Mark your calendars - Holdfast: Nations at War is storming onto PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles on July 9. Console gamers will finally experience the chaotic historical battles that PC players have celebrated since its Steam debut, where it maintains a 'Very Positive' rating.

What sets Holdfast: Nations at War apart from other historical shooters is its dual-era setting spanning both the Napoleonic Wars and World War I. Developed by Anvil Game Studios, it delivers massive-scale warfare supporting up to 150 players simultaneously - creating battlefield chaos that rivals actual historical conflicts.

Originally launched in Early Access during 2017 before its full PC release in 2020, Holdfast is now marching toward current-gen consoles. The developers recently unveiled a console announcement trailer showcasing both intense combat and hilarious player-generated moments - a signature element thanks to the game's proximity chat system that encourages both strategic communication and comedic interactions between allies and enemies alike.

True to its historical roots, Holdfast: Nations at War offers players an impressive arsenal of combat options. Choose from 27 distinct classes across 8 historical factions, battling across 70 different maps spanning land and naval warfare. The game features deep cosmetic customization with over 100 unlockable items including period-accurate weapons, emotes, backpacks, and headgear. Crossplay functionality ensures Xbox, PlayStation, and PC warriors can all clash on the same virtual battlefields.

Console players can enlist through four different editions:

• Standard Edition: Base game + Frontlines WW1 DLC
• Napoleonic Edition: Adds OST, Loyalist Upgrade, Napoleonic Pack, and Playercard Cosmetics
• Great War Edition: Replaces Napoleonic content with Great War Pack
• Collector's Edition: Includes all available content and both historical packs

PC veterans shouldn't feel left out - the ongoing Steam sale (through July 10) offers the base game at 75% off ($4.99 down from $19.99), with additional content packs also discounted. With fresh console recruits arriving soon, there's never been a better time to enlist in Holdfast: Nations at War's unique blend of historical warfare and emergent multiplayer comedy.