Holdfast: Nations At War is expanding its large-scale multiplayer battles to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S with a confirmed launch date of July 9, 2025. Already available on PC, the game immerses players in historic conflicts from the Napoleonic Era and World War I, offering intense land and naval combat experiences.
Gameplay and Visuals
The game supports over 150 players per server in both first and third-person perspectives. Players engage in coordinated musket volleys, artillery support, naval warfare, and cavalry charges across sprawling battlefields and seas. The visual setting includes grassy fields, horseback charges, and smoke-filled combat zones, emphasizing period-authentic military attire and weaponry.
Main Characters and Setting
Players can choose to represent iconic nations such as the British Empire, French Empire, Kingdom of Prussia, Russian Empire, Austrian Empire, and the Kingdom of Italy during the Napoleonic Wars, or fight as part of the Central or Allied Powers in World War I. The game’s settings span both historic land and naval theaters, with gameplay tailored to each era.
Confirmed Features
- Online multiplayer battles supporting over 150 players per server
- First and third-person perspectives
- Napoleonic and World War I settings
- Naval combat aboard warships
- Proximity voice chat for role-play and tactical coordination
- 27 unique classes, each with specialized traits and abilities
- Customizable cosmetics and unlockable progression
- Cavalry, artillery, and infantry gameplay options
Release Info
Holdfast: Nations At War launched on PC on March 5, 2020 and is set to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 9, 2025.
With its focus on historical authenticity, large-scale battles, and extensive customization, Holdfast continues to offer a distinctive multiplayer experience for fans of tactical shooters and historical warfare.
