Sudden Strike Video Game Series
Sudden Strike Series Evolution
2026
Sudden Strike 5
2017
Sudden Strike 4
2009
Sudden Strike: The Last Stand
2007
Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory
2002
Sudden Strike 2
2000
Sudden Strike
Sudden Strike 5
2026
Strategy, Historical, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The fifth mainline installment of an RTS series set during World War 2. Sudden Strike 5 gives us a choice between over 300 units and features 25 campaign missions. We have a lot of freedom in terms of how we want to complete objectives and the game allows us to prepare individual tactics.
Sudden Strike 4
August 11, 2017
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
The fourth installment in the series of real-time war strategies started in 2000 by Fireglow studio. After the franchise was taken over by Kalypso Media, the task of creating a new installment was given to the young team from Kite Games. Similarly as previous installments of the saga, Sudden Strike 4 takes place during World War II. In the game the player controls the armed forces of Germany, USA, Great Britain and Soviet Union, participating in battles during three large story campaigns and multiplayer skirmishes. The players can choose from more than one hundred varied units and from large variety of tactical options such as ambushes, using buildings as strong points, calling for air support or taking advantage of tanks' weak points. The greatest novelty introduced in this installment are much larger maps and the addition of nine generals based on historical figures. Their unique abilities can turn the tide of battle.
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Sudden Strike: The Last Stand
March 20, 2009
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Sudden Strike: The Last Stand is a historic real-time strategy released by CDV as a continuation of the third part of the cult series Sudden Strike, entitled Arms of Victory. As with previous releases, Fireglow studio is responsible for its creation.
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Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory
November 30, 2007
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
The third installment in the popular RTS game series set in the period of World War II and developed by Fireglow. Even though the game utilizes the framework created for the previous installments in the series, the authors decided to implement a number of changes, improvements, and fresh solutions, the most prominent being a new graphics engine. The so-called Sudden Strike Next7 can render enormous and diverse locations as well as multiple units at the same time, allowing for creating dynamic lighting and shadowing effects. Because of that, the players can freely move the camera and precisely zoom in on the events taking place on a battlefield. Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory offers an entirely new interface allowing one to control multiple squads – this regards both ground and naval units. The game puts a strong emphasis on the battle preparation – the developers have taken care to introduce a new logistics system, as well as the option to create defensive systems. What is also worth mentioning, the game supports multiplayer matches that accompany the standard single-player campaign.
Steam
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Sudden Strike: Resource War
October 4, 2004
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Another title that joins the family of famous real-time strategies "Sudden Strike". "Resource War" is at the same time the last product from the series realized with the use of the old engine (used in Sudden Strike I and II) and shown in a two-dimensional environment.
Sudden Strike 2
August 8, 2002
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Sudden Strike 2 is a continuation of the real-time war strategy issued in 2000. Developers from the Fireglow studio remained faithful to the realities of World War II, however, expanding the area of activity by Asia and the Pacific as well. Players can command the forces of the USSR, USA, Great Britain, Third Reich and Japan. Compared to the original, the sequel is characterized by a higher number of units and better visual setting.
Steam
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Expansion Packs:
- Hidden Stroke APRM May 23, 2003
- Hidden Stroke II APRM February 21, 2005
Sudden Strike
October 26, 2000
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Sudden Strike is an extensive real-time strategy prepared by Fireglow development studio. The action of the game was set in the realities of World War II, and players can play the roles of commanders of the British, Soviet or German armies. The creators took care of complicated scenarios, based on historical sources, played out on huge boards and with the participation of hundreds of units.
Steam
Expansion Packs:
- Sudden Strike Forever July 29, 2001
- Total War December 4, 2001
- Total War II June 23, 2002
Sudden Strike Series News
Best RTS about World War 2 is upcoming? Sudden Strike 5 returns to big-scale battles
The new installment of the cult series abandons old mistakes and focuses on freedom, tactics, and big battles. Will this be a return of the Sudden Strike series to form?
Opinions
July 16, 2025
Best RTS about World War 2 is upcoming? Sudden Strike 5 returns to big-scale battles
The new installment of the cult series abandons old mistakes and focuses on freedom, tactics, and big battles. Will this be a return of the Sudden Strike series to form?
Opinions
July 16, 2025