1 – Task Force Admiral
What can I say about Task Force Admiral that I haven’t said before? After playing its extensive demo, I called it “a next-generation wargame” that’s going to change people’s perception of scale, quality, and realism when it comes to what’s possible with wargames and a small team. It’s already 2026’s most anticipated naval wargame, and it’s going to become the definitive carrier command experience during World War 2 with such a level of detail that it will be unmatched for years to come. Built around the idea of real-time decision-making, reconnaissance uncertainty, and the high-stakes cat-and-mouse tension of Pacific naval warfare, it stands out for its commitment to historical detail without overwhelming players with micromanagement, which was one of the most surprising parts, because its really easy to just jump into the game an learn it without the need of a tutorial, but that’s because the game is so detailed, that there’s almost no abstraction involved, so everything is logic and intuitive. What makes it truly exciting is how it blends cinematic presentation with hardcore simulation design, letting players experience the fog of war, strike planning, and task force coordination in a way that feels like you’re in a movie. I’m certain that Task Force Admiral is going to be a revolutionary title, and it will change the genre in a major way in 2026, so you strategy fans will absolutely want to wishlist it.
Wishlist 2026: 10 Strategy & Wargames Every Fan Needs
The wargaming landscape of 2026 is a promising one. With plenty of new titles promising never-before-seen gameplay experiences that manage to breathe new life into well-known conflicts such as World War 2 with Battleplan and Task Force Admiral, as well as ancient warfare with the likes of Strategos and Carthage: Bellum Punicum. What’s most exciting about this lineup of 10 wargames you need to wishlist for 2026 is the unparalleled variety of experiences and how there seems to be something for every strategy fan, from grand-strategy wargames with War In Spain 1936-1939 to Napoleonic warfare and even two very detailed sims with Spearhead 2 and Battleship Command. Be ready for 2025, because you’re stepping into some of the most immersive and rewarding strategy experiences the genre has ever seen.
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