Team17 and Absolutely Games have unveiled 'Worms: Galactic Tactics', a new title in the 'Worms' series. Moving away from the traditional 2D side view, this entry is being developed as a turn-based tactical roguelike set on fully destructible 3D battlefields, where players can freely combine movement, weapons, and utilities.

The game is set in a multi-stage deathmatch known as the 'Galactic Gauntlet'. Players assemble a squad to battle through a variety of handcrafted arenas ranging from Candyland to the Emperor's Palace, facing new enemy specialist classes, champion bosses, and powerful upgrades in every encounter. The ultimate goal is to defeat the Gauntlet's boss, 'Emperor Flugg', and even in defeat, players can upgrade their worms using the currency 'Juice' to jump right back in for another run.

Combat plays out in a turn-based system combining movement, weapons, and utilities, allowing players to overwhelm opponents by utilizing environmental hazards such as explosive barrels placed across the battlefield. Weapons can be modified after every battle, enabling various combinations such as boosting a Bazooka's power, draining health with Fire Punch, or stunning enemies with Grapple. Other modifications can generate shields, launch enemies into the air, buff allies, or ignite the entire map.

Alongside returning weapons from the series, new additions such as the Beambow, Meteor Sheep, and Die-napple are being introduced. Hit determination is handled via minigames, where taking the high ground improves aim accuracy and precise timing can score critical hits. When lacking firepower, players can secure additional weapons like the Uzi or Cosmic Donkey through item crates.

In addition, worms can be freely customized with hats, voicebanks, and gravestones, and the game supports local and online 1v1 multiplayer.

'Worms: Galactic Tactics' is being developed by Absolutely Games and published by Team17, who has long serviced the 'Worms' series. The exact release date has not yet been disclosed, but it is scheduled to launch in 2027 for PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.