Slitherine

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 shifts perspectives, giving you a deeper look at this pivotal moment in history.


Spring

As we approach spring, we’ll be gearing up to celebrate Headquarters: World War II’s upcoming 1-Year Anniversary. It’s hard to believe the launch is almost a year behind us, and we’ve got some exciting surprises in store to mark the occasion. 

We’ll also be rolling out another free update that builds on the previous AI improvements, adding further refinements and bug fixes to ensure smoother gameplay.


Summer

In the summer, we’ll be releasing a smaller, wallet-friendly DLC. While it won’t be as large as Market Garden or Ardennes, it will offer fresh content that is sure to be an exciting addition for players looking for something new. 

Alongside this, we’ll also release another free update focused on gameplay and balance changes, ensuring everything continues to run smoothly and providing more fine-tuned adjustments based on your feedback.


Winter

To wrap up the year, we’ve got something huge planned: Steam Workshop support. This highly anticipated feature will allow you to share and download community-created maps for both Skirmish and Multiplayer modes. It’s going to open up a whole new world of content and creativity, and we’re excited to see what you all come up with.

Additionally, we’ll be releasing a final free update for the year, which will include the latest round of AI improvements and other fixes to wrap up 2025 on a high note.


We’re looking forward to an incredible year ahead with all of you. From AI updates to new DLC and community features, we’re committed to making Headquarters: World War II even better in 2025. 

Thanks for your continued support, and we can’t wait to see you on the battlefield!

A bit of a shame to not see any more major campaigns this year aside from Ardennes. I liked the single player campaigns in this game, so I was secretly hoping for a few more in 2025, yet it seems the game mostly lives by multiplayer and skirmish.

Too bad, but there's certainly room for a sequel, that might take things to another lever, the whole concept is fun and could be explored more. There is no game that combines Panzer Corps level of Grand Campaign campaign length with Headquarters World War II smaller scale where every unit counts and it seems like a niche maybe worth exploring.

I am looking forward to the 1 year anniversary event.

Tassadar wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 5:09 pm A bit of a shame to not see any more major campaigns this year aside from Ardennes. I liked the single player campaigns in this game, so I was secretly hoping for a few more in 2025, yet it seems the game mostly lives by multiplayer and skirmish.

2nd this!

lol...as someone who only plays multi-player I feel like the game mostly lives on campaign and skirmish

Tassadar wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 5:09 pm A bit of a shame to not see any more major campaigns this year aside from Ardennes. I liked the single player campaigns in this game, so I was secretly hoping for a few more in 2025, yet it seems the game mostly lives by multiplayer and skirmish.