be traversable for your units and a bridge will be required to cross it. Pay attention to the intel. A seemingly small stream can block your troops.

There are several tools for working on the map and gaining knowledge of the terrain.

Colors

Looking at the colors allows you to roughly understand the type of terrain on the map and at a given point.

Ruler

This allows you to measure distances. Take a ruler and place it on a spot on the map.

Elevation Measurement

In the MAP TOOLS/TOOLS tab, select the tool for obtaining information about the terrain and its elevation. After turning it on, moving the cursor will display terrain and elevation information.

Displayed coordinate system

You can use the highlighted coordinate system to help you orient yourself on the map. In the MAP TOOLS/TOOLS tab, select the coordinate system icon.

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Season 3 takes an explosive turn with the return of two legendary experiences and more, plus one free week of all-out warfare.

Battlefield 6 Season 3 Free Trial Week Trailer

NEW BATTLEFIELD 6 MAP: CAIRO BAZAAR
A reimagined version of Grand Bazaar from Battlefield 3, this lively marketplace in the heart of Cairo is packed with alleys and innovative tactical opportunities for high-intensity close-quarters combat. All the action takes place in and around a single city block, with an outer perimeter road for small vehicle traffic and flanking opportunities.

With a mirrored map design that grants NATO and Pax Armata similar pathways, shortcuts, and chokepoints, every squad becomes a merchant of destruction.

NEW BATTLEFIELD 6 MODE: OBLITERATION
The iconic BF4 multiplayer experience returns with a new epic evolution. Obliteration is a battle to destroy enemy M-COMs (Military Communications) using bombs placed neutrally on each map. Both sides must risk everything to get the bomb, escort their carrier to the detonation site, and obliterate the enemy.

NEW BATTLEFIELD 6 | REDSEC BONUS PATH EVENT: EXPLOSIVE CHARGE
Stock up on the latest firepower through the limited-time Explosive Charge Bonus Path Event, where you can unlock the PP-19 SMG and several Customization Rewards.

NEW BATTLEFIELD 6 | REDSEC HARDWARE
PP-19 – New SMG: A formidable SMG reborn: featuring an optional high-capacity helical magazine, the PP-19 is a 9x19mm SMG that carves up squads at short-range. First released in Battlefield 2, with a futuristic version released in Battlefield 2042, the PP-19’s reputation as a steady damage-dealer extends into the past, present, and future.

Handheld Jammer – New Gadget: Jam the enemy signal. The Handheld Jammer is a Recon Gadget that disrupts nearby smart/electronic devices for a short period of time. Once activated, it can either be thrown – or placed – in an area to provide localized malfunctions, or carried around to turn a Recon soldier into a mobile nuisance.

#00 Buckshot – New Attachment: Double-aught buckshot is similar to the standard shot in every Battlefield 6 and REDSEC shotgun, albeit with slightly larger pellets and less pellets per shot. If you rather not shoot a single slug, but still want more range and less spread than regular buckshot, then #00 is your #1 ammunition choice to spend those Attachment Points on.

Cryogenic Barrels – New Attachment: When state-of-the-art cryogenic technology meets a hard steel barrel, it creates a temperature barrier that helps a weapon better withstand standard operating friction and combustion. In other words, Cryogenic Barrels are tempered for better accuracy over sustained fire without being heavier than the factory standard version, which grants soldiers faster aim down sight times compared to using a heavier barrel.

ONE FREE WEEK OF ALL-OUT WARFARE
Now until June 15, experience 5 modes and 4 maps, including Cairo Bazaar and Obliteration, during the Battlefield 6 Free Trial. Squad up and drop into the award-winning Multiplayer for a limited-time through Battlefield REDSEC.

Visit Battlefield.com or Steam for more information.

Today we are excited to share that Veterans: Napoleonic Wars will take part in Steam Next Fest, running from June 15 to June 22. During the festival, players will be able to try a free demo of the game directly on Steam and get their first hands-on experience with the Italian Campaign of 1796–1797.

To mark the occasion, we have also released a brand new trailer for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars.

Brandish your bayonet and step into the boots of a frontline general. No base building, no idle time. Just thousands of soldiers, tens of battalions on screen at once, and the smell of gunpowder in the air.

What’s in the Next Fest demo:

• Real-time combat focused entirely on battlefield tactics, inspired by the first Italian Napoleonic campaigns
• Historically accurate line, column, and square formations
• Unit morale, fatigue, and line of sight that directly shape every engagement
• Dynamic weather, drifting smoke, and fog of war that alter visibility round by round
• Cavalry breakthroughs, flanking maneuvers, and desperate melee charges when the ammo runs dry

Steam Next Fest is the best moment so far to try the game, share feedback with the team, and help shape the experience ahead of Early Access. We hope you will join us on the battlefield.

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Last week, Ubisoft announced that The Division Resurgence, its new free-to-play third-person shooter RPG, will be available on Steam. Players can Wishlist The Division Resurgence on Steam now.

ABOUT THE DIVISION RESURGENCE:

The Division Resurgence is a mobile-first, free-to-play third-person shooter RPG that brings the acclaimed Tom Clancy’s The Division experience to handheld devices, with upcoming availability on PC via Ubisoft Connect and Steam. Set in the iconic streets of New York City, the game transforms the environment into a shared open world and includes signature PvPvE modes such as Dark Zone and Conflict.

Featuring a brand-new standalone story, players can take on missions solo or team up with up to three others to protect civilians, push back hostile factions, and help restore stability to the city. Players can also enjoy full cross-play and cross-progression across mobile and PC platforms.

The game offers deep RPG progression with extensive gear and weapon customisation, multiple specialisations with signature weapons and unique gadgets, and the flexibility to switch roles at any time to match playstyle or team needs.