Team17 and Absolutely Games revealed a new entry at Gamescom 2026: a tactical roguelike that blends the series' signature humor and over-the-top weaponry with a fresh 3D isometric perspective.
This time around, players and their delighted worms will engage in frivolous battles, with enemies in gladiator-style arenas and stages that ramp up in difficulty as they progress.
Galactic Tactics keeps the silly voice lines, animation style, destructible terrain, and chaotic weaponry that made Worms the classic franchise that it is today, but adds tactical depth with skill-based mini-games, customizable characters, and a mod system. The game will support single-player, multiplayer, and, in Worms fashion, likely local co-op.
The game is set to release on PC via Steam, as well as the PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2. No official release date has been given, but the announcement suggests a 2027 window. What was also teased was Team17 alluding to what seems to be a remake of the original Worms game, as at the end of the trailer the classic Worms title can be seen on something that longtime fans will no doubt appreciate.
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With mod support and roguelike progression, Worms: Galactic Tactics could be a long-term hit for fans of tactical strategy and absurd weaponry. And if not, well, it'll just be another probably incredibly fun Worms game from Team17. Unfortunately, the trailer didn't come with any specific release date, all we know is that it will be arriving on PC via Steam, along with the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
