Slitherine Software today announced that the demo for its latest World War II strategy game “Battleplan” is now available on Steam, as part of the Steam Next Fest.

Battleplan Play the Demo now at Steam Next Fest Video

Step into the role of a General, where your responsibility is not to micromanage units on the field, but to make high-level strategic decisions from headquarters. Operational and tactical execution is delegated to your officers: your job is to plan, anticipate, and command. Using an interactive map, where you can draw your strategies directly onto the battlefield with a digital pencil: plot movements, design offensives and defensive lines, plan counterattacks, and organize supply routes exactly as a real commander would.

Battleplan puts you in control of entire divisions and corps rather than individual squads. The focus is on grand strategy and maneuver warfare, delivering a commanding perspective.

Publisher Kalypso Media and Developer Kite Games have today announced that Sudden Strike 5, their upcoming Real-Time Strategy WWII game and latest installment in the Sudden Strike series, will have a playable demo during the Steam Next Fest from today, February 23rd, up until March 2nd. This comes following a successful Closed Beta period last year and nearly a decade since the previous game, Sudden Strike 4, released in 2017.

Sudden Strike 5 Demo Trailer

Generals, prepare to fall in line and command the forces of two out of the three factions across two specially selected missions, “Attack on Monte Cassino” (Western Allies) and “Defence of Sevastopol” (Soviets) – the final game will also include the ability to play as the Axis forces. These two missions are just a taste of the full game, which will include a massive 25-missions across the three faction campaigns, ranging from icy tundra to the blistering heat of Northern Africa. At launch, the full game will feature 25 missions, multiplayer modes, along with additional balancing, and improvements not present in this demo.

Sudden Strike 5 Features:

Check out the demo for Sudden Strike 5 now, exclusively on Steam Next Fest until March 2nd.

Electronic Arts Inc. and Battlefield Studios today launched Season 2 across Battlefield 6 and REDSEC. Season 2 sends the fight to Europe with two new maps, limited-time modes, and much more, rolling out across three seasonal phases beginning today.

Launching across Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC, Season 2 introduces two all-new maps, Contaminated, a large-scale map set in a once-vibrant forest now scarred by experimental weapons and heavy shelling, alongside Hagental Base, a military facility that becomes the stage for intense close-quarters combat and stealth-focused gameplay later in the season.

BATTLEFIELD 6 OFFICIAL SEASON 2 GAMEPLAY TRAILER

Phase 1: Extreme Measures, begins today with the debut of Contaminated, and the introduction of VL-7, a new limited-time experience built around psychoactive smoke intensifying combat. These smoke clouds blanket key areas of the map, disorienting players with immersive hallucinations and forcing squads to adapt in real time.

On March 17, Phase 2: Nightfall takes the battle to the deepest depths of a military facility called Hagental Base. Tied to this phase’s theme, a limited time mode brings darkness to the map, where blacked out corridors create a stealth driven experience. Players gain access to Night Vision Goggles, allowing squads to navigate the darkness and gain the tactical advantage. Nightfall will also arrive in Battlefield REDSEC with a dedicated Gauntlet playlist.

Season 2 concludes on April 17 with Phase 3: Hunter & Prey, introducing Operation Augur, a limited-time mode across both Contaminated and Hagental Base. Inspired by Battlefield 1’s Operations mode, this is Battlefield at its most cinematic, with emphasis on large-scale objectives, sustained momentum, and squad coordination over the course of an extended campaign.

Additional Season 2 highlights include new weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and customization options rolling out across all three phases, along with a new Battle Pass and store content.

Battlefield 6 and REDSEC are available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam™, EA App, Epic Games Store).

Visit Battlefield.com for more information.

The golden age of combat flight simulation returns today. F-22: Air Dominance Fighter is now available on Steam, published by MicroProse and originally developed by Digital Image Design.

First released in 1997 and widely regarded as one of the defining combat flight sims of its era, F-22: Air Dominance Fighter blended deep avionics modelling and a dynamic battlefield with accessibility and immediacy. It allowed players not only to pilot the world’s most advanced jet fighter, but also to command the wider air war through its pioneering AWACS mode—observing the theatre in real time, vectoring aircraft, and jumping directly into the cockpit of any F-22 when needed.

Now, this landmark simulation returns—faithfully preserved, carefully enhanced, and fully compatible with modern systems.

The Steam release remains true to the original design philosophy while introducing meaningful upgrades for today’s audience:

The elements that made F-22: Air Dominance Fighter a standout in 1997 are fully intact:

Upon its original release, the game was celebrated for pushing the boundaries of combat flight simulation, earning critical acclaim and a devoted following. Its combination of systemic depth, large-scale warfare, and player agency helped define what many still consider the golden era of PC flight sims.

With its release on Steam, F-22: Air Dominance Fighter invites both veteran pilots and a new generation of players to experience a defining chapter in flight simulation history.

Today, Battlefield Studios teased the upcoming Season 2 update for Battlefield 6 and REDSEC in a new trailer.

The trailer showcases returning favorites such as the AH-6 “Little Bird” helicopter, and new additions including the new map Contaminated, as well as a limited-time experience built around psychoactive smoke intensifying combat.

Additional highlights include new weapons, new maps, gadgets, and customization options rolling out across all three phases, along with a new Battle Pass and store content.

Battlefield 6 Season 2 Official Gameplay Trailer

The first phase of Battlefield 6™ and REDSEC Season 2 launches on February 17th. Battlefield 6™ and REDSEC are available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam™, EA App, Epic Games Store).

Visit Battlefield.com for more information.

Green Tree Media is pleased to announce that Burden of Command™ – Three Nations, a major DLC expansion for the acclaimed World War II tactical leadership RPG , will launch on February 24, 2026, on PC via Steam.

The Three Nations DLC introduces four standalone, story-driven scenarios centered on D-Day, offering new perspectives on the Normandy landings through the eyes of British paratroopers, US paratroopers, and German Wehrmacht forces. Each scenario presents distinct tactical challenges and leadership dilemmas shaped by the chaos and uncertainty of June 1944.

The Three Nations DLC delivers over five hours of focused, narrative-driven gameplay, continuing the series’ commitment to historical authenticity, tactical depth, and emotionally grounded leadership storytelling.

As part of Steam’s PvP Fest event, Blue Dot Games have released a brand-new gameplay teaser trailer for their upcoming 40v40 squad-based tactical shooter ‘83, showcasing the game’s frantic firefights and moment-to-moment intensity.

The new teaser highlights ‘83’s fast, visceral combat, featuring explosive engagements, authentic Cold War-era weaponry and tightly coordinated squad-based firefights. While ‘83 is known for its large-scale tactical battles, this latest footage puts a spotlight on the raw gunplay and chaos players can expect when firefights erupt across the battlefield.

’83 Steam PvP Fest Trailer

Set in an alternate 1983 where the Cold War escalates into open conflict, ‘83 is a spiritual successor to Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, with members of the original development team having gone on to form Blue Dot Games. The game blends historical authenticity with modern design sensibilities, aiming to deliver what the studio calls “accessible realism.”

Find out more about ’83 on Steam.

The 100-versus-100 shooter from developer Flying Squirrel Entertainment and GG Publishing will be released on Steam for PC on March 6, 2026, following a successful beta with many community-driven playtests. Over The Top: WWI offers over-the-top, intense multiplayer fun in the muddy battlefields of World War I. Players can experience the warfront as Germans, British, or French. The game will feature a time-limited 15% launch discount, lowering the price to 16.27$/€/£. Afterwards, the game will cost 19.14 $/€/£.

Over The Top: WWI – Date Reveal Trailer

With a mighty arsenal of deadly weapons and vehicles, players fight their way to the front lines, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Over The Top: WWI features massive 100-versus-100 battles as German, French, and British soldiers. Players have access to a wide range of rifles, heavy artillery, tanks, and other historical war elements, such as aircraft and bunker fortifications. The same content is also available in the additional single-player mode, where huge armies of bots bring massive WW1 battles to life.

The game features 12 historically inspired maps from the Western Front of WW1, with more to come after release. The maps, vehicles, and uniforms stand out for their detail, as the team members behind Over The Top: WW1 are historical reenactors and therefore place great emphasis on recreating the WW1 experience.

The Winter Update as well as The Sergeant & The Lioness DLC are out NOW!

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition – Winter Update & DLC Trailer

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition’s Winter free update has delivered fresh custom content tools for creating your own CPU lords, castles and trails!

This new Winter update continues the trend of featuring both free and paid DLC content. The free content consists of a fresh co-op campaign for you to wage war with a friend, a new pack of unique maps to leave your mark on, and last but far from least, an external custom Lord and Castle Editor which gives players the freedom to create their own custom CPU opponents, scenarios, and castles! Hopefully those vocal players who yearn for an even greater challenge will finally meet their match against powerful enemies of their own design.

The paid DLC meanwhile will introduce two distinct CPU Lords in the form of The Sergeant and The Lioness, each with specialised tactics and military goals, along with a 9-mission skirmish trail – The Trail of the Cobra – to push players to reach new strategic heights.

This tutorial will take you on a tour of these new editors and guide you through the necessary steps to crafting the custom Stronghold Crusader experience of your dreams.

The ‘Castle & CPU Lord Editor’ lets you design your perfect custom lord and their fearsome fortress – and even edit the stats and castles of existing lords, too. After updating the game, you can find this tool via the Steam Library! The ‘Custom Trail Maker’ is part of the base game, and you can find it in the Map Editor! Devise challenging skirmish trails of up to 50 missions, and share them with your friends to test their mettle.

You’ll need to download the brand new base-game update for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition first, and then launch the game to check you’re on the latest version. You’ll also need to restart Crusader: DE after using the ‘Castle & CPU Lord Editor’, so Steam can sync your custom CPUs and castles to the game.

Combat Mission Shock Force 2: Battle Pack is available now on Steam for $9.99.

This new DLC expands the modern warfare sandbox of Combat Mission Shock Force 2 with a focused collection of intense, small-scale engagements set in the turbulent aftermath of a hypothetical NATO invasion of Syria.

Damascus has fallen, but the war is far from over. Across the country, regime loyalists, isolated military units, and local militias continue to resist occupying forces. Some are determined to fight to the last man, while others prepare for a prolonged insurgency. In this unstable environment, every engagement is volatile and tactical decision-making is critical.

Battle Pack places players directly into these flashpoints, emphasizing asymmetric warfare and hard-fought combat in both urban and rural terrain.

The DLC includes four new campaigns and seven standalone scenarios, ranging from insurgent raids on exposed mortar positions to neighbourhood militias clashing over humanitarian aid. These scenarios are designed to offer varied tactical challenges and strong replayability.

For scenario designers, the DLC includes five large and detailed master maps based on real Syrian locations, supporting custom scenario creation and advanced mission design.

You can also expand your gaming experience by purchasing the DLCs: Marines, British Forces and NATO Forces, discounted by 30% in this bundle.