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WARDOGS Hits 2 Million Sales in Five Days
Bulkhead's military simulation game WARDOGS has sold two million copies in its first five days of early access. The game has seen a surge in positive reviews on Steam, with players praising it as a balance between realism and arcade action. The developers plan to add more content over the next one to two years and are targeting Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 releases.
Here's the Wardogs release time for your region
Wardogs will launch into early access on September 10 for most regions, with a simultaneous worldwide release. The 100-player milsim, described as a blend of Arma and Battlefield, will not have a preload option, requiring players to download its 50GB size on day one.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Review | TheXboxHub
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam offers a hardcore tactical shooter experience set during the Vietnam War, featuring 50v50 battles between US forces and the North Vietnamese Army. Despite some visual bugs and server browser issues, the game provides an immersive and thrilling experience with deep squad roles and communication-heavy gameplay, particularly for those seeking a military simulation.
När Operation Flashpoint tog kriget på allvar
Operation Flashpoint, developed by Bohemia Interactive, revolutionized military simulation by focusing on the realistic, often tedious, aspects of soldiering beyond intense combat. Unlike other tactical shooters of its time, it emphasized long transports, waiting, and the feeling of being a small part of a larger conflict. The game's unforgiving nature, lack of saving during missions, and focus on squad survival created a deeply immersive and often terrifying experience that simulated the harsh realities of war.
You can play new, realistic FPS Wardogs for free this weekend
The tactical FPS game Wardogs is offering a free closed beta test from August 21 to August 23, allowing players to experience its realistic combat and unique profit-based progression system. With over one million wishlists on Steam, this may be the last chance to play for free before its September 10 launch.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam review - a rewarding, brutal challenge
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a challenging First-Person Shooter that demands significant teamwork and tactical decision-making, similar to its predecessor. Set during the Vietnam War, the game features dense jungle environments, unforgiving weather, and chaotic combat, emphasizing a steep learning curve for new players. Those who commit to the game's milsim elements and cooperative play will find a deeply satisfying and brutal experience.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam goes inevitable full-on Apocalypse Now with Ride of the Valkyries launch trailer
Team17 and Expression Games have released the launch trailer for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, set to debut on August 13 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The trailer showcases the 50v50 jungle warfare, featuring new aerial units for the US and tactical options for the NVA, alongside riverine combat with patrol boats. The game emphasizes teamwork, squad communication, and resource management, with a new video series exploring its weaponry.
"Credible military storytelling": Ubisoft announce playtests for new Ghost Recon game alongside a sizeable Wildlands update and a Future Soldier giveaway
Ubisoft is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ghost Recon series with several announcements. A new, unannounced Ghost Recon game is entering closed playtests, focusing on tactical action and credible military storytelling. Additionally, Ghost Recon: Wildlands is receiving an update with new missions and technical enhancements, and copies of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier are being given away to Ubisoft Connect users.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is open to all this weekend for a free playtest
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is currently holding an open beta playtest that will run until Monday, allowing players to experience its 50v50 battles with added air power. The game, a follow-up to the WW2 milsim Hell Let Loose, emphasizes teamwork, tactics, and historical accuracy. The playtest is cross-platform, available on PC via Steam and on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, though console players will need a subscription service.
Battlefield 6 – Season 4 Intro Cinematic Trailer
Battlefield 6 has launched its Season 4, introducing the Pax Armata campaign set in the Pacific. The update features massive amphibious battlefields, new vehicles, weapons, and a Dynamic Wave System. A "Top Gun" update will also arrive later in the season, adding new fighter jets.
Iron Nest Preview – An alternate history military sim that’s set to be a big shot
Iron Nest is an upcoming alternate history military simulation game where players operate a massive gun turret in a dieselpunk setting. Developed by Dominik Latos and Nick Talmers, the game focuses on analog systems and detailed calculations for targeting enemies. The developers have emphasized community involvement in its development, with the game set to release on August 6th.
Strategy Games Don’t Only Ask Players to Eliminate Chaos
Mandate Order is an upcoming ancient Chinese war city-builder from developer Digital Sky, set during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States era. The game, planned for a Q3 2026 launch on Steam, focuses on managing disorder within a frontier settlement by balancing resource management, logistics, labor allocation, and defense against invasions. Unlike typical city-builders, it emphasizes the constant management of a system that is always being disturbed by seasons, resources, labor, and war.
War Thunder charges into the electronic warfare age
Gaijin Entertainment has released the 'Heavy Cavalry' update for its online military game War Thunder, introducing electronic warfare elements like anti-radiation missiles and electronic support measures. The update also adds dozens of new ground, air, and naval vehicles, including specific MBTs and aircraft from various nations, enhancing high-tier combined battles.
Steam Next Fest 之后，策略游戏需要的不只是更多系统，而是更清楚的战争理由
Following Steam Next Fest, the article argues that strategy games, particularly war simulations and city builders like Mandate Order, require clearer justifications for their complex systems rather than just more mechanics. Mandate Order, developed by Digital Sky, aims to connect city operations like farming and logistics directly to the necessity and execution of war, offering a model for how depth in strategy games can be achieved through causal relationships between systems.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Has Been Delayed Until August
The release of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam has been delayed until August due to several areas identified during beta testing that require additional development. The hardcore 50v50 milsim will undergo further refinement before its new launch date.
Modern Warfare 4 director on return of 'Mil-Sim' operators and upcoming Call of Duty's 'gritty' tone — 'We want those characters to feel set in our world'
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 aims for a more grounded and gritty tone, featuring realistic 'Mil-Sim' operators and character designs. Developer Infinity Ward emphasizes making characters feel authentic to the game's world. The title is set to launch on October 23, 2026, exclusively for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Ukrainian drone pilots are using a GTA V mod to train Shahed interception skills
Ukrainian drone operators are utilizing a modified Grand Theft Auto V server to train for Shahed drone interception missions. Developed by the WeTrueGun training center, the mod simulates aerial target detection, pursuit, and interception tactics within the game's Los Santos environment. While not a replacement for professional military simulators, the mod serves as a tool for psychological decompression, skill maintenance, hardware risk mitigation, and engagement with piloting skills.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches next month, but you can already sign up for the open beta
Team17 has announced that Hell Let Loose: Vietnam will be released on June 18, with an open beta available from May 29 to June 1. The upcoming title expands on the original Hell Let Loose's mil-sim FPS gameplay by shifting the setting to the Vietnam War. Players can sign up for the open beta to experience the new content before its official launch.
Master of Monsters: Disciples of Gaia is this week’s Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster announced that Master of Monsters: Disciples of Gaia, originally released by Toshiba-EMI in 1997, will be available on Nintendo Switch via Console Archives starting May 13. This war simulation game allows players to summon and control monster armies. The Console Archives series aims to faithfully reproduce classic games with modern conveniences like save states and customizable settings.
War Thunder talks its next infantry beta test, World of Tanks shares a calendar of events for May
War Thunder is preparing for its next infantry game mode beta test, focusing on stability improvements, new maps, and weapon balancing. World of Tanks has outlined its May events, including a new Onslaught mode season, VE Day celebrations, and the return of Frontline mode.