COSM-GAME Birds of War
Birds of War is a class-based aerial PvP game where three teams of three fight over nests and the eggs inside them. Players fly across compact arenas, raid opposing nests, carry stolen eggs home, and use melee-focused attacks and character abilities to knock rival players away from objectives. Each playable class approaches fights differently, while physics-driven movement and ragdoll reactions make positioning and momentum important. Between matches, players develop Bird Mastery and account progression, unlock cosmetics, and can eventually use the Prestige system, while proximity voice chat lets nearby opponents hear each other during matches.
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Latest update
The current release is Patch 1.10.9, published September 5, 2026. It improves matchmaking, fixes map-and-mode votes being discarded as a lobby enters its countdown, repairs cases where primary attacks could stop responding during rapid combat interactions, and makes eggs return correctly when carried or thrown outside map boundaries. The patch also adjusts Wing of the Hill scoring and updates Bat and Toucan balance.
Release date and status
Birds of War fully released on July 22, 2026 for Windows PC through Steam. It is a full commercial release rather than an Early Access title.
| Global release | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Platforms | |
| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Premium·In-app purchases |
| Availability | WorldwideSteam |
Platforms and availability
Birds of War is available only on Windows PC. HexNest Games and Steam do not currently list PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, macOS, Linux, or mobile versions. The Steam listing supports online multiplayer for lobbies of up to nine players and requires acceptance of a third-party EULA.
Gameplay and setting
Birds of War centers on aerial matches where three teams of three compete across compact maps. In its egg-focused play, teams raid opposing nests, carry stolen eggs back to their own nest, and defend their supply while fighting both rival teams. Movement and combat are physics-driven, with melee attacks, class abilities, parries, knockback, and ragdoll reactions making positioning and momentum central to each fight. Proximity voice chat lets nearby allies and opponents hear one another during play.
The playable roster has expanded beyond the original seven classes with Bat, Toucan, and Magpie joining Crow, Hummingbird, Shoebill, Pigeon, Eagle, Owl, and Seagull. Different matchmaking and custom-game formats include Egg Conquest, Team Deathmatch, Free for All, Infected, Domination, Search & Destroy, and Wing of the Hill. Long-term progression includes Bird Mastery and a Prestige system for players who reach Level 55, while Scorestreaks reward kills, assists, and objective play during matches.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The official trailer shows fast aerial dogfights, egg raids, and ragdoll knockouts, while the screenshot gallery spans jungle, Arctic, and desert arenas alongside cosmetic looks such as samurai armor, a business suit, and a hi-vis construction outfit.
Developer and publisher
HexNest Games, an independent three-person studio based in Melbourne, Australia, both develops and publishes Birds of War as its debut title. The studio was founded by Seaton Rogers, also known as Australian rapper YNG Martyr, alongside videographer Samuel Gordon and lead developer Matt Didehvar, a former professional esports player. The game was self-funded and self-marketed without a separate publisher.
| Developer | HexNest Games |
| Publisher | HexNest Games |
| Official website | Birds of War |
Download and availability
Birds of War can be purchased and downloaded through Steam for Windows PC. The official Birds of War website links directly to its Steam release, while Steam Workshop supports community-made maps created with the official Birds of War Mod Kit for use in custom games.
System / Device Requirements
Birds of War has official Minimum and Recommended PC specifications on Steam. An internet connection is required for its online multiplayer gameplay.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 | Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 360 (2 GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |