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Hard West 2 Gets Set To Ride Onto Consoles – And It’s Bringing Hell With It
Hard West 2 is officially launching on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, in addition to its PC release. Developed by Ice Code Games and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment and Klabater, the game features a blend of turn-based tactics and supernatural storytelling set in a dark Wild West. Players will manage a posse of gunslingers and make critical narrative choices.
The good, the bad and the supernatural – Hard West 2 is coming to consoles!
Hard West 2, a turn-based tactics game set in an occult Wild West, is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players will control a posse of gunslingers with unique abilities, utilizing a Bravado mechanic for chained actions. The game features a dark narrative where outlaw Gin Carter must reclaim his soul from a supernatural train heist.
Into The Breach Still Owns Every Other Tactics Game in 2026
Into The Breach continues to be considered the pinnacle of turn-based tactics games, even years after its 2018 release. Its perfect information system, diverse mech squads, and focus on strategic positioning over luck are highlighted as key strengths. The game's design emphasizes player intelligence and skill development, offering deep replayability through mastery rather than content padding.
Shadowstone – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Shadowstone, a 1-4 player tactics roguelite, is entering its open beta. The game features turn-based tactical combat with an emphasis on strategic positioning and hero synergies. Players can experience randomized encounters, upgradeable skills, and cooperative online play.
Throwback XCOM successor Xenonauts 2 leaves early access in April, though the developer says the milestone…
Xenonauts 2, a successor to the classic XCOM formula developed by Goldhawk Interactive, will leave Steam Early Access on April 2. The developer plans to continue supporting the game with patches and will release modding tools post-launch. The original Xenonauts was released in 2014 and praised for its faithful adaptation of X-COM: UFO Defense's core mechanics.
Shardpunk to appear on Nintendo Switch
Retrovibe and Retro Vibe announced that Shardpunk will be released on Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2026. Shardpunk is a turn-based tactical strategy game with RPG, survival, and resource management elements where players must scavenge for resources and fight enemy hordes.
Solasta 2 release countdown: Exact date and time
Solasta 2, the turn-based tactical sequel to Solasta: Crown of the Magister developed by Tactical Adventures, is set to launch in early access on PC via Steam on March 12. The game will feature full party creation, multiple ancestries, classes, and subclasses, with plans for future updates.
More Game Releases
Conjurers is a classic turn-based tactics game for PC where players defeat enemies to collect constellations and conquer the Zodiac. The deckbuilding mechanic allows players to summon Zodiac creatures.
Xenonauts 2 1.0 is ready for deployment, and that's great news if you're a fan of classic XCOM
Xenonauts 2 1.0 is set to launch in April, developer Goldhawk Interactive announced. The game is a spiritual successor to classic XCOM titles, offering turn-based tactical combat against alien invaders.
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Adds Quick Expeditions and Phantom Arena in Update 1.3
Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games have released update 1.3 for Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, adding Quick Expeditions and the Phantom Arena mode. The update also introduces adjustable enemy difficulty settings via the Enemy Mastery Slider. Update 1.3 is available now on PC and will be released soon for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Hard West - Present Perfect Gaming
Hard West is a stylish turn-based tactics game set in the Wild West, developed by CreativeForge Games and released in 2015. The game blends traditional Western themes with supernatural elements and features a unique luck-based combat mechanic and poker-style character upgrades. While praised for its presentation and narrative, the review notes that the game's fast pace and short scenarios, along with repetitive tactical missions, might leave some players wanting more substance.
