By Joseph Luster

Following its Early Access launch in July 2025, the folks at Blindflug Studios AG have kept World War II base-building strategy game Ground of Aces strong with new content. We previously covered the high-flying “Scramble!!” DLC, and now the team is already back with the second major update.

Titled “Heal the Heroes,” this one takes a welcome pivot to put the spotlight on expanding “the human stories at the heart of the airfield.” Health recovery and aid are the centerpiece of Heal the Heroes, which introduces new gameplay systems while raising the stakes for every mission in unique ways.

Since personnel can now sustain injuries during base attacks and missions, you’ll need to smartly incorporate field hospitals and other related facilities. Parts of your base can now be transformed into these functional infirmaries, giving doctors and nurses a home base to assist injured crew members.

These aren’t the only heroes being highlighted here. The update adds women staff and crew members to the airfield with the introduction of the W.A.A.F. (Women’s Auxiliary Air Force). With more varied stories to tell, Ground of Aces can focus more on the humanity at stake, and those persevering to make mission success a possibility in the first place.

The Swiss-Polish indie devs behind Ground of Aces have been giving players plenty to play with since the game first launched. Showing a different side of war is always welcome, and it’s never a bad time to tip your cap to those who put it all on the line to heal rather than harm during our darkest days.

Publisher: Blindflug Studios Ag
Genre: Strategy
System: PC
Available: 2026

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