Revealed at The Game Awards with a visceral audio-visual intro priming the audience before dropping a trailer featuring the first glimpse at game play, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE™. Developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc., the first mainline entry in ACE COMBAT in seven years promises to elevate the flight shooting franchise to new heights, harnessing the power of Unreal® Engine 5 and proprietary technology to create a visually stunning, ultra-realistic aerial thrill ride. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will feature a deep, engaging Campaign Mode revealed at announcement that puts players in the role of an ace pilot in an emotionally charged story of identity and duty, fighting for the survival of their homeland. With details to be revealed later, the title will also deliver multiplayer modes that thrust players into unforgettable aerial dogfights against friends and foes. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is coming in 2026 to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, and PC via Steam®. For more information, visit the games official website.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Announcement Trailer

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE™ carries on the legacy of ACE COMBAT, a franchise that has always pushed the envelope of game visuals and action-packed, arcade-inspired game play in the flight shooting genre. The newest entry will once again break boundaries, with the reveal showing a glimpse at what realism powered by new generation consoles can bring to the experience. Players fly various real-world fight jets in a game marked by stunning visual details and effects, with realistic expanses of clouds and finely rendered terrain and landscape, and the added challenge of navigating through inclement weather. Players will also experience thrilling first-person point-of-view cinematics, adding even more immersion to the story.

The announcement trailer gives the first taste of the game’s deep Campaign Mode, where players take on the role of an ace pilot in Strangereal, a world at war, rooted entirely in a fictitious universe but one where the weight of decisions, the pressure of command and the bonds forged in battle will feel all too real. With their nation Federation of Central Usea (FCU) occupied and its navy shattered, players enter the cockpit as the “Wings of Theve” – a legendary ace, a name tied to Theve, the capital of the FCU, and a symbol of hope for every citizen in their homeland. Joined by three new fighter pilots, theirs is a flight against odds versus the Republic of Sotoa to reclaim their lost homeland, eliminate the threat to their people, and carry the hope of every FCU citizen.

Bandai Namco will reveal many exciting details between now and launch for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE™, including multiplayer modes and other features that promise to make this an unforgettable sequel in the legendary franchise and a must-own title for fans of combat-inspired action games.

A somber new chapter in one of strategy gaming’s most acclaimed series

Ardennes, the latest expansion for the award-winning strategy series Unity of Command II, is OUT NOW on Steam.

Praised for its elegance, precision, and deep operational gameplay, Unity of Command II has continued the legacy of a franchise critics have called “the perfect gateway into computer war games.”

With more than 100,000 players worldwide and a dedicated community of wargamers and historians, the series stands as one of the most respected names in the genre.

Now, the next chapter arrives—and it is a bleak one.

A Desperate Offensive. A War Already Lost.

Ardennes drops players into December 1944, as the Third Reich, encircled on all fronts, launches one final, catastrophic gamble: a surprise winter offensive through the Ardennes meant to split Allied lines and turn the tide of the war. This is the campaign known also as The Battle of the Bulge or Unternehmen Wacht am Rhein.

Players will command the German forces in the frozen forests of Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Eastern Front during the final months of WWII.

For those willing to stray from history, a full alt-history campaign branch explores a speculative, almost unbelievable “what-if” scenario – a version of the winter of ’44-45 worthy of its own documentary.

KEY FEATURES

● 14 Challenging Scenarios

A dual-path campaign:

7 historical scenarios covering the real Ardennes offensive and final battles against the Red Army.

7 alt-history scenarios exploring a wildly speculative, high-stakes alternate timeline.

● Two Highly Detailed New Maps

A sweeping Ardennes offensive map capturing the scale and tempo of the German winter push.

A tightly focused map tracing the dramatic route of Kampfgruppe Peiper.

● New Units

Including winter-camouflage Panthers, and rare Axis contingents such as Swiss, Portuguese, Spanish, and more.

● Unique “Red” Specialists

Late-war German specialist units -one-of-a-kind, powerful, and limited. Examples include the infamous Panzer Brigade 150, Sturmmöser Kompanie 1000, and other exotic formations.

Team17 and Expression Games have shared an exclusive trailer showcasing the gameplay of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, featuring gameplay and in-engine footage. In this 50v50 hardcore FPS set during one of the most iconic conflicts in history and only through tactical teamwork, will help you and your platoon have a hope of surviving the battlefield.

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam First Gameplay Reveal Trailer

In this new gameplay trailer, watch as the sunlight gleams momentarily piercing your eyesight, to the sound of helicopters approaching from above, and prepare to realise the heavy impact of war that surrounds you. From the high caliber weaponry, to fully operational air and water transport units, you must utilise the lush landscape to gain an advantage against enemy forces.

Set during the Vietnam War, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam offers existing and new fans a high caliber gameplay experience of authentic warfare where teamwork is the key to success.

Game features:

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is available to wishlist now on Steam.

Matrix Games are pleased to announce Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War has received its first update, v. 3.0.1.10236 focusing on bug fixes. It addresses several scenario issues, improves unit pathfinding, SOP propagation to unit orders, fixes artillery counter-battery behavior, along with a number of other miscellaneous fixes and updates.

You can download the patch here. View the changelog here.

Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War is out now on Steam.

Slitherine today has announced Panzer Corps 2 – Allied Operations: Italy Vol. 1, the first chapter of a new grand Allied trilogy covering the liberation of Italy from the invasion of Sicily to final victory.

In Allied Operations: Italy Vol. 1, you will command the British Eighth Army and the US Seventh Army during Operation Husky, the massive amphibious assault that opened the road into Europe’s southern flank. Fight across Sicily’s rugged terrain, break through Axis defensive lines, and push both armies toward a converging offensive against the retreating German and Italian forces.

This DLC features two parallel campaign paths that eventually merge into a unified Allied advance. Build and carry over your veteran core forces, use historical heroes, earn Commendation Points for unique rewards, and deploy new obstacles and fortifications such as hedgehogs, barbed wire, pillboxes, and machine-gun nests.

Begin the Allied liberation of Italy and shape the opening phase of a campaign that will continue across the entire Italian front.

More information is available on the official webpage or you can wishlist it on Steam.

Slitherine and Frag Games have announced Bolt Action, a turn-based WWII strategy game inspired by the acclaimed tabletop system from Warlord Games. The game brings the miniature battlefield to life in a fully 3D environment, featuring realistic line of sight, terrain, and morale mechanics.

Bolt Action Announcement Trailer

Bolt Action offers a dynamic single-player campaign set during D-Day and the battles of Normandy, alongside multiplayer modes. Players must make careful tactical decisions, positioning troops, timing attacks, and issuing orders to achieve victory.

The game is currently in development and is set to release in 2026, with more updates coming in the months ahead.

Find our more about Bolt Action on the games official webpage or add to your wishlist on Steam.

“September, 1940. I lead an RAF squadron of twelve pilots. Our chances of holding the Channel depend on the cooperation of every squadron in Fighter Command….”

Scramble: Battle of Britain Campaign Trailer

Unlike traditional flight campaigns, the Channel Defense Campaign isn’t about re-living history. It focuses on a personal corner of WWII, telling the story of each player’s squadron—a tale of leadership, survival, and humanity amidst overwhelming odds.

Every choice matters as you step into the role of a Squadron Leader: who flies, who rests, and who leads. Manage morale, stamina, and readiness while facing mounting attrition against the Luftwaffe’s relentless raids. Each pilot develops over time, gaining experience, injuries, or scars—both physical and emotional. Some will rise as celebrated aces, while others may never return.

The Channel Defense Campaign will be available with Scramble: Battle of Britain v1.0, launching in Spring 2026—the biggest milestone after its Early Access journey.

Get ready to defend the skies when the campaign begins.

Download Scramble: Battle of Britain in Early Access now.

Armored Warfare is proud to introduce the most important update of the year: a brand-new vehicle class, Legendary Vehicles, now available in the game. These machines are unique combat units with characteristics that significantly surpass their standard counterparts. Their tactical role, battlefield behavior, and acquisition conditions are fundamentally different from all existing content. With this update, players gain access to three Legendary Vehicles: the M10 Longstreet, BMPT Mod. 2025, and Leopard 2A7DK Holger Danske.

Armored Warfare Legendary Vehicles Trailer

M10 Longstreet

An experimental light tank based on a BAE Systems platform. It features outstanding mobility and exceptional rate of fire from its 105 mm M35 gun. Thanks to its aluminum armor, which provides only limited protection, the primary tactic revolves around constant maneuvering. The vehicle is equipped with powerful optics, offers excellent view range, and can reach speeds of up to 86 km/h, enabling highly aggressive gameplay with intense firepower.

BMPT Mod. 2025

A deeply modernized variant of the tank support fighting vehicle. It is armed with a twin 30 mm 2A42 autocannon setup, an improved smoke grenade launcher system, and two types of anti-tank guided missiles, including the upgraded Ataka-X with increased armor penetration. Protection is significantly enhanced by the latest-generation. Hit points have been increased to 3800 HP. Mobility is provided by the 1250 hp V-99F engine, matching the base model. The vehicle is designed to suppress targets with dense autocannon fire or deliver pinpoint strikes with heavy missiles.

Leopard 2A7DK Holger Danske

An assault modification of the Leopard 2A7 main battle tank with dramatically increased protection. Frontal armor has been brought to a level that makes the tank effectively immune to most armor-piercing rounds and ATGMs in the game when engaged from certain angles. The hull and turret are additionally reinforced with add-on armor modules, raising total hit points to 4900 HP. Mobility remains on par with the Leopard 2AX thanks to its 1630 hp engine.

Acquisition Conditions

To unlock a Legendary Vehicle, a player must own the corresponding base model (Prerequisite vehicle) and collect a set of special parts. These parts can be purchased in the Web Shop or earned by completing special achievements. Once all required components are gathered, the respective Legendary Vehicle will be instantly unlocked in the player’s Garage.

To find out more about Armored Warfare and download the game for free, visit the games official website, or visit the games Steam page.

Today, Battlefield Studios launched brand new seasonal content for Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC, with Today’s release of Season 1 – Winter Offensive. This update includes a frozen version of the Empire State map for limited-time game experiences, a Bonus Path containing the new Ice Climbing Axe and much more. The Winter Offensive update also arrives as the REDSEC Elite Series kicks off for top-tier competitive play.

Players can gear up, stay warm, and take complete control of the borough of Brooklyn in Ice Lock, a limited-time visual update to the Empire State map in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC. For this event in Battlefield 6, special versions of Conquest and Domination will be available to play with a Freeze mechanic fully active. With Freeze, areas around the Combat Zone have sub-zero temperatures – over time, a soldier will feel the effects of the Freeze. To avoid being frozen, soldiers can sprint or use an Adrenaline Injector. Alternatively, they can visit designated heat zones around the map to thaw out. This mechanic is only active in specific experiences and is designed to challenge squads to tactically manage resources. Do players risk freezing over to capture a crucial objective or pack enough heat in their loadouts to torch the opposition?

Ice Lock is also coming to REDSEC and will feature a Limited-Time variant in Gauntlet that adds to the experience’s relentless nature with the sheer force of harsh winter conditions. Ice Lock Gauntlet will have a locked set of three missions in every match: Deadlock, Extraction and Wreckage.

With the Winter Offensive Bonus Path players can access a number of new unlockables including the new Ice Climbing Axe and premium customization rewards.

For those mastering Portal, the Winter Offensive update will now be able to use the following new features in their creations allowing more freedom than ever to craft and customize unforgettable experiences.

The Winter Offensive update (Patch 1.1.3.0) also includes improvements to soldier clarity, weapon reliability, vehicle behavior, audio consistency, and overall gameplay flow. More technical information about these patches can be found in the “Game Updates” section of our website here.

Visit Battlefield.com for more game information.

During Slitherine Next, we officially announced Headquarters: Cold War, the next entry in the Headquarters series.

Set in a fictional 1984 conflict between NATO and the USSR, the game brings the Headquarters formula into a new era of modern warfare, expanded tactical options, and updated battlefield technology.

Headquarters: Cold War Gameplay Trailer

One of the key additions is the introduction of Utility and Attack Helicopters. These aircraft can fly at low altitude, land to pick up or deploy infantry, and provide new offensive and reconnaissance capabilities. The update also expands the HQ skill trees, introduces new officer abilities, and adjusts overall game balance to better reflect Cold War–era military developments.

A new range of environments, 3D assets, unit models, and UI elements further distinguishes this entry from its World War II predecessor while maintaining the core structure of the Headquarters system.

Join the Beta now.

Find out more about Headquarters: Cold War on the games official webpage.