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Tripwire Interactive today announced that Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, the asymmetrical, tactical FPS released on PC in 2017 and supported with years of free content updates post-launch, has been updated with a new quality-of-life focused patch designed to improve server behavior and security, while addressing a series of VOIP-related bugs to improve the immersive experience. Alongside the update, patch 1.6.2, the publisher has announced a franchise-wide sale for Red Orchestra/Rising Storm with the deepest discounts ever of up to 95% off on individual titles and 80% off of DLC bundles. The sales will run on Steam from Nov. 11 – 18, and on the Epic Games Store from Nov. 12 – 19. In honor of Veterans Day, Tripwire Interactive will be donating a portion of the Veteran’s Day sale proceeds to various charity organizations focused on serving veterans.

The sequel to smash-hit Rising Storm, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam brings the franchise into the era of modern weaponry of fully automatic rifles and man-portable grenade launchers. Players can engage in massive 64 player battles waging asymmetrical combat, with Southern Forces including the US and ARVN having access to aircraft and a wide array of powerful weaponry, and the NVA and VC making up the Northern Forces who offset their lack of modern firepower with guerrilla tactics, leveraging booby traps and their “home field advantage” to hide and quickly navigate the battlefield. Featuring over 20 maps, more than 50 weapons, three distinct game modes, from years of continued post-launch support including content updates and improvements, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam balances tactical realism and accessibility to deliver an approachable yet challenging first-person-shooter experience.

To stay up to date with Rising Storm 2: Vietnam news and updates, visit the official website.

Today, Victura released its much-anticipated “Command and Control” update for the historically accurate first-person tactical shooter Six Days in Fallujah, which is available now to all players on Steam.

Watch the Six Days in Fallujah – Command and Control Release Trailer HERE.

This update includes Six Days in Fallujah’s first documentary story missions, taking players inside the beginning of ISIS and the bloodiest encounter for Westernforces in nearly half a century. During these missions, players participate in recreations of actual events alongside documentary footage and interviews with Iraqis and Americans who were present during the Second Battle of Fallujah in November 2004.

Additionally, the Command and Control update now includes a solo mode in which players command AI fireteams programmed with authentic military tactics. Harkening back to the original Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, Brothers in Arms, SOCOM, and other classic “squad-based shooters,” players use sophisticated military maneuvers to overcome simulated real-world events from the battle.

Six Days in Fallujah is a highly realistic squad-based shooter and the world’s first documentary video game. It was initially launched into Steam Early Access on June 22, 2023, and instantly became the world’s #1best-selling PC game and remained a Top-10 seller throughout the next week. Conceived by Sgt. Eddie Garcia, a Marine who was wounded during the battle, Six Days in Fallujah was created in collaboration with more than 100 US Marines and Soldiers as well as more than two dozen Iraqi civilians and soldiers.

One of the most consequential events of thepast half-century, the Second Battle of Fallujah began on November 7, 2004,after Al Qaeda in Iraq seized control of the city of Fallujah. Six months after losing the city, Iraq’s prime minister ordered a military operation in which Iraqi soldiers fought alongside American and British forces to retake the city.The battle became the bloodiest for Western forces since 1968, re-shaped military doctrine and Western policy, and established a multi-decade alliance between Western and Iraqi forces. In 2006, the Al Qaeda forces who survived the battle renamed their group ISIS, and by 2014 seized more than 40,000 square miles of territory across the Middle East.

“What happened in Fallujah throughout 2004 set the world down a path from which we have not yet returned,” said Victura CEOPeter Tamte. “As a documentary video game, SixDays in Fallujah deepens our understanding of the realities of war by combining the most accurate simulation of warfare to-date with the words and experiences of the Iraqis and Americans who were there.”

New Features in the Six Days in Fallujah Command and Control Update:

Existing Core Features in Six Days in Fallujah:

Six Days in Fallujah is available for purchase for Windows PC in Early Access via the Steam store for $39.99. To celebrate the release of the Command and Control update, the game is on sale for $29.99 through November 17, 2024.

Future Steam Early Access updates will add more content and features to the game before Six Days in Fallujah’s full release on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles in late 2025.

More information about Six Days in Fallujah is available at www.sixdays.com.

Hello wargaming fans, we have some good news about Armored Brigade II. We can finally confirm Armored Brigade II will be out on the Matrix Store November 19th 2024.

Earlier this year during our Home of Wargamers event we reported November 15th as the release date. While we were initially aiming for the 15th (the six-year anniversary of the original Armored Brigade) we have decided to move the Matrix store release back a few days so we can launch on a Tuesday.

A Tuesday release also allows us to better support our players if they run into any problems.

Learn more about Armored Brigade II on its official webpage, or via Steam.

Get ready for the ultimate winter warfare experience with the second DLC for Headquarters: World War II – “Ardennes“. This exciting expansion takes players into the heart of one of WWII’s most intense and pivotal battles, offering new campaigns, fresh units, and enhanced tactical depth.

Experience two brand-new campaigns

Prepare for the clash of titans with two gripping new campaigns — one for Germany and one for the United States. Battle through 16 thrilling encounters set against the backdrop of the icy Ardennes forest, where every decision could make the difference between victory and defeat.

Play as both sides in a thrilling narrative

Take command of both German and US forces as the narrative switches perspectives, giving you the chance to experience the Battle of the Bulge from both sides. First, lead the German offensive through the harsh, snow-covered Ardennes, and then shift gears to orchestrate the Allied counteroffensive. Relive key historical moments in this dramatic retelling of one of WWII’s most brutal confrontations.

Prepare for an unforgettable winter campaign, where your battlefield tactics are just as important as your army management skills.

Wandering Nobles, a new Event Pack for Crusader Kings III, opens the door for adventures and explorations on the highways and byways of the medieval world. Available today, Wandering Nobles encourages your characters to set forth, out of the security of their castle walls and maybe pursue a new lifestyle to make the most of their roaming ways.

Features of Crusader Kings III: Wandering Nobles include:

New Wandering Lifestyle with three new branches:

New Activities designed for the new Lifestyle branches:

New Events connected to travel, the new lifestyles and the associated activities.

Crusader Kings III: Wandering Nobles is available now on Steam for the suggested retail price of $4.99/£4.29/€4.99. It is also a part of the Crusader Kings III Chapter III bundle.

Slitherine Software’s intense tactical dogfighting title Scramble: Battle of Britain has now soared into Steam Early Access. Set in the chaotic 1940 summer skies, this turn-based strategy game puts players in command of RAF and Luftwaffe squadrons, leading intense aerial battles in a dynamic 3D airspace. Through realistic physics simulations and detailed planning, players will manage pilot traits and plan tactical manoeuvres, with the Early Access version laying the groundwork for a full campaign in the final release.

Watch the Scramble: Battle of Britain Early Access Launch Trailer HERE.

The Early Access version of Scramble offers a Skirmish Generator, allowing players to rapidly create missions and fight as either the RAF or Luftwaffe. The game’s cinematic tools enable players to view the action from multiple angles and share game replays, while a comprehensive single-player mode puts them in the role of an RAF squadron leader to engage in strategic combat missions. Aircraft like the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, and Messerschmitt 109 are available to pilot in detailed aerial battles.

Watch the Scramble: Battle of Britain Early Access Gameplay Trailer HERE.

Aircraft in Scramble are simulated down to the subcomponent level, allowing for realistic damage and strategic depth. Players can experience the impact of bullets tearing through fuel tanks, engines, and radiators, or face the challenge of handling fatigued and blacked-out pilots. Each mission offers intense, historically accurate combat, while the planning, simulation, and review phases give players full control to manage manoeuvres and analyse battle outcomes in detail.

As Scramble: Battle of Britain enters Early Access, player feedback will be key in shaping its development. The team is committed to open communication, encouraging players to share content, suggestions, and feedback through forums and Discord. Regular updates will incorporate player-driven improvements, with community playtests and livestreams planned to engage directly with players. This collaborative approach will ensure that the final game reflects the needs and desires of the community.

Slitherine Software plans to keep Scramble in Early Access for approximately one year, during which several major updates will be rolled out. These updates will include the full Battle of Britain campaign, additional aircraft, enhanced AI behaviours, and more player-driven features such as multiplayer mode. This will all ensure that the full release delivers a comprehensive and polished experience for all players.

Click here for more game information.

Armored Warfare, the realistic free-to-play tactical tank MMO which has amassed more than 12 million downloads from developer Wishlist Games, provides exciting new challenges with today’s free content update. The Shockwave Update is the largest expansion in the past three years, setting a new standard for armored vehicle combat with a new game mode alongside a range of added features and gameplay improvements.

Check out the Launch Trailer for the Shockwave Update featuring intense strategic battles, high-stakes moments, and epic rewards.

Shockwave Update Key Features

SHOCKWAVE MODE

Engage in an intense showdown in the relentless new game mode – SHOCKWAVE! Join forces with up to four allies to protect a production plant from an onslaught of ruthless adversaries, and survival against an ever-escalating enemy threat — no respawns, no retreat.

GAMEPLAY ENHANCEMENTS

DRONES (Coming End of November!)

Bring a new dimension to the battlefield! Look forward to deploying Recon and Attack Drones at the end of November. Experience strategic advantages like never before with mechanics similar to mechanized infantry:

Opponents won’t sit idle—weaponize machine guns, autocannons, Airburst rounds, or the Jammer ability to take out these airborne threats.

To find out more about Armored Warfare and download the game for free, visit the games official website, or visit the games Steam page.

Gaijin Entertainment announces that the online military shooter War Thunder will receive the “Firebirds” major content update in early November. Its main stars are the American F-117 stealth attack aircraft, the Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber and its American competitor – the F-15E Strike Eagle. In addition, dozens of other military vehicles will debut in it, such as the British FV107 Scimitar light tank and the French battleship Dunkerque.

Watch the ‘Firebirds’ Update Trailer HERE.

The F-117A Nighthawk is the first aircraft in War Thunder to implement stealth technology. As in reality, it will have reduced IR and radar signatures, which makes interception much more difficult (but, as practice has shown, does not make it impossible). The aircraft looks futuristic, and the design is dictated precisely by reducing visibility: the geometry of the fuselage and wing is designed to reflect electromagnetic waves away from the radiation source. In addition, the F-117 uses radar-absorbing materials and ferromagnetic paint, and the engine nozzles are hidden by complex shielding mechanisms. Today, the aircraft has already been withdrawn from service, but during Operation Desert Storm, the F-117As made more than 1,200 combat sorties and did not suffer a single loss.

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a strike version of the F-15 fighter. The payload has increased by almost 50%, a ground target detection radar has been added, and the arsenal of available weapons has expanded. The F-15E Strike Eagle can use AGM-65 Maverick missiles, various types of laser and conventional guided bombs, bombs with navigation and guidance modules (JDAM), and new GBU-39 satellite-guided bombs (up to 20 at a time!). The F-15E remains one of the main strike aircraft of the US Air Force to this day.

You can learn more about the new content and other features of the “Firebirds” update from the devblogs on the official website of the game, or on its Steam page.

Fall in, Soldiers! Fulqrum Publishing and Ukrainian studio Best Way are delighted to announce that the latest update to their popular real-time strategy game Men of War II, the Steel Rain update, is finally available for all players!

This update includes a host of new units, new gameplay mechanics and general improvements – but perhaps most excitingly, the long-awaited Offline Mode is finally here, allowing players to experience Men of War II without an internet connection.

Watch the Men of War II Steel Rain Update Trailer HERE.

Thanks to the Steel Rain update, there’s more to enjoy in Men of War II than ever before! Here’s just a quick taster of the new features to join the game today…

Offline Mode

Men of War II’s Offline Mode is the flagship feature of this update and has been heavily requested by the game’s community since its launch. Players can now switch between playing the game online (default setting) and offline, and of course, if they start the game without an Internet connection, it will run in offline mode automatically. Just move the cursor to the cog wheel “Settings” icon in the upper-left corner, where players will find an indicator telling them which version they are playing at the moment – green for online, red for offline.

The Offline Mode features any single-player mission or campaign (including Conquest and Raid), and players can set up a “multiplayer” lobby to play custom matches with AI bots. Currently, progress made in a campaign while playing offline cannot carry over to the online mode (and vice versa). Players have voted in a community poll to release the update in this state, while the developers continue to work on enabling the progress to be shared.

New Content and Gameplay Mechanics

But that’s not all! A whole host of new content has been added to the game – including 8 new units, all focused on rockets and missile launchers. To make the best use of the new units, each nation has received a new battalion: the 3rd Mortar Regiment. These have zero logistic timers for mortars and Rocket artillery, and -50% Battle rank Modifier for Mortar units, and -25% for Rocket Artillery units.

Another addition to Men of War II is the ability to control the game’s speed in a single-player. This feature is available in any game where the player is alone. Including in Conquest, Raids, and even a custom lobby with bots.

There has also been the addition of a “turbo mode” in single-player games, in which the game world will be calculated as quickly as the computer’s performance allows, significantly improving the quality of simulation, especially on powerful PCs.

And, of course, that still isn’t all – with this update bringing a range of multiplayer and match-making improvements, visual and audio improvements, and more! For the full list of updates, check out the game’s news hub on Steam.

Men of War II, the new chapter in the evolution of the top-rated RTS franchise, brings you an unprecedented number of units with different specializations to command, unyielding attention to historical fidelity, new levels of visual and audio excellence, as well as advanced enemy AI. Lead your troops in intense real-time battles on the Western and Eastern Fronts and overwhelm your opponents in epic narrative single-player campaigns and skirmish modes before diving deep into the multiplayer action.

Men of War II is available to purchase via Steam and the Epic Games Store – at the special price of 25% off starting 10AM PT/5PM GMT/6PM CET October 28th.

Matrix Games today announced that update v1.07 for Command: Modern Operations is now live. In addition to a mountain of bugfixes, tweaks, and scenario updates – there are a few key new features to mention. First off is true altitude/pin-cushion view. Aerospace units can displayed at their true altitude on the map. This is by default off but can be turned on by going to “Game Options –> Map Display –> Draw units at true altitude”. This will hopefully help players visualize just where their aircraft are relative to one-another.

They have also revised the HTML-rendering backend using Microsoft’s new WebView2 rendering engine, added contrails and wakes to aircraft and submarines, and added new fuel flow rate restrictions in air-to-air refueling.

These features are covered in more detail in the changelog HERE, so give that a good read if any of these new options and game rules strike your fancy.