First-Person Shooters

Today, Victura announced its much-anticipated “Command and Control” update for the historically accurate first-person tactical shooter Six Days in Fallujah, available November 7, 2024, for all players on Steam.

Six Days in Fallujah brings video game players closer to the realities of war by recreating real-world scenarios and authentic military tactics and blending these with documentary videos featuring interviews with Iraqis and Americans who were present during the Second Battle of Fallujah in November 2004.

The upcoming Command and Control update reintroduces, and modernizes, the “squad-based shooter” genre, which was pioneered by games like the original Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, Brothers in Arms, and SOCOM, but has been mostly abandoned for more than a decade due to the technical challenges of delivering realistic AI teammates that players can control. This upcoming update will allow players to execute sophisticated military tactics, like fix-and-flank, breaching, and 360-degree security, by giving orders to their AI fireteam.

This update also introduces Six Days in Fallujah’s first two single-player story campaign missions, making Six Days in Fallujah the world’s first documentary videogame. These missions bring players inside the events that led to the creation of ISIS and the first major battle in which Iraqis and Americans joined forces to fight Al Qaeda in Iraq, which had seized control of the city of Fallujah.

Six Days in Fallujah initially launched into Steam Early Access on June 22, 2023, instantly becoming the world’s #1 best-selling PC game, and it remained a Top 10 seller throughout the following 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.

Developed by Victura’s internal development studio, Highwire Games, Six Days in Fallujah features a first-ever “Procedural Architecture” system that reshapes the physical architecture of buildings each time the game is played; just like actual combat, players never know what to expect. Six Days in Fallujah asks players to overcome real-world scenarios with their fireteams by using real-life military tactics while experiencing an unglamorized depiction of one of the most consequential events of the 21st century.

Six Days in Fallujah’s Command and Control Update Key Features:

Six Days in Fallujah is available for purchase for Windows PC in Early Access via the Steam store for $39.99. Current players will be able to download the update free of charge once it is released. 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 2025.

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

Rebellion Developments has announced Sniper Elite: Resistance, a new chapter that runs in parallel with Sniper Elite 5. It will be released in 2025 to Game Pass Day One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC and PC via Steam, Epic and PlayStation 4 & 5.

Watch the Sniper Elite: Resistance Reveal Trailer HERE.

Harry Hawker, agent of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), takes the lead role for the first time in the series as he discovers an insidious new Wunderwaffe – something so powerful, it guarantees the Nazis would win the war.

Kill List targets, multiple infiltration and extractions points and side missions allow player agency on how to complete your objective.

More information about Sniper Elite: Resistance is available at SniperElite.com and on its official Steam page.

The 1.1 content update for Spearhead 1944 is out now for you to explore and enjoy! Discover heaps of new content in the form of new vehicles, weapons, gear and factions. Roam around our new terrain, the hillside town of Mortain, and explore its many challenges and opportunities.

Finally, you will be introduced to Operation Lüttich, a daring German counter-offensive. Two new single-player and co-op missions will provide a fresh and immersive WWII experience, fully voiced and now with a native German and French radio protocol!

Watch the 1.1 update trailer HERE.

For a complete overview of the DLC, please visit the Arma 3 Creator DLC: Spearhead 1944 store page on Steam – or go to the project’s official website at http://spearhead-1944.com.

The developers from Bohemia Interactive are proud to announce the 1.2 update of Arma Reforger. The Arma Reforger 1.2: Reinforcements update brings a host of new assets, features, and improvements that will assist you in your battlefield combat readiness. From AI commanding and driving to defensive helicopter weapons, flares, bayonets, and more, find out what’s new in the new 1.2 Major Update HERE.

Watch the Arma Reforger: Reinforcements trailer HERE.

Black Ops Returns: Following the Xbox Games Showcase and Black Ops 6 Direct, learn all the initial details across all facets of the game, releasing on October 25. Gain insight into the signature Black Ops Campaign, the massive Multiplayer offering with the return of Classic Prestige, global innovations like Omnimovement, and the return of Round-Based Zombies.

Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 1990s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.

Watch the Black Ops 6 – Gameplay Reveal Trailer HERE.

Visit the Call of Duty Blog for more details.

MADFINGER Games, a globally recognized Czech independent game studio, is thrilled to share a momentous milestone: Gray Zone Warfare has officially sold over 500.000 base game units and 250.000 DLC editions within 4 days!

Watch the launch trailer HERE.

This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of dedicated gamers, press, and creators, and we are overflowing with gratitude.

Each article (positive or not), review, and mention has contributed to our success, and for that, we are deeply thankful.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded of the journey that brought us here and the exciting and challenging road ahead. We remain committed to delivering engaging content, listening to player feedback, and continuing to push the boundaries of what Gray Zone Warfare can offer.

We’re just four days into Early Access, so please keep in mind that we have hotfixes and patches planned with additional features that will come along the way. We just released the #2 hotfix, which addresses some challenges, such as the ability to wipe your character and change your faction. The following #3 hotfix is also on the way and should come early next week!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, require additional information, or wish to arrange an interview. We value our relationship with the press and are always available to assist in any way we can.

ABOUT THE GAME

Following a mysterious event on a fictional Southeast Asian island, the entire area has been put under international quarantine. With almost all the civilian population evacuated by the United Nations, three PMCs are tasked by their enigmatic clients to explore the region, uncover its secrets, and bring back anything of value.

TACTICAL FPS GAMEPLAY
Embrace the challenges of an intense tactical FPS featuring a realistic ballistic simulation that incorporates precise real-world values and authentic ballistics models. In this high-stakes environment, every move matters, and every fight could result in the loss of your hard-earned gear and progress.

HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE WEAPONS
Create your own firearm that perfectly suits your needs and playstyle. By exchanging, removing, or adding hundreds of various parts, mounts, and accessories, the behavior and performance of each weapon can change, making it adaptable to any situation.

More game info and to purchase Gray Zone Warfare please visit Steam.

Publisher Bohemia Interactive and third-party developer Rotators Collective are proud to announce today’s release of the Arma 3 Creator DLC: Reaction Forces. When the call comes, nothing is more important than how fast you react. In this new Creator DLC, fast decisions with small squads are key.

You can watch Arma 3 Creator DLC: Reaction Forces Launch Trailer HERE.

Reaction Forces offers new weapons, vehicles, gear, and more to rapidly react to a multitude of situations in new single and multiplayer scenarios, and to enhance your overall experience in the Arma 3 sandbox. Fight forest fires from above in the Cougar medium-utility helicopter or swerve from the beaten track in the MOOSE pick-up truck to take on operations with new weapons and equipment, from pistols and rifles to remote-controlled mortars and micro-drones.to the game.

Key features of the Reaction Forces Creator DLC include:

The Arma 3 Creator DLC: Reaction Forces is available now on Steam for $7.99 USD (€7.99 EUR / £6.99 GBP).

For a complete overview of the DLC, please visit the Arma 3 Creator DLC: Reaction Forces store page on Steam – or go to the project’s official website at https://reactionforces.rotators.net/.

Update brings a host of additions to the game

The developers from Bohemia Interactive are proud to announce the 1.1 update of Arma Reforger. This update introduces new playable content, weapons, assets, and a number of exciting improvements. In 1.1, players can now play as a guerilla resistance faction and cooperate to liberate the Everon island from Soviet occupiers in a brand-new PvE scenario called Combat Ops: Everon. This update is one step closer to completing the Arma Reforger Roadmap and brings a host of additions to the game.

Watch the Arma Reforger: Resistance Ops trailer HERE.

New Game Mode

The 1.1 update introduces Combat Ops: Everon, a dynamic PvE scenario. In this game mode, players join the resistance faction (FIA) and complete various objectives to liberate the island of Everon from their Soviet occupiers. While Arma Reforger has primarily focused on PvP gameplay, now, players can battle it out against the newly improved AI in a dynamic scenario that offers different objectives and spawn points every round. In line with Bohemia Interactive’s core philosophy, the game mode is open and replayable, creating hours of emergent gameplay across the expansive island. The scenario can be played solo, but is best enjoyed as a cooperative experience for up to 6 players.

New weapons and assets

Arma Reforger consists of three factions, US, Soviet, and FIA, and all three have received significant weapons upgrades. From the all new US M16a2 carbine, to new optics for both the US and Soviet factions, to the FIA’s UK-59L machine gun, NSV turret, and armed UAZ, 1.1 adds a welcome weapons booster across the board.

Both the FIA and the Soviet factions now have new assets at their disposal, including a range of civilian clothing, new Soviet camouflage, an FIA radio pack, and more. These additions aim to increase the immersion of the Arma Reforger experience, and, in the case of the new camouflage, will help players in the Soviet faction better conceal themselves in the rustic in-game terrains.

Lighting, AI, and gameplay improvements

1.1 also sees a wide range of fixes, tweaks, and gameplay improvements. Cloud and lighting changes make the in-game environments more realistic, further showcasing the power of Bohemia Interactive’s Enfusion Engine.

AI opponents (and teammates) are now more formidable on the battlefield thanks to their ability to seek cover from fire and use smoke grenades when healing downed comrades. These changes are immediately noticeable in-game, with many players reporting combat against AI to be more similar than ever to fighting human players.

In addition, the developers have tweaked and streamlined the Conflict game mode to facilitate fair, fun, and immersive PvP matches.

To see what’s new in Arma Reforger 1.1, you can view the full changelog HERE.

Victura and Highwire Games today released three new missions for first-person tactical shooter Six Days in Fallujah, nearly doubling the content in the game.

In Jolan Amusement Park, your team will aim to secure the open-air park by destroying mortar emplacements hidden throughout the park, while insurgents attack from hidden spaces and tunnels. Beset on all sides by the enemy, long sight-lines, and sketchy cover, you must emerge victorious.

Watch the Six Days in Fallujah Jolan Park update trailer HERE.

Next, in Objective Virginia, You need to defend “Crazy Horse,” an M1 Abrams tank pushing deeper into the city from insurgents, vehicle-borne IEDs and spotters looking to detonate deadly munitions before you find them.

Finally, in West Manor, an Al Qaeda headquarters riddled with the smell of torture must be secured. As you aim to control the building, insurgents leverage tunnels to escape capture, flank and ambush you as you clear the location and head for the extraction point. Don’t turn your back for a moment in this incredibly tense scenario.

All three maps are available now, with more content and modes coming in 2024.

Six Days in Fallujah is available on the Steam store page, and on-sale with a 25% discount for a limited time from December 19th, priced at USD 29.99. EUR 29.99 and GBP £24.99.

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

Bohemia Interactive is proud to announce the official release of Arma Reforger!

As today’s launch trailer reveals, this latest installment in the Arma franchise (via Steam), returns you to authentic Cold War combat in a flexible military sandbox. Arma Reforger has been built from the ground up on the all-new Enfusion Engine, bringing additional functionality and more immersive in-game environments to the renowned military simulator.

“We are extremely proud of this release. With Arma Reforger, we started from scratch, and have been tirelessly working away to rebuild every pixel, every single line of code, and to reforge all of our knowledge from previous titles to bring you a new and improved Arma experience. Arma Reforger is a brand new foundation to build upon and the first taste of the future of Arma on Enfusion. This release marks the beginning of a new era, and there are many more features and improvements to come,” said Jan Dušek, Project Lead of Arma Reforger.

Featuring crossplay for both Xbox and PC, Arma Reforger transports players to the mid-Atlantic islands of Everon (51 km2) and Arland (10 km2) to battle it out with a range of historically accurate weapons, vehicles, and – helicopters!

Take to the skies and experience a different perspective with the new Soviet Mil Mi-8 transport helicopter and the US UH-1H utility helicopter, which provide a much-needed tactical dimension and allow for greater mobility across the battlefield. Envelop the enemy, extract friendlies, or simply fly logistics with these iconic and lovingly recreated assets.

Additionally, the Conflict game mode has been completely redesigned to center the action on a new and improved supply-based system. To achieve victory, it’s no longer enough to push back the opposing side by force of arms. Securing and redistributing supplies are now equally important, just as they are in real-world operations.

We would also like to emphasize that while 1.0 marks the official release of Arma Reforger, development on the game will continue, and our team is working tirelessly to fulfill the plans according to the project’s Roadmap. There are many more exciting features inbound, so be sure to follow us for further updates!

To our loyal community, we’d like to extend our thanks for all the valuable support and feedback, and we can’t wait to show you what the future of Arma on Enfusion has in store.

To see what’s new in Arma Reforger 1.0, you can view the full changelog here.