Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator is a dieselpunk heavy-artillery simulator that puts players in command of a massive war machine. Read on to learn about its release date, platforms, and announcement history.
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator Release Date and Time
Releasing on August 6, 2026
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator is releasing on August 6, 2026 for PC via Steam and GoG. A demo is currently available on Steam. We’ll be sure to update this article when more information comes out!
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IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator Overview
Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator is a first-person heavy-artillery simulator created by Nick Nieuwoudt and Dominik Latos. Set in alternate-history Spain during the late 1920s, players take control of a 5,000-ton turret.
Gameplay mainly revolves around manually operating a massive war machine, including monitoring radio traffic, reviewing intelligence reports, and calculating firing solutions. The game also features procedurally generated objectives, challenge modes, newspaper reports, unlockable ammunition types and abilities, and 15 regions.
Is IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator on Xbox Game Pass?
No, IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator on PS Plus?
No, IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
July 10, 2026 | Confirmation of Steam Deck Compatibility
The game was officially confirmed to be Steam Deck compatible.
June 25, 2026 | Release Date Announcement
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator was confirmed to release on August 6, 2026 via official social media channels.
June 15, 2026 | Steam Demo Release
A demo was released on Steam.
March 9, 2026 | Initial Announcement at the MIX Spring Game Showcase
The game's first official trailer was released during the MIX Spring Game Showcase.
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