Battle Grounds III
Released Jul 2024
After 6 years of development, Battle Grounds III (BG3) is the next iteration in the classic franchise which began 17 years ago. Prepare for battle in the American War of Independence!
86% positive · 4,104 reviews
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Released, but still in active development
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Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Battle Grounds III launched into full release on July 14, 2024, after roughly five years in Early Access. The game has a long development history with major content updates including the January 2020 update (new weapons, maps, admin menu) and the April 2021 Anniversary Update (10 new weapons, a progression system, map overhauls, and more). Since the 1.0 launch in July 2024, the developer has continued to ship feature patches: a mini-update on July 15, 2024 (the day after launch), a pre-season balance update on August 16, 2024, and a mini balance update on April 19, 2025. The developer has not announced any specific future named content or DLC, but they have also not signaled that development is concluded. The most recent communication on April 19, 2025 shows the team is still actively tuning and iterating on the game. No specific future content has been named, but the consistent post-launch update activity indicates the development team remains engaged with the game.
Evidence
Mini balance update released, adjusting sniper movement speed, blunderbuss stats, and adding server-side configuration variables. Most recent developer communication.
Game launched as a full 1.0 release on July 14, 2024 after 6 years of development, featuring new graphics, maps, weapons, characters, and gameplay.
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Developer
Publisher
The Battle Grounds Game Development Team
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
After 6 years of development, Battle Grounds III (BG3) is the next iteration in the classic franchise which began 17 years ago. It features new graphics, maps, weapons, characters, and gameplay.
BG3 is a multiplayer game based in the American War of Independence. The British Army and its Native American tribal allies engage in battle against the United States Continental Army and the French Expeditionary Force. Take aim and fire muskets, prepare bayonets and take control of the battlefield to succeed in your campaign for final victory. Combat includes long-range rifle marksmanship and brutal close quarters hand-to-hand melee fighting. You will need a mix of first person combat skills and quick-thinking strategy to survive. So prepare yourself to do battle for your side and to meet the enemy head-on. Only one side can be victorious.
BG3 is a multiplayer game based in the American War of Independence. The British Army and its Native American tribal allies engage in battle against the United States Continental Army and the French Expeditionary Force. Take aim and fire muskets, prepare bayonets and take control of the battlefield to succeed in your campaign for final victory. Combat includes long-range rifle marksmanship and brutal close quarters hand-to-hand melee fighting. You will need a mix of first person combat skills and quick-thinking strategy to survive. So prepare yourself to do battle for your side and to meet the enemy head-on. Only one side can be victorious.
- Choose your soldier. On the British team, play as Regular Infantry, Officer, Hessian Jäger, Iroquois Warrior, Light Infantry, or Grenadier. On the American team, play as Continental Soldier, Officer, Frontiersman, Militia, or French Grenadier.
- Choose from among 26 period weapons, including muskets, rifles, grenades, swords, and more; customize your uniform.
- Capture objectives, make a last stand at a fort, or roleplay in line formation.
- Play among 11 classic, remade decade-old maps, and 8 new maps.
- Play with up to 80 players at the same time.
- Fill the battlefield with a new, intelligent bot AI.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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