Jagged Alliance - Back in Action
Released Feb 2012
A contemporary remake of the much-loved series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.
72% positive · 1,759 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Jagged Alliance: Back in Action launched on February 8, 2012 as a remake of the classic Jagged Alliance series. All six DLC packs — four specialist equipment kits released at or near launch, plus two additional content packs (Shades of Red on May 15, 2012, and Point Blank on June 13, 2012) — have been released, with no unreleased DLC remaining on the store. The most recent DLC shipped on June 13, 2012, and there have been no developer communications about future content for this game since. The developer news for this game includes a Mac/Linux port announcement in February 2014 and a bug-fix cadence, but no major content updates or roadmap announcements since Point Blank. A post from July 2023 announces Jagged Alliance 3 as a separate successor game developed by a different studio (Haemimont Games), which confirms the franchise continued elsewhere rather than through further Back in Action content. The game launched as a complete product, received its full DLC slate by mid-2012, and has had no further content development since.
Evidence
Point Blank DLC released — the last of six DLC packs for the game
Three specialist kit DLCs released at launch; all six DLC entries are marked released with no unreleased items remaining
Content
6 of 6 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Achievements
60
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Jagged Alliance Back in Action is a contemporary remake of the latest title in the much-loved Jagged Alliance series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.
Designed from the ground up to offer a modern gaming experience, Back in Action showcases an updated isometric 3D look and interface, highly detailed character models and a variety of new gameplay features.
Back in Action takes players to the fictitious country of Arulco, where a ruthless dictator has seized power and only a small group of rebels stand to resist her. Tasked with freeing the island from the dictator’s iron grip, players will command rebel and mercenary forces while using tactical, diplomatic and economic tools to keep troops supplied and ready for the next flight, all while commanding them directly in nail-biting battles.
Back in Action’s innovative “plan & go” combat system combines real-time strategy (RTS) with turn-based elements to guarantee that the intricacies of tactical warfare are rendered in dynamic, exciting gameplay. This challenges would-be commanders to master not only strategy and tactical combat, but also to maximize their team’s capabilities through RPG-like character advancement.
Designed from the ground up to offer a modern gaming experience, Back in Action showcases an updated isometric 3D look and interface, highly detailed character models and a variety of new gameplay features.
Back in Action takes players to the fictitious country of Arulco, where a ruthless dictator has seized power and only a small group of rebels stand to resist her. Tasked with freeing the island from the dictator’s iron grip, players will command rebel and mercenary forces while using tactical, diplomatic and economic tools to keep troops supplied and ready for the next flight, all while commanding them directly in nail-biting battles.
Back in Action’s innovative “plan & go” combat system combines real-time strategy (RTS) with turn-based elements to guarantee that the intricacies of tactical warfare are rendered in dynamic, exciting gameplay. This challenges would-be commanders to master not only strategy and tactical combat, but also to maximize their team’s capabilities through RPG-like character advancement.
Key features:
- Unrivaled mix of combat (tactics), roleplay, business and strategy
- Innovative “Plan & Go” combat system combines RTS gameplay with turn-based elements
- Realistic war setting with authentic-looking firearms
- Laptop/computer menu as a central anchor point for the player
- Assemble your own unit of mercenaries from numerous unique mercenaries
- Simultaneous control of multiple squads using a strategic map
- Convincing characters who interact with and comment on the game events
- All the dialog has audio
- Acquire resources by capturing mines and encampments
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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