Headquarters: World War II

Urban Warfare update is now live and delivers six new maps, each designed to push your tactical decision making to the limit:

Whether in Skirmish or Multiplayer, these maps bring fast-paced, high-stakes urban combat that will challenge even veteran commanders.

AI Improvement

One of the most requested improvements from the community was to make the AI more challenging and lifelike. With this update, we’ve completely reworked how the Skirmish AI makes decisions:

These improvements make the AI more unpredictable and lifelike, ensuring every encounter feels fresh.

Find out more about Headquarters: World War II at the games official website or via Steam. A new Urban Warfare tournament has been announced and you can get more details and sign up HERE.

Slitherine today announced that on September 9th, they will be releasing a completely free update for Headquarters: World War II, “Urban Warfare”, which includes 6 expertly designed urban battlegrounds maps.

Whether you prefer flanking maneuvers, long-range duels, or brutal close-quarters engagements, Urban Warfare offers fresh tactical challenges that will test your command skills like never before.

What’s Included:

Flankpoint
Fight for control in a small city center filled with pocket parks and flanking routes. Elevated positions provide key advantages for defenders holding critical objectives.

Riverpoint
A strategic city split by a meandering river and dominated by two opposing hills. Expect tough battles across chokepoints and shifting control over the central urban sprawl.

Greenline
Tight urban alleys and narrow lanes explode into sudden skirmishes. A wide park at the heart of the map opens up unique opportunities for infantry to shine—and vehicles to struggle.

Operation Deepline
Forests, streets, and waterways combine for layered tactical depth. Use natural defenses to plan stealthy approaches or to fortify against enemy advances.

Ridgeline Conflict
Prepare for a brutal mix of verticality and urban warfare. This map blends long sightlines with cramped interiors, perfect for commanders who think on their feet Navigate the broken streets of a devastated metropolis. Alleyways, open intersections, and contested control points make this a map where positioning is everything.

Shattered City
Players must navigate the shattered streets of a sprawling city. Narrow alleyways and open spaces create constant challenges for capturing and holding key control points, demanding tactical precision.

Whether you’re jumping into Skirmish or Multiplayer, Urban Warfare is designed to shake up your strategy and keep you guessing at every turn.

Find out more about Headquarters: World War II at the games official website or via Steam.

To celebrate the 25 years of Slitherine, Headquarters: World War II receives a special update!

Customize your army like never before with new insignia, unit colors, and camouflage options — all inspired by a quarter-century of strategy gaming excellence.

Anniversary Update v1.04.03

• New insignia, colors & camoflauge added for unit customisation, celebrating 25 years of Slitherine Games

AI Improvements:

• AI just got smarter: it now utilizes transport units to move infantry more efficiently across the battlefield.

• Several improvements to the PBEM mode — the AI now responds more intelligently to player actions and actively captures control points.

Fixes:

• Multiplayer just got more stable — fixed several issues that were causing crashes to ensure a smoother experience.

• Fixed an issue that caused the game to crash on first launch, ensuring a smoother start for new players.

You can download the update HERE.

Find out more about Headquarters: World War II at the games official website or via Steam.

It’s been one year since the release of Headquarters: World War II, and to celebrate this milestone, we are excited to launch the Anniversary Update, packed with new content, improvements, and bug fixes.

New Content

Six beloved campaign maps have been converted for use in Skirmish and Multiplayer modes, offering even more ways to enjoy tactical battles:

Improvements

Significant upgrades to the camera system and settings have been made:

The Free Camera Mode has been reworked for easier access and smoother transitions:

Fixes

Find out more about Headquarters: World War II at the games official website or via Steam.

The battle in Headquarters: World War II rages on, as Slitherine and developer Starni Games are proud to announce the release of the Ardennes DLC, bringing players to the snow-covered battlefields of one of the most pivotal engagements of World War II. This new expansion follows the success of the Market Garden DLC and introduces a wealth of new content, tactical challenges, and historical depth.

The Ardennes DLC plunges players into the brutal winter of 1944, where the German army launched a desperate counteroffensive in the hopes of turning the tide of war. At the heart of this battle was the siege of Bastogne, where American forces, surrounded and outnumbered, famously responded to a German surrender demand with a single word: “NUTS!”

Watch the Headquarters: World War II – Ardennes Gameplay trailer HERE.

The Ardennes DLC is a must-have for both veterans and newcomers to Headquarters: World War II, offering fresh strategic challenges and an immersive look at one of the war’s most dramatic battles.

Headquarters: World War II – Ardennes DLC is available now on Steam with a launch discount of 10%. Players must prepare to hold the line and defy the odds. The battle for the Ardennes begins today!

Slitherine Software today announced that Headquarters: World War II – Ardennes will release on February 18th. If you’re eager for a sneak peek of the DLC, you can sign up to the closed beta here.

Headquarters: World War II – Ardennes is the second DLC for Headquarters: World War II, a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills.

EXPERIENCE TWO BRAND-NEW CAMPAIGNS

Engage in the clash of titans in two gripping campaigns—one for Germany and one for the US. Battle through 16 challenging encounters set against a stunning winter backdrop.

PLAY AS BOTH SIDES

Command both German and US troops in a thrilling narrative that shifts perspectives. First, lead the German offensive through the rugged Ardennes, then switch gears to orchestrate the Allied counterattack. Relive the key moments of history from both sides.

COMMAND NEW UNITS AND STRATEGIES

Unlock 12 additional unit models, including advanced US and UK tanks capable of facing off against the finest German armour. Use these new assets to craft your winning strategy in both campaign and skirmish/multiplayer modes.

UNFOLD THE NEXT CHAPTER

After covering the Normandy landings in the main game and the battles of Operation Market Garden in the first DLC, you can now dive into the events of December 1944. As the Allies fight to push back a desperate German offensive, you’ll advance closer to Berlin while facing fierce challenges along the way.

We are happy to report that the new update version that has been in Open Beta is now FULLY RELEASED.

This new update includes a number of fixes and tweaks, as well as some of the first fixes and updates for the Skirmish AI, in regards to the AI sometimes ‘stalling’ in its attack during Skirmish games.

This is the first part of the AI updates so expect more AI improvements in the coming weeks (mainly focused on Skirmish & MP, but will have some effect in the campaigns too).

A full changelog for the update is HERE.

Find out more about Headquarters: World War II at the games official website or via Steam.

Get ready for the ultimate winter warfare experience with the second DLC for Headquarters: World War II – “Ardennes“. This exciting expansion takes players into the heart of one of WWII’s most intense and pivotal battles, offering new campaigns, fresh units, and enhanced tactical depth.

Experience two brand-new campaigns

Prepare for the clash of titans with two gripping new campaigns — one for Germany and one for the United States. Battle through 16 thrilling encounters set against the backdrop of the icy Ardennes forest, where every decision could make the difference between victory and defeat.

Play as both sides in a thrilling narrative

Take command of both German and US forces as the narrative switches perspectives, giving you the chance to experience the Battle of the Bulge from both sides. First, lead the German offensive through the harsh, snow-covered Ardennes, and then shift gears to orchestrate the Allied counteroffensive. Relive key historical moments in this dramatic retelling of one of WWII’s most brutal confrontations.

Prepare for an unforgettable winter campaign, where your battlefield tactics are just as important as your army management skills.

The wait is over. The first DLC for Headquarters: World War II—the Market Garden expansion—is out now. This is your chance to dive back into the action and experience one of World War II’s most daring offensives from the front lines.

In the Market Garden DLC, you’ll pick up right where the base game left off, following the Normandy landings of 1944. Get ready to command British land forces as they embark on a critical mission to relieve Allied paratroopers trapped in the Netherlands during Operation Market Garden. With eight new, intricately designed battles, you’ll be tackling fierce German resistance and navigating complex tactical challenges to save the surrounded paratroopers.

You can find out more details about Headquarters: World War II HERE.

The Market Garden expansion introduces a new British campaign with eight meticulously crafted battles, focusing on the events of Operation Market Garden.

The first DLC expansion for Headquarters: World War II deployed on Steam today. The Market Garden DLC continues the story from the base game following the Normandy landings of 1944 and covers the daring and massive offensive from Allied forces that was Operation Market Garden.

Watch the Headquarters: World War II – Market Garden Trailer HERE.

In this new campaign, players command British land forces tasked with reaching and relieving Allied paratrooper units that have landed in the Netherlands and are holding key bridges in the area of operation. However, due to stubborn German resistance and a series of setbacks, players find themselves fighting to save the paratroopers.

In addition to an all-new British campaign, which is made of eight meticulously crafted battles, the Market Garden DLC also introduces new units for every playable country – 5 British units, 2 US units, and 3 German units. For the first time, players can deploy the UK’s Staghound Tulip and the US’s Sherman Calliope rocket launcher, ensuring that all three factions now have their own powerful rocket units. All new units in the DLC are available in Skirmish and Multiplayer modes.

You can find out more details about Headquarters: World War II HERE.