- Headquarters: World War II - v1.04.13 out now - 8 April 2026
With the release of Headquarters: Cold War, there have been various fixes and improvements within the Headquarters engine. Work done on HQ: Cold War directly impact on improvements for WWII too:• Fixed a minor interface bug where the button to learn a unit's ability was available without any level up points. • A bug was fixed where AI could deploy troops in multiplayer even on flags controlled by other players. AI can also now use the deployment tiles of captured players. • We've fixed the AI algorithm. Previously, when deployment cells were fully loaded, the AI would freeze and stop responding properly. • Removed the ability to save in Hot Seat game mode. • Fixed possible crashes of Skirmish maps if the player had archived files in the Skirmish map folder. • Fixed the blinking of unit promotion stars. Previously, when a unit gained a level, the stars remained static; now they smoothly…
- Headquarters: World War II | Spring Classic Knockout Challenge Tournament - 8 April 2026
Join the Knockout Challenge with a mixture of Battalion battles and classic capture flags for prestige points maps.Each round the player with the least points per round will be knocked out. Until only 1 remains.Missions 1 & 2 are Battalion Battles, where you begin with a given amount of prestige to purchase your army. You receive NO MORE prestige for that mission, so buy wisely. NOTE - Do not deploy more than 30 units in any round, as if your deployment zone is full, any purchased units will be lost.Missions 3 to 5 are classic battles where capturing points will trigger prestige points to purchase more units. There are various ways of winning each round, including Control the Flag, Conqueror, Wipe them out.1) The Retreat to CaanStarting Prestige: 5000Max Turns: 25Victory Conditions: Conqueror, Wipe them out, TimeHQ Skills: Morale only2) The Battle for Hill 112Starting Prestige: 12,000Ma…
- Headquarters: Cold War is now available - 19 March 2026
Step into a new chapter of the Headquarters series and experience tactical warfare in a hypothetical Cold War conflict between NATO and the USSR in the early 1980s. Command modernized armies, deploy powerful new units, and fight across a wide range of battlefields set in West Germany.Choose Your SideThe game features two campaigns, allowing you to experience the conflict from both perspectives.NATO Campaign: Command NATO defenders as they hold the line, wait for reinforcements, and launch a counteroffensive to reclaim lost territory.USSR Campaign: Lead Soviet forces as they push westward across Germany in a large-scale offensive. Each campaign contains 10 missions, for a total of 20 operations across diverse battlefields including cities, river crossings, mountain passes, and key strategic corridors.New Units, New TacticsExpanding tactical possibilities with new unit types and battlefie…
- Headquarters: Cold War is coming soon - 9 December 2025
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.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.Wishlist…
- Headquarters: World War II | Steam Workshop support is now available - 2 December 2025
Steam Workshop support is now available in Headquarters: World War II. With the latest update, players can create, share, and download custom maps directly through the game.A new option in the in-game Map Editor allows you to name your battlefield, add a description, and publish it to the Steam Workshop with a single click. If you want to explore maps created by other players, simply subscribe to any Workshop entry and it will automatically appear in your in-game map list, ready for deployment.This update provides a straightforward way to build new scenarios and access community-made content, expanding the range of battlefields available to all players.Mark your calendars: Slitherine Next is back on December 9th at 18:00 CET, live on our official channels.Our biggest annual showcase returns to bring you exclusive news, gameplay reveals, and updates from some of our most anticipated titl…
- Headquarters: World War II | Patch v1.04.09 is out now - 1 October 2025
Hello everyone,we are pleased to release the following fixes:• On Skirmish & MP games, allied AI stops working after a point is captured • Crash when reviewing AI moves • This fix should improve a number of crash issues that occurred from the last updateSee you on the battlefield
- Headquarters: World War II – Urban Warfare Free Update is out now - 9 September 2025
Urban Warfare update is now live and delivers six new maps, each designed to push your tactical decision making to the limit:Flankpoint: Fight through a small city center with flanking routes and elevated defensive positions.Riverpoint: Two hills and a winding river split the battlefield into chokepoints and contested ground.Greenline: Tight streets for ambushes meet a wide central park where infantry dominate.Operation Deepline: Forests, waterways, and city streets combine for layered tactical approaches.Ridgeline Conflict: A mix of verticality and dense urban zones creates long-range duels and close combat chaos.Shattered City: Navigate ruins, alleys, and open intersections where positioning is everything.Whether in Skirmish or Multiplayer, these maps bring fast-paced, high-stakes urban combat that will challenge even veteran commanders.AI Improvement: One of the most requested improv…
- Realistic tactics game Headquarters WW2 is getting a free urban warfare update - 7 August 2025
Whether you favor Company of Heroes, Foxhole, Men of War, or even more supernatural experiences like XCOM, you'll be familiar with the particular intensity of urban warfare. The specific strategies required to fight through city streets, spot critical points to lock down, and thrive among the tight, restrictive layouts. The tension created by the constant impediments to clear vision. The ever-present threat of an assault from dark windows. It's precisely this feeling that developer Starni Games is capturing as it expands Headquarters: World War II with a new, free update that will put your tactical skills to the test. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Super realistic WW2 strategy game Headquarters gets even bigger with new DLC Meet new, intensely realistic game Headquarters Headquarters is so popular the demo has been extended
- Headquarters: World War II - Urban Warfare Free update is coming September 9th - 6 August 2025
We’re excited to announce that on September 9th, we’ll be releasing a completely free update for Headquarters: World War II - Urban Warfare, which includes 6 expertly designed urban battlegrounds maps.Whether you prefer flanking maneuvers, long-range duels, or brutal close-quarters engagements, Urban Warfare offers fresh tactical challenges that will test your command skills like never before.What’s Included:Flankpoint Fight for control in a small city center filled with pocket parks and flanking routes. Elevated positions provide key advantages for defenders holding critical objectives.Riverpoint A strategic city split by a meandering river and dominated by two opposing hills. Expect tough battles across chokepoints and shifting control over the central urban sprawl.Greenline Tight urban alleys and narrow lanes explode into sudden skirmishes. A wide park at the heart of the map opens u…
- Headquarters: World War II - 25th Slitherine anniversary content out now - 10 July 2025
Yesterday, we celebrated this anniversary live with our CMO Marco A. Minoli, CEO Ian McNeil, Lead External Producer Neil McKenna, and Executive Producer David Sharrock. If you missed the event, you can watch the full recording here: To celebrate the 25 years of Slitherine, Headquarters: World War II receives a special update!Customize your army like never before with new insignia, unit colors, and camouflage options — all inspired by a quarter-century of strategy gaming excellence. Anniversary Update v1.04.03• New insignia, colors & camoflauge added for unit customisation, celebrating 25 years of Slitherine Games AI Improvements: • AI just got smarter: it now utilizes transport units to move infantry more efficiently across the battlefield. • Several improvements to the PBEM mode — the AI now responds more intelligently to player actions and actively captures control points. Fixes: • Mu…
- Headquarters: World War II - Change Log V1.04.02 is out now - 9 June 2025
Hi everyone - We have just released the latest Headquarters: WWII update.This has a number of fixes and tweaks, but importantly, it has some more fixes and updates for the Skirmish AI, that a number of people have flagged has issues, in regards to the AI taking points and battling you.This is an ongoing update to AI that we are doing on the Headquarters engine, so expect more AI improvements (mainly focused on Skirmish & MP).The AI changes consist of the AI now not getting stuck behind its own units meaning it is more able to move forward on the attack, as well as now being able to use Headquarters skills (Artillery Barrage, Recon, Reinforcement, etc).There are also some crashes and bugs that have been fixed.Here are the fixes and changes in this latest version:Version 1.04.02 - 09.06.2025AI Improvements:• Improved AI Pathfinding. The AI now ignores blocking units to provide better move…
- NEW UPDATE - v1.04.01 - FIXES - 14 May 2025
Hi everyone - Version 1.04.01 update just released. There is a new update just released for Headquarters: WWII. This includes some tweaks and fixes for the game, and also preparation for the new tournament that begins on Friday 12th May. This fixes a crash that had been occurring due to a auto-camera issue. Please update to this new version before starting the tournament (to avoid any issues). Here is the changelog: Headquarters:WWII Changelog Version 1.04.01 - 14.05.2025 Improvements: • All HQ skills now start on cooldown in all skirmish and multiplayer games. (No changes in campaigns). This change is aimed at avoiding the use of artillery / naval artillery / tactical bombers during both players' initial deployment, and to give players time to deploy AA units. • Slightly changed the flags' positions on the skirmish map “The Falaise Pocket: The Breakout” to put both players in a more eq…
- Headquarters: WWII - New Tournament Sign Up which include Leaderboard system - 2 May 2025
A new Headquarters: World War II tournament is starting soon, using some of the campaign maps recently incorporated into Skirmish & Multiplayer. We are excited to announce that a new Headquarters: World War II Leaderboard will begin with this tournament. The Leaderboard ranks tournament players in the game across upcoming tournaments. These use an ELO-rated system for placement. So if you want to be on the Leaderboard, sign up and play. To celebrate the new Leaderboard, we are awarding prizes to the top 3 players in this tournament: 1st Place: $50 Slitherine discount coupon 2nd Place: $30 Slitherine discount coupon 3rd Place: $20 Slitherine discount coupon These coupons can be used as discounts on both Slitherine and Matrix Games websites The Tournament begins on 16th May, so please sign up before then. Sign up here. Tournament Details: There are 4 rounds, with each round being 16 days.…
- Headquarters: World War II - Anniversary Update is out now - 11 April 2025
It’s been one year since the release of Headquarters: World War II, and to celebrate this milestone, we are excited to launch the Anniversary Update, packed with new content, improvements, and bug fixes. New Content A new music track “Hero” has been added to the playlist, free for everyone. Six beloved campaign maps have been converted for use in Skirmish and Multiplayer modes, offering even more ways to enjoy tactical battles: Allied Invasion The Retreat to Caen Operation Aubery The Battle for Hill 112 The Falaise Pocket: The Trap The Falaise Pocket: The Breakout Improvements Significant upgrades to the camera system and settings have been made: A Field of View (FOV) slider is now available in the Video Settings menu (previously limited to Photo Mode only) The Free Camera Mode has been reworked for easier access and smoother transitions: Now you no longer need to hold the Middle Mouse…
- NEW UPDATE - v1.02.02 - FIXES - 21 March 2025
NEW UPDATE - v1.02.02 - FIXES Hi Commanders - there is a new update released. This includes some fixes for minor issues introduced with the last Ardennes DLC update. it also includes an additional Skirmish AI tweak. Please check out the changelog here, and please, keep you eyes peeled for some exciting news regarding a new update next month. Information will drop soon. Changelog v1.02.02 – 20th March 2025 Fixes: • AI no longer prioritizes purchasing certain units in Skirmish/MP (eg. tanks with flamethrowers). • Fixed problem with some obstacles (objects between tiles - walls, fences, etc) not showing a proper visual animation of destruction sometimes. • Fixed issue with the End of Campaign screen in Ardennes DLC showing your score for each map as X/600, while the maximum score is 400. It is now shown correctly as X/400. • Minor localization fixes for Ardennes DLC • Removed a skill from…
- Super realistic WW2 strategy game Headquarters gets even bigger with new DLC - 18 February 2025
A new expansion to Headquarters World War 2 brings its brand of realistic turn-based strategy to the harsh winter conditions of the Battle of the Bulge. Like the winter campaign for which it is named, Headquarters World War 2: Ardennes is harsh and blistering. Across two campaigns and sixteen new scenarios, players can recreate iconic battles such as the Siege of Bastogne, the St. Vith Assault, and the Push for Celles. The best part? It's out right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New, intensely realistic Steam strategy game feels like a WW2 XCOM Huge new WW2 strategy game is so popular the demo has been extended Battle through Normandy XCOM-style in Headquarters: World War II, out in 2022
- v1.02.00 – 18th February 2025 - 18 February 2025
Thank you for playing Headquarters: World War II! We are always looking for ways to improve your gaming experience. New content: • Added Ardennes DLC German campaign • Added Ardennes DLC USA campaign • Added DLC units o German units: Jagdpanzer IV, Panzerwerfer 42, Wirbelwind o USA units: M36 Jackson, M24 Chaffee, 76 mm gun M5, M26 Pershing, T26Е1 Super Pershing o UK units: Comet, M24 Chaffee, Sherman Firefly Tulip, Centurion • Added winter camouflage options for unit customization • Added winter environment in the DLC campaigns. (Including new terrain types - Mud, Deep snow, and Ice) New feature: • Mortar infantry, towed artillery, and self-propelled artillery units have gained a new active ability, and now have a new button on Action’s panel - “Smoke Shell”. So, now you can deploy Smoke screen not only via HQ skill, but also with Artillery and Mortar units. (Artillery covers a 3x3 are…
- Headquarters: World War II – Ardennes DLC is out now - 18 February 2025
The battle continues and it's time to return to the battlefield of Headquarters: World War II with our second DLC, Ardennes, bringing new campaigns, units, and challenges set in the legendary Battle of the Bulge. This DLC includes: Two story-driven campaigns – Play as both the US and German forces across 16 intense missions New units and tactics – 12 additional models, including the M26 Pershing, Jagdpanzer IV, and Sherman Firefly Tulip Expanded strategic depth – New weather and terrain effects, winter camouflage, and unique historical heroes Iconic battles – Relive key moments like the Siege of Bastogne, the St. Vith Assault, and the Push for Celles Don’t miss out the opportunity to grab your copy with a discount launch here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3295310/Headquarters_World_War_II__Ardennes/ Check the bundle: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/39686/Headquarters_WWII_Co…
- 2025 Roadmap for Headquarters: World War II - 10 February 2025
Hello, Commanders! This year is packed with new updates, DLCs, and features that we think you’ll love. Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming up throughout the year: Early 2025 We’ve kicked things off with a free update that focuses on improving the AI. This update addresses the AI’s behavior in Skirmish, particularly its unit purchase algorithm. It's the first step in a series of AI improvements that will be rolled out throughout the year. Alongside these AI changes, we’ll be making important balance adjustments. Expect tweaks to unit costs and other parameters to refine the overall gameplay experience. Additionally, we’re bringing out in 1 week our first major paid content of the year with the Ardennes DLC. This DLC will let you relive the dramatic moments of the Battle of the Bulge, but with a twist – you’ll get to play both sides of the conflict. It’s a narrative-driven experience that…
- Dev log #4 - The USA campaign in the Ardennes DLC - 3 February 2025
Hello! It is Oleksandr from Starni Games with the final Dev log entry dedicated to the upcoming Ardennes DLC. In the previous Dev log, we talked about the German campaign. Today, we will examine the USA campaign to see what it has in store for you when the Ardennes DLC comes out on the 18th of February 2025. USA CAMPAIGN While the German campaign that covers the first few weeks of the Ardennes Offensive, also known as, the Battle of the Bulge, starts on December 16th, 1944, the USA campaign starts a few days later and covers events happening on another section of the frontline. Here, the US forces are counterattacking the advancing German army with the strategic task of relieving the troops that hold out in the encircled town of Bastogne, and ultimately pushing the German troops back. Unlike the German campaign, here all 8 missions have a snow-covered terrain. Below, you can find the li…
