Players of the historical MMO shooter will soon have a new theater of war to fight over. The developers have released a gameplay trailer for Holdfast: American Revolution, a free major expansion for the base game. The expansion will launch on June 11, 2026, and will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

The trailer showcases the two factions players will choose from: the Patriots and the British Empire. The expansion appears to recreate key battlefields of the American Revolutionary War, though specific maps and game modes have not been detailed yet. The expansion is being positioned as a substantial free update, not a paid DLC, which should make it easy for existing players to jump in without an extra purchase.

What the expansion brings

Holdfast: American Revolution adds the conflict between colonial forces and the British crown to the game’s existing lineup of historical eras. The original MMO shooter, which previously focused on Napoleonic-era warfare, now steps back a few decades to the late 18th century. The expansion includes new factions, weapons, uniforms, and presumably new maps designed around the terrain of the American colonies.

Given the success of historical shooters like the base game, which emphasizes large-scale line battles and coordinated teamwork rather than run-and-gun play, the American Revolution setting fits naturally. The Patriots and the British each bring distinct visual identity — Continental Army blue coats versus British red coats — and likely different tactical styles, though no specifics on unit abilities or weaponry have been released.

The expansion is free for anyone who owns the base game. That pricing model is notable because many multiplayer shooters charge for major content drops. By releasing it as a free update, the developers are betting on growing the player base rather than monetizing the expansion itself.

Platforms and release date

Holdfast: American Revolution will be available on June 11, 2026. The expansion is confirmed for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This marks the first time the game will appear on consoles; the original Holdfast title has been PC-only since its early access launch in 2017. The console versions arrive simultaneously with the expansion, meaning new players on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S can start with the American Revolution content from day one.

Cross-play support has not been announced, so console and PC players may be on separate servers for now. The trailer does not show any cross-platform functionality, but the move to consoles suggests the developers see demand for a historical shooter on living room hardware.

Why this matters

The American Revolution has been underrepresented in mainstream video games. Apart from a handful of strategy titles and the Assassin’s Creed III campaign, few shooters have tackled the period. The Revolutionary War offers a unique mix of linear infantry tactics, skirmishing, and siege warfare that differs from the more common World War II or modern settings. A dedicated multiplayer shooter built around the era could carve out a niche.

For existing players of the base game, the expansion provides a welcome change of scenery. The Napoleonic Wars have been the franchise’s bread and butter for years, and moving to a different century with different weapon technology — smoothbore muskets, bayonets, cannon — keeps the gameplay fresh. The Patriots’ reliance on guerrilla tactics versus the British army’s disciplined formations adds an asymmetric flavor that the Napoleonic era lacks.

What’s still unknown

The source material does not provide specifics on the number of maps, game modes, or whether the expansion includes any single-player or training content. It also does not confirm if the console versions will have exclusive features or if progression carries over from PC. The trailer shows a cinematic-style gameplay montage, but concrete details about server capacity, team sizes, or post-launch support are absent.

Players should manage expectations until a full feature breakdown arrives. Given the base game’s history of steady updates, though, the expansion is likely to be more than a simple reskin. The developers have supported the original title with events, community features, and balance patches for years.

Looking ahead

June 11, 2026 is still several months away, so more information may trickle out between now and launch. Future trailers, developer blogs, or beta announcements could clarify the scope of Holdfast: American Revolution. For now, the gameplay trailer sets a clear tone: this is a serious, historically themed shooter focused on large-scale battles between two iconic factions.

If the expansion delivers on the promise of the trailer, it could revitalize the player community and attract newcomers on consoles. The free price tag removes the biggest barrier to entry, and the American Revolution setting fills a genuine gap in the multiplayer shooter landscape. Whether the developers can translate the period’s tactics into engaging gameplay for both PC and controller users remains the open question.

For now, mark your calendars for June 11, and get ready to pick a side.