Battlefield Studios announced today an extension of Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC first season, will include new weekly challenges, a Bonus Path, and a continuation of the Season 1 Battle Pass.
The first season will now run until the launch of Season 2 on February 17, with the Season 1 extension update being released on January 20. This extended launch has been implemented to allow extra time to further develop and refine Season 2 as a result of community feedback.
Available on January 27, the Frostfire Bonus Path gives players the chance to unlock new free and premium customisation rewards, including a Weapon Package and a Soldier Skin, as well as XP Boosts, by advancing through the tiers of the Frostfire Bonus Path. Premium Tier Rewards require purchase of the Season 1 Battle Pass.
Free rewards from the Frostfire Bonus Path will include a Hardware XP Boost, a Vehicle Skin and playercard customisation items, while Battle Pass owners can grab a new Weapon Package, a Career XP Boost and additional customisation items.
The Frostfire Bonus Path can be completed concurrently alongside the Season 1 Battle Pass. Players do not need to choose to make progress between a Season 1 Battle Pass Path – i.e. Rogue Ops, Soldiers Of Fortune – and the Frostfire Bonus Path. Each Bonus Path Tier requires 10 Bonus Path Points to unlock, with a total of 110 Bonus Path points required to fully complete the Bonus Path. Unlike previous Bonus Paths, all Bonus Path Points for the Frostfire Bonus Path are earned through Weekly Challenges; there are no Bonus Challenges associated with this Bonus Path.
Later this update, the team will be celebrating Valentine’s Day! Another set of Daily Login Rewards will be introduced, alongside several Double XP Weekends throughout the update period.
About Battlefield Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay, and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC.
[Brazil] – January 13, 2026 – Mayor Games, in partnership with indie.io, are proud to announce that Elemental Brawl is now available on Steam. Designed for online and couch multiplayer, Elemental Brawl puts players in the show of a slew of cartoony characters about to clash in a fast-paced brawl mixing platforming, elemental puzzles, and unpredictable twists of gameplay into one party-rich package!
The core gameplay revolves around clever use of six distinct elements spawning across the game area. Each of them has a core function: Water creates slippery puddles and slows down players, reducing their control over the character, fire destroys the environment and deals enhanced damage, while earth produces globs of dirt that can be used to strategically place obstacles or protect characters from incoming damage.
However, the key to victory lies in cleverly mixing the randomly appearing elements together, to create ingenious and powerful combinations: Fire and water create steam, which can be used both for damaging players or propelling them and other objects around the map, while earth and water create mud perfect for trapping players.
The possibilities are limited only by the players’ imagination. Clever mixing rewards skillful play and players thinking on their feet, while additional minigames randomly selected throughout the rounds of the match ensure that players of every skill level and degree of imagination have a fair chance at winning. The minigames range from races to destroy opposing team’s statues, protecting payloads delivered to the target base, or even hunting hidden items in a constantly changing arena.
Cooperation is key – and not always easily foreseeable. Every team-based minigame reshuffles players and those who found themselves working together for a shared goal in the previous round may very well find themselves squaring off against each other in the next one. As such, even those who are lagging behind might find themselves competing for the top spots thanks to the power of team work! With fast-paced, seemingly chaotic fun that rewards finding the right balance between competition and cooperation, Elemental Brawl is a package for players of all ages, skills, and preferences – now available on Steam!
After over 17 years, Wizard101 is now available on all platforms
Austin, Texas (January 13, 2025) | It’s finally time. Today, MMO publisher KingsIsle Entertainment’s most prolific title Wizard101 is now available on Nintendo Switch! Starting today the beloved family-friendly MMO is now accessible on all platforms, inviting a whole new generation of young wizards, alongside returning Ravenwood Academy alumni, to immerse themselves in the Spiral’s multitude of mystical worlds.
Wizard101 is available now on the Nintendo Switch for $19.99 USD and includes full access to the first of the five current main story arcs of the Wizard101 storyline. As part of Kingsisle’s partnership with Nintendo and publishing games for the Nintendo Switch, Wizard101 has an upfront cost similar to the Arc 1 Access Pass starter package for other platforms. This includes hours of mainline content to complete the first Arc of the Wizard101 story, not including side content. As players progress further, content and in-game subscriptions can be unlocked through the purchase of Crowns, the Wizard101 in-game premium currency.
Wizard101 is also available to download for free on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, where players can enjoy free content up to the recently expanded Free-to-Play area in the Oasis zone of Krokotopia. Accounts created on a Nintendo device will play on the same server as the other console players, however cross-progression is currently unavailable.
About Wizard101
Dark magic has enveloped Wizard City and the many realms of the Spiral. As a new student at the Ravenwood School of Magical Arts, you might just be the last hope to stop the forces threatening to upend the balance of the world. Unleash your magic and dive into the mysteries surrounding a rogue professor and his nefarious schemes. As you progress through the story, the looming darkness grows in strength, putting the Spiral at risk.
Sharpen your strategy and wield potent magic in thrilling turn-based card battles. Be sure to customize your spell deck before each encounter to ensure you have the right cards at the right moment! Face enemies on your own or team up with friends to face bigger threats. Additionally, wizards are encouraged to take a break from the action with a host of non-story-based activities! Hatch and train cute pets, craft powerful weapons and gear, reap rewards through gardening, catch rare fish, or personalize your home with castle decorations.
The Spiral is constantly expanding with new worlds, features, and adventures. Are you ready for the challenge?
Wizard101 Key Features:
Team Up for Success: Join millions of other Wizards on your adventures in the Spiral. Whether you’re looking for assistance with a challenging foe, trading valuable Treasure Cards, or hatching powerful Pets, teaming up with friends can be both fun and rewarding.
Practice Makes Perfect: Head to the arena to prove your deckbuilding might! Improve your rank and fight to the top of the leaderboard in 1v1 or team-based battles.
A Ride Through Space and Time: Uncover secrets and explore vast worlds in an ever-expanding story. With over a thousand hours of questing content and more than 20 worlds to discover, there’s always a new adventure on the horizon.
Weekly Rewards: Earn incredible exclusive rewards in special, limited-time events! Events rotate weekly, and so do the rewards!
Wizard101 is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. The game is also available globally via Steam, including in all European countries, and available to download via the official Wizard101 website.
About KingsIsle Entertainment
Founded in 2005, with operations in the Dallas area and Austin, KingsIsle creates massively multiplayer online entertainment offerings that are innovative, compelling, uncommon, and of high quality. We have brought together a team of highly creative, energetic, accomplished, and skilled professionals to develop these projects. Our team consists of individuals with unique and in-depth experience in the development of video games, online environments, communications, and commercial software.
Preorders open today for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, accompanied by the reveal of the Deluxe Edition, console demos and the confirmed February 18, 2026 release date.
Hamburg, Germany – January 13, 2026 – Daedalic Entertainment and developer gameXcite announce that Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown will launch on February 18, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. With this announcement, the teams also confirm that Nintendo Switch 2 joins PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for a simultaneous release across all platforms.
At the same time, preorders open today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|Sand Nintendo Switch 2, accompanied by the reveal of the Deluxe Edition.
Alongside the start of the preorder of the standard and digital deluxe versions, a free demo is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, incorporating the extensive feedback gathered from the community. The new version features improved UI clarity, enhanced ship-control feedback, refined combat pacing, and additional guidance in key decision-making moments, ensuring new captains can step onto the bridge with confidence. A demo for Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to follow soon as well as the updated version for the Steam PC demo.
In the demo, captains will navigate a sector inspired by the legendary pilot episode “The Caretaker”. The demo includes a guided tutorial and approximately an hour of gameplay, challenging players to keep their starship intact, their crew alive, and their heading true as they begin an epic journey back to the Alpha Quadrant.
In the tradition of Starfleet’s finest, the Deluxe Edition brings captains deeper into the unknown, adding new missions, new recruitable heroes, and powerful technologies drawn from pivotal alien encounters in the Delta Quadrant. This expanded content integrates directly into the campaign, offering fresh tactical options and new narrative possibilities for returning and first-time players alike.
As part of today’s announcement, Daedalic Entertainment and gameXcite also release a new video – the Combat Deep Dive – showcasing one of the core systems of Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown and how the team brought Star Trek–authentic decision-making to life on the bridge of the U.S.S. Voyager. In Voyager-style combat, you don’t fly the ship like Tom Paris and you don’t manually fire weapons like Tuvok. You make captain’s calls: directing targets and subsystems, adjusting positioning and energy levels, deciding when to launch torpedoes, and more. These decisions shape authentic, tactical Star Trek combat.
“Following the demo release, we’ve taken lots of valuable player feedback on board. This valuable input allows us to refine core gameplay systems even further, polish localization, and add meaningful details – ensuring the journey through the Delta Quadrant will shine when the game launches in early 2026,” says Daniel Bernard, Game Director at gameXcite.
Jonas Hüsges, COO of Daedalic Entertainment GmbH, shared the following: “Matching the spirit of Starfleet, we want to bring this adventure to as many of you as possible on day one. The additional time allows us to synchronize all platforms, including the newly added Nintendo Switch 2 version and improve the game on all levels. A unified launch is the right call for a story about a crew that survives by sticking together. We’re excited to give fans the best possible voyage home.”
Currently players can take the captain’s chair with the demo of Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Below are the store pages with links to the Standard and Deluxe Editions, as well as the demos:
Set the U.S.S. Voyager and deep in the unexplored reaches of the Delta Quadrant aboard, Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown invites players to relive—and redefine—the legendary starship’s journey back to earth. The game blends exploration, ship & resource management, roguelite elements, and meaningful choices. Experience crew dynamics and a fresh take on a beloved sci-fi universe — with what-if scenarios that open up new possibilities.
Player decisions shape both the fate of the crew and the configuration of the U.S.S. Voyager itself. With each playthrough, the ship becomes a different version of itself—reengineered and reimagined based on the path taken through the quadrant and the command decisions made along the way.
In Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, players take command of the U.S.S. Voyager as it traverses 12 vast sectors of the Delta Quadrant. Along the way, they’ll manage systems and crew, engage in diplomacy, navigate difficult moral decisions, and face the unknown. Familiar faces return, but their fates may differ—reshaped by the captain on the bridge.
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.
About Gamexcite Founded in 2015, gameXcite develops Mobile, PC and Console games based on popular IPs. Based in Hamburg, Germany, gameXcite is a subsidiary of Jumpgate AB (Listed in Stockholm on NGM Nordic SME, ticker GATE).
About Daedalic Entertainment Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 18 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Bloodgrounds, Into the Emberlands, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.
Please look out for upcoming games like Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, The Occultist, Woodo, Barotrauma Home & Harbor Expansion and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon. Follow us on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/developer/daedalic
New clips give a far-reaching look into Douze Dixièmes and Focus Entertainment’s upcoming new indie metroidvania
PARIS – Jan. 13, 2026 –MIO: Memories in Orbit is launching on January 20 on PlayStation 5,Xbox Series X|S,PC,Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. With just a week left before its release, the enchanting metroidvaniahas pulled back the curtain on the world of wonder that awaits players with a series of video featurettes. From exploring its captivating surroundings and meeting its inhabitants to facing the challenges that lie ahead, these clips offer a glimpse into what to expect in the depths of the Vessel.
Pre-orders are available across all platforms – with a 10% discount* for those who grab their copy early.
MIO: Memories In Orbit Featurette Videos
In the Vessel, nowhere is safe and danger is always around the corner. Mio must learn to persevere as survival is the only way forward.
Characters in Motion | YouTube
Meet the Vessel’s inhabitants, and learn about the heartache they’ve faced as they help you breathe life back into it.
Visions of the Vessel | YouTube
Let your curiosity get the better of you and explore MIO’s mysterious world as you uncover beautiful scenery in every new chamber you come across.
Exploration & Agility | YouTube
Find new paths through the Vessel as you master Mio’s movements through precision, timing, and agility.
Stay tuned as two more featurettes on the game’s powers and music are on their way ahead of launch!
MIO: Memories In Orbitis releasing January 20 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The game will also be available day one on Xbox Game Pass and is Steam Deck verified. Pre-orders are live now — with a 10% discount* available on all platforms!
*PlayStation Plus subscription required for discount on PS5.
Perform wicked tricks while free-falling and score massive combos in this twisted aviation time loop!
Melbourne, Australia, January, 13th, 2026 – Indie developer S-Bend Games is excited to announce their debut game, Freefall ‘95, a ‘90s-inspired, fast-falling, adrenaline-inducing experience filled with radical combo-creating action. A demo of the game will be making its crash landing onto Steam January 29th. Play as a sole survivor of a mid-air disaster, plummeting towards Earth through a variety of levels; from clear, blue skies to stormy mountains, erupting volcanoes, and more.
A Doomed Flight
Combine sick tricks, attempt deadly stunts, and collect items to build up huge brain-tickling scores. Dodge various airborne hazards such as broken aircraft parts and flaming debris, as each hit you take will deal damage and risk ending your run prematurely. Eventually, you’ll inevitably meet your doomed fate, only for you to wake back up on the plane, stuck in a twisted time loop, and do it all again. Inspired by classic arcade extreme sports games of the ‘90s, Freefall ‘95 takes the player back to simpler times with its nostalgic art style and soundtrack.
Perform Radical Tricks for Massive Combos
Well, don’t just sit there, do something! Throughout your free fall, make use of the items nearest to you by grabbing broken parts, passenger belongings, or even…snakes? Then, fall with style while performing tricks like backflips, somersaults, and even the Worm. Picking up items while performing tricks seriously amplifies your score, so try your best to chain as many combos as you can before eating the ground face-first! Bullet hell fans will find a special treat waiting for them, as with each new level, new environmental-based objects and obstacles are introduced. Ice blasts, lightning, and even flaming projectiles; each zone presents a checklist of challenges you must complete to advance. Aim for clean, smooth runs as you compete for high scores on the leaderboard against your friends on every level!
Meet Your Fellow Passengers
While in the peaceful confines of the pre-devastated plane, interact with your fellow passengers and take on quests to discover what might be causing this aviation nightmare. Spend your hard-earned coins from previous runs on useful items and upgrades that’ll make future falls more enjoyable. Try out each ability item, experiencing levels in wild new ways, and find items during your falls to share with other passengers for their insights. As you unlock new levels, uncover more of the narrative, slowly piecing together what’s really going on. If you’re lucky enough, you might just unravel the mystery and save yourself from a doomed flight… but do you really want to?
Mind-Bending Gadgets and Abilities
As you progress through the levels, you’ll collect unique items and gadgets that change how you play. Draw items to you with the Electromagnet, or use the Repulsor to clear your course of obstacles; all in the name of preserving your epic combos. Don’t stop there, though; combine the two to create an orbit of collectibles and hazards all around you. Teleports, Turbo Gloves, and more mind-bending gadgets await you in Freefall ‘95!
Demo Available January 29th!Players will now have the exclusive opportunity to get a glimpse ofFreefall ‘95 when its demo drops later this month on January 29th. Be one of the first to experience the first two levels and try your hand at the high-falling, combo-flipping fun!
Game Features
5 varied levels, each with unique special items, landing locations and hazards to look out for.
A deep combo system that allows for MASSIVE brain-pleasing numbers and scores.
Arcade-like leaderboard with friends-only and worldwide options to keep it competitive and fun.
A rich, time-bending narrative that will keep your brain wracking for answers.
10+ total ability items and traits that allow the player to explore and experience levels in wild new ways.
Experience unique arcade themed challenges and side quests to help your fellow passengers, including capture the ring, maximum combo challenges, and more!
Interested in the timey-wimey, fast-falling fun? Head over to Steam and wishlist Freefall ‘95 now!
About S-Bend Games
S-Bend Games is a three-person indie games studio based in Melbourne, Australia, with a focus on creating unique and fun experiences. Formed in 2024, their first game is due to release in March 2026: Freefall ‘95, an exciting arcade/adventure game about falling from a catastrophic plane disaster!
LOS ANGELES — January 13, 2026 — Newly revived video game publisher Acclaim and Swedish indie studio Elden Pixels are excited to announce that The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest is headed to the Nintendo Switch and Steam on February 10, 2026.
Created by the team behind Alwa’s Legacy and A Void Hope, The Prisoning invites players to step into the fractured mind of Fletcher Howie Jr., a developer on the brink of a mental breakdown at the final stages of a massive project. During a post-crunch therapy session, Fletcher becomes trapped in his subconscious and is forced to confront his fears and anxieties in a comedic Metroidvania adventure.
To celebrate today’s release date announcement, Acclaim has released a mind-melting new gameplay trailer. Watch as Fletcher navigates the hazard-filled recesses of his mental prison, goes toe-to-toe with towering bosses, and blasts his way through more emotional baggage than you can stuff into a ten-gallon hat in the footage below.
About The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest
After a visit to the psychologist that went horribly wrong, you’re trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the last stages of an intense project. Experience a Metroidvania drenched in anxiety based on a very true story.
Help Fletcher Howie Jr. escape his mental prison and save the day!
About Elden Pixels
Elden Pixels was founded in 2016 when a group of friends got together and started making the game Alwa’s Awakening. What started just like a small side project eventually turned into a real studio when the game became successful. Now the goal is to create fun, creative and cool games with a focus on gameplay.
About Acclaim:
Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim established itself as a leading global developer, publisher, and mass marketer, bringing beloved franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam into homes worldwide. Today, Acclaim carries its legacy forward with an unwavering commitment to supporting talented indie developers and delivering high-quality, premium indie games to a global audience. Acclaim’s modern revival stands as a testament to the strength and enduring appeal of its iconic brand.
New “Extra Mission” Endgame Content Promises Unprecedented Challenges
Tokyo, Japan – January 13th, 2026 – Shueisha Games is excited to announce that the gem-matching roguelite ANTHEM#9 will launch on February 5th on PC via Steam. Along with the release date, the new “Extra Mission” mode has been revealed – a high-difficulty endgame challenge for players who complete the main campaign. The publisher also confirmed that ANTHEM#9’s creator Koeda will also host a special developer talk and Q&A session on January 30th at 8:00 PM JST via the official Discord server.
Extra Mission: A Brutal Endgame Challenge “Extra Mission” is a challenging endgame mode in ANTHEM#9, unlocked after completing the standard campaign (Missions 1-4) and designed for players seeking the ultimate test. Players begin with Extra-1 and progress through increasingly brutal stages. Each level boosts enemy stats and adds restrictions that push players to their limits. Clearing Extra-1 unlocks Extra-2, challenging players to test how far their skills can go in an escalating gauntlet.
Refined UI Based on Community Feedback Based on recent community feedback from the ANTHEM#9 demo, the full release has undergone a major user interface overhaul. The redesigned UI is cleaner, more intuitive, and streamlined to make gameplay smoother and more accessible for players. Every element has been refined to keep players focused on the core gameplay and maximize enjoyment in the fast-paced roguelite action.
Developer Talk & Q&A – January 30th Don’t miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes with ANTHEM#9’s creator, Koeda! On January 30th at 8:00 PM JST, Shueisha Games will host a special live developer talk on the official ANTHEM#9 Discord server, where fans can hear never-before-shared stories from the game’s development and ask Koeda questions directly. The session will be presented live in both English and Japanese, making it accessible to fans around the world. Another creator talk is planned for the launch period — stay tuned!
About ANTHEM#9 ANTHEM#9 is a turn-based roguelite where players match red, green and blue gems to activate skills and unleash dazzling combo chains. Quick thinking and smart deck-building are the keys to survival as every run challenges you to adapt, strategize and push your combos to the limit.
Match gems to trigger powerful skills, chain them together for massive damage and crush bosses with style. Collect new skills and “Blessings” as you progress through procedurally generated dungeons as you customize your deck to fit your strategy. The higher the combo, the greater the thrill of battle!
About Koeda Koeda is a self-taught game creator who began developing games in 2021. With no prior industry or programming experience, he pursued his passion for game development from scratch, ultimately creating his debut title, ANTHEM#9. The project earned the Grand Prize at the Shueisha Game Creators Camp Game BBQ vol.2 (No Demo Division).
About Shueisha Games Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.
Investigate your first murder, follow the clues your way, and decide how far you’re willing to go for the truth.
13th January, 2026 – The case is officially open. Obsidian Moon, the noir detective simulator from Lost Cabinet Games, is launching its first publicplayabledemo as part of Steam Detective Fest, inviting players to step into the shadows and take on their very first investigation.
Set in the smoke-filled alleys of a city drowning in secrets, Obsidian Moon is a text-based detective adventure rooted in 1930s noir and psychologicaltension. Players take on the role of Carter, a once-respected homicide detective haunted by grief and failure, tasked with solving a series of interconnected murders through logic, instinct, and the steady collapse of his own sanity.
“The call came in last night about a corpse found at the Obsidian docks. By the time I rolled in, head still spinning from the bottle of Jack the previous night, our boys in blue had already cordoned off the scene and rounded up three suspects…”
In the demo, players will take on the first murder investigation, navigating a dense web of leads, choices, and consequences. Whether you interrogate witnesses, dig through records, rely on forensic work, or take more questionable shortcuts, the case adapts to your methods, offering more than 30 different investigative paths depending on how you approach the case.
“Steam Detective Fest felt like the perfect moment to let players get their hands dirty,” said Yannis Antonakakis, Game Director at Lost Cabinet Games.
“The demo isn’t a vertical slice, it’s a real case, built to show how much freedom the game gives you. We want players to experiment, make mistakes, and feel what it’s like to live inside an investigation, even if it costs them.”
KEY DEMO FEATURES:
An introductory tutorial case plus the first original case of the game
30+ investigative solutions, depending on your choices and methods
20 – 45+ minutes of gameplay, based on player approach
The (almost) complete gameplay feature set, including the atmospheric Noir Mode
A first glimpse into Obsidian’s dark past and unsettling atmosphere
AVAILABILITY
The Obsidian Moon demo will be available on PC via Steam starting January 12, as part of the Steam Detective Fest. The game will launch on PC via Steam in 2026. Players can wishlist the full game now and experience the demo during the event.
About Lost Cabinet Games:
Lost Cabinet Games was born out of love for video games. We long for the magic that made the early days of gaming truly special and for the thrills of future technology. Our vision is to create transcending experiences for all players, by carrying on the essence the 80’s and 90’s video games and projecting it boldly into the future.
European battleships sail into Early Access, joined by a new “Salvage for Victory” Event with Legendary French Submarine Surcouf, and a Commander in collaboration with YouTube martincitopants
January 13th, 2026 – Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading historically accurate naval multiplayer game World of Warships, is ringing in the new year with another jam-packed update bringing new Commanders, ships, events, and more. Players can look forward to a host of new European battleships as they drop anchor into Early Access, French submarine Surcouf arriving as part of the newest “Salvage for Victory” event and a new Commander in collaboration with the YouTuber martincitopants. Beyond the game, World of Warships is launching the Naval Museum Atlas 2026 Calendar, its newest heritage project in collaboration with 12 renowned U.S. ship museums, anchored by a collectible wall calendar and supported by a series of free combat missions.
European Battleships Sail into Early Access
Kicking off the new year are new battleships sailing into Early Access. Players will be able to get hands on with seven brand new Pan-European battleships across increasing tiers: Yavuz Sultan Selim, Tegetthoff, Laudon, Chios, Enigheten, Gustav den Store, and Thor. Each ship comes equipped with long range torpedoes to deal significant damage, the strength of which scales as ship tiers progress, as well as good concealments for battleships. From Tier V, these ships also come equipped with a time-based Emergency Engine Power consumable for quick repositioning, and ships from Tier VIII upwards also feature the Surveillance Radar consumable.
A new Event Pass arrives to celebrate these additions, offering two progression lines and packed with rewards, including camouflages, two of the new European vessels, and containers for the “Honor, Integrity, Virtue” Collection. This 60-piece collection is themed around Royal Australian Navy Vice-Admiral John Augustine Collins, and players who complete the collection will receive Collins as a Commander, marking the first Commonwealth Unique Commander in the game with unique talents and improved skills.
Legendary French Submarine Surcouf Headlines new “Salvage for Victory” Event
Starting from 5 February in the final week of the update, players will have the chance to dive into a new “Salvage for Victory” event. By combining and trading resources, they’ll unlock enviable rewards, amongst which include Tier VIII Premium Pan-Asian cruiser Narai, Tier VIII Italian Premium battleship Marcantonio Colonna and Soviet Tier IX Premium battleship Zarya Svobody.
Headlining these prizes is Legendary French submarine Surcouf, a historic ship armed with four forward torpedo tubes, two stern-based triple launchers, a turret equipped with two 203mm cannons, as well as anti-submarine warfare airstrike capabilities. The tier X Surcouf has depth restrictions on its tools, and no sonar or acoustic torpedoes for enemy submarine engagements, making it most optimal as a surface vessel with diving reserved for stealthy repositioning.
Martincitopants Leaps into World of Warships
Naughtical nonsense is coming to the high seas, as YouTuber martincitopants joins the game as Commander Captain Mart, and with him a martincitopants special permanent camouflage. Players can unlock Captain Mart and additional goodies from a special mission, unlocked via a code that will be revealed on social media in the near future. A custom Captain Mart flag will also be available to unlock in the Armory.
New Naval Museum Atlas Calendar Celebrates 12 months of U.S. Maritime History
Finally, bringing World of Warships into the new year, is the Naval Museum Atlas 2026 calendar. Developed in close collaboration with 12 renowned U.S. ship museums, the Naval Museum Atlas 2026 Calendar celebrates iconic vessels that shaped America’s maritime legacy. The project includes a collectible wall calendar available for purchase at: merch.worldofwarships.com, as well as a free online calendar open to all players starting in January.
Through in-game combat missions tied to the online calendar, players can explore the stories of participating museum ships and experience them directly for a limited-time. As part of the initiative, World of Warships will donate its share of the wall calendar’s profits to support the Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA) and its ongoing work to preserve historic naval vessels.
About World of Warships
World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including five different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.
About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Its 15 offices around the world include studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Belgrade, and Kyiv. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Its flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, and World of Warships Blitz.
