About Holdfast: Nations At War
Holdfast: Nations At War is an online multiplayer first and third-person shooter by Anvil Game Studios that puts community and role-play at the centre. Large historic clashes take place on land and at sea, with more than 150 players sharing a single server and proximity voice chat turning every line and regiment into a living group.
Battles span the Napoleonic Wars and the First World War. Stand shoulder to shoulder to fire coordinated musket volleys, support the line with artillery, ride into battle on horseback, command warships from the age of sail or charge across the trenches at the officer's whistle. Twenty-seven classes each bring their own traits and abilities.
Progression unlocks more than 100 cosmetic items such as heads, backpacks, muskets and melee weapons, plus gestures and shouts. A level editor and Workshop support give the community tools to create maps. There is no single-player campaign: the game is designed entirely around online matches.
Key Features
- 150+ players per server – Massive line battles with organised regiments.
- Two eras – Napoleonic Wars and the First World War.
- Land and sea – Infantry, cavalry, artillery and naval combat.
- 27 classes – Each with its own traits and battlefield role.
- Proximity voice chat – Coordinate, role-play and give orders by voice.
- Map tools – Level editor and Workshop content from the community.
Accessibility Features
- Adjustable text size – Interface text can be scaled for easier reading.
- Colour alternatives – Alternative colour options help distinguish teams and markers.
- Custom volume controls – Balance music, effects and voice chat separately.
- Playable without timed input – No quick-time button prompts are required.
- Stereo and surround sound – Positional audio helps you locate volleys and cannon fire.
- Full controller support – Including DualShock and DualSense pads.
PC Version and Compatibility
Holdfast needs 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. Minimum hardware is an Intel i5-4670K or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, 8 GB of RAM, a GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon RX 550 with DirectX 11 and 22 GB of storage. A broadband internet connection is required at all times because the game is online only. The menus support English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Polish.
Global Activation & What You Receive
This Global Steam key unlocks the full base game Holdfast: Nations At War. In the Steam client choose Games → Activate a Product on Steam and enter the code; the game is then added to your library for download. No other game, DLC or third-party account is required. A permanent internet connection is needed, as there is no offline mode.
Why Buy This Game?
Why buy it? It suits players who prefer teamwork, discipline and atmosphere over solo heroics. Huge servers, voice chat and a dedicated regiment community create battles that feel very different from typical shooters.
Related Games
Large-scale team play built on communication and squad leadership makes Squad a natural fit for players who value coordination. For close-quarters melee with swords and polearms, MORDHAU offers brutal medieval battles. Squad-based trench warfare of the First World War is the focus of Verdun. Real-time tactics with direct control of units define Men of War: Assault Squad 2.
