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Two new Operation Neptune battlefields, spectacular destruction effects, improved animations and fresh weapons arrive in the WW2 online shooter

Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software announce Operation Neptune, a new major content update for Enlisted, the squad-based online shooter dedicated to the key battles of World War II. The update brings players to Normandy, expands the research trees with new weapons and vehicles, and significantly improves the look and feel of combat with reworked explosions, ricochets, tracers, animations and visual effects.

“Operation Neptune” Update Trailer

The centerpiece of Operation Neptune is the new Omaha location, inspired by the Allied landings on Omaha and Sword beaches. The new battlefield offers varied terrain, where trenches, pillboxes, artillery craters, barbed wire and coastal batteries create new tactical opportunities for both attackers and defenders. Battles will also move beyond the beach itself, taking players through battered urban districts, rural areas, farms, factories and warehouses, each demanding a different approach to movement, cover and squad tactics.

Operation Neptune also adds new research-tree equipment for several armies. The USSR receives the SU-122 self-propelled gun, built on the T-34 chassis and armed with a gun capable of threatening both infantry and armored targets. Germany adds the Nashorn tank destroyer, equipped with the powerful 88 mm PaK43 cannon, as well as the Suomi KP/-31 (SJR), an improved version of the famous Finnish submachine gun with better accuracy and a 71-round magazine. Japan receives the Type 4 90 mm anti-tank launcher, while the United States adds the F7F-1 Tigercat, a fast twin-engine heavy fighter armed with 20 mm cannons, Browning machine guns and bombs.

The update also makes Enlisted’s battles more spectacular and readable. Tank destruction effects have been reworked, including improved ammunition rack fires and turrets that can be blown off by internal explosions. These turrets are not just cosmetic: they can crush soldiers unlucky enough to be standing beneath them. Flying debris now leaves smoke trails, fires can spread to nearby grass, and vehicle armor penetrations produce more visible sparks, smoke and flames, helping players better understand the result of their shots in the heat of battle.

Aircraft destruction has received similar attention. When planes are destroyed in the air, they now produce more powerful explosions, while torn-off parts scatter more naturally and leave fiery trails behind them. Small arms bullets can now ricochet off armored vehicles, and the update also improves muzzle flashes, dust from impacts, fire animations and other battlefield effects. Finally, tracers now have a more natural teardrop shape, with thin fading tails, brighter heads and thickness that better reflects the projectile’s caliber. This makes incoming and outgoing fire easier to read.

On PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One, visual presets have been updated to improve image quality while keeping the same FPS target. PlayStation 4 now uses high quality Temporal Hyper Resolution at 1080p, Xbox One switches to 720p upscaled to 1080p with high quality THR, and PlayStation 4 Pro now outputs a 4K image. On PC, ray tracing has received under-the-hood CPU optimizations with better multithreading and caching, improving performance on systems with a weaker CPU and a strong GPU.

More information about Enlisted is available at the official website, or on Steam.

Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading naval multiplayer game World of Warships, is celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence Day with a wealth of new content as part of its 15.5 update. Players will be greeted with a new Independence Day themed New York port upon login, and can enjoy themed content including a new narrative campaign and Event Pass full of special camouflages, ships, destruction effects, and more. New ship customisation effects are also here in the form of Decals, along with other gameplay changes and enhancements.

World of Warships 15.5 – 250th Anniversary of American Independence Trailer

A Brand New Dawn of a Nation Narrative Campaign

Headlining the update is Dawn of a Nation, a brand new narrative campaign with four unique chapters exploring the history of the Thirteen Colonies and their journey to independence. A new chapter is unlocked weekly, and players that progress through the story over the next month will earn valuable themed rewards, including Historical U.S. commanders John Glover and John Paul Jones, the Betsy Ross flag, American Tier VIII premium cruiser Congress, as well as new enemy destruction effects and a special permanent camouflage for Tier X ships. Progress Tokens can also be earned through activities, granting Dawn of a Nation containers that offer pieces of the campaign’s themed historical collection and award the rare camouflage Minuteman for the Supership Maine.

Celebrate 250 Years of American Independence with a Special Event Pass

The celebrations continue with the 250 Years of Independence Event Pass, rewarding a host of content across two progression lines to complement players’ American fleets. The first progression line, open to all players, includes the Statue of Liberty Commander with an individual voiceover, the Stars & Stripes permanent camouflage, an Artillery Chest container, and the Freedom permanent camouflage for Baltimore as the final reward. For 2,500 doubloons, players can unlock the second progression line and work towards earning the Revolutionary permanent camouflage, U.S. Premium battleship Arizona, the new Old North State permanent camouflage for North Carolina, and the new Thirteen Salvos enemy destruction effect as the final reward. The Go Navy! permanent camouflage for Helena is also received as a bonus reward.

Dive Deeper into Ship Customisation with New Decals

In addition to Independence Day celebrations, update 15.5 introduces Decals, a brand new customisation feature allowing for greater ship personalisation, obtainable via special combat mission containers. Decals include historically-inspired symbols, mottos and other artworks placeable on ship hulls. While they’re currently limited to Tier IX ships, the functionality will be expanded in future updates.

Italian Submarines, Shadow Mapping, and More

Italian submarines Pietro Micca and Pietro Calvi remain available in Early Access as part of this update, allowing players to experiment with the unique Exhaust Smoke Generators native to these stealthy vessels and the Italian tech tree. Each submarine also comes armed with main guns equipped with semi-armor piercing shells, complemented by an improved Main Battery Reload Booster consumable, allowing for powerful attacks on unsuspecting foes.

Improvements to in-game shadow mapping are also here, along with Season 34 of Clan Battles, three new Brawls, and a new Rare Tier X battleship Sete de Setembro arriving in the Armory.

You can find the full patch notes HERE.

Visit the World of Warships website for more game information.

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.

Wishlist and grab the Demo on Steam!

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!

Latest main battle tanks and dozens of other new vehicles are joining the fight

Gaijin Entertainment announces that the next major content update “Heavy Cavalry” will be available for the military online action game War Thunder in mid-June. It will feature the very latest modern MBTs, such as the American M1A2С Abrams, the true knights of the modern battlefield. Dozens of other new vehicles are coming to the game including Yak-130 and M-346FA light combat/trainer aircraft and the immense North Carolina battleship. The game environment, objects, buildings, and roads have been completely redesigned for the classic 38th Parallel and Ash River locations, and a new version of the winter Ardennes map will be added.

‘Heavy Cavalry’ Update Trailer

The M1A2C, the most advanced production variant of the U.S. Abrams main battle tank, arrives in War Thunder as the new peak of the M1A2 line. Building on the SEP v2 family, this modernized Abrams features significantly improved frontal turret protection, making its turret cheeks extremely difficult to penetrate at medium and long ranges, while the researchable TUSK package adds ARAT 2 explosive reactive armor to the hull and turret sides for extra protection against ATGMs. Its firepower is also upgraded with the powerful M829A3 APFSDS round, designed to perform better against certain types of explosive reactive armor, while the U.S. version also gains the XM1147 high-explosive round with a programmable fuse.

The Yak-130 is a compact and highly agile modern Russian strike aircraft, bringing impressive handling, strong thrust-to-weight ratio and a surprisingly diverse suspended arsenal. Developed from the same early training aircraft project that later led to Italy’s M-346 family, the Yak-130 will be joined in the same update by Italian M-346FA, giving players two related but distinctly different aircraft to master.

The Yak-130 is powered by two turbofan engines, capable of reaching around 1,050 km/h at sea level while remaining exceptionally responsive in flight. It does not carry radar or air-to-air guided missiles, but makes up for this with a wide selection of ground-attack ordnance, including several types of unguided rockets, free-fall and TV-guided bombs for precision strikes. Small, fast and easy to control, the Yak-130 should become a dangerous support aircraft for players who enjoy aggressive low-altitude attacks and precise strikes against ground targets.

One of the new features debuting in the update is the addition of arresting gear at ground airfields. An aircraft equipped with an arresting hook attaches to one or more sequentially arranged cables, significantly reducing the landing run on short airfields. Attention to small but important details like this makes War Thunder battles even more realistic with each update. More information on the new content and features in the “Heavy Cavalry” update is available at the official War Thunder website.

Developer Hypnotic Ants is proud to announce that Medic: Pacific War is available now in Steam Early Access for $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99, with a 10% launch discount available for a limited time.

Unlike traditional war games, Medic: Pacific War places players in the boots of a combat medic, where success is measured not by enemies defeated, but by soldiers brought home alive. As artillery rains down and gunfire erupts across the battlefield, players must assess injuries, manage pain, stop bleeding, stabilize critical wounds, and evacuate casualties under relentless pressure.

To celebrate TODAY’s launch, Hypnotic Ants has also released a brand-new gameplay trailer showcasing the intense medical procedures, life-or-death decisions, and frontline rescues players will face as they fight to save lives amidst the chaos of World War II’s Pacific campaign.

Medic: Pacific War Official Early Access Trailer

The Early Access launch includes the first two chapters of the game’s story campaign, following young medic trainee Mayers as he begins his journey during the attack on Pearl Harbor before being thrust into the brutal realities of frontline combat in the Philippines. As the war escalates, players will witness Mayers’ transformation from inexperienced recruit to battlefield medic, facing impossible decisions and desperate situations where every second counts.

Alongside the campaign, players can also dive into Lifeline, a highly replayable roguelite mode that offers a fresh challenge with every run. Set across alternate versions of campaign locations, Lifeline features its own progression system, allowing players to complete challenges, earn Challenge Points, and unlock permanent perks that improve future runs. During each deployment, players must develop new skills, manage limited resources, purchase vital equipment, and adapt to ever-changing battlefield conditions as they strive to save as many lives as possible.

Wargaming is proud to announce the release of its new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, World of Tanks: HEAT. Built from the ground up on a proprietary engine, the game delivers fast-paced armored combat with a diverse roster of unique Agents and a wide selection of experimental vehicles.

World of Tanks: HEAT is available across PC (Wargaming Game Center and Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW, supporting full cross-platform play and progression.

World of Tanks: HEAT Release Gameplay Trailer

The action kicks off with the Launch Season, featuring five free weekly Battle Passes, five tanks, and plenty of rewards. Players begin their journey with three Agents – Chopper (Defender, M1E1), Kent (Assault, XM1 90), and Hound (Marksman, Leo 1A6A1). The remaining five Agents, along with their tanks, can be unlocked progressively through Season’s free weekly Battle Passes.

At launch, players can expect:

• Eight Agents: Three battlefield roles – Defender, Assault, and Marksman. Each Agent commands a lethal two-vehicle roster, with each vehicle tailored to its role in combat.
• Fifteen vehicles: Every vehicle supports a different playstyle and can be fully customized through modules and equipment. Whether holding the frontline or striking from a distance, there’s a tank that is ready for the job.
• Eight maps: The battlefields span a wide range of biomes, settings, and visual styles, each designed to support multiple playstyles across game modes.
• Four PvP modes: Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, and Conquest are available.

Play World of Tanks: HEAT today on Steam or via the games official website!

Developer Hypnotic Ants has today announced that Medic: Pacific War will launch into Steam Early Access on June 4th, 2026. Set amidst the chaos and devastation of the Pacific Theatre during World War II, Medic: Pacific War places players in the boots of a frontline combat medic, where survival is measured not by enemies defeated, but by lives saved. As artillery tears through the battlefield and gunfire erupts all around you, every second counts. The wounded are depending on you, and every choice could mean the difference between life and death.

Medic: Pacific War – Release Date Reveal Trailer

The Early Access launch marks the beginning of the game’s ongoing development journey, with the team at Hypnotic Ants working closely alongside the community to shape future updates, gameplay improvements, and new content drops throughout the Early Access period. Players can wishlist the game now and prepare to enter the battlefield when deployment begins on June 4th.

In Medic: Pacific War, players are thrust into one of humanity’s darkest conflicts, not as a soldier sent to take lives, but as the one tasked with saving them. Unarmed yet essential, medics must race across war-torn battlefields to assess injuries, manage pain, stabilize wounded soldiers, and carry them to safety while chaos unfolds around them.

Beginning during the attack on Pearl Harbor, players will witness the transformation from inexperienced medic trainee to hardened battlefield hero as they navigate the horrors of the Pacific campaign. From shattered beaches to frontline encampments, every deployment presents new dangers, desperate choices, and soldiers fighting for survival.

Beyond the story campaign, Arena Mode offers an endless survival challenge where waves of wounded arrive under relentless pressure. Players must manage limited medical supplies, improve their skills, and push deeper into the chaos to save as many lives as possible because on the battlefield, every soldier matters.

Key Features

• A Brutal WWII Medic Simulation – Experience the Pacific Theatre from a rarely explored perspective as a frontline combat medic fighting to keep soldiers alive amid relentless warfare.
• Life-or-Death Medical Gameplay – Diagnose injuries, manage pain, stabilize critical wounds, and evacuate soldiers under intense battlefield pressure.
• Fight Across the Pacific Front – Travel through multiple iconic battle zones inspired by the Pacific campaign as the conflict escalates around you.
• Arena Survival Mode – Face endless waves of wounded soldiers in a high-pressure challenge mode where every second and every resource counts.
• Community-Driven Early Access Development – Join the front lines early and help shape the future of Medic: Pacific War with ongoing updates, improvements, and new content planned throughout Early Access.

The battlefield is unforgiving, and survival is never guaranteed. Wishlist Medic: Pacific War now ahead of its Steam Early Access launch on June 4th, and prepare to become the last hope for the wounded on the front lines of the Pacific war.

The battlefield is about to erupt! World of Tanks: HEAT, a new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, launches on May 26. Set in an alternate post-WWII era, HEAT delivers a faster, more dynamic take on armored warfare driven by team-based combat.

Check out the official launch date announcement cinematic trailer directed by Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry, Nobody) and featuring music by his band, Biting Elbows.

World of Tanks: HEAT will be available across PC (Wargaming Game Center and Steam), Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW, supporting full cross-platform play and progression.

HEAT is built from the ground up on a new proprietary engine developed in-house by Wargaming. This technology delivers modern visuals and immersive environments while enabling fast, responsive gameplay optimized for smooth performance across a wide range of hardware.

Wishlist the game today on Steam!

Wargaming, developer and publisher of the historically inspired naval battle MMO World of Warships: Legends has launched its May update. Headlining this is the full PC launch onto Steam, Xbox on PC and new benefits coming with Xbox Game Pass bringing the action to even more players around the world. May’s update also includes a special “Blooming Mountain” campaign, plenty of themed content to celebrate Golden Week, and the return of the Roman Empire to the game. Rounding out May’s update is the reappearance of the “Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-” collaboration, featuring fan-favourite ships, skins and Commanders.

Through Mountains and Eras – New Update in World of Warships: Legends Trailer

Blooming Mountain campaign introduces Premium Japanese battleship Inamura
A new four-week “Blooming Mountain” campaign makes waves, with 80 milestones available for players to complete, unlocking rewards like camouflages and crates. For those who complete the campaign with active Admiralty Backing, new Japanese Tier VII Premium battleship Inamura is available. In addition to being one of the faster and more agile ships in her class, perfect for evading danger, Inamura sports fast-reloading 410 mm guns that spray with armour piercing and high-explosion shells to deal damage to surrounding enemies.

Golden Week festivities arrive to Legendary waters
Golden Week has arrived for 2026, alongside plenty of themed content. Five new battle-ready skins arrive for Aoba, Kagerō, Musashi, Fubuki, and Akatsuki, joined by a new three-week calendar “Spirits in the Wind”. Packed with rewards, this calendar features a new Commander guise, Kaede Kawashiro, who crafts magical Japanese carp streamers known as koinobori. The event also brings Golden Week ‘26 crates, which contain themed skins and the chance at returning ships like Hyūga and Musashi.

The Roman Empire rises again in World of Warships: Legends
Making a triumphant return back to the game, players can look forward to new Roman Empire themed content, including unique, new Tier VIII Italian Premium cruiser Legate. Taranto Port returns as well, reimagined with stylised decorations and a Crafting Station, where players can combine resources to unlock thematic rewards. Amongst these are a Centurion Commander guise, and new Tier VII Italian Premium battleship Marcantonio Colonna, with precise main guns and long-range secondary firepower to strike down enemies.

“Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-” returns to Legends
“Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-” makes waves in World of Warships: Legends, as the collaboration returns to the game. Bringing back all previously released content, players can have their fan-favourite characters take the helm battle, and explore a variety of ships to expand their fleets, including ARP Musashi, ARP Nachi, and ARP Kirishima. On top of this, additional themed content is available in-game, including a special skin for Yamato, and a special set of missions to claim Japanese camouflages and Arpeggio crates.

Full details on the May update can be found in the patch notes.

Find out more about World of Warships: Legends on its official website.