Headquarters: Cold War

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.

During Slitherine Next, we officially announced Headquarters: Cold War, the next entry in the Headquarters series.

Set in a fictional 1984 conflict between NATO and the USSR, the game brings the Headquarters formula into a new era of modern warfare, expanded tactical options, and updated battlefield technology.

Headquarters: Cold War Gameplay Trailer

One of the key additions is the introduction of Utility and Attack Helicopters. These aircraft can fly at low altitude, land to pick up or deploy infantry, and provide new offensive and reconnaissance capabilities. The update also expands the HQ skill trees, introduces new officer abilities, and adjusts overall game balance to better reflect Cold War–era military developments.

A new range of environments, 3D assets, unit models, and UI elements further distinguishes this entry from its World War II predecessor while maintaining the core structure of the Headquarters system.

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Find out more about Headquarters: Cold War on the games official webpage.