Theatre of War 3: Korea
Released Mar 2011
Replay the events of the first hot war of the Cold War era, the Korean War, also known as the Forgotten War. Players will be involved in two campaigns, both set in the 1950’s: the North Korean (June 25 – August 20) and the American (September 15 – October 8).
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Evaluation
Theatre of War 3: Korea launched on March 24, 2011 as a standalone entry in the Theatre of War series. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained experience covering two historical campaigns set during the Korean War, with no indication of post-launch content plans. There is no DLC listed for this title, and no developer communications have announced updates or expansions specific to this game.
The most notable recent development is an April 29, 2026 announcement that the entire Theatre of War series — including Theatre of War 3: Korea — has been consolidated into a new unified release called Theatre of War: Rearmed (a separate Steam product, App ID 2097940). This remastered collection rebuilds all series entries on an updated engine with improved visuals, controls, AI, and multiplayer support. This confirms that Theatre of War 3: Korea, as a standalone product, has reached the end of its lifecycle and its content has been absorbed into the new collection. No further standalone updates or content are expected for this title.
Evidence
Theatre of War: Rearmed announced as a new unified release incorporating Theatre of War 3: Korea alongside all other series entries, effectively consolidating the standalone title into a new collection product.
Store description presents two complete campaigns covering the Korean War with no mention of planned DLC or post-launch content.
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Developer
Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Replay the events of the first hot war of the Cold War era, the Korean War, also known as the Forgotten War. Players will be involved in two campaigns, both set in the 1950’s: the North Korean (June 25 – August 20) and the American (September 15 – October 8).
In this title tactical engagement experts can test their skills on a new strategic level. Move your forces over the entire Korean Peninsula, managing reserves, as well as the fuel and ammo supplies. Tactical battles in Theatre of War 3: Korea are generated based on the strategic situation.
In this title tactical engagement experts can test their skills on a new strategic level. Move your forces over the entire Korean Peninsula, managing reserves, as well as the fuel and ammo supplies. Tactical battles in Theatre of War 3: Korea are generated based on the strategic situation.
Key features:
- A new strategic mode greatly enhances the experience of tactical battles
- Non-linear dynamic campaigns, a first for the series
- Campaign generator with additional USSR faction for creating “what-if” scenarios
- Unique landscape modeling for correct infantry combat simulation
- Lots of new artillery, armor and aviation units, e.g. transport helicopters
- Updated control system focusing more on squads and not on individual soldiers
- Engineer Corps: real-time mining and demining
- Detailed replication of authentic Korean landscape and architecture
- New binocular view feature for total immersion
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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