Strategy and Wargaming

Victory At Sea Atlantic, the large scale, sandbox RTS naval strategy game from Evil Twin Artworks, has launched a major new update, bringing long-awaited modding support to the game. This update marks the final step in implementing community-driven feedback in Early Access, and it comes alongside several significant gameplay improvements, bug fixes, and visual upgrades designed to further enhance the player experience.

Modding Support: A New Era of Customization

In response to the demand from its dedicated player base, Victory At Sea Atlantic now includes a fully integrated MOD system, allowing players to customize and expand the game in exciting new ways. Whether they want to tweak core mechanics, add new ships, the new system provides the tools to make these ideas a reality. The developer is eager to see what the community will create and share with others in the coming months.

“We’re thrilled to offer this new feature, as it opens up endless possibilities for our community to bring their creative visions to life,” said James Carroll, Director of Evil Twin Artworks. “This update is the culmination of feedback from players who wanted more control over their gameplay experience. We can’t wait to see the impact the MOD system will have!”

Gameplay Enhancements and Quality of Life Improvements

In addition to modding support, the update includes several key gameplay changes designed to enhance tactical depth and ease of play:

Bug Fixes and Visual Enhancements

The update also addresses numerous bug fixes, ensuring a smoother experience for players:

Visually, the game has received several enhancements including the addition of waves around shorelines during combat and other little details, adding to the overall immersion.

Find out more about Victory At Sea Atlantic on Steam.

Matrix Games announced today the first DLC for Strategic Command WWII – War in the Pacific: Rise and Fall of an Empire. This expansion explores Japan’s turbulent journey through World War II, featuring six meticulously crafted campaigns spanning from 1937 to 1946.

Relive key historical moments, from the opening shots at the Marco Polo Bridge to the desperate final battles for Japan’s home islands. With expanded maps, deeper strategic choices, and new historical leaders, Rise and Fall of an Empire will challenge even the most seasoned commanders.

Want to be among the first to play? Join the beta and share your thoughts, your insights are invaluable.

The Battle of Britain was a defining moment of World War II, marking the first major military campaign fought entirely in the air. It was a clash of strategy, skill, and relentless courage, where the Royal Air Force stood against the might of the Luftwaffe in a fight for control of Britain’s skies.

A number of remarkable pilots made history during this period, pioneering new dogfighting tactics and reshaping the future of aerial warfare. Their bravery and innovation not only influenced military strategy but also left a lasting impact on society.

Our new series A Lens On: Battle of Britain brings these incredible stories to life, featuring expert insights, archival footage, and in-depth discussions on the aircraft, tactics, and legendary aces that defined the battle.

A special thank you to historians Victoria Taylor, Paul Beaver, and the game’s Lead Developer Jon Coughlin for their invaluable contributions to the series.

Watch the Trailer HERE.

The first episode of the series premieres on March 31st. Stay tuned for an inside look at the untold stories that inspired Scramble: Battle of Britain.

Visit the games official website for game information, or via Steam.

For centuries, the nomadic peoples of the Eurasian steppe have crossed the great grasslands in search of fertile pastures and rich neighbors to raid. But a golden age is imminent, as talented warlords work to build political alliances that will transform fractured clans into a strong united power. Master the horse and bow while navigating tricky clan politics in Khans of the Steppe, a new core expansion for Crusader Kings III and the first major component of Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV.

Crusader Kings III: Khans of the Steppe adds a horde of new play styles, including a new government form, as well as tons of historical flavor to Paradox Interactive’s best-selling medieval strategy role-playing experience. The semi-arid grasslands that stretch across the Eurasian landmass were home to a mobile culture centered on the wealth of the livestock herds and defended by fierce mounted warriors. Can you unite the clans of the steppe, claim the title of Great Khan and be the terror of the settled kingdoms around you?

Highlights of Crusader Kings III: Khans of the Steppe include:

Watch the Crusader Kings III: Khans of the Steppe Announcement Trailer HERE.

Crusader Kings III: Khans of the Steppe will be available on April 28, 2025 for the suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.75/€19.99, or as part of the Crusader Kings III Chapter IV Pack.

Chapter IV for Crusader Kings III includes four new additions to the beloved game, including an instant-unlock clothing pack (available immediately upon purchase of the Chapter), the core expansion Khans of the Steppe, an event pack and a new major expansion that greatly expands the scope of the map and challenge of the game.

The components of Chapter IV are:

Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV is available now for the suggested retail price of $43.99/£37.15/€43.99.

More game information is available on the official Crusader Kings III website, or via Steam.

Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines – Cyrenaica is finally available. This expansion immerses players in the North African Campaign, focusing on the strategic battles for Cyrenaica during Operation E and Operation Compass.

To celebrate the launch, the DLC is available at a 10% discount for two weeks.

Watch the new Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines – Cyrenaica Gameplay Trailer HERE.

Players can experience two distinct campaigns, leading both Italian and British forces through historically significant scenarios. Each mission is playable from both perspectives, offering diverse strategic opportunities.

The DLC introduces new units, including the Italian Moto Guzzi TriAlce motorcycle and British Gloster Gladiator biplane, enhancing tactical gameplay. Players must navigate harsh desert conditions, manage supplies, and adapt to dynamic weather challenges like sandstorms.

Innovative mechanics, such as diminishing core slots and hero-based gameplay featuring historical generals, add depth to the strategic experience. Decisions made in one scenario influence subsequent missions, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning.

Slated to launch in June 2025 and currently the most wishlisted RTS game on Steam, already boasting half a million players who’ve passionately participated in previous multiplayer open betas, Broken Arrow is set to make waves in the real-time strategy genre. Promising to deliver a unique army-building system and deep unit customization tools allowing for endless replayability, each battle will be truly unique and immersive.

Joining the roster is The Stryker Cavalry Regiment. Its mobile units allow for unparalleled pace and lethality, striking opponents with precision, while its armored infantry units bring the firepower deadliness.

Comprising Stryker vehicles, M10 Bookers, truck-based units, plus additional infantry and air support, this specialization deck offers a more transportable force to strike a balance between heavy sheathing and foot soldiers.

In Broken Arrow, the Stryker Cavalry Regiment truly embodies the balance between speed and density. The speed of the Strykers is inferior to the lighter transports of the airborne specialization, but it makes up for this with sheer vigor. Combined with the light-footed ground units, this regiment is frankly a force to be reckoned with.

A deeper dive into The Stryker Cavalry Regiment can be found in this developer deep dive on Steam.

For more game information please visit the games website or its official Steam page.

Rewrite the history of a new front in history’s most destructive conflict in Graveyard of Empires, a new country pack for Hearts of Iron IV. This new add-on to Paradox Interactive’s best-selling grand strategy wargame about World War II focuses on the nations of central and south Asia, each fighting for survival or independence amidst the fires of a global war.

New National Focus trees for four countries add new color and flavor to an alternate history sandbox, where the future is determined by your decisions in a region historically dominated by distant larger powers.

Watch the Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires Official Release Trailer HERE.

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires is available now for the suggested retail price of $14.99/ £12.79/ €14.99 and is also available as a part of the Hearts of Iron IV Expansion Pass.

For more game information please visit the official Hearts of Iron IV website, or via the games Steam page.

Matrix Games announced today the release of Update 3.00.01 for Campaign Series: Middle East 1948-1985. It brings a host of new features, enhancements, and fixes, ensuring an even deeper and more immersive tactical wargaming experience.

What is new?

IMPORTANT NOTE: This version requires uninstalling the previous version before installing the current one. Be sure to complete your ongoing games. Going forward, before installing any new updates, please ensure that all game modifications are disabled using the JSGME tool, if you had previously enabled any of them.

You can download the Remastered Update from the store page or by navigating to the File Downloads section under My Page and downloading it from there https://www.matrixgames.com/member/downloads/campaign-series-middle-east-1948-1985.

View the changelog HERE.

Campaign Series: Middle East 1948-1985 is a turn-based tactical wargame covering conflicts in the Middle East from 1948 to 1985. It portrays battles across a wide range of historical and hypothetical conflicts, from the First Arab-Israeli War to the Invasion of Lebanon in 1982, as well as border clashes, civil wars, and Cold War-era proxy battles.

Each scenario is played on historically accurate maps, created using period topographic data, set on a 250-meter hex-grid with seven view modes. Scenarios include meeting engagements, trench defenses, armored breakthroughs, battles of attrition, and mobile defenses. The game features platoon-level formations, with select squad-level units for detailed tactical engagements.

Independent game studio Relic Entertainment today announced the launch of Fire & Steel, a major Battlegroup DLC pack for Company of Heroes 3, available now for US $24.99. Alongside the DLC, the studio is also celebrating the release of the massive 2.0 Anniversary Update, marking a significant milestone for the acclaimed real-time strategy game.

Fire & Steel Battlegroup DLC:

Fire & Steel introduces four new Battlegroups, one for each army in Company of Heroes 3, designed to enhance multiplayer and co-op/skirmish vs AI gameplay. These Battlegroups offer powerful new units and abilities, allowing players to diversify their tactics and strategies.

These Battlegroups represent an evolution of the Commanders and Doctrines from previous Company of Heroes titles, delivering highly requested super-heavy tanks and fresh gameplay experiences.

2.0 Anniversary Update:

Coinciding with the Fire & Steel launch, the 2.0 Anniversary Update significantly enhances Company of Heroes 3. This update, marking the game’s second anniversary, builds upon a year of continuous improvements and player feedback.

Watch the 2.0 Anniversary Update Overview Video HERE.

Key features of the 2.0 update include:

In addition to the new changes in 2.0, here are some of the key features added over the last year.

Over the past year, Relic Entertainment has also added 13 new maps, numerous balance updates, AI improvements, and UI enhancements.

“Company of Heroes 3 has come a long way since launch. I’m incredibly proud of what the team has accomplished in improving the game through a number of great updates. I’m also excited about our plans to make the game even better going forward, and giving our loyal players even more to look forward to.” Said Justin Dowdeswell, CEO of Relic Entertainment.

Company of Heroes 3: Fire & Steel and the 2.0 Anniversary Update are available now on Steam.
Visit the game page on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677280/Company_of_Heroes_3/

And the Fire & Steel DLC:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3469800/Company_of_Heroes_3_Fire__Steel/

Fail Safe is the newest DLC for Command: Modern Operations. Set in 1965 – one of most fraught periods of the Cold War – Fail Safe features period accurate weapons and vehicles that will guarantee an authentic wargaming experience.

Guided missiles, early supersonic fighters like the F-104 Starfighter and MiG-19 Farmer, and naval vessels like the Soviet Sverdlov-class cruiser are just a small sample of the military platforms available in Fail Safe.

A 10% launch discount is up now on Steam and the Matrix store.

Watch the Command: Modern Operations – Fail Safe launch trailer HERE.

From an opening scramble to recover a downed aircraft, ASW activities off the coast of Newfoundland, and the final battles of World War 3 where atomic weapons are finally unleashed – 12 missions will run you through the gamut.

Fail Safe is the pinnacle of 1960′s Cold War air and sea wargaming. The closest you can get to seeing what would have happened if Western and Soviet naval and airpower had fought the war that truly would have ended all wars.