Strategy and Wargaming

During Slitherine Next, the biannual event showcasing all the latest news about the publisher’s future projects, the future of the series was unveiled.

After the first successful title, Radio Commander: Vietnam ‘64, the publisher acquired the franchise in December 2025, diving into the effort to highlight these hidden gems.

Prepare your maps, sharpen your instincts, and await further orders. The battlefield is changing, and victory will belong to those who can make cunning decisions with incomplete information.

Radio Commander: Pacific ’41 is entering the headquarters. The next chapter in the Radio Commander franchise expands the original concept into the vast and unforgiving Pacific War. Here, commanders will not witness the fighting firsthand. There is no direct view of the battlefield, only reports, static-filled transmissions, and the burden of command.

Can you fight a war without ever looking at the field?

Lead operations across the Pacific by interpreting fragmented intelligence, issuing radio commands, coordinating tactical missions, and making decisions entirely from the operations room.

Radio Commander: Pacific ’41 Gameplay Video

This time you won’t fly, you’ll command.

Radio Commander: Battle of Britain ’40 has been officially announced.

This new chapter transports players into the heart of RAF Fighter Command during one of history’s most critical air campaigns. From inside the operations room, commanders will direct the defense of Britain through radar contacts, intelligence reports, and delayed communications, never stepping into the cockpit.

This is Radio Commander at its core, but the stakes are higher than ever, managing squadron deployments, fuel reserves, resources management, pilot fatigue, and morale. Featuring a full historical campaign covering the opening German offensive through the Blitz, the game delivers a deeply immersive and historically grounded experience.

All units are advised: wishlists are now open.

Radio Commander: Battle of Britain ’40 Gameplay Video

While both titles share the Radio Commander series soul, placing players in the role of a commander operating through incomplete information and radio communications, they each explore distinct historical theaters and operational challenges.

Radio Commander: Pacific ’41 transports players to the vast Pacific Theater of World War II, where they must coordinate complex operations across multiple tactical missions. In contrast, Radio Commander: Battle of Britain ’40 focuses on the defense of British skies, placing players in charge of Britain’s integrated air defense network, adding logistic and management elements.

By adapting the core Radio Commander experience to these very different conflicts, each title delivers a unique command perspective.

The Hero System arrives alongside major performance improvements, controller enhancements, and extensive gameplay improvements.

Major Update 1.2.5 has arrived, bringing one of the biggest improvements to Forgotten But Unbroken since release. Alongside the brand-new Hero System, you will find significant optimisation work, gameplay refinements, controller improvements, balancing changes, and a long list of fixes across the entire game.

Get the full changelog to Update 1.2.5 HERE.

Forgotten But Unbroken is available now on Steam.

Today we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the Egyptian battlefield taking shape in Veterans: Napoleonic Wars, our real-time tactics wargame set in the Napoleonic era. Our new Steam post covers the desert environment, a brand-new campaign mechanic, and the forces players will face on the sands.

In the Egyptian setting, the environment itself becomes a tactical factor. Dunes slow down unit movement and force players to plan their approach routes carefully, while a shimmering heat haze – implemented as a post-processing effect – brings the scorching desert atmosphere to every battle.

The heat, however, is more than a visual effect. We’re introducing a heat fatigue mechanic to the campaign: units accumulate fatigue as they take part in missions, and exhausted soldiers become less effective in battle. Players can restore their troops by rotating units into the reserve or by issuing increased water rations – turning water into a strategic resource that is earned in battle, purchased with reputation or money, or gained by completing side objectives. Camel-mounted units are immune to the heat, a natural advantage of a mount born for the desert.

We’re also introducing two new factions. The Mamluks field a cavalry-centered army in three weights – light, regular, and heavy horsemen – supported by Fellahin peasant infantry, camel riders, and artillery. The Ottoman Empire brings a more structured force, with infantry ranging from Arnaut irregulars through regular Nizam troops to the famed Janissaries, alongside Deli light horsemen, Sipahi cavalry, artillery, and supply units.

Among the highlights are our dromedary camel units: each camel carries a two-man crew, with one soldier controlling the mount while the other fires – and both fighting in melee. Functionally filling the role of cavalry, these units feature unique animations and a range of visual styles, from familiar French uniforms to variants incorporating elements of traditional desert clothing.

On the technical side, we’ve shared our optimization-first approach: the battlefield is built entirely from low-poly objects, with high-detail models sculpted in ZBrush and baked into normal map textures – keeping in-game assets lightweight while preserving a rich, detailed look.

Add to you Wishlist now on Steam.

About Veterans: Napoleonic Wars
Experience the ultimate Napoleonic Wars Wargame where every volley matters. Command history and turn the tides of war in this immersive Real-Time Strategy experience. Quick decisions and keen tactical formations are the only things that stand between your troops and victory.

Matrix Games have announced that Strategic Command: World War I – Battles for Ypres is now available for $14.99.

Strategic Command: World War I – Battles for Ypres Gameplay Trailer

The DLC contains six fast-paced campaigns covering all the major Battles of Ypres. Face historically inspired scenarios with a progressive introduction of WWI technologies and tactics, including artillery, gas, tanks and aircraft.

Designed for both accessibility and depth, these divisional-level scenarios emphasize meaningful decision-making, risk management and replayability. Commit reserves at the right moment, exploit breakthroughs, or hold the line against overwhelming odds, every choice can determine victory or defeat.

Matrix Games have announced that the DLC Battle for Ypres for Strategic Command WWI will release on July 14th.

Take command in one of the Great War’s most fiercely contested regions, fighting for control of the Ypres Salient.

Experience six fast-paced, divisional-level campaigns spanning 1914 to 1918, from the desperate defense of First Ypres to the final Allied advance in Flanders. Face the introduction of new warfare elements, including gas attacks, creeping barrages, tanks and aircraft. You will need to adapt your strategy in each scenario, balancing risk, timing, and resources to secure victory in intense battles.

More game information is available on the Battle for Ypres webpage.

Matrix Games today officially announce “Lowland Lions“, the first major content expansion for Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War. Take command of Dutch, Belgian, West German, and U.S. forces in a massive collection of 25 new scenarios featuring fresh campaigns and intense standalone battles.

What’s Inside Lowland Lions?

• New Playable Faction: Deploy the new Dutch I Corps formations, units, and equipment.
• The Dutch Campaign: Lead the Netherlands forces through a tense 3-scenario campaign covering the opening hours of the war (all playable standalone).
• The Belgian Campaign: Fight across 4 scenarios as Belgian units struggle to contain the Soviet breakthrough.
• The West German Campaign: Shift focus to a West German “stay-behind” unit conducting unconventional defensive operations deep behind enemy lines (6 scenarios).
• Classic Tactical Scenarios: 12 standalone battles, including 8 scenarios featuring U.S. forces inspired by classic Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm gameplay.

The Third World War erupts across the German Border, and the Dutch I Corps stands to meet the first Soviet assault. At the sharp end of the spear, the 103rd Reconnaissance Battalion is tasked with screening and delaying the advancing Warsaw Pact forces, while the 42nd Armored Battalion races forward to reinforce the line.

Also included are 8 scenarios featuring U.S. forces, inspired by classic Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm gameplay.

Wishlist now on Steam.

Relic Entertainment is proud to announce Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand. Launching July 29 on PC via Steam, Final Stand captures the strategy and intensity of Company of Heroes’ cinematic battles in a fast-paced wave defense experience for solo and cooperative play.

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand Announcement Trailer

Built on the beloved tactical foundation of Company of Heroes, Final Stand expands the series’ signature combat with roguelite progression that encourages experimentation, adaptation, and replayability. Players must dig in, build layered defenses, and survive against escalating waves of enemy forces across 12 increasingly challenging rounds, featuring intimidating bosses and dynamic battlefield events unique to Final Stand. Final Stand will launch at $29.99 USD/£23.99 GBP/€28.99 EUR on July 29. Players can take advantage of a 10% launch period discount, while Company of Heroes 3 owners will receive an additional 20% bundle discount.

A New Way to Experience Company of Heroes

Final Stand is a fully standalone release, meaning no prior ownership of Company of Heroes titles is required. Players can jump right in and experience the thrill of holding the line against overwhelming odds, whether they’re longtime fans or new to the franchise.

Command one of four iconic factions – US Forces, Wehrmacht, British Forces, or Deutsches Afrikakorps – each offering unique strategies, abilities, and progression paths tailored to different playstyles.

Final Stand captures the classic Company of Heroes feeling of those pivotal moments where when faced with overwhelming odds, preparation, adaptability, and decisive command determine survival.

Key Features:

• All-new standalone Company of Heroes wave defense experience
• Single-player and cooperative gameplay
• Command four iconic factions: US Forces, Wehrmacht, British Forces, or Deutsches Afrikakorps
• Roguelite progression and persistent upgrades present new strategic possibilities in every run
• 36 boss units with special abilities and rewards
• 18 dynamic in-game events
• 8 difficulty levels from newcomer to veteran
• 5 battlegrounds designed for wave defense gameplay
• Survive 12 escalating waves, or take on Endless Mode for the ultimate challenge
• Faction-specific progression trees with impactful upgrades
• Unlock 4 premium cosmetic skin packs (1 per faction)
• Brand-new Announcer VO performances bring your Final Stand to life

As part of the recently outlined Sudden Strike 5 roadmap, publisher Kalypso Media and developer Kite Games prepare to transport players to one of World War II’s most decisive campaigns in the DLC Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation arriving July 30, 2026, on PC, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5.

Experience the thunder of war in a behind the scenes look, as the Budapest Art Orchestra performs the Sudden Strike 5 main theme.

Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation is set in August 1944, during the backdrop of Operation Dragoon as opposing forces battle for control of a nation on the brink of liberation. The upcoming DLC introduces six new missions, with three playable as the Allied forces and three playable as the Axis powers. Storm the shores of Camel Beach with the Allied forces and progress through the liberation of Toulon before capturing Hill 300 to sever German retreat routes. Axis missions will challenge the tactical expertise of battle-hardened generals as German armies must evacuate the region while defending critical positions against mounting Allied pressure.

Tactical possibilities expand as generals gain access to a new Commander, Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, introducing a mobility-focused playstyle supported by two new doctrine cards Maquis Mobilization and Crew Vehicle Training, each with additional extensions to further adapt battlefield strategies with deeper tactical customization.

Reinforcements arrive with more than six new units and unit types including the Allied destroyer USS Edison, the remote demolition vehicle German SdKfz. 302 Goliath, with French infantry and additional new vehicles like amphibious units joining the fight.

In addition to the upcoming DLC, the development team will continue to deliver auxiliary game enhancements as detailed in the recent roadmap. Co-Op Mode will officially be arriving to the game as a free update for all in early July. A quality-of-life update has already been implemented this past week providing the ability to individually remove units from trenches, the addition of new tutorial hints in loading screen and new visibility settings, among other adjustments and fixes, the full update changelog can be found here.

Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation Features:

• Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation provides you with 6 new missions (3 each for the Allied and the Axis forces) based on the events of “Operation Dragoon” in famous historical settings.
• The Allied missions take you from the landing at Camel Beach and the Liberation of Toulon to the capture of Hill 300, where you must cut off the German retreat. In the Axis missions, you will fight to hold the line while securing the evacuation of your remaining forces.
• Enhance your tactical options with a new Commander, Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, whose skillset focuses on velocity and mobility, and two new doctrine cards, “Maquis Mobilization” and “Crew Vehicle Training” with a set of new extensions each.
• In addition to a host of units already present in the main game, the DLC introduces more than 6 brand-new units and unit types, including the Allied destroyer USS Edison and the German remote detonation vehicle SdKfz. 302 Goliath as well as French infantry and new vehicles like amphibious units.

Add to your wishlist today on Steam.

Greetings Sire! 25 years since the launch of the original Stronghold, we finally revealed Stronghold 4 at the PC Gaming Show and the reception has been truly incredible.

With over 250 thousand wishlists and counting, we are truly grateful to all our fans, new and old, who cannot wait to build, battle and besiege later this year.

The public demo for Stronghold 4 is now live for all to play on Steam!

A New Era of Stronghold! Stronghold 4 Demo Trailer

Feel the impact of a living medieval world on your castle economy and siegecraft, as you battle against hostile outlaws, rival lords and the elements themselves in this new narrative RTS set years before the events of the original Stronghold!

Stronghold 4 is the long-awaited next mainline entry in the Stronghold ‘castle sim’ series, bringing cinematic story and medieval immersion to the forefront of real-time strategy.

Get ready to experience the drama of the North African front in World War II on Steam with WEGO World War II : Desert War.

In this wargame, you’ll have the chance to relive the key battles that exalted mechanized warfare in North Africa, where the Allies and Axis fought for the control of Libya and Egypt.

Make best use of your Air, Naval, and Ground Assets to turn the tide of battle in your favor.

Enjoy the game with a special 40% off launch discount.

Brian Kelly’s WEGO World War II: Desert War captures the drama of the campaign for North Africa during World War II. It consists of a series of historical and “What-if” scenarios that allow the players to explore the ebb and flow of the actual conflict.

The game uses maps of portions of North Africa over which a hexagonal grid system has been superimposed. This grid is employed to help regulate unit placement, movement, and combat. Ground, air, and sea forces can also be brought to bear during the match, making every scenario a real challenge! Air, Naval, and Ground Assets are off-map capabilities that can be brought into play when the owning player sees fit.