Strategy and Wargaming

Step into the heart of the North African Campaign with Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines – Cyrenaica, the latest DLC for Panzer Corps 2. Covering the critical battles of Operation E and Operation Compass, this expansion brings the harsh desert warfare of Cyrenaica to life like never before.

Experience two expansive campaigns, commanding both the Italian and British forces. Relive the Italians’ fleeting victories and chaotic retreat, or lead the British in a masterful counteroffensive. Iconic units, real-life generals, and innovative gameplay mechanics will challenge your tactical skills as you navigate Cyrenaica’s unforgiving deserts.

Beta Sign-Ups Are Open

We’re excited to announce that beta sign-ups are now live. The beta will begin before the end of December, and we’ll keep you updated as we get closer.

Prepare your strategies and join us on this tactical journey into one of World War II’s most iconic theaters.

The wait is finally over. ICBM: Escalation, the expanded and enhanced version of the acclaimed global strategy game, is out now. With deeper mechanics, new scenarios, and advanced technologies, this release gives players even more tools to rewrite history and define the fate of nations.

Watch the ICBM: Escalation Gameplay Trailer HERE.

Watch the ICBM: Escalation What If Scenario #3 Chemical Reaction Trailer HERE.

ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS game that plunges players into the high-stakes world of global warfare, where every decision could tip the balance between survival and annihilation. Command vast armies, develop cutting-edge technology, and wield the most devastating weapons ever created to ensure your faction’s supremacy. Whether by conventional forces or through nuclear firepower, you’ll need to conquer or obliterate your enemies to secure dominance in a volatile global arena.

To find out more about ICBM: Escalation, and to purchase, visit the games official webpage or via Steam.

Big News, Aces.

We’ve been thrilled by the positive feedback following the Early Access release of Scramble: Battle of Britain, and we’re excited to share our plans for upcoming content.

The journey to Scramble’s full release will bring many exciting updates, and your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the game. If you haven’t already, we warmly invite you to join our community on Discord to share screenshots, thoughts, and suggestions.

To make this process even more interactive, we’re introducing a beta exclusively for Early Access players. As development progresses, this branch will offer new work-in-progress content for you to explore and test.

Keep your engines warm. The skies are calling, and there’s more action on the horizon.

Armored Brigade II is out now on the Matrix Store. Created by Veitikka studios, Armored Brigade II takes the leap to 3-D with their new custom game engine. Experience Cold War battles with fully rendered terrain and units on a massive scale.

For the month after launch we will also have a special 10% launch discount running.

Watch the Armored Brigade II Matrix Launch Trailer HERE.

Maps are generated from real world terrain maps. Fight on battlefields ranging from the North German plain and Fulda gap all the way to the Ardennes and southern Finland.

Experience the full breadth of the Cold War. Military formations, weapons, and vehicles from 1965-1991 are fully modeled. Fight in the early days of guided missiles with T-54’s and M48 Pattons, or play with all the high tech toys of the early 1990’s like the Abrams and T-80. Along with all your favorite Cold War vehicles like the Chieftan or Marder, more obscure vehicles like the 2P32 or M56 scorpion are at your disposal.

Play with a wide range of different vehicles and national armies. The United States, USSR, United Kingdom, Finland, Poland, and East and West Germany are fully modeled. National differences matter. Which country you choose to play will effect troop quality, fire support call-in times, formation composition, and more.

Götterdämmerung Adds New German Content, Research Options and more

The dramatic and dangerous years around the Second World War can take new directions in Götterdämmerung, a new expansion for Hearts of Iron IV, available now on Steam. New focus trees for Germany take center stage alongside more alternate historical paths for other nations, opening the door for new player directed stories of wars that never happened.

Götterdämmerung also adds new dimensions to scientific research to Paradox Interactive’s best-selling grand strategy wargame about the coming of war in the 1930s. Appoint scientists to direct specialized research in advanced weapons or electronics, adding more productivity and destructive power to your war machine.

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

Features of Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung include:

Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung is now available for the suggested retail price of $24.99/£21.99/€24.99. Götterdämmerung is also available through the Hearts of Iron IV Expansion Pass 1, which includes other game content, including a country pack to be released next year, at a 20% discount for included items.

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

Slitherine has announced that the Multiplayer Open Beta for Broken Arrow is now available. Get ready to engage in exciting 5vs5 games with new specializations available, new maps and new functionalities, including custom lobbies, PvE coop scenarios, matchmaking and more. The Open Beta is only available through Steam. In order to download it, head to the Steam page of Broken Arrow.

Watch the Broken Arrow Multiplayer Open Beta Trailer HERE.

What is Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game. The base game features both the American and Russian factions, each containing 4 unique sub-factions like the marines, armored, airborne, and more.

Broken Arrow brings the genre to a whole new level by combining the complexity of a joint-forces wargame with the typical real-time tactics action-packed gameplay.

Click here for more game information.

Hello wargaming fans, we have some good news about Armored Brigade II. We can finally confirm Armored Brigade II will be out on the Matrix Store November 19th 2024.

Earlier this year during our Home of Wargamers event we reported November 15th as the release date. While we were initially aiming for the 15th (the six-year anniversary of the original Armored Brigade) we have decided to move the Matrix store release back a few days so we can launch on a Tuesday.

A Tuesday release also allows us to better support our players if they run into any problems.

Learn more about Armored Brigade II on its official webpage, 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.

Wandering Nobles, a new Event Pack for Crusader Kings III, opens the door for adventures and explorations on the highways and byways of the medieval world. Available today, Wandering Nobles encourages your characters to set forth, out of the security of their castle walls and maybe pursue a new lifestyle to make the most of their roaming ways.

Features of Crusader Kings III: Wandering Nobles include:

New Wandering Lifestyle with three new branches:

New Activities designed for the new Lifestyle branches:

New Events connected to travel, the new lifestyles and the associated activities.

Crusader Kings III: Wandering Nobles is available now on Steam for the suggested retail price of $4.99/£4.29/€4.99. It is also a part of the Crusader Kings III Chapter III bundle.

Slitherine Software’s intense tactical dogfighting title Scramble: Battle of Britain has now soared into Steam Early Access. Set in the chaotic 1940 summer skies, this turn-based strategy game puts players in command of RAF and Luftwaffe squadrons, leading intense aerial battles in a dynamic 3D airspace. Through realistic physics simulations and detailed planning, players will manage pilot traits and plan tactical manoeuvres, with the Early Access version laying the groundwork for a full campaign in the final release.

Watch the Scramble: Battle of Britain Early Access Launch Trailer HERE.

The Early Access version of Scramble offers a Skirmish Generator, allowing players to rapidly create missions and fight as either the RAF or Luftwaffe. The game’s cinematic tools enable players to view the action from multiple angles and share game replays, while a comprehensive single-player mode puts them in the role of an RAF squadron leader to engage in strategic combat missions. Aircraft like the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, and Messerschmitt 109 are available to pilot in detailed aerial battles.

Watch the Scramble: Battle of Britain Early Access Gameplay Trailer HERE.

Aircraft in Scramble are simulated down to the subcomponent level, allowing for realistic damage and strategic depth. Players can experience the impact of bullets tearing through fuel tanks, engines, and radiators, or face the challenge of handling fatigued and blacked-out pilots. Each mission offers intense, historically accurate combat, while the planning, simulation, and review phases give players full control to manage manoeuvres and analyse battle outcomes in detail.

As Scramble: Battle of Britain enters Early Access, player feedback will be key in shaping its development. The team is committed to open communication, encouraging players to share content, suggestions, and feedback through forums and Discord. Regular updates will incorporate player-driven improvements, with community playtests and livestreams planned to engage directly with players. This collaborative approach will ensure that the final game reflects the needs and desires of the community.

Slitherine Software plans to keep Scramble in Early Access for approximately one year, during which several major updates will be rolled out. These updates will include the full Battle of Britain campaign, additional aircraft, enhanced AI behaviours, and more player-driven features such as multiplayer mode. This will all ensure that the full release delivers a comprehensive and polished experience for all players.

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