MicroProse is pleased to announce that Battleship Command is now available in Early Access on Steam, inviting players to take command of one of the most iconic warships of the Second World War: the mighty Scharnhorst.

Blending first-person immersion, naval simulation, and tactical fleet command, Battleship Command places players aboard a meticulously recreated Scharnhorst-class battleship, where they can freely explore decks and interiors, operate authentic WWII naval systems, and lead combat operations across dangerous waters.

Battleship Command Early Access Launch Trailer

Players may issue commands to their crew or take direct control of key stations, including gunnery, radar, navigation, and damage control, while engaging enemy convoys and warships across dynamic battlefields shaped by weather, visibility, and time of day.

From the icy Norwegian Sea to the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean waters, captains must navigate shifting conditions, coordinate fleet maneuvers, and outthink the enemy to survive increasingly dangerous encounters at sea.

Battleship Command is available now in Early Access on Steam.

This is the Dark Souls of naval simulators: brutally complex, deeply realistic, and incredibly rewarding for those willing to master it. Modern Naval Warfare is not a game for everyone. It is a hardcore simulation designed for players who dream of spending hours studying a 300-page operations manual, analyzing Pacific Ocean seabed maps, and lying silently on the ocean floor while hunting enemy vessels in total darkness.

Every system aboard the submarine has been recreated with obsessive attention to detail. Sonar tracking, navigation, tactical positioning, stealth operations, and weapons deployment all require patience, coordination, and technical understanding. There are no shortcuts, no arcade mechanics, and no instant gratification, only the slow-burning tension of modern submarine warfare.

The game launches with an 18-mission single-player campaign inspired by a realistic geopolitical scenario: a large-scale naval conflict between the United States and China in the Pacific theater. Players will conduct covert reconnaissance, shadow enemy fleets, evade detection, and engage in high-risk underwater operations where a single mistake can mean destruction.

Early Access Vs Final Version
Although the game is already feature-complete in its core systems, Wave Ops and Matrix Games have chosen to release Modern Naval Warfare in Early Access due to the extraordinary complexity of the simulation. This approach will allow the team to continue refining gameplay systems, balancing mechanics, expanding content, improving the documentation and introducing additional full multiplayer ship vs ship functionality in close collaboration with the community over the coming months. Modern Naval Warfare will also support cooperative multiplayer. Each crew member can take control of a dedicated station aboard the submarine control room: one player pilots the vessel, another manages sonar operations, another handles navigation and route plotting, while others coordinate tactical systems and combat decisions.

Modern Naval Warfare is out now on Steam in Early Access.

A new release date trailer is available now, offering a fresh look at the atmosphere, naval combat, and commanding presence of the mighty Scharnhorst at sea.

Battleship Command Release Date Trailer

In Battleship Command, players take command of a 30,000-ton Scharnhorst-class battleship in a deeply immersive WWII naval simulation. From walking the ship’s meticulously recreated decks and interiors in first-person to commanding gunnery, radar, navigation, and fleet maneuvers, players will lead operations across the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean theaters of war.

Hunt merchant convoys, disrupt Allied supply lines, and engage enemy warships in dynamic battles shaped by changing weather, fog, ocean conditions, and a full day-night cycle. Whether issuing commands to the crew or taking direct control of critical stations, every decision may determine survival at sea.

Players can wishlist the game now on Steam.

This patch introduces a series of fixes and gameplay improvements aimed at enhancing the overall experience across campaign mode, Quick Battles, and scenario creation tools. In addition to addressing a number of reported issues, the update also expands historical content with the addition of new ship designs for custom player scenarios. Here you can find the link to download the update.

You can read the full changelog here.

Buy the new DLC on Steam and the Matrix Games Website.

Modern Naval Warfare will initially release in Early Access.

Modern Naval Warfare is an ambitious simulation project. Our goal is to build the most accurate and realistic modern submarine simulator possible.

Following beta testing, it became clear that achieving the level of realism, depth, and technical detail expected by the naval simulation community requires direct collaboration with players throughout development.

This is not only about refining submarine systems and gameplay balance, but also about improving the broader experience around them: tutorials, onboarding, documentation, user interface, and overall accessibility without sacrificing complexity.

Why Early Access?
We believe Early Access is the best way to continue developing Modern Naval Warfare with direct community involvement while making the game available in a fully playable state.

Unlike many Early Access titles, Modern Naval Warfare launches with the core experience already implemented, including:

• Full Virginia-class submarine simulation with all major stations functional
• Complete playable dynamic campaign available from day one
• Fully implemented world systems, ocean simulation, and AI maritime traffic
• Extensive documentation and onboarding materials already included

The game is already playable from start to finish in its intended form.

During Early Access, our focus will be on refining and polishing the experience through community feedback, with particular attention to:

• systems balancing and campaign tuning
• performance optimization across a wider range of hardware
• UI and UX improvements
• onboarding and tutorial refinement
• expanded documentation
• localization support for major regions
• technical groundwork for future multiplayer functionality

Community involvement
Modern Naval Warfare is designed first and foremost as a deep technical simulation.

We are specifically looking for feedback from players passionate about realistic naval operations, tactical procedures, sonar systems, fire control systems, weapon envelopes and modern submarine warfare.

At the same time, we want to improve onboarding and learning materials for dedicated new players willing to invest time into mastering these systems.

We intend to actively involve the community throughout Early Access and remain open to all forms of constructive feedback.

Early Access plans
We are currently targeting an Early Access period of approximately 12 months.

This timeframe gives us room to process community feedback, refine complex systems, improve stability and performance, and continue polishing the overall experience until it meets our internal quality standards.

We currently have no plans to change the price between Early Access and full release.

More details regarding release timing and development milestones will be shared soon.

Wishlist the game today on Steam!

Matrix Games today announced that Modern Naval Warfare will be released on May 18, bringing one of the most ambitious submarine warfare experiences ever created to players worldwide.

Modern Naval Warfare – Release Date Announcement Trailer

The game delivers an incredibly detailed experience, spanning from the crushing depths of the ocean to tense geopolitical hotspots such as the South China Sea.

Built on real-world GIS data, it features physically based rendering and dynamic environmental systems, including realistic ocean waves, and a fully simulated day-night cycle. Players can also explore meticulously recreated submarine interiors, such as the Virginia-class Combat Information Center, with interactive control stations.

From solo operations to coordinated strike group missions, the world is your theater of war. With a full campaign set in the South China Sea, several mission types, and a mission editor for custom scenarios, Modern Naval Warfare aims to set a new benchmark for naval combat simulations.

Wishlist the game today on Steam!

To access the new DLC:

1. Please click with a right mouse button on UBOAT in your Steam library and enter properties from the context menu.

2. Once there, select the tab titled “Betas” and enter this password: tfbaADngquY84n.

3. Ensure that your currently selected beta is called “2026.1-alpha”.

After doing these steps, you will have access to the version 2026.1 and the DLC.

UBOAT Type IX: Distant Coasts DLC Key Features:

• Three playable Type IX variants: From early long-range patrol boats to the advanced IXC/40 with enhanced survivability
• New historical campaigns: Operate in distant regions like Penang or the South Atlantic in authentic WWII scenarios
• Unique missions: Including Operation Kiebitz, daring rescues, and long-range wolfpack operations
• Expanded operational depth: Explore new strategies with extended range and diverse conning tower configurations
• Custom conning tower emblems: Personalize your U-boat with iconic symbols like a clover, crocodile, or tiger

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.

Update highlights:

• This update lays the groundwork for the release of Expanded Battles, with a focus on battle resolution, ship performance, and AI behavior
• This includes tweaking and recalibrating gun performance at various ranges, improvements to the tactical AI, increasing the effectiveness of smokescreens, and adding more flexibility to force organization
• In addition, this update includes various minor fixes and changes to ship design, such as refreshing weight calculations and adjusting the cost of cruisers in comparison to larger capital ships, on top of general bug fixing.

Read all the details of the full changelog HERE.

Wishlist the new DLC “Rule the Waves 3: Expanded Battles” now on Steam and Matrix Games Website. Out on March 19th.

Task Force Admiral Launch Trailer

Set during the pivotal opening year of the Pacific War, Task Force Admiral places players in command of U.S. Navy carrier task forces in 1942. From managing reconnaissance and strike coordination to navigating fog of war, delayed communications, and real-time combat, the game delivers an uncompromising simulation of carrier warfare as it was fought.

With full 3D battles, authentic ships and aircraft, realistic ballistics and damage modeling, and multiple command perspectives — from first-person flag plot to God’s-eye view — Task Force Admiral blends classic naval wargaming with modern simulation technology.

What’s Included at Early Access Launch

Early Access begins with two of the most iconic carrier battles of the Pacific War, fully playable in both historical and variant forms:

Available on Release

These scenarios allow players to experience and experiment with the opening carrier clashes of the Pacific War, from historical outcomes to alternative what-if situations.

Coming Within the First Month of Early Access

Development will continue rapidly following release, expanding both sides of the conflict and deepening historical coverage with:

These additions will significantly broaden fleet composition, scenario variety, and historical depth as Early Access progresses.

A Living Carrier Warfare Simulation

Early Access marks the foundation of a larger series exploring carrier warfare in World War II. As development continues, Task Force Admiral will grow with new scenarios, forces, features, and refinements, guided by player feedback and historical research.

Availability

Task Force Admiral – Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is available now in Early Access on Steam.

Players can take command of history today and help shape the future of this next-generation carrier warfare simulation.