Strategy and Wargaming

ICBM: Escalation – United States of Annihilation DLC Released

icbm-escalation-united-states-of-annihilation-dlcUnited States of Annihilation is officially out now for $6.99 on Steam. The United States of Annihilation DLC for ICBM: Escalation drills into the core tenets that define the ICBM experience: the cold logic of nuclear supremacy, the reckless disregard for consequence, and the sheer, unrelenting spectacle of global destruction.

Set in an alternate history where the United States emerged from World War II with more than victory, this expansion’s campaign imagines a nation unchecked by opposition. There’s no Korean War. No arms race. No balance of power. Instead, the United States has poured limitless resources into its nuclear program, creating a war machine unmatched by no rival.

Armed with a monopoly on nuclear weapons and driven by an insatiable thirst for control, America rises as a self-proclaimed guardian of freedom whose democracy serves as a cover for ruthless domination.

ICBM: Escalation – Endless October & United States of Annihilation Gameplay Trailer

Launching alongside the DLC is the massive Update 1.1.1, bringing major improvements, refinements, fixes, and enhancements across the entire game. Read the changelog HERE.

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Burden of Command – Three Nations DLC Steam Page Now Live

burden-of-command-three-nationsLead. Adapt. Endure. New D-Day Scenarios Coming Q1 2026

Green Tree Media is proud to announce that the Steam page for the upcoming Burden of Command: Three Nations DLC is now live. Players can now wishlist the expansion ahead of its planned Q1 2026 release.

For the first time in the series, players will command British paratroopers, US paratroopers, and German Wehrmacht forces- each facing their own tactical challenges and moral dilemmas on D-Day. Building on these new perspectives, this ambitious DLC delivers four standalone, story-driven scenarios that explore the landings through fresh tactical situations and powerful emotional experiences.

Designed with the same blend of historical authenticity, tactical decision-making, and emotionally grounded leadership storytelling that defines Burden of Command, the Three Nations DLC adds new units, new mechanics, and new dilemmas shaped by the chaos of June 1944.

Three Nations DLC Reveal Trailer

Four Standalone D-Day Scenarios

  • Pegasus Bridge – Lead British paratroopers in seizing a critical bridge. Play out the civilian decisions months earlier that shaped the intelligence behind the assault.
  • Benouville – Hold the vital village overlooking Pegasus Bridge against determined counterattacks.
  • Steel Rain – Switch sides and command a mechanized German assault attempting to retake the bridge.
  • Meyers Hill – Take charge of US paratroopers using never-before-seen interactive live-action video created with leadership expert Colonel John Antal.

    • New Features & Enhancements

  • New Tactics & Units – UK paras with intrinsic smoke mortars, German repeat-fire MG42s, US paratrooper intrinsic MGs, scarce anti-tank resources, and more.
  • New Leadership Perspectives – Step into the mindset of Wehrmacht officers serving a collapsing regime, or the steady resolve of British commanders holding until relieved.
  • Improved AI – More aggressive, persistent attacks demand sharper tactics.
  • Better Historical Photo Support – A new 4:3 image format better reflects period photography and modern screens.

    • The Burden of Command: Three Nations DLC is scheduled for release in Q1 2026.

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    Panzer Corps 2 Elite: 1st Guards Released

    panzer-corps-2-elite-1st-guardsPrepare to take command of the might of the Soviet Union in Panzer Corps 2: Elite – 1st Guards, the first full DLC dedicated exclusively to the Red Army in the acclaimed strategy series. This expansion puts players in control of the USSR’s finest fighting formations — the 1st Guards — and challenges them to relive and reshape some of the most epic battles that turned the tide of World War II. Panzer Corps 2 Elite: 1st Guards is now available on Steam for $4.99.

    Panzer Corps 2 Elite: 1st Guards Gameplay Trailer

    From the early, hard-learned lessons of pre-war skirmishes to the defining clashes at Stalingrad and Kursk, and finally the thunderous march to Berlin, 1st Guards immerses players in the full sweep of the Eastern Front. Each mission has been carefully crafted with historical accuracy at its core, ensuring an experience as authentic as it is intense.

    Continuing the proud tradition of the Elite Series, 1st Guards emphasizes classic Panzer Corps gameplay: seizing ground, holding objectives, and overwhelming the enemy through superior planning and firepower. Every scenario is designed on a grand scale, featuring massive maps, extended turn limits, and the largest core deployment allowances ever seen in Panzer Corps 2. The result is a campaign as vast as the front it depicts.

    For commanders seeking an even greater challenge, 1st Guards also includes a range of optional bonuses and special objectives. These missions reward bold strategy with unique spoils, including exclusive Lend-Lease equipment that can turn the tide of battle in unexpected ways.

    Whether you’re a veteran general or a new recruit to the front, Panzer Corps 2: Elite – 1st Guards offers a deep, immersive campaign where every decision counts.

    Key Features:

  • The first full Soviet-themed DLC in Panzer Corps 2
  • Deeply researched and historically accurate campaign spanning the entire Eastern Front
  • The largest core deployment limits in the series to date
  • Massive maps and extended turn limits for true strategic freedom
  • Optional bonus objectives with powerful prototype and Lend-Lease rewards
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    Win the Pacific War in Major Hearts of Iron IV Expansion

    hearts-of-iron-iv-no-compromise-no-surrenderChina, Japan and Philippines Get Major Updates in No Compromise, No Surrender

    Determine the fate of Asia in No Compromise, No Surrender, a new Expansion for Hearts of Iron IV, Paradox Interactive’s celebrated grand strategy war game about the years surrounding the Second World War. New Focus Trees invite players to explore alternate historical paths for the major players in the region, potentially redirecting the course of history.

    Available now, Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender gives players the chance to direct the Japanese Empire, Nationalist China, Communist China or the Philippines in new ways. New military doctrines and faction mechanics also enhance replayability for all nations on the map. The release of this Expansion is the first part of Expansion Pass 2 for Hearts of Iron IV.

    Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender Official Release Trailer

    Highlights of Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender include:

  • Japan Focus Tree: Seize control of the Pacific, shatter Western dominance, and usher in a rising sun, red dawn, or other unique paths as you reshape the Pacific in an image of your choosing.
  • Communist China Focus Tree: Drive out the old order, unite the people and lead the nation towards its rightful ascendancy as you balance enemies within and without.
  • Nationalist China Focus Tree: Rally the republic, crush the warlords and bring your nation back from the precipice. Choose one of several paths towards victory against the hostile Empires in your war of resistance.
  • Philippines Focus Tree: Defend the islands, defy the invaders and establish independence for your nation. Explore alternative histories and work with those you once considered foes; leverage your access to abundant natural resources, and lend your support to those who most benefit your situation.
  • New Military Doctrines: Shape, manage, and ultimately reform the armed forces according to your battlefield requirements with unique doctrines that accompany a rework of the core doctrines system.
  • Expanded Factions System: Wield greater control over allied countries with new and expanded Faction Rules and defined goals of your alliance.
  • Additional supporting features and quality-of-life updates, such as new Naval Special Projects and updates to Naval Combat with improved carrier mechanics.

    • Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender is available now for the suggested retail price of $29.99/￡24.99/€29.99 or as part of the Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass 2.

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

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    Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War Available Now

    flashpoint-campaigns-cold-warDrawing on decades of research and wargame design, Matrix Games and On Target Simulations are proud to announce Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War, the largest and most ambitious entry in the Flashpoint Campaigns franchise. Set in an alternate 1989 where tensions finally boil over and NATO and the Warsaw Pact clash across Central Europe. The Cold War you read about in history books becomes a full-scale shooting war.

    Ninety divisions ready for action, more than three million soldiers, and over 20,000 tanks stood on a war footing for more than forty years of the Cold War, along the frontier between NATO and the Soviet bloc. What would have happened if, in 1989, the armies of the Warsaw Pact had invaded Western Europe and triggered a Third World War? It’s a chilling thought—yet, now that we know it never came to pass, it has always fascinated history enthusiasts and wargamers alike.

    Anyone interested in this hypothetical Cold War-turned-hot scenario now has the best simulator ever created to explore it, Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War. Players can fight entire campaigns for the conquest—or defense—of West Germany from both sides, plus over 100 detailed scenarios. This is about double the content of Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm and includes many updated and improved scenarios and campaigns from that release, along with all the new ones.

    Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War Release Trailer

    Bigger, Bolder, and Better Than Ever.
    Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War is not just a new entry; it’s a true next-generation evolution of Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm. Rebuilt, expanded, and visually enhanced, it offers smoother UI, streamlined tools, better AI, and a more intuitive gameplay experience for new players without sacrificing the deep simulation and realism the series is known for.

    This is the largest Flashpoint Campaigns release ever. Players can fight across the entire front of West Germany, with more than 100 hand-crafted scenarios, operational campaigns, and extensive sandbox options. From armored thrusts through the North German Plain to desperate holding actions in the wooded highlands. Every kilometer of the Iron Curtain becomes a battlefield.

    The Best Combat System for Modern Warfare.
    Flashpoint Campaigns continues to feature the acclaimed asynchronous simultaneous-turn engine, where both sides plan orders, then watch the chaos unfold at the same time, each within their own dynamic order cycle that can change as your Command and Communications become degraded. It remains the most natural and realistic system for modern warfare, where speed, reconnaissance, command delays, and battlefield chaos matter more than strict turn order.

    New Tactical Transport System.
    This title introduces a powerful new tool: the Tactical Transport System. Helicopters and air-mobile assets can reposition airborne forces deep behind enemy lines — setting ambushes, cutting supply routes, seizing objectives, or triggering full-scale breakthroughs. Air assault operations now play a decisive role in shaping the front.

    A surprise for Flashpoint Campaigns Fans.
    To celebrate, Flashpoint Campaigns fans who own Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm can take advantage of a special bundle discount, allowing existing commanders to purchase Cold War for up to 50% off. Expanding your arsenal has never been easier.

    Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War is out now on Steam.

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    New Multiplayer Update Brings Bigger Battles to Scramble: Battle of Britain

    scramble-battle-of-britainPilots, there’s a whole lot of planes at two o’clock today! With the 3+ Multiplayer Update, you can experience all the tactical aspects of Scramble now with fresh layers of fun and strategy.

    Create or join custom lobbies and take part in the biggest battles. Whether you want to challenge your friends in 1v1 duels or or go all out in 3v3 furballs, the new system lets you choose your battlefield and fight your way to victory, either head-to-head or co-op against the AI.

    You can find the full update changelog here.

    Rally your squadron, take to the skies, and prove who rules the air!

    For more information about Scramble: Battle of Britain, visit the games official webpage or on the games Steam page.

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    Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Finest Hour Announced

    call-to-arms-gates-of-hell-ostfrontDigitalmindsoft and Barbed Wire Studios are thrilled to announce a new DLC coming soon to Call to Arms: Gates of Hell Ostfront, the World War II real-time strategy and tactics game. Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Finest Hour is set across the Western Front—beginning with the rapid escalation of the Blitzkrieg in France and culminating in the final battles fought on German soil—Finest Hour introduces the full might of the Commonwealth forces. Players can experience the British Empire’s defining moments in World War II through meticulously crafted historical detail.

    Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Finest Hour Trailer

    DLC Content Overview

    Finest Hour is the largest and most content-rich expansion ever created for Gates of Hell. It includes:

    Massive Asset Expansions

  • Extensive environment and asset collections for the Netherlands and Flanders, totaling over 1,000 new assets.

    • New Vehicles & Equipment

  • 170 new vehicles for the Commonwealth and Germany.
  • 500+ new human models and 100+ new equipment items dedicated to the Commonwealth faction.

    • New Playable Faction

  • Full Commonwealth faction for Conquest and Multiplayer, playable across early, mid, and late-war periods.

    • Single-Player Campaigns

  • A Commonwealth campaign featuring seven story missions and three single engagements.
  • A German campaign featuring five story missions and one single engagement.

    • New Maps

  • 20 new multiplayer maps.
  • 25 new Conquest maps.

    • Packed with a tremendous amount of new single-player and multiplayer content, Finest Hour stands as the largest DLC ever created for Gates of Hell—a true celebration of the game’s expanding legacy and the passionate community behind it.

    Learn more about Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Finest Hour on Steam.

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    MicroProse Takes Command of Battlefield Commander WWII

    battlefield-commander-wwiiNew partnership brings fresh momentum, new trailer, and ambitious expansion plans for the tactical WWII experience.

    MicroProse is proud to announce that Battlefield Commander WWII is now officially part of the MicroProse publishing lineup.

    Developed by Sword of Steel, Battlefield Commander WWII is a real-time tactical strategy game that captures the intensity, complexity, and strategic nuance of World War II battlefields. With MicroProse’s support, the game will continue to grow with new features, additional theaters, and major updates aimed at reaching its full potential.

    A brand-new trailer is now available, showcasing the game’s destructible environments, tactical depth, and the relentless realism that defines every engagement.

    About Battlefield Commander WWII

    Battlefield Commander WWII emphasizes strategic decision-making over micromanagement, offering players a deeply authentic combat experience. Command infantry, tanks, and artillery across dynamic, destructible maps inspired by the Eastern Front.

    Your mission: use limited resources, adapt to morale and weather conditions, and outthink the enemy in an ever-changing tactical landscape.

    Early Access is now available on Steam.

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    MicroProse to Publish Fields of History: The Great War

    fields-of-history-the-great-warMicroProse is proud to announce its partnership with developer Wolferos to publish Fields of History: The Great War, a deep real-time grand strategy game that puts players in command of a nation during one of humanity’s most defining conflicts – the First World War.

    Fields of History: The Great War offers a comprehensive and historically grounded simulation of the Great War, blending political decision-making, industrial management, and tactical command on a fully 3D world map. Choose your nation, shape its destiny, and rewrite history through diplomacy, technology, and the grim realities of total war.

    With its blend of historical authenticity and strategic depth, Fields of History continues the MicroProse tradition of publishing sophisticated strategy experiences for players who crave realism and control.

    Fields of History: The Great War Announcement Trailer

    Key Features

    A Massive 3D World Map

  • Over 10,000 detailed provinces recreating the geography, topography, and climate of the early 20th century.

    • Deep Political Simulation

  • Authentic political systems and leaders from the 1910s, complete with national laws, decrees, and dynamic autonomy levels.

    • Decisions that Shape History

  • Historical events and national choices challenge you to balance ambition, diplomacy, and survival in a fragile world order.

    • Research and Development

  • Unlock over 250 technologies and field more than 300 types of units and equipment, from early tanks to biplanes.

    • Espionage and Covert Operations

  • Infiltrate enemy networks, steal technology, and incite revolts behind enemy lines.

    • Production and Logistics

  • Manage your nation’s economy, industrial output, and supply chains to sustain both your armies and your population.

    • Command and Organization

  • Form Corps, Armies, and Fleets with historical officers. Capture enemy troops, deploy chemical weapons, and wage strategic bombardments by land, sea, and air.

    • Dynamic Global Economy

  • Buy and sell raw materials, manage wartime trade, and adapt to shifting industrial demands across an evolving world market.

    • “Fields of History: The Great War is a remarkable simulation of early 20th-century warfare and politics,” said Davide Pessach, MicroProse’s CMO. “It’s an ambitious, historically authentic experience that brings players right into the heart of the world’s first global conflict – a perfect fit for the MicroProse legacy.”

    Fields of History: The Great War – Coming soon to PC via Steam.

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    Strategic Command: American Civil War Free Content and Update v1.11.04 Out Now

    strategic-command-american-civil-warThis year marks the 25th anniversary of Matrix Games, and such occasion deserves something special. To celebrate, we are glad to announce that a free DLC campaign for everyone who owns American Civil War is out now. The campaign’s title is: 1894 Imperial Twilight, and it covers the First Sino-Japanese War. But that’s not all, alongside this free campaign, we are releasing a new update for the game, featuring various fixes and improvements. You can check the patch notes here below:

    UPDATE v1.11.04

    GAME ENGINE

  • Fixed an Artillery return fire error (gamerdude).
  • Fixed a UNIT script error that would not deploy naval units when a country joins/enters the war (Lothos).
  • Fixed a naval unit swapping error (havoc1371).
  • Fixed an AP reduction error when a unit is surprised during movement (Dudeman).
  • Fixed an Artillery return fire error (gamerdude).
  • Fixed a UNIT script error that would not deploy naval units when a country joins/enters the war (Lothos).

    • CAMPAIGNS

  • 1904
  • Increased FS impact of Russian blockade to 200 per hex per turn (was 100) (Robert)

    • Click here for more game information.

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