Kite Games and Kalypso Media are bringing an authentic, serious strategy game to current-generation platforms (with one exception).

Diary of Corporal Wilson, March 7, 1945, near Remagen, Germany: “We just took the bridge at Remagen, making a breakthrough they never saw coming. Speed was our ally. It was a chilly day, luckily with no snow, but nevertheless, our breath formed clouds in the crisp air. We took action anyway, flanking their Pak 40 positions with our Shermans and locking down the east bank with a 75mm M1 Howitzer barrage. We pushed forward before they could react. The whole thing was wired to blow, but we moved too fast. They didn’t have time. This wasn’t about firepower, but timing. Planning. Discipline. Every move counted, and we made it to the other side! This could be the beginning of the end of this gruesome war.”

Sudden Strike 5 features real-time tactics in epic World War II battles. With a variety of tactical options and over 300 playable units, you can approach your objectives in multiple ways in a 25-mission campaign on historical battlefields in Europe and North Africa. Timing is key. Seize opportunities, such as capturing strategic locations to gain access to reinforcements or destroying bridges to cut off enemy movement. Outsmart your enemies, manage your supplies, and be in the right place at the right time to turn the tide of battle.

Sudden Strike 5 delivers an immersive strategy experience with 25 missions across huge, diverse maps and the largest unit count in the series. It sets the stage for large-scale tactical warfare. Take command of over 300 authentic units, including more than 190 vehicles and 110 infantry units, such as the Sherman tank for the Western Allies, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 for German troops, and the T-34 for Soviet troops. Enjoy unprecedented strategic freedom by choosing your own tactics, units, and objectives to complete mission goals. Seize and defend key locations such as Field HQs, Supply Depots, and Train Stations to gain critical advantages. Use reconnaissance, sabotage, alternative routing, and smart unit combinations to outmaneuver your enemies.

Select a commander whose style best fits your playstyle and tactics, whether offensive, defensive, or tactical. Each commander has unique skills that can turn the tide of battle, such as deploying smoke grenades to provide cover on the battlefield or boosting the accuracy of your artillery. Extended camera options let you zoom out for full strategic oversight or zoom in for a closer look at the frontline action. This gives you better control over every aspect of the battlefield. Test your strategy against real opponents or AI enemies across multiple difficulty levels offering competitive player-versus-player challenges.

Sudden Strike 5 is set to release in 2026 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Will the Nintendo Switch 2 be left out?

Source: Gematsu