Publisher Kalypso has been quite busy already in 2026. Having just released Disciples: Domination in February they are back with a much different game, Sudden Strike 5. Today alongside developer Kite Games, Kalypso announced the release date for the next game in their WWII strategy franchise, Sudden Strike 5.
Sudden Strike 5 will release April 23rd for PC, Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5. The next game in the long running franchise, and first since Sudden Strike 4 in 2017 will see players head back to the Europe and Africa theatre’s through 3 campaigns.
Those 3 campaigns will be split across 25 missions with an expected runtime of about 20-30 hours depending on play style and difficulty.
Earlier this month we got to check out a preview of one of these missions and the game is looking like an excellent strategy game.
Sudden Strike 5 will release digitally with a Standard (€49.99 / $49.99 / £44.99)and a Deluxe Edition (€59.99 / $59.99 /£54.99).
The Deluxe Edition will come packed with many extra goodies including:
- 72 hours Early Access (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X only)
- 2 exclusive versions of PvP maps – “Mercato Square (Night)” and “Belarus Fields (Winter)”
- 6 exclusive skin packs containing over 80 unique camouflage skins for vehicles
- Original Soundtrack
Sudden Strike 5 Features:
- 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: Utilise 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.
