Holdfast: Nations At War

Holdfast: Nations At War

Released Mar 2020

Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!

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Evaluation

Holdfast: Nations At War launched on March 5, 2020 and has received a consistent stream of major free expansions from Anvil Game Studios over the years. The five major content releases on record span from the Frontlines WW1 launch (February 17, 2022) through Napoleon's Rise (January 17, 2024), Frontlines WW1 2.0 (December 19, 2024), Age of Sail (March 5, 2026), the American Revolution expansion (June 11, 2026), and the July 4th 250th anniversary update (July 4, 2026). This establishes a strong, multi-year pattern of substantial content additions. The previous evaluation flagged the July 4th update as planned content, and that update has now shipped as of July 4, 2026 — just 46 days before today's assessment date of August 19, 2026. At launch of the American Revolution update on June 11, 2026, the developer stated that "even more content will be coming" and teased a follow-up roadmap. The Age of Sail release on March 5, 2026 also included a cryptic message hinting that "there's always a bigger fish," suggesting further expansions are in planning. The most recent developer communication was on July 4, 2026. Given the pace of releases in 2026 alone — three major content drops between March and July — and the developer's explicit teasing of future content in multiple posts, the game is firmly in a sustained active development cycle. No developer statement signals the end of content support, and the studio remains highly engaged.
Evidence
July 4th 250th anniversary update shipped with new maps, fireworks, uniforms, and weapons — the most recent major content release.
news post · Jul 4, 2026 source content shipped
high
Developer published a July 4th roadmap detailing upcoming content for the 250th anniversary, including nation-specific rewards for a 150,000-player tug-of-war event.
news post · Jun 15, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

18 of 18 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Anvil Game Studios
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Holdfast: Nations At War is an online multiplayer first and third-person roleplay shooter that places community at the forefront. Take part in historic clashes on land and at sea waged by the most powerful nations raging across eras.

Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!

📣 Proximity Chat Enabled

Holdfast is more than just a game, the community provides an extra experience through the many role-play features and proximity voice chat. It brings role-players, regiment (clan) members, casual gamers, and those who are here just for the untimely funny moments together. In Holdfast, your most powerful weapon isn't your musket, it's your voice.

The great Holdfast community welcomes you. ❤️

Engage in large-scale battles across multiple eras! Ram your shot and fire impressive displays of coordinated volleys in the Napoleonic Wars or take to the frontlines of WW1 and charge at the officer's whistle to death or victory.

Embark aboard warships from the golden age of sail and take to the seven seas. Bombard the beaches of historic Gallipoli with the mighty dreadnought.

Steadfast men in the ranks and take lead as an officer, fire devastating musket volleys while standing shoulder to shoulder, support the fight from the rear with artillery, command naval vessels, ride to glory on horseback or give ‘em steel with bayonet equipped.

A grand selection of 27 classes to play with. Every class comes with its own traits and abilities which are crucial for your team’s success.

Battle-hardened soldiers can cosmetically display their feats through Holdfast’s player progression and customisation mechanics. Select from 100+ unlockables featuring customisable heads, unique backpacks, specialised muskets and melee weaponry or cheer for your Emperor with various gestures and shouts.

Take the King’s shilling or fight for the Emperor in smoke-filled Napoleonic field battles! Declare your allegiance to the British Empire, French Empire, Kingdom of Prussia, Russian Empire, Austrian Empire or the Kingdom of Italy.

Head over the top with the Central or Allied Powers and strive for dominance on trench-ridden battlefields of the Great War.

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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