Polish Developer Play of Battle Introduces Systemic War —A New Grand Strategy Set in Modern Times

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Polish Developer Play of Battle Introduces Systemic War —A New Grand Strategy Set in Modern Times

Sophisticated and ambitious strategy title to be playable from October 13-20 during Steam Next Fest

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Warsaw, Poland (September 15, 2025) | Polish development studio Play of Battle is proud to reveal the debut trailer for Systemic War, a groundbreaking new grand strategy game with a host of complex gameplay systems, coming to PC in 2026. The game’s Steam page is live now, and Play of Battle has confirmed that an extensive, free demo will be made available as part of Steam Next Fest, taking place from October 13-20.



In Systemic War, players will take control of various nations and work their way through conflicts on different, interactive levels that all have a part to play in how the battles will play out. From an RTS perspective, more than 150 units will be available to deploy across 25 hyper-realistic maps inspired by real conflict zones around the world. US airborne brigades, Turkish mechanized troops, tanks, IFVs, drones and EW units all offer their own tactical advantages, while Commanders gain experience and unlock additional abilities after each battle.

From a grand strategy perspective, players will have to manage their nation through political and economic means as well as with their military, using diplomacy and crisis management to navigate and shift the balance of the world stage. Trade, inflation, investment and infrastructure will also have to be mastered to conquer the game’s macroeconomic models. Will you specialize in exports, become an industrial giant, or a tech pioneer?

Research and development will also play a key part in your overall strategy, with the ability to develop innovations in key military and technological fields. From improving logistics and production, to enhancing your combat capabilities or licensing technology from other nations —all of these choices will have weight and intersect with the core gameplay.

In Systemic War, conflict takes place on much more than just the battlefield. Diplomacy is the other core gameplay pillar, offering players the chance to negotiate, balance tensions, build alliances and avoid escalation into open war — unless that’s your intention. The game offers scenarios based on modern and alternative history, which can be influenced through interactive choices, with players able to take advantage of information, media influence and even psychological warfare.

Systemic War is currently scheduled for release in 2026. Wishlist the game on Steam, join the community on Discord and find more information at playofbattle.com.

About Play of Battle
Play of Battle is a newly formed game studio, working on its first title, Systemic War, a game combining modern grand strategy with RTS combat. Among the studio’s co-founders, one can find industry veterans, including Jarosław Kotowski (creator of Total Tank Simulator), geopolitical expert Jacek Bartosiak (creator of Strategy&Future, the biggest geopolitical think-tank in Poland) and former military high command officers, including Krystian Zięć Col. (R), one of the first F-16 pilots in Poland.