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.

Take command of 150+ historic tanks in a free-to-play MMO where skill beats firepower

Independent developer Armative Studios today announced that Steel Aces, the free-to-play tank MMO focused on skill-based, historically authentic armoured warfare, has launched on its own proprietary platform, with the Steam version arriving early next week. Featuring realistic ballistics, component-based damage and tactical, line-of-sight combat, Steel Aces challenges players to master their vehicles and outmaneuver their opponents on the battlefield.

Steel Aces – Official Launch Trailer 2026

Following feedback from September’s Open Play Weekend, Steel Aces is entering Early Access with major improvements to its UI, vehicle handling, core physics and overall player experience. Reworked tracked vehicle traction, steering mechanics and engine simulation make tank handling more stable and responsive, while UI improvements provide clearer ammunition and loadout selection alongside a more readable in-game HUD. The team has also refined the vision system, gun dispersion, aiming statistics and vehicle progression paths, delivering a more polished, accessible and balanced tank warfare experience.

Only the southern edge of the Iberian peninsula remains out of the grasp of the throne of Castile. Centuries of war have reduced the Moroccan Marinid and Granadan holdings in Europe to a fraction of their former majesty. In Europa Universalis V: Across the Pillars you will decide the fate of this region and the strategic waterway at the western end of the Mediterranean.

Europa Universalis V: Across The Pillars Release Trailer

Across the Pillars is a new Chronicle Pack for Europa Universalis V available today. This pack adds more historical flavor and strategic challenges to Castile/Spain, Morocco, and Granada. Players can engage with new historical Situations and decisions in Paradox Interactive’s flagship historical grand strategy game. Immerse yourself in a deeply researched late medieval and early modern world, now with added regional detail in the Across the Pillars Chronicle Pack.

Europa Universalis V: Across the Pillars is available now on Steam.

Relic Entertainment is proud to announce Company of Heroes 3: Operation Torch, a new narrative-driven campaign DLC launching November 25, 2026 on PC, and the first single-player mission content since the game launched.

Company of Heroes 3: Operation Torch Teaser Trailer

Inspired by the Allied campaign in Axis-occupied North Africa, Operation Torch puts players in command of an American force during its first major campaign against German troops. Across a series of historically inspired missions, players will lead an inexperienced army through hard-fought victories and costly defeats, building it into a seasoned force on the battlefield.

A Narrative-Driven Campaign Inspired by History

Operation Torch follows the Allied landings in North Africa through a dramatic campaign arc that spans the opening invasion, the defeat at Kasserine, and the final assault on Hill 609. Drawing inspiration from real events, the campaign adapts historical moments into a focused single-player experience designed around tactical decision-making and battlefield mastery.

Players will experience the campaign through the perspectives of three American soldiers whose stories frame the conflict from both command and field-level viewpoints. As the campaign unfolds, their perspectives reflect the hardships, losses, responsibilities, and lessons learned as they are forged into the fighting force that will liberate Europe.

Mission-Focused Tactical Gameplay

Operation Torch’s campaign spans 15 missions, challenging players across a range of tactical scenarios and highlighting different units and mechanics. Players will be pushed to master a number of tools, abilities, and strategies to achieve victory.

From beachfront landings and stealth operations to defensive actions and large-scale assaults, every mission presents a distinct combat scenario focused on engaging tactical gameplay.

Progression and Player Choice

A rewarding progression system enables players to shape their army throughout the campaign. By completing missions and tackling optional objectives, players earn upgrades that allow for meaningful choices in how their combat forces evolve.

Key Features

• New narrative-driven single-player campaign DLC set during Operation Torch in North Africa with 15 missions inspired by real battles and events.
• Campaign arc spanning the Allied landings, the defense at Kasserine, and the finale at Hill 609
• Players will utilize a powerful arsenal of abilities and units on the battlefield across a wide range of unique tactical combat scenarios
• Rewarding progression system featuring meaningful choices between missions
• Army customization allows players to build around their preferred playstyle

Company of Heroes 3: Operation Torch can be wishlisted here and will be available on Steam.

The wait is over. Veterans: Napoleonic Wars is available in Steam Early Access starting now! Take command of regiments of infantry, cavalry, and artillery and lead them into battle in real time. Hold the line, form columns and squares, and keep a close eye on morale, fatigue, and line of sight as the battle unfolds. Your soldiers are your most valuable resource, so look after them and build an army of veterans that can turn the tide of history.

Veterans: Napoleonic Wars Official Early Access Launch Trailer

Early Access launches with the following battles: Montenotte, Arcole, Rivoli, Alexandria, Shubra Khit, Pyramids, Marengo, Austerlitz, Friedland, Wagram, and the Tutorial Map.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has officially launched on PC, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series, and Switch 2. Grab the Windows version on on Steam.

War erupts on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launches a full-scale invasion that threatens to destabilize the world in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. A young squad of South Korean soldiers fights to survive on the collapsing front lines, while half a world away a vengeful Captain Price wages a personal war from the shadows as he stays one step ahead of those hunting him. As Price’s off-book mission collides with the forces behind the invasion, the war spreads beyond anyone’s control.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Reveal Trailer

Modern Warfare 4 pushes the series into darker and more dangerous territory, bringing long-running storylines to a powerful and emotional breaking point.

The Campaign drops players into trench warfare in Korea, close-quarters combat in New York, high-octane chases through Paris, SAS night raids in Mumbai, and city-wide assaults to reclaim occupied territory. Multiplayer delivers grounded, precise combat where fluid movement, player choice, and greater control define every engagement. In DMZ, players operate as an off-the-books asset behind enemy lines, where every deployment into contested territory forces hard choices about which objectives to pursue, what to secure, and when to get out.

Learn more on Call of Duty.com.

Fulqrum Publishing is pleased to announce that the free demo for Theatre of War: Rearmed will be available during Steam Next Fest, giving players the opportunity to experience the updated WWII tactical strategy game ahead of its full release on December 9, 2026.

Bringing together the entire Theatre of War series and its expansions in one comprehensive package, Theatre of War: Rearmed unifies the original games on the latest version of the series’ engine. Players can revisit historic battlefields across multiple campaigns, command combined-arms forces, and put their tactical skills to the test in intense real-time engagements.

Theatre of War: Rearmed Release Date Trailer

The collection brings together Theatre of War, including LEHR and Liberation Belarus; Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943, including Centauro; Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943, including Battle for Caen; and Theatre of War 3: Korea. Together, they offer more than 100 missions spanning different theatres of World War II.

Reworked for modern systems, Theatre of War: Rearmed features improved performance and stability, enhanced visuals and effects, a redesigned interface for high-resolution displays and refined controls together with camera behaviour. Improvements to AI and battlefield systems further enhance the tactical experience while preserving the depth and realism that define the series.

The game also retains its strong community focus, with multiplayer battles, a built-in mission and map editor and modding support that lets players create and share their own scenarios.

The Steam Next Fest Demo offers players an opportunity to get their first taste of Theatre of War: Rearmed with 9 missions, 2 battles and a couple of multiplayer maps before the complete collection arrives this winter.

Theatre of War: Rearmed launches on PC on December 9, 2026.

Matrix Games has released a new update for Gary Grigsby’s War in the East 2. New Editor Update Version 1.05.02. Download it HERE.

This update brings fixes and changes in several key areas:

• New Game Editor introduced to War in the East 2
• Fixes to AI behavior
• Various fixes to multiplayer
• Data updates across many scenarios and nations

View the change-log HERE.

Gary Grigsby’s War in the East 2 is available on Steam or the Matrix Games website.

Slitherine invites aspiring commanders to apply for the beta test of Radio Commander: Pacific ’41, the upcoming standalone entry in the Radio Commander series.

You can now submit your application through the official Slitherine website.

To apply, you must log in to your Slitherine account, be at least 18 years old, and agree to the beta test’s confidentiality agreement. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Wishlist the game on Steam and the Slitherine website.