A free major expansion has been announced for Norse-themed roguelike survivor game, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. The Fall of Alfheim will transport players to a new realm where they will face the Earthmother, Nerthus, and play as an Elven Archmage.

"Europa Universalis V marks the start of a bright new age for Paradox's Grand Strategy series." Find out why Stefan has said that in his review. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/31/e... #gaming #videogames #gamenews

Iberian Twilight is the latest expansion for Victoria 3, adding a wealth of new historical content for Spain and Portugal players, exploring the fate of these two nations during the 19th century. The DLC arrives on December 11th at $9.99/£8.50/€9.99.

War Sails, the incredible Norse-themed expansion for Mount & Blade 2, will officially launch at the end of the month, introducing naval warfare and a new playable faction (via @thesixthaxis.bsky.social): www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/30/m...

Watch the latest trailer for Bylina, a skill-based action roleplaying game wreathed in Slavic folklore. Embark on an epic journey to the Far Far Kingdom and face Koschei the Deathless to save your immortal soul. Coming soon to PC and consoles.

Nova Roma, the upcoming low poly city-builder from @hoodedhorse.bsky.social will launch in Steam early access on January 22nd, 2026. Create your own sprawling metropolis while appeasing your citizens and wrathful Roman gods.

So many Sengoku and samurai influences can be found throughout the #FinalFantasy series. Not only is Samurai a playable job class in some titles, bushido principles are woven into the characters and storylines so many JRPG fans have fallen in love with over the years.

We are bringing our biggest ever Family Gaming Zone back to EGX! South Hall S1680. Over 100 games to choose from with experts on hand to suggest titles, explain PEGI and parental controls for consoles, Roblox and PC. www.familygamingdatabase.com/Family+Gamin... See you there? Shares welcome.

We've updated our line-up of featured games in Playing With History to include some brand new releases, one of them being the stunning samurai sim sequel, Ghost of Yōtei. This game is what photo mode was made for 🗻

Immediately hooked by its incredible debut trailer, we recently played a pre-alpha build of Valor Mortis from @omlgames.com. A unique first person soulslike RPG, it's set in an alternate history where you are a resurrected soldier in Napoleon’s army, battling warped, plague-ridden monstrosities.

It's been a busy couple of months at Playing With History HQ as we steam towards our next milestone. Check here for the latest update - we'll have more to share soon! www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

To make Hell Let Loose: Vietnam as authentic as possible, @team17.com has partnered with the Royal Armouries Museum, the game’s developers capturing video, images, scans, and audio recordings of weapons from the museum’s extensive collection.

Ubisoft's take on the Varangian Guard. Available as one of the For Honor's many playable fighters, each based on historic warrior archetypes #ForHonor #history #gaming

Out now - Pompeii: The Legacy is set twenty years after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius with players returning to the once great city of Pompeii, intent on restoring it to its former glory.

BlackMill Games has announced a huge 80% off sale for its popular @blackmillgames.bsky.social, celebrating its 12-year anniversary. With 3 games and 24 free expansions under its belt, the studio is turning its attention to the next front: Gallipoli.

One of the games we’ve been playing for our research is 2005’s Shadow of Rome, an underrated action adventure from Capcom. As protagonists, Agrippa and Octavianus, players find themselves entangled in the conspiracy surrounding Caesar’s assassination.

Claws of Awaji, a free major expansion for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, is out now. Follow Naoe and Yasuke as they travel to a mysterious island in search of treasure while being hunted by the sinister Sanzoku Ippa clan #AssassinsCreed

Knights of the Crusades is a new sandbox strategy game from Reverie World Studios where players can participate in historic events such as the Reconquista and the defense of Edessa, determining the fate of the Holy Land.

War Mechanic from Chronospace is an open world shooter set in an alternate 1950s where World War II never ended. You are a mercenary sent to rebuild a military base on a mysterious island which shelters cutting edge technology #indiegames

Ubisoft has debuted a free #AssassinsCreed Discovery Tour app, available on web and mobile. This strips away gameplay elements, allowing users to explore medieval Baghdad, complete research missions, and access a huge codex of historical info. www.ubisoft.com/mirage-medie...

Time for a reintroduction: Playing With History dives into video games and the real-world history that inspired them. From the dawn of ancient Greece to the fall of the Third Reich, our first book is coming soon: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

Here's a new trailer for Republic of Pirates from @pqube.bsky.social which launches on consoles later this month. Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, this new city-building sim offers a story-driven campaign, free play mode, and custom map editor. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSGt...

In Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, whose side did you take in the Peloponnesian War? Athens of Sparta #assassinscreed

A spiritual successor to the Silent Hunter series, UBOAT from Deep Water Studio has its torpedoes locked on a console release next month. Combining elements of survival, simulation, and crew management, players take command of a WWII submarine.

Arriving early next month, the newest DLC for @crusaderkings.com is the Coronations Event Pack. This new in-game activity bestows rulers with additional gameplay options such as rallying their vassals or eliminating rivals at court.

SEGA and @creative-assembly.com are celebrating 25 years of @totalwar.bsky.social with some hefty discounts on major titles including Rome Remastered (75% off) , Rome II (80% off), Attila (80%), and Shogun II (80% off) store.steampowered.com/franchise/To...

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island, from Röki developer @polygontreehouse.bsky.social, is finally coming to PlayStation this September. In this unique, non-linear adventure game, players must help free the Greek gods from their curse and restore their memories.

Well, we didn’t have this on our historical gaming bingo card: @valormortis.bsky.social is an FPS souslike where you play as a Napoleonic soldier brought back from the dead. Launching next year, this is latest game from Ghostrunner dev One More Level.

2008’s Rise of the Argonauts from Codemasters is an underrated action RPG with a star-studded cast, plucked from ancient Greek mythology. Many described it as fusion of Mass Effect and God of War.

Aces of Thunder from Gaijin Entertainment will launch on September 5th for PS5, PSVR 2, and PC. The World War II flight sim will drop players into tense dogfights as they pilot over 20 authentically recreated WW2 aircraft.

After a successful launch on PC and consoles, historic multiplayer shooter Holdfast: Nations at War has unveiled a free upcoming “Age of Sail” update that will introduce a new era of warfare.

Ubisoft has announced a free major update for Assassin’s Creed Mirage coming later this year. Basim will return as he travels to the ancient city of AlUla in a new story chapter with gameplay improvements also inbound.

Ghost of Yotei Legends has been announced for 2026 - a free multiplayer update that will add a wealth of supernatural co-op content steeped in Japanese mythology and folklore.

Sengoku Dynasty is out now on console. Create your own character and establish a clan in 16th century Japan, building and battling your way to become a powerful Daimyo.

Capcom’s historical hack n’ slash series will make a long-awaited return in 2026 with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. As famed swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi, players must navigate a demon invasion in Edo-era Kyoto. Here’s a video preview from @thesixthaxis.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtFr...

Europa Universalis V is the upcoming grand strategy sequel from Paradox Interactive, coming out later this year. Spanning almost 500 years of history, players must choose a nation and lead them to victory through the late Middle Ages up to the Age of Revolution.

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam has been announced by Team17 and Expression Games. The multiplayer shooter sequel will follow in the footsteps of the original game, promising authentic vehicles, weaponry, and locales.

Following the breakout success of Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science has announced its next action RPG, Zhong Kui, that will explore a new chapter in ancient Chinese mythology. Here is the debut trailer that premiered at Gamescom: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_1P...

The excellent WW1 Game Series from @blackmillgames.bsky.social will return next year with Gallipoli, immersing players in authentic, squad-based multiplayer action as they fight on the Middle Eastern Front as either the British or Ottoman forces.

Out now on Steam - @noblelegacygame.bsky.social is a new medieval city builder for fans of Manor Lords and Medieval Dynasty. Become the Lord of Greenwood and rebuild the realm to its former glory through farming, crafting, and hiring skilled workers.

LAST CALL FOR FREE PROMOTION! I'm finalising games for Family Gaming Zone at PAX West and ComicCon London. If you are an indie and have a game on console (old or new) we'd love to get it on our stand for free! Or maybe devs follow you, so do share!

Ludocene is a fantastic new way to discover video games you'll love, and it's out now. For historically-themed gaming recommendations, you can find our expert card here: www.ludocene.com/expert-108/A...

Woochi the Wayfarer is the upcoming RPG from Nexon and LoreVault set during Korea’s Joseon era, portraying a rich tapestry of folklore. The developers are looking to strike a balance between historical accuracy and fantasy, basing their story on the Dosa legend.

Will #Battlefield6 take us back to Wake Island? In Playing With History: Volume One we explore one of @Battlefield's greatest virtual arenas and how it became a symbol of American resistance during World War II.

Blood demands blood. Norse: Oath of Blood from Arctic Hazard will appear at #Gamescom with a new demo, showcasing its gritty Viking setting, settlement building, and tactical turn-based combat.

Alaska Gold Fever is an upcoming survival adventure game from @bakedgames.bsky.social that depicts the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s. Become one of the 100,000 prospectors who braved the Klondike, searching for gold and constructing your own mine.

A playtest for Celestial Empire is now live with players able to get some early hands-on time with the Ancient China city building sim. Heed the emperor’s call and govern your city through planning, trade, and navigating supernatural elements.

Somewhat related to the recent #DynastyWarriors 25th anniversary celebrations, we’ve been revisiting KOEI’s Warriors: Legends of Troy. Set during The Trojan War, it was aimed at western audiences with its bloodier, more grounded style of mythical action.

KOEI Tecmo is celebrating 25 years of #DynastyWarriors. Over the decades, this landmark hack n’ slash series has introduced many gamers to Three Kingdoms-era China: that journey will continue with a major expansion planned for Dynasty Warriors: Origins. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qlD...

Titan Quest II is out now, almost two decades after the original game. Delve into Greek mythology as you go up against Nemesis, the Goddess of Retribution, battling hordes of legendary creatures and honing your own unique hero by combining countless customisation options.