Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
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’83 early access launch date confirmed with 40v40 battles coming our wayBlue Dot Games has announced that its large-scale tactical FPS ‘83 will launch into Steam Early Access on April 23. The game features 40v40 multiplayer battles set in an alternate Cold War timeline and emphasizes squad-based coordination and accessible realism. It is described as a spiritual successor to Rising Storm 2: Vietnam.- 40v40 squad-based tactical shooter ‘83 launches on Steam Early Access April 23rdBlue Dot Games announced that their 40v40 squad-based tactical first-person shooter ‘83 will launch on Steam Early Access on April 23rd. Set in an alternate 1983, the game focuses on accessible realism with historically accurate weapons and vehicles. The studio, founded by members of the original Rising Storm 2: Vietnam dev team, aims to provide a gritty, boots-on-the-ground experience with coordinated team play.
Exclusive: Sturt Jeffery tells The Escapist what to expect from 83’s Commander Mode, learning from Rising Storm, and Early Access ideasBlue Dot Games' upcoming Cold War tactical shooter 83 will feature a detailed Commander Mode, inspired by titles like Rising Storm and Battlefield 2. Lead Designer Sturt Jeffery explained that commanders will be boots-on-the-ground lieutenants, vulnerable but capable of deploying command posts to issue orders, call in artillery, and provide recon. The game is slated for an Early Access release in 2026, following a public 36-hour closed beta in March 2026.