- Operation Pacify is out now - 4 August 2026
This DLC expands on the hypothetical battle between NATO and USSR set in 1984. Take command of USSR forces in an operation which aims to find a secret NATO missile launch facility. A simple mission turns into a race against time which can change the face of the battle. Fight across five missions with varied objectives, challenging battle conditions, along with an ever present threat of escalating the battle even further. With 16 new units, 8 each for the USSR and NATO, as well as two new infantry classes, this DLC finds new and more detailed challenges for players to secure victory. Let the Cold War turn hot.
- Headquarters: Cold War – Operation Pacify is coming on June 18th - 1 June 2026
The Cold War turns hot.Command the forces of the USSR in Headquarters: Cold War – Operation Pacify, the first DLC for Headquarters: Cold War on June 18th.Set in Northern Germany near Hamburg, Operation Pacify places you at the center of a rapidly escalating conflict. Soviet intelligence has uncovered the existence of a secret NATO nuclear missile launch facility, and what begins as a suppression mission quickly evolves into a desperate race to locate, secure, and control a weapon capable of shifting the global balance of power.Fight through five challenging missions featuring evolving objectives, diverse battlefields, and the constant threat of escalation.New USSR Campaign: Operation PacifyTake command of Soviet forces in a new 5-mission narrative campaign featuring:Hunting down classified NATO intelligenceAssaulting heavily defended research facilitiesHolding the line against relentles…
- Headquarters: Cold War | T-80 - Unit Video - 28 April 2026
The T-80 shines when leading coordinated assaults, especially when supported by other units on the battlefield. Watch the video to see it in action:Buy now:
- Headquarters: Cold War | M1 Abrams - Unit video - 22 April 2026
The M1 Abrams is a playable unit in the NATO campaign, serving as a decisive asset for breaking enemy defenses and securing key objectives. Play now:
- Headquarters: Cold War - v. 1.01.06 is out now - 22 April 2026
In v. 1.01.06 we have worked on some fixes:1. Fixed an issue with the Rapid Fire skill. It could be used multiple times, which could cause the game to crash.2. Added template text for Workshop.3. Fixed an issue with the Helicopter level-up skill Aerobatics. After learning it, helicopters could lose the ability to land.4. Fixed incorrect text in some officer skills.5. Fixed an issue with leveling up skills for some AI units.6. The placement of quest units on NATO Map 6, "Assault on Nora Base," has been changed. Previously, they were difficult to spot due to the surrounding forest; they are now positioned at the edge of the forest. Thank you for support!
- Headquarters: Cold War | Mi-24 - Unit Video - 10 April 2026
In Headquarters: Cold War, the Mi-24 enables aggressive Soviet tactics by blending air assault, fire support, and rapid deployment. Its durability, mobility, and firepower make it a key asset for breaking enemy defenses and securing contested areas.Watch the video to see the Mi-24 in action and learn how to use it effectively on the battlefield!Buy it now:
- Headquarters: Cold War | v1.01.05 out now - 26 March 2026
We’ve just released a small update addressing a few important issues reported by the community:Fixed a critical crash on NATO map 8. Fixed a bug with the Officer skill "Upgraded Transmission" that allowed ground units to move through previously blocked terrain, such as water, forests, etc. Several localization issues have been fixed.Thank you for your continued feedback and support, please keep it coming!
- Headquarters: Cold War | MIL MI-8 - Unit video - 24 March 2026
In Headquarters: Cold War, the USSR campaign features the Mil Mi-8 helicopter. It provides unmatched operational flexibility, allowing you to reshape the battlefield through superior mobility.Headquarters: Cold War is out now
- New strategy game Headquarters Cold War escalates the conflict that never was - 20 March 2026
Headquarters: Cold War envisions a terrible alternate future where the geopolitical tensions of the post-WW2 world were ignited into actual conflict. Its tale begins in 1984, right before Gorbachev's rise to power and the gradual de-escalation that was to follow. Drawing from military exercises of the era, such as the hypothetical WW3 simulation Seven Days to the River Rhine, it follows both sides of an escalating struggle between NATO and the USSR across two sequential ten-mission campaigns, along with the option to continue the action in skirmish modes if you want more. Read the rest of the story...
- 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 | Alliance strikes back: a preview of the NATO campaign - 13 March 2026
In today’s Dev log, we discuss the NATO campaign in Headquarters: Cold War and how it follows up on the USSR campaign we reviewed in the previous Dev log. I will not go into too much detail to allow you to experience the campaign without too many spoilers, but I will outline some key moments and historical background.Allied forces ready to take on the Red threatA new beginningThe NATO campaign starts right at the end of the events covered in the USSR campaign, several weeks after the active war broke out. By that time, the Red Army had achieved most of its operational objectives and occupied most of West Germany. However, it started to lose its pace, and its further advances slowed down greatly. This presents NATO forces, reinforced by additional troops, with an opportunity to finally stop the enemy advance and start pushing the enemy back towards Berlin, where it all started.The battle…
- Headquarters: Cold War | UH-60 Black Hawk - Unit video - 11 March 2026
In Headquarters: Cold War, the NATO campaign features the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. Watch this video and become an expert at deploying this versatile helicopter on the battlefield:Headquarters: Cold War is coming on March 19th:
- Headquarters: Cold War is out on March 19th - 27 February 2026
In today’s Dev log, we will talk about the USSR campaign in Headquarters: Cold War and discuss its historical background, key features, and important battles. I will not go into too much detail to allow you to experience the campaign without too many spoilers, but I will outline some key moments and historical background.The Berlin Wall is not an obstacle in the USSR tank’s wayThe historical backgroundThe game’s events are set in 1984, where the storyline becomes an alternative history, and the Cold War turns into a full-scale war. It happened right at the very end of the Cold War era, when the tensions were still running high, just before Gorbachev came into power and started to gradually lower the hostility between the USSR and the Western countries. This timeframe makes sense historically, while also conveniently allowing us to use a wider array of units, which includes all models in…
- Headquarters: Cold War - Dev Diary #3 is out now - 12 February 2026
In today’s Dev log, we will scrutinize the NATO forces’ units available in Headquarters: Cold War and compare them with the Red Army line-up we looked at in the previous Dev log. So, let us see what the alliance has to offer as a deterrent to the red threat. An alliance means the combination of different countries’ unitsUnlike the Red Army, which was arguably more centralized and homogenous, NATO forces represent unit models from different NATO countries. While the bulk of the forces is comprised of the US units, there are a few notable representatives from other NATO nations planned. For the most part, that would be West German units, such as Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 tanks, Jaguar 1 tank destroyer, and the Light Artillery Rocket System (LARS). NATO’s anti-aircraft defenseWith the growing importance of AA units in Headquarters: Cold War, due to the introduction of helicopter units, let u…
- Headquarters: Cold War - Dev Diary #2 is out now - 5 February 2026
Red Army units take up arms, turning the Cold War into a really hot one In today’s Dev log, we will have a look at the Red Army units available in Headquarters: Cold War and talk about the dev team's design logic for the units’ line-up. There are several things we usually take into account when coming up with the exact unit lists for each participating country or faction - in our case, NATO and USSR forces. Key elements of the developers’ logic behind the units’ selectionFirst of all, we look at the units' introduction dates, numbers built, and so on - basically all the historical data available to see what was available in our selected time period. Secondly, we try to look for units that have somewhat similar adversaries on the other side. For example, if we add a NATO heavy tank, we would look into the USSR’s heavy tanks to look for something at least remotely similar. Although in the…
- Headquarters: Cold War - Helicopters take flight and join the fight - 26 January 2026
One of the most striking (pun intended) features of Headquarters: Cold War, compared to its predecessor, is that for the first time in the series, the player has direct control over aerial-type units - Helicopters, some of which are also capable of transporting infantry units. This is a massive change in terms of the tactical capabilities of the opposing forces. It brings lots of new considerations to keep in mind when building your strategy and tactics for each battle.Now, let us look into every facet of the helicopter units and what exactly they are bringing to the battlefield: Unprecedented mobility With the highest Move point parameter in the game and the ability to move through the air, ignoring the terrain limitations, obstacles, and land troops, the helicopter units can reach any nook and cranny of the battlefield with unprecedented speed. It allows both sides to make unexpected…
- 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…
