Turn-Based Strategy
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Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake announced, over 27 years on from the original
A remake of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 has been announced, featuring a complete rebuild in 3D with modern 4K graphics while retaining the original turn-based gameplay. The remake will include both original expansions, Armageddon's Blade and Shadow of Death, and will support local and online multiplayer for up to eight players. Ubisoft has slated the game for a 2027 release window.
Worms: Galactic Tactics Brings Back Wormy Warfare In 2027
Worms: Galactic Tactics is set to launch in 2027, reviving the series' signature 3D turn-based combat. The game will feature roguelike elements, weapon modifications, and chaotic battles.
Rainbow Six Tactics transforms the demolition-driven Siege into a turn-based game while keeping the destructible environments, operators, and reconnaissance drones
Rainbow Six Tactics transforms the Rainbow Six Siege formula into a turn-based strategy game, set to release in 2027. It features operators from Siege with their unique abilities, destructible environments, and a reconnaissance phase before combat, drawing inspiration from titles like XCOM: Chimera Squad and Tactical Breach Wizards. This marks the first single-player Rainbow Six game since Rainbow Six Vegas 2.
Ubisoft is making the first singleplayer Rainbow Six in 19 years, and it's a tactics game in the style of XCOM
Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Tactics, a single-player turn-based tactics game in the style of XCOM, set to release in 2027. The game features operators from Rainbow Six Siege and Rainbow Six Vegas, with a story focusing on the rebuilding of Rainbow after Year 10 events. It will not include live-service elements and will feature operator development and base building mechanics.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Tactics is the series' foray into turn-based strategy
Ubisoft has announced Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Tactics, a new turn-based strategy game set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will feature 15 Operators from Rainbow Six Siege, led by protagonist Paul Bishop, and will explore the narrative between Siege's Year 10 and 11. Developed by Ubisoft Paris, it will be a single-player experience focusing on strategic planning and utilizing operator gadgets.
Star Wars Zero Company Pre-Loads Are Live, Global Release Timings Revealed
Pre-loads for Star Wars Zero Company are now available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a worldwide release set for August 27th at 8 AM PDT. The game, developed by Bit Reactor and published by Electronic Arts, is a turn-based tactical title set during the Clone Wars era, featuring a unique 'Advantage' system for powerful team-wide abilities. The main campaign is expected to take 30 to 40 hours to complete.
Star Wars Zero Company får en sista trailer innan släppet
Star Wars Zero Company is set to launch next week on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The turn-based strategy game features familiar Star Wars characters like Anakin Skywalker and Captain Rex, alongside a new antagonist named Kundri Fathom. Early previews have been positive, suggesting a promising experience for fans of the genre.
Deck & Conn brings Cold War corvettes to retro space in September
Deck & Conn, a retro-futuristic space tactics game, is set to launch on PC via Steam on September 1, 2026. The game features a deliberately low-tech vision of space warfare inspired by 1989 technology, where players command a nuclear-powered corvette and must manage ship systems and resources in turn-based combat. The campaign involves war patrols and distress calls, with player decisions impacting the ship's history and crew.
This week in PC games: survival horror in a waterlogged city, kaiju chaos in a destructible city, and old school GTA vibes in an isometric insurgency simulator
This week's PC game releases include survival horror titles like Feed it. and The Sinking City 2, a multiplayer shooter with kaiju battles called Beastlink, and an isometric insurgency simulator Brigador Killers. Other notable releases span genres from city builders and puzzle games to MMORPGs and visual novels.
Star Wars Zero Company interview – ‘we finally brought this genre to new people'
Developers from Bit Reactor, including directors Greg Foertsch and James Brawley, discuss their upcoming turn-based strategy game Star Wars Zero Company. Having previously worked on the XCOM series at Firaxis Games, they aim to blend authentic Star Wars storytelling with deep tactical gameplay, making the genre more accessible to a wider audience. The interview also touches on design choices, narrative integration, and the challenges of adapting beloved IPs.
Star Wars Zero Company Showcases Tactical Gameplay Loop In New Trailer
A new gameplay showcase for Star Wars Zero Company highlights its turn-based tactical combat, featuring Action Points per character and a shared team Advantage system for ultimate attacks. Players can customize their squad and upgrade their base as commander Hawks. The game is set to release later this month for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Star Wars Zero Company hands-on preview – XCOM fights the Clone Wars
Star Wars: Zero Company is a new turn-based strategy game developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, featuring gameplay reminiscent of XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns. Set during the Clone Wars, players command a mercenary group undertaking missions for the Republic. The game will be released on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
12 hours in, Star Wars Zero company is a solid strategy RPG, but it's missing XCOM 2 or Baldur's Gate 3's…
After 12 hours with Star Wars: Zero Company, the turn-based strategy game is described as solid but lacking the spark of titles like XCOM 2 or Baldur's Gate 3. The game features a mercenary outfit during the Clone Wars, with satisfying combat and squad progression, but its tactical systems and character variety may not sustain a long campaign.
Star Wars Zero Company is deep strategy wrapped in a beautiful package
Star Wars Zero Company is a turn-based strategy game that blends deep tactical combat with extensive character and squad customization. The game features a unique Star Wars story with original characters and a presentation that rivals AAA titles. Its base-building and character bonding mechanics offer a sense of place and attachment not often seen in the genre, making it a potentially strong entry point for newcomers.
Flamecraft – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Flamecraft, a turn-based strategy board game adaptation for one to five players, is entering an open beta. Players act as Flamekeepers, guiding artisan dragons to gather resources, cast enchantments, and build their reputation across various shops. The game features over 70 dragons and 30 shops, with randomized elements ensuring replayability.
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector has a roadmap of upcoming additions, including a new narrative DLC
Slitherine has revealed a roadmap for its turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, detailing upcoming content. Following a free update in October, a new narrative DLC is planned for Q4 2026, with another free update and a new faction DLC scheduled for Q1 and Q2 of 2027, respectively. The game has been consistently supported since launch with new modes and updates.
Endless Legend 2 is escaping early access in September and adding new major, minor and rogue factions
Endless Legend 2 will officially launch out of early access on September 17, with a new trailer showcasing the upcoming turn-based fantasy strategy game. The 1.0 release will introduce the final major faction, the Sandshapers, along with new minor factions and rogue factions that offer unique quests and mechanics.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Has Guns Now, Nintendo Just Won’t Admit It
Nintendo revealed new details for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, showcasing a new weapon class described as "gauntlets that look like firearms" and fire lightning-empowered rounds. The game will retain the series' traditional turn-based strategy gameplay with a focus on character builds and a story that progresses several years after an initial tournament. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is set to launch on September 17 for the Switch 2.
Rösta! Vilka spel ser du fram emot i augusti?
August is set to be a busy month for game releases, featuring titles like Beast of Reincarnation, Big Walk, and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Notable releases also include Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, Super Mario Sunshine on Nintendo Switch, and the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 expansion Cost of Hope. The month concludes with Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a new A Plague Tale installment, and Star Wars Zero Company.
Overthrow the Kaiser in Red Echoes: Berlin, a Weimar-era turn-based strategy game in the style of Suzerain
Red Echoes: Berlin is a narrative-driven, turn-based strategy game set during the German "November Revolution" of 1918-1919. Developed by new studio Morningrise Games, the game allows players to experience the historical events through the eyes of three different characters and features multiple endings. The developers cite Suzerain as an inspiration for its design and art style, with a planned release later this year.
