Publisher Kalypso Media and Developer Kite Games have revealed that Sudden Strike 5, the latest entry in the WWII real-time tactics series, will be released on April 23, 2026 and is available to pre-order now on the Kalypso Store, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5 in Standard Edition (€49.99 / $49.99 / £44.99) and Deluxe Edition (€59.99 / $59.99 /£54.99) with an additional 10% pre-order discount on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, *PlayStation5 discount valid for PlayStation Plus members only. There is also an exclusive promotion on the Kalypso Store, where the Deluxe Edition on PC is available for €49.99 / $49.99 / £44.99.

The Sudden Strike 5 – Deluxe Edition offers a host of additional game content featuring 2 exclusive versions of PvP maps – “Mercato Square (Night)” and “Belarus Fields (Winter)”, along with 6 exclusive skin packs containing over 80 unique camouflage skins for vehicles. The Deluxe Edition also includes the original soundtrack, which blends orchestral combat cues with ambient soundscapes for an immersive gameplay experience. Additionally, first recruits who pre-order the Deluxe Edition on Xbox and PlayStation®5 will enjoy early access to the game 72 hours prior to launch, as an added benefit.

Sudden Strike 5 transports players to the frontlines of WWII as battles rage across Europe and North Africa. Massive arsenals of over 300 authentic historical German, Soviet, and Allied military vehicles and units are at your command, including the iconic Sherman Tank, Messerschmidt Bf 109, and the T-34. Outsmart and outmanoeuvre the enemy in immersive real-time tactical gameplay that offers creative challenges for even the most hardened veterans. Tackle the objectives in non-linear sandbox gameplay across a 25-mission campaign by combining recon, sabotage, alternative routing, and complementary unit tactics to achieve victory on your own terms.

Pre-order Sudden Strike 5 today and prepare for the ultimate strategic experience on April 23! Add to your wishlist on Steam!

Matrix Games today announced a new DLC for Strategic Command WWI titled Battles for Ypres.

Take command in one of the Great War’s most fiercely contested regions, fighting for control of the Ypres Salient.

Experience six fast-paced, divisional-level campaigns spanning 1914 to 1918, from the desperate defense of First Ypres to the final Allied advance in Flanders. Face the introduction of new warfare elements, including gas attacks, creeping barrages, tanks and aircraft. You will need to adapt your strategy in each scenario, balancing risk, timing, and resources to secure victory in intense battles.

Join the Beta HERE.

The update brings new water visual effects and dozens of new military vehicles

Gaijin Entertainment is pleased to announce that the new Ninth Wave Major Update for the online military action game War Thunder is now available for players. In addition to rank IX aviation and domestic Hungarian aircraft, it brings completely redesigned water physics and visual effects in naval battles! Iconic new vehicles include the Chinese J-15T fighter jet, the Italian Centauro II tank destroyer, the Russian Pantsir-SM-SV air defense system, and the French aircraft carrier Foch.

Watch the official ‘Ninth Wave’ Update Trailer HERE.

With the Ninth Wave update, naval battles have become even more epic. Subsurface scattering has been implemented for water, which calculates the distribution of light as it interacts with objects beneath the surface, creating a sense of interior volume within the body of water. Reflections on the water surface at different viewing angles are now more accurately rendered, and sea foam rendering is now based on swirl physics and wave resonance. The interaction between objects and water has also been improved, making bomb explosions and torpedo movements even more realistic.

The Chinese J-15T multirole carrier-based combat aircraft is externally reminiscent of the Russian Su-33, which served as the basis for the 15 series jets. Its internal components are completely different however – ​​for example, it features an advanced active phased array radar and Chinese WS-10B engines with an afterburning thrust of nearly 14,000 kgf each. The pilot can carry a large arsenal of unguided and guided weapons, including anti-ship missiles, on 12 hardpoints.

The Centauro II is an Italian wheeled tank destroyer, the prototype of which was unveiled in 2016. Unlike the first Centauro, the new model features the HITFACT Mk II turret, in which the automatic loader and ammunition stowage are located behind an armored bulkhead and separated from the crew, significantly increasing survivability. The arsenal includes the effective DM53 round with a penetration of over 620 mm, capable of combating even the most advanced armored vehicles. Furthermore, the Centauro II has a more powerful 720 horsepower engine, which quickly accelerates the vehicle to speeds in excess of 100 km/h.

The Pantsir-SM-SV is a modernized Russian anti-aircraft artillery system built on a mobile tracked chassis, and equipped with an improved radar with increased detection range and two new types of ammunition. The long-range 95Ya6M missiles fly up to 40 km at a speed of 1,700 meters per second. Their warhead deploys several dozen meters from the target, showering it with shrapnel. The new small TKB-1055 missiles are designed to engage multiple small targets at close range, such as UAVs, incoming munitions, and light helicopters. More information about the update is available on the official War Thunder website.

MicroProse is proud to announce that it will publish Gunship: Origins, a new combat helicopter game that places players in the cockpit of some of the world’s most iconic military rotorcraft. Designed as a modern combat helicopter experience, the game combines dynamic missions, cooperative multiplayer, and accessible yet rewarding flight mechanics.

Gunship Origins Announcement Trailer

Take the Pilot Seat
In Gunship: Origins, players step into the role of a U.S. Army helicopter pilot operating in a contested battlefield filled with armored vehicles, missile batteries, convoys, and fortified enemy positions.

Flying iconic helicopters such as the AH-64 Apache, AH-1 Cobra/Viper, and UH-60 Blackhawk, players must plan their approach, use terrain to avoid enemy defenses, and strike quickly before the enemy can respond.

Dynamic Combat Missions
Missions in Gunship: Origins are dynamically generated, ensuring that each sortie presents new tactical challenges. Players may be tasked with destroying armored columns, escorting transport helicopters into hostile landing zones, intercepting enemy convoys, or striking high-value targets deep behind enemy lines.

Careful planning, teamwork, and quick decision-making are essential to completing objectives and surviving the battlefield.

Fly Solo or With Friends
Players can take on missions alone or join forces in cooperative multiplayer with up to eight players. Friends can occupy pilot and copilot/gunner seats within the same helicopter or coordinate as a multi-aircraft flight to complete complex mission objectives together.

AI wingmen can also assist in missions, allowing players to direct their flight and execute coordinated attacks against enemy forces.

Rise Through the Ranks
Beginning as a Warrant Officer Candidate, players progress through training and combat missions to earn promotions through the U.S. Army officer ranks.

Along the way, pilots can earn authentic military medals and awards that reflect their accomplishments and experience on the battlefield.

Accessible and Cross-Platform
Gunship: Origins is designed to be approachable for newcomers while offering depth for experienced players. Helicopters are easy to learn to fly, but mastering combat tactics and mission coordination will require skill and experience.

The game supports a variety of control setups-from keyboard and mouse to advanced flight hardware-and is optimized to run smoothly across a wide range of systems.

Gunship: Origins will support Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck. Wishlist the game on Steam.

Step into a new chapter of the Headquarters series and experience tactical warfare in a hypothetical Cold War conflict between NATO and the USSR in the early 1980s. Command modernized armies, deploy powerful new units, and fight across a wide range of battlefields set in West Germany.

Headquarters: Cold War NATO video Campaign Trailer

Choose Your Side
The game features two campaigns, allowing you to experience the conflict from both perspectives.

• NATO Campaign: Command NATO defenders as they hold the line, wait for reinforcements, and launch a counteroffensive to reclaim lost territory.
• USSR Campaign: Lead Soviet forces as they push westward across Germany in a large-scale offensive.

Headquarters: Cold War USSR video Campaign Trailer

Each campaign contains 10 missions, for a total of 20 operations across diverse battlefields including cities, river crossings, mountain passes, and key strategic corridors.

New Units, New Tactics
Expanding tactical possibilities with new unit types and battlefield mechanics:

• Modern main battle tanks
• Utility and attack helicopters
• Recon and support units
• Advanced artillery and air support abilities

Helicopters make their debut in the series, enabling rapid troop deployment, aerial strikes, and highly mobile battlefield tactics.

Headquarters: Cold War UH-60 Black Hawk – Unit video

Headquarters: Cold War is available on Steam.

The naval strategy sim Rule the Waves 3 has a new DLC, Expanded Battles, now available on Steam. The expansion adds historical scenarios, a ship and scenario editor, and a Quick Battles mode to instantly generate engagements across different eras. Players can recreate real battles or explore “what-if” clashes, including matchups featuring ships like the Yamato.

A solid content boost for those who want to jump straight into naval combat or experiment with custom battles.

Also, today a new minor update is available. Download it here.

Commanders, it’s time to return to the battlefield! The latest Call to Arms: Panzer Elite update rolls out a new set of missions, maps, and features — along with the arrival of the iconic Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung N.

The update introduces the German campaign mission “Le Dézert”, where players must reinforce the embattled 352nd Infantry Division under relentless American attack — can you push the enemy back?

Switching sides, the new U.S. conquest challenge “Retake the Airfield” delivers a fast-paced tactical operation across open terrain, where players need to rush in with light armored vehicles to seize a crucial airfield.

Also joining the front: the new Skirmish map “Radio Tower”, a frozen battlefield demanding precise positioning and control of the high ground.

The Panzer III Ausführung N (officially Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. N) makes its debut as a versatile armored support unit. Historically, the N-line was the final production variant of the Panzer III, marking the end of its frontline service as heavier armor came to dominate the battlefield. Armed with a 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun and a flexible shell loadout, it bridges the gap between light reconnaissance vehicles and assault tanks — perfect for urban and close-quarters engagements and a powerful tool against enemy infantry.

This update also brings key quality-of-life and immersion improvements:

• Checkpoints are now official! The feature graduates from experimental to stable, allowing smoother single-player progression.
• New background music enhances the battlefield atmosphere with fresh tracks matched to your combat intensity.
• Deluxe Edition bonus: A new historical skin for the Pz.Kpfw. V “Panther” lets Deluxe owners stand out with authentic camouflage on the move.

The development team continues to refine Call to Arms: Panzer Elite based on community feedback. Work is already underway on new co-op persistence systems and further gameplay enhancements.

Ready to take command again? Update now and rally your forces — victory awaits!

Watch the Call to Arms: Panzer Elite – Patch 0.7.01 Content Update – New Missions, Tanks & More Trailer HERE.

Join Call to Arms: Panzer Elite Early Access on Steam.

Today, Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC received their latest Season 2 update with Nightfall, bringing with it a new limited-time mode, the Hagental Base map, new weapons, and the dirt bike vehicle.

Season 2 Nightfall Trailer

Darkness descends on Battlefield with a new way to play the game. This includes a remix of Hagental Base, with the map transformed with blacked-out corridors presenting excellent opportunities to outflank and outsmart your opponents, using darkness as a weapon. Players will have access to Night Vision Goggles in their loadout to help even the odds, empowering squads with unparalleled pathways to victory with stealth combat fantasy. Nightfall will also be coming to REDSEC with a Gauntlet playlist. Read more about the darkness modifiers here.

New weapons include the CZ3A1 SMG and the VZ. 61 sidearm.

Alongside this update, Battlefield REDSEC players will have the chance to trial Battlefield 6’s all-out warfare. You can find further information on the free trial here.

Find out more on Battlefield.com.

Warships of the Pacific Adds 30 New Unit Models

Add greater variety and more historical flavor with the Warships of the Pacific Cosmetic Pack for Hearts of Iron IV. Over two dozen new unit models are added to the game, highlighting the navies of five of the participants in the Asian theater of World War II.

Launch trailer for Hearts of Iron IV: Warships of the Pacific

Hearts of Iron IV: Warships of the Pacific includes 30 models of ships from the Pacific theatre including:

• One Republican Chinese light cruiser, the Ning-Hai
• Eight Commonwealth ship models, including the carrier Illustrious and the submarine Trenchant
• Eleven Japanese ships models, including the battleship Kongo, the carrier Shinano and the unique I-400 Sen Toku submarine carrier
• One People’s Republic of China destroyer, the Anshan
• Two Soviet submarine models – the Shchuka and the M49
• Seven American models, including battleships such as Nevada and Tennessee, as well as escort carriers like Casablanca

Hearts of Iron IV: Warships of the Pacific is now available for the suggested retail price of $4.99/￡4.29/€4.99 on Steam. It is also available as a part of the Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass 2.

Update 1.0.3 includes a complete rewrite of the flight model, War Emergency Power, new liveries, and more.

MicroProse released Update 1.0.3 for the B-17G Flying Fortress add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This is the biggest update to the Flying Fortress since it was released. The update changes the basic flight dynamics and adds a lot of new features, content, and fixes based on community feedback.

A New Standard for Flight Fidelity
Perhaps the biggest highlight for Update 1.0.3 is the completely rewritten flight model. The new model provides a more accurate picture of how the famous heavy bomber handles in all stages of flight, and it was developed using official documentation and fined tuned with the input of the community. War Emergency Power (WEP) has also been added, which gives pilots the ability to boost their performance like crews do in combat situations.

New Features and Systems
Update 1.0.3 adds important new features to many aircraft systems. The APU, or “Putt Putt” auxiliary power unit that B-17 fans know and love, is now working.

The groundwork for the plane’s autopilot system has also been laid, and it will be fully implemented in a future update. Contrails have been added, which add a visual element that makes high-altitude operations feel more real and gives them a more historical feel.
The cockpit has also gotten a big visual upgrade with the addition of cockpit lighting as well as UV instrument lighting. UV lighting makes real gauge reflections on the instrument panels and accurately recreates the glow that crews flying at night and low-light missions during the war saw.

Three New Liveries
This update adds three liveries: Blood ‘n Guts, Sally B, and Big Poison. With these new liveries, there are now ten in total. The final release will have more liveries and a community paint kit.

Availability
You can now get the B-17G Flying Fortress for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC and Xbox through the Microsoft Marketplace, Just Flight, and Contrail. All current owners can get Update 1.0.3 for free.