Real-Time Tactics
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Broken Arrow’s Russian Guard DLC adds 31 new units and two battlefields
Broken Arrow has released its new Russian Guard DLC, adding a new specialization to the Russian faction with eight infantry squads, 31 new ground and air units, and two new maps. The DLC also includes new scenarios and an AI army for Skirmish mode. The base game is currently 25% off on Steam.
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance heads to frozen Canada in September’s Evolution expansion
The real-time tactics game Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance will receive its latest expansion, Evolution, in September. This expansion introduces new campaign missions set in frozen Canada, featuring advanced 'Revs' and augmented human soldiers. The base game, developed by Slitherine Ltd., has received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam.
Sudden Strike 5 - France: Road to Liberation Released
The DLC 'France: Road to Liberation' for the World War II real-time tactics game Sudden Strike 5 is now available on PC and consoles. Developed by Kite Games and published by Kalypso Media, this expansion adds new content to the sequel.
War in the Desert: Inside the Egyptian Battlefield
Tactical Boar has revealed details about the Egyptian battlefield in their upcoming real-time tactics wargame, Veterans: Napoleonic Wars. The update introduces new factions like the Mamluks and Ottoman Empire, camel-mounted units immune to heat, and a heat fatigue mechanic for campaign units. The game is set for release on PC.
Iron Frontier – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Iron Frontier is a roguelike card strategy game that combines real-time tactics with campaign storytelling. Players build armies from hundreds of units and upgrades, making moral choices that affect a non-linear storyline with multiple endings. The game features procedurally generated encounters and allows for unique synergies between units and structures.
Cygames trademarks Lost Order, nine years after end of closed beta test
Cygames has filed a trademark for Lost Order, a real-time tactics game originally announced in 2016 and co-developed with PlatinumGames. The trademark filing comes nine years after the game's closed beta test concluded.
Sudden Strike 5 Released
Kalypso Media and Kite Games have released Sudden Strike 5, a real-time tactics sequel set in World War II. The game is now available for PC via the Epic Games Store and for consoles.
WWII real-time tactics game Sudden Strike 5 is out now and Steam Deck Verified
The World War II real-time tactics game Sudden Strike 5 has been released and is now Steam Deck Verified. Developed by Kite Games and published by Kalypso Media, the game features a 25-mission campaign across diverse battlefields and over 300 authentic units. Players can customize commanders and utilize strategic freedom to achieve mission objectives.
Sudden Strike 5 Marches Onto The Battlefield
Sudden Strike 5 has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, featuring large battlefields and hundreds of units in a World War II setting. Developed by Kite Games and published by Kalypso Media, the real-time tactics game offers a 25-mission campaign with Allied, German, and Soviet forces. A Deluxe Edition is available with extra content, while the Standard Edition releases on April 23rd.
Commandos Origins - No Man Left Behind This Month
Claymore Game Studios and Kalypso Media announced that the second DLC pack for Commandos Origins, titled No Man Left Behind, will be released on April 28th for PC and consoles. This DLC adds new content to the real-time tactics game.
Sudden Strike 5 is coming to PC and consoles on April 23rd, 2026
Kalypso Media and Kite Games have announced that Sudden Strike 5, the latest installment in the World War II real-time tactics series, is scheduled for release on April 23, 2026. The game will be available on PC and consoles.
‘Sudden Strike 5’ is coming to PC and consoles on April 23rd, 2026
Kalypso Media and Kite Games have announced that Sudden Strike 5, a new real-time tactics game set in World War II, will be released on April 23, 2026. The game is scheduled to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Broken Arrow: Baltic Battalion Released
Steel Balalaika and Slitherine have released Baltic Battalion as free DLC for the real-time tactics wargame Broken Arrow on Windows via Steam. The new content adds a significant expansion to the base game.
Sudden Strike 5 Next Month
Kalypso Media and Kite Games have announced that Sudden Strike 5, the latest entry in the World War II real-time tactics series, will be released on April 23rd for PC and consoles. The game continues the franchise's focus on strategic WWII combat.
Sudden Strike 5 Storms the Battlefield on April 23!
Kalypso Media and Kite Games have announced that Sudden Strike 5, a World War II real-time tactics game, will be released on April 23, 2026. The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Pre-orders for the Deluxe Edition include exclusive PvP maps and camouflage skins, with early access granted to those who pre-order on Xbox and PlayStation 5.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2
Mimimi Games and Daedalic Entertainment have announced that the real-time tactics game Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is now available for the Nintendo Switch. The game was previously released on PC and other consoles.
SHADOW TACTICS: BLADES OF THE SHOGUN IS OUT NOW ON NINTENDO SWITCH 2
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun and its standalone add-on Aiko's Choice are now available on Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the stealth strategy classic features optimized performance, HD gameplay, and mouse-mode support for the new console. This release marks the series' debut on a Nintendo platform.
Shadow Tactics Sneaks Onto Switch 2 With A New Launch Trailer
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has been released on the Nintendo Switch, accompanied by a new launch trailer. The game features a 25+ hour main campaign and the Aiko's Choice add-on, with optimized performance and improved loading times for the console.
Update: Skirmish Mode and French Faction news - Tactics of World War One
Tactics of World War I has received a major update introducing a new skirmish mode and the French as a playable faction. The skirmish mode allows for quick, dynamic matches focused on controlling strategic points for reinforcements. The update also includes adjustments to the first two levels and bug fixes, with a French campaign and another skirmish map planned for future development.
Review: Shadow Tactics: Blades Of The Shogun (Switch 2) - A Stealthy Gem That's Both Tough & Approachable
This review celebrates the Nintendo Switch port of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, a real-time tactics game developed by the now-closed Mimimi Games. The game is praised for its challenging yet approachable gameplay, intricate puzzle-like missions, and unique 'shadow' mechanic, all of which are well-translated to the Switch with solid performance in both docked and handheld modes.
