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Press release:
June 2, 2026 – MicroProse is pleased to announce that Battleship Command is now available in Early Access on Steam, inviting players to take command of one of the most iconic warships of the Second World War: the mighty Scharnhorst.

Blending first-person immersion, naval simulation, and tactical fleet command, Battleship Command places players aboard a meticulously recreated Scharnhorst-class battleship, where they can freely explore decks and interiors, operate authentic WWII naval systems, and lead combat operations across dangerous waters.

Players may issue commands to their crew or take direct control of key stations, including gunnery, radar, navigation, and damage control, while engaging enemy convoys and warships across dynamic battlefields shaped by weather, visibility, and time of day.

From the icy Norwegian Sea to the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean waters, captains must navigate shifting conditions, coordinate fleet maneuvers, and outthink the enemy to survive increasingly dangerous encounters at sea.

Key Features

Take command of the legendary Scharnhorst in an immersive WWII naval simulation

Walk the ship in first-person, exploring historically inspired decks, bridges, and operational spaces

Operate authentic naval systems, including gunnery, radar, navigation, targeting, and damage control

Lead naval engagements across multiple theaters, including the Atlantic, Norwegian Sea, and Mediterranean

Command an entire fleet, coordinating destroyers, cruisers, and battleships in combat operations

Experience dynamic naval warfare, with realistic ocean simulation, storms, fog, and a full day-night cycle

Engage in historical and fictional scenarios, with standalone missions and operational challenges

Face a living world at war, featuring active convoys, patrols, and merchant traffic

Create custom encounters using a quick and intuitive scenario editor

Experience realistic damage and flooding systems, where survival depends on quick decision-making and tactical awareness

Battleship Command is available now in Early Access on Steam.

About Bracer:
Bracer is a software developer with a strong interest in flight simulators, naval games, and military-themed titles. Over time, this passion for playing simulations grew into an interest in modding them. With a spark of inspiration for a new game, Bracer decided to bring these skills and interests together, leading to the development of a dedicated battleship simulator.

About MicroProse:
MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking, classics and cult titles like, the Falcon, F15 Strike Eagle, Silent Service, Gunship, Grand Prix, Civilization, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, and X-COM series and many more simulation products that sold millions of copies each at retail.

Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of the demanding new generations of gamers.