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Distant Worlds 2 will be featured at Slitherine Next - Save The Date

Distant Worlds 2: Factions - Ikkuro and Dhayut · published 15 Jul 2026, 13:57 UTC

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Mark your calendars and get ready, Slitherine Next is back on July 22, 2026 at 6 pm CEST on our official channels.

Expect updates from your favourite franchises such as Bolt Action, Nightmare Frontier, Radio Commander and a lot more unexpected and never seen before news. Our first showcase of the year will bring you exclusive announcements, updates, first looks at upcoming titles, and much more. It's your chance to dive into the future of strategy gaming and discover what's coming next.

During the event, we will officially announce the new DLC, Shadows Rising, showcasing exclusive gameplay footage.

We're thrilled to announce a special host for this year's event: 2DKiri. A great friend who will guide us through the entire show.

Tune in on 22nd July to be the first one to find out.

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