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Sudden Strike 5 Announced For Release in 2026

Sudden Strike 5, the latest entry in the real-time tactics series, has been announced for a 2026 release on PC and consoles

Kalypso Media and developer Kite Games have come together for another tactical sequel, as Sudden Strike 5 has been announced for 2026. The game will be building off of many aspects that have made the series a success, adding more units to the battlefield for you to fight with and against. Along with a slew of improvements over the last title to give it a modernized feel as you play. The game won't be out until next year, so for now, enjoy the trailer!

Sudden Strike 5

Sudden Strike 5 returns to the front lines of World War II, where the trenches of war-torn Europe and North Africa immerse both new recruits and hardened soldiers in challenging historical scenarios. With a 25-mission campaign, more than 300 playable units, customizable Commanders, and PvP gameplay, Sudden Strike 5 raises the stakes higher than ever before to create the most epic large-scale tactical warfare experience in the series to date. Become the mastermind behind the battle. Control over 300 historical units with 190 vehicles and 110 infantry units including famous WWII vehicles from the Western Allies, German, and Soviet troops like the Sherman Tank, Messerschmidt Bf 109, and the T-34.

Outsmart the enemy at every turn to capture strategic locations and gain access to reinforcements or destroy bridges to cut off enemy movement while managing supplies to turn the tide of battle. Customizable Commanders provide an opportunity to develop tactics that fit any playstyle, whether offensive, defensive or a more tactical approach. Each unique skill, when deployed properly, has the potential to alter the course of war. Seize and defend key locations like Field HQs, Supply Depots, and Train Stations to gain critical advantages while using recon, sabotage, alternative routing, and smart unit combinations to outmanoeuvre your enemies.

• Command Massive battles: Sudden Strike 5 delivers a truly immersive strategy experience 25 missions across huge, diverse maps and the highest unit counts ever seen in the series, setting the stage for large-scale tactical warfare.
• Deploy a vast arsenal of WW2 units: Command over 300 authentic units – including more than 190 vehicles and 110 infantry units – such as the Sherman tank for the Western Allies, the Messerschmidt Bf 109 for the German troops, and the T-34 for the Soviet troops.
• Shape your strategy in dynamic mission gameplay: Utilize unprecedented strategic freedom by choosing your own tactics, units, and objectives to complete the mission goals. Seize and defend key locations like Field HQs, Supply Depots, and Train Stations to gain critical advantages, while using recon, sabotage, alternative routing, and smart unit combinations to outmanoeuvre your enemies.
• Adapt your tactics with customisable commanders: Choose the Commander that best fits your playstyle and tactics – whether offensive, defensive, or more tactical. Each brings 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.
• Take full control of the battlefield: Extended camera options let you zoom out for full strategic oversight or zoom in for a closer look at the frontline action, giving you better control over every aspect of the battlefield.
• Challenge yourself and others: Test your strategy against real opponents or AI enemies across multiple difficulty levels, offering competitive PvP challenges.

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