'83 releases new gameplay teaser trailer during Steam PvP Fest, showcasing frantic firefights
Cornwall, England February 9th, 2026 - As part of Steam's PvP Fest event, Blue Dot Games have released a brand-new gameplay teaser trailer for their upcoming 40v40 squad-based tactical shooter '83, showcasing the game's frantic firefights and moment-to-moment intensity.
The new teaser highlights '83's fast, visceral combat, featuring explosive engagements, authentic Cold War-era weaponry and tightly coordinated squad-based firefights. While '83 is known for its large-scale tactical battles, this latest footage puts a spotlight on the raw gunplay and chaos players can expect when firefights erupt across the battlefield.
Set in an alternate 1983 where the Cold War escalates into open conflict, '83 is a spiritual successor to Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, with members of the original development team having gone on to form Blue Dot Games. The game blends historical authenticity with modern design sensibilities, aiming to deliver what the studio calls "accessible realism."
More about '83 '83 puts players in the boots of a soldier in this shadow history, wherein massive 40v40 matches feature authentic Cold War-era weapons, vehicles and squad-based objectives. Coordinate with teammates, capture critical points and dominate the battlefield with smart tactics and teamwork.
'83 was built on the idea of "accessible realism", where the game is mindful of players' time, while also offering an accurate portrayal of how a historical battle could play out. Matches average around 30-40 minutes, while dying only takes you out of the match for a short while, before allowing you to respawn. Don't underestimate this seemingly low-stakes penalty, as that time-out is enough to turn the tide of battle since '83 requires thorough communication and teamwork, with Team Commanders guiding their faction through strategic organization and nail-biting calls.
Players can choose from a variety of roles: from frontline riflemen to vehicle operators and support units - each with their own loadouts and strategic value. '83 features era-authentic weapons and equipment with realistic handling and lethality, with each armament meticulously designed and animated according to its real life counterpart. Every weapon behaves in a realistic way, with barrels and suppressors overheating when rapid firing, machineguns require a stable surface for accuracy, and bullets don't magically teleport in between magazines when you reload a half-empty one. '83's focus on realism, coordination and large-scale immersion offers players a gritty, boots-on-the-ground experience in a world teetering on the edge of nuclear war!
