Slitherine Next showcases games in development for 2023

Slitherine, the premier publisher of strategy games, has unveiled the latest major game projects in development with the much-anticipated Slitherine Next stream. The online broadcast went live at 4:00 pm GMT / 5:00 pm CET on Slitherine Twitch Channel. 

Here you can watch the full Slitherine Next stream to see what you missed. We’ll also capture the announcements below in the article.

Recap of the Slitherine Next show

For strategy fans, by strategy fans. A host of announcements were featured, from unveiling four new games to updates to popular released titles such as Starship Troopers: Terran Command and Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, to behind-the-scenes developer talks, and much more. 

“Slitherine Next is really important for us to keep in touch with our audience, not only the players but also media and influencers,” said Slitherine’s Chief Marketing Officer Marco Minoli. “Not only that, it’s the perfect format to share our passion for strategy games with those that matter the most: our inspiring community. We’ve got lots of exciting news to reveal; don’t forget to watch the video saved on Youtube”. 

The spiritual successor of the popular Home of Wargamers event, Slitherine Next caters – much like publisher’s titles on offer, to all fans of strategy games. During the live multi-hour stream, personal and unfiltered, the spotlight was on the latest games in development, as well as the community. Slitherine Next was an excellent, festive way to close 2022 and look out toward both the new year and the next publisher stream, which will happen in Spring 2023.

The following titles in development were shown during Slitherine Next.

Ancient Arenas: Chariots

Dangerous, grueling, fierce. Ancient Arenas: Chariots hands you the reigns in the death-defying spectacle that was antiquity’s chariot racing. One of the most favored sports during Roman times, the new tactical chariot-racing game features real-time racing, horse breeding, chariot customization, team and faction management, and much more. It’s not only about getting to the finish line, Ancient Arenas: Chariots lets players create and manage their chariot team, hire drivers, craft chariots, research new technologies, and make their claim to fame across the far reaches of the mighty Roman empire.

From the roar of the audience in Circus Maximus to ruthless faction competition, rockstar Auriga drivers, and the rush of speed – Ancient Arenas: Chariots presents an authentic and thrilling world that is complex, well-crafted, and exciting. Slitherine Next featured the first trailer and in-depth gameplay view of Ancient Arenas: Chariots, including a showcase of the chariot racing system in action. 

Ancient Arenas: Chariots Steam Page

Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game with players commanding over 200 units on beautifully created battlefields. An in-depth deck specialization system, across American and Russian factions, emphasizes the importance of planning before going into battle. Within Broken Arrow, this specialization system functions as a battalion type, determining which units a player can select across seven categories, from main battle tanks to special forces and airstrikes.

Each nation has multiple deck specializations, with Broken Arrow lifting the genre to a whole new level; it combines the complexity of a joint-forces strategy title with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay. In the Slitherine Next stream, for the first time, a dynamic quick-paced mission from Broken Arrow’s single-player campaign was shown. What is more, the first Deck Specialisation was unveiled: the U.S. Marine Corps. 

Broken Arrow Steam Page 

Field of Glory: Kingdoms

Field of Glory: Kingdoms is the latest grand strategy game from the award-winning studio AGEOD, allowing would-be rulers to command their chosen nation and reshape its destiny in the early Middle Ages. The follow-up to the popular Field of Glory: Empires, hundreds of nations across Medieval Europe, the Middle East, and Africa can be interacted with in this grand strategy title from 1054 onward. Players rule over their domain, establishing themselves through expert royal stewardship, religion and family affairs, and, of course, warfare.

With one main campaign and several smaller ones on offer, Field of Glory: Kingdoms promises countless hours of epic historical gameplay set in an expertly crafted and visually stunning world map. Slitherine Next provided in-depth details for the game, including the new Authority system, buildings, governments, and dynasties. Also, the sign-up for the beta of Field of Glory: Kingdoms coming next year is now live. Fans of historical grand strategy games can register today! 

Field of Glory: Kingdoms Steam Page

Headquarters: World War II

Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels. Headquarters: World War II is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where battlefield tactics are as important as army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany, during the Battle of Normandy in 1944 through three plot-driven campaigns and a host of tailor-made skirmishes. With each extremely detailed unit, encounter combat as never before, as players fight their way across the hedgerows and devastated French town, leading their troops to victory. 

During Slitherine Next, several episodes of the first German actions during D-Day were shown. As the Allies have already set foot on Normandy’s shores, and liberated a small town nearby, as the commander, the player’s task will be to hold the village against all costs. A multiplayer match of Headquarters: World War II was also on display. 

Headquarters: WWII trailerHeadquarters: WWII Steam Page

Starship Troopers: Terran Command 

The popular real-time strategy game, Starship Trooper: Terran Command lets the player do their part against the Arachnid threat by commanding the fearsome Mobile Infantry from the cult sci-fi movie from the 1990s. Playable now on Steam, a new expansion will hit the deck in the near future, with a new setting showcased during the Slitherine Next stream.

Starship Troopers: Terran Command Steam Page

Get ready for a Celenic Earth Publications Next show!

Just like Slitherine, we want to put together a video of what you can expect next from Celenic Earth Publications. It won’t be live, but you’ll see what we will have to offer in 2023. For now, be sure you check out our online store to see what is on offer at the moment!