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This week in PC games: a battle royale detective game, a broken Y2K metaverse, a laptop tycoon sim, and a new Company of Heroes RTS
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, such as the battle royale detective game CipherMind, the Y2K metaverse puzzle-platformer Broken Reality 2000, and the laptop building tycoon simulator. Other notable titles span horror, real-time strategy, and roguelike deckbuilders, offering diverse experiences for PC players.
Amid the recent Xbox devastation, Microsoft is seemingly uncancelling something, which is good news for Age of Empires 3 fans at least
Microsoft has revived and announced a new DLC for Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition, titled 'The Baltic Powers,' set to release on September 10, 2026. This expansion will introduce two new civilizations, The Danes and The Poles, along with new maps, customization options, and game modes. The announcement comes as a positive development amidst recent layoffs within Xbox's gaming division.
New Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition DLC sure looks like a canceled expansion from last year, adding 2 civilizations, over 25 maps, and much more
World's Edge is releasing the Baltic Powers expansion for Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition on September 10, adding two new civilizations, the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, along with over 25 maps and new game modes. This expansion appears to be the revival of a previously canceled DLC, with an open beta available now on Steam. The free trial for Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition will be retired on Steam on August 13.
Sweeping, strafing and suppression: Total War: Warhammer 40,000 threatens to blow up Total War's combat fundamentals
Creative Assembly is discussing how Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will significantly alter the series' traditional combat mechanics, particularly focusing on ranged engagements. The game introduces more autonomous and flexible units, combined arms tactics, and individual soldier targeting, drawing inspiration from real-time strategy titles like Dawn of War.
I've yet to smash open a Dyson Sphere in sci-fi RTS Sanctuary: Shattered Space, but I'm enjoying its take on Supreme Commander
Sanctuary: Shattered Space is a large-scale real-time strategy game inspired by Supreme Commander and Total Annihilation, where players can control up to 10,000 units. The game features a flow-based economy and combat centered around a Dyson Sphere, with factions warring on its exterior. A demo is available on Steam, and the full game is set to launch in August 2027.
Terrific castle-building sim Cataclismo is being transformed into a chunky strategy boardgame, care of a paid Old Kingdom expansion
The castle-building real-time strategy game Cataclismo is receiving a new expansion, The Old Kingdom, which will transform the game into a hex-based strategy boardgame. This expansion, developed by Hooded Horse, will be released on August 20th for PC and features turn-based overworld management with real-time combat elements.
ICBM: Escalation - Assassin's Mace Announced
SoftWarWare and Slitherine have announced Assassin's Mace, a new DLC for their ballistic RTS game ICBM: Escalation. The DLC is scheduled to release in September on Steam for Windows. The content is set in China.
Dune 2 - The C64 Demake - Arok Edition - Could Westwood's classic RTS hit be coming to the C64?
A fan project called Dune 2 - The C64 Demake - Arok Edition by Primal is bringing Westwood's classic 1992 real-time strategy game to the Commodore 64. This demake features scrolling, multicolor graphics, and supports up to 64 units and buildings. Future updates are planned to add more maps and units, with the current version already available.
Multiplayer RTS ZeroSpace celebrates early access launch with community events
The multiplayer real-time strategy game ZeroSpace has launched into early access, featuring a 12-mission campaign, co-op modes, survival, and PvP. Starlance Studios is celebrating with community events, including the Galactic War Season Zero and the First Contact Invitational esports tournament with a $13,000 prize pool.
Dinolords blandar RTS, stadsbygge och actionrollspel med dinosaurier
Dinolords, developed by Northplay, is an upcoming game that blends Real-Time Strategy, city building, and action RPG elements with a focus on dinosaurs. The game is set to enter early access this year and is currently undergoing a closed alpha test. Dinosaurs will play a role in both combat and city development.
WH40K: Dawn of War IV:s Necrons får en CGI-trailer
A new CGI trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV showcases the Necron faction, highlighting their unique resource mechanics and powerful, albeit slow, units. The trailer also features a multiplayer match between Necrons and Adeptus Mechanicus, and another between Orks and Space Marines. The real-time strategy game is set to release on PC on September 17.
The Next Game Of Thrones Game Has Been Delayed
The real-time strategy game Game of Thrones: War for Westeros has been delayed from its original 2026 release to early 2027. Developer Playside stated the delay is to ensure the game meets quality expectations for both RTS players and Game of Thrones fans. The game will allow players to control legendary Houses or the Night King in an effort to conquer the Seven Kingdoms.
That Game of Thrones RTS is still coming, still very HBO, but no longer due out this year
PlaySide Studios has announced that Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, an upcoming real-time strategy game based on the HBO series, will now launch in early 2027. The delay is intended to ensure the game meets the quality expectations of both RTS players and Game of Thrones fans. The developers are emphasizing responsiveness, unit behavior, and tactical counter-play in combat.
Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros delayed to 2027, as PlaySide take more time before playing their turn to ensure the RTS hits a "high level of quality"
PlaySide has delayed the release of Game of Thrones: War For Westeros to early 2027 to ensure a high level of quality for the real-time strategy game. The studio aims to meet the expectations of both RTS players and Game of Thrones fans. The game will feature iconic characters like Jon Snow and Tywin Lannister, with a focus on strategic unit combat and map design.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros RTS delayed to 2027 to "ensure the game reaches the high level of quality we are aiming for"
PlaySide Studios has delayed the real-time strategy game Game of Thrones: War for Westeros to early 2027. The studio cited the need for additional development time to ensure the game meets its quality standards. The game will allow players to lead various Great Houses of Westeros in their fight for the Iron Throne.
StarCraft 2 patch includes the biggest change since 2015's Legacy of the Void, fans say: "What are they doing…
A recent patch for StarCraft 2 from Blizzard Entertainment has introduced significant changes, most notably reducing the cost of Command Centers for Terran forces. This alteration, the most impactful since the Legacy of the Void expansion in 2015, has caused a stir within the player base, with many expressing concern about its potential to disrupt game balance.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros delayed to early 2027
Developer PlaySide has announced that Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game, has been delayed to early 2027. The studio aims to ensure the game meets the high quality standards expected by both RTS players and Game of Thrones fans. The game will allow players to lead various houses and factions from the series.
A new Starcraft 2 patch continues taking wild swings at the meta, but it's leaving me hungry for more
Blizzard Entertainment has released a new patch for Starcraft 2, continuing to make significant balance changes to the real-time strategy game. The update focuses on calibrating Protoss and Terran units to better counter Zerg, including a notable price reduction for Terran Command Centers. While the author appreciates the ongoing attention to game balance, they express a desire for more open communication from the development team regarding their decision-making process.
RTS-spelet Game of Thrones: War for Westeros försenas
The real-time strategy game Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, developed by Playside Studios, has been delayed and is now expected to launch in early 2027 instead of its previously planned 2025 release. The game will allow players to control factions like House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, and the Army of the Dead across iconic Westeros locations.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Release Date Delayed to Early 2027
PlaySide Studios has delayed the release of Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game based on the HBO series, to early 2027. The new release window was announced for the upcoming title.