Headquarters: Cold War (v1.01.04)

Headquarters: Cold War is a turn-based strategy game set amid a tense alternate history conflict between NATO and the USSR in 1984. Players can assume command of either faction through two story-driven campaigns, each featuring 10 missions that delve into the political and military drama of the Cold War era. Beyond the campaigns, the game offers a variety of skirmish battles on six distinct maps, designed to provide replayability and tactical depth. With 58 highly detailed unit models and richly crafted 3D environments, the game immerses players in a realistic battlefield where terrain, cover, and verticality play crucial roles. Units boast intricate armor systems, with protection varying by angle, making positioning and reconnaissance key elements of successful combat. Gameplay emphasizes strategic planning and unit management, allowing players to assign heroes, level up troops, and customize their forces between battles. Unique to the series are airborne unit classes such as utility and attack helicopters, which bring new mobility and tactical options to the field. Headquarters skills add powerful abilities like air strikes, resupply, and even tactical nukes, while officer skill trees offer further customization with perks that enhance stealth, combat, and reconnaissance capabilities. The game’s progression system rewards thoughtful adaptation as players shape their armies to meet evolving challenges. Additionally, a built-in map editor invites players to create and share custom battlefields, expanding the game’s longevity and community engagement. Whether facing AI opponents or competing online in up to four-player matches, Headquarters: Cold War delivers a challenging and immersive strategic experience grounded in Cold War-era warfare.