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Headquarters: Cold War

Also known as Headquarters: Cold War, hcw, headquarters cold war

Headquarters: Cold War is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in a hypothetical 1984 conflict between NATO and the USSR. Play as both sides and command helicopters, tanks, and infantry across 20 campaign missions and rewrite the outcome of modern history.

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3 Jun 2026

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Headquarters: Cold War – Operation Pacify is coming on June 18th

The Cold War turns hot. Command the forces of the USSR in Headquarters: Cold War – Operation Pacify, the first DLC for Headquarters: Cold War on June 18th. Set in Northern Germany near Hamburg, Operation Pacify places y…

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April 2026
The T-80 shines when leading coordinated assaults, especially when supported by other units on the battlefield. Watch the video to see it in action: Buy now: [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3826370…1 changeStore28 Apr 2026
The M1 Abrams is a playable unit in the NATO campaign, serving as a decisive asset for breaking enemy defenses and securing key objectives. Play now: [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3826370/Headqua…1 changeStore22 Apr 2026
Headquarters: Cold War - v. 1.01.06 is out nowIn v. 1.01.06 we have worked on some fixes: Fixed an issue with the Rapid Fire skill. It could be used multiple times, which could cause the game to crash. Added template text for Workshop. Fixed an issue with the Helic…Announcementv1.01.066 changesFixPerformance22 Apr 2026
In Headquarters: Cold War, the Mi-24 enables aggressive Soviet tactics by blending air assault, fire support, and rapid deployment. Its durability, mobility, and firepower make it a key asset for breaking enemy defenses…1 changeStore10 Apr 2026
March 2026
Headquarters: Cold War | v1.01.05 out nowWe’ve just released a small update addressing a few important issues reported by the community: Fixed a critical crash on NATO map 8. Fixed a bug with the Officer skill "Upgraded Transmission" that allowed ground units…Announcementv1.01.053 changesFixMaps26 Mar 2026
In Headquarters: Cold War, the USSR campaign features the Mil Mi-8 helicopter. It provides unmatched operational flexibility, allowing you to reshape the battlefield through superior mobility. Headquarters: Cold War is…1 changeStore24 Mar 2026
Step into a new chapter of the Headquarters series and experience tactical warfare in a hypothetical Cold War conflict between NATO and the USSR in the early 1980s. Command modernized armies, deploy powerful new units,…8 changesGameplayBalanceStore19 Mar 2026
In today’s Dev log, we discuss the NATO campaign in Headquarters: Cold War and how it follows up on the USSR campaign we reviewed in the previous Dev log. I will not go into too much detail to allow you to experience th…5 changesGameplayBalanceStore13 Mar 2026
In Headquarters: Cold War, the NATO campaign features the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. Watch this video and become an expert at deploying this versatile helicopter on the battlefield: Headquarters: Cold War is coming on…1 changeStore11 Mar 2026
February 2026
In today’s Dev log, we will talk about the USSR campaign in Headquarters: Cold War and discuss its historical background, key features, and important battles. I will not go into too much detail to allow you to experienc…3 changesGameplayMapsStore27 Feb 2026
In today’s Dev log, we will scrutinize the NATO forces’ units available in Headquarters: Cold War and compare them with the Red Army line-up we looked at in the previous Dev log. So, let us see what the alliance has to…5 changesBalanceGameplayStore12 Feb 2026

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