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Meet Crix, Stormpike, and the Rogue Pilot Giancarlo

[p]A new storm is brewing on the battlefield. Step into the latest update and discover new power, new weapons, and new legends waiting to be unleashed.[/p][h2]New War Robot: Crix[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]When the storm takes hold, escape is no longer an option.[/p][p]Crix excels in tactical disruption and sustained pursuit. It’s not the heaviest robot on the field, nor the fastest, but its control-oriented arsenal ensures that once it has you in its sights, retreat becomes impossible. [/p][p]By combining electromagnetic suppression with targeted energy depletion, Crix thrives in battles of endurance and attrition — ideal for cutting off evasive enemies or breaking defensive lines.[/p][p]Crix is now available in the Store and Daily Deals.[/p][h2]New Weapon: Stormpike[/h2][p]Lightweight arc cannon optimized for quick strikes. Launches an energized projectile which expands in mid‑flight to increase hit area. Available in Daily Deals and Direct Offers.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]New Hero Pilot: Giancarlo[/h2][p][/p]
  • [p]Name: Giancarlo[/p]
  • [p]Class: Flanker[/p]
  • [p]Dominion: Mayflower[/p]
[p]Unleash Giancarlo Cruz (available in the Store) as your War Robot’s new Pilot. A former Mayflower soldier turned traitor after losing both eyes in battle, he turned to the Morgan Crime Family for illegal augmentations. Now, branded a criminal and hunted on all sides, Giancarlo’s mechanical enhancements give him deadly precision and faster reloads.[/p][h3]Tactical Talents[/h3][p]Every Pilot has Talents, but it’s up to you to pick the best ones for battle. Pick one Talent per Rank.[/p][p]Rank 1: General Talents[/p]
  • [p]Gearhead: Gear goes off cooldown faster.[/p]
  • [p]Case-Hardened: You take less damage from all sources.[/p]
  • [p]Feed Hacker: Your weapons reload quicker.[/p]
[p]Rank 2: Flanker Talents (Class Specific)[/p]
  • [p]Gun Nut: Your shotguns and special weapons deal more damage.[/p]
  • [p]Shields Expert: Boosts shield.[/p]
  • [p]Fast Reflexes: Boosts primary and secondary stats of Movement Gear.[/p]
[p]Rank 3: Sneaky Talents (Personality Specific)[/p]
  • [p]Fuel Thief: Hitting an enemy that has not damaged you recently restores fuel.[/p]
  • [p]Gear Resonator: Using any Gear reduces incoming damage by a small amount for a brief period.[/p]
  • [p]Parasite Protocol: Every elimination increases a random parameter of your Core Gear.[/p]
[p]Rank 4: Mayflower Talents (Dominion Specific)[/p]
  • [p]Red Alert: Taking damage speeds up your weapon reload[/p]
  • [p]Survival Instinct: If any Module has less than 30% armor, you take less damage from all sources.[/p]
  • [p]Quick Reflexes: Activating any defensive Gear reduces shield cooldown.[/p]
[p]Rank 5: Ace Talent [/p]
  • [p]Free Acceleration: Giancarlo can activate Dash Thrusters or Pneumatic Vault without consuming fuel. Talent has a cooldown 15s.[/p]
[hr][/hr][p]Stay tuned to our official X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok channels, and join the War Robots: Frontiers subreddit and Discord for all the latest news and updates.[/p]

Patch Notes — November 11, 2025

[p]Attention, Pilots! The following patch will be deployed for War Robots: Frontiers following a short period of maintenance on November 11, 2025.[/p][h2]New Content[/h2][h3]New War Robot: Crix[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Command the storm with Crix, a relentless pursuer who pulls you into the fray, draining enemies' power and leaving them no chance of escape. Available in Daily Deals and Direct Offers.[/p][h3]New Weapon: Stormpike[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Lightweight arc cannon optimized for quick strikes. Launches an energized projectile which expands in mid‑flight to increase hit area. Available in Daily Deals and Direct Offers.[/p][h3]New Hero Pilot: Giancarlo[/h3][p][/p][p]Giancarlo's Rank 5: Ace Talent – Free Acceleration. Giancarlo can activate Dash Thrusters or Pneumatic Vault without consuming fuel. Talent has a cooldown 15s.[/p][h2]New Events[/h2][h3]Intel Discount Event (November 11 – November 18)[/h3][p]This week, the Tortuga engineers invite Pilots to take a closer look at the following Builds:[/p]
  • [p]War Robot Modules: Tyr, Loki, Phantom[/p]
  • [p]Weapons: Lighter, Halo, Vortex[/p]
  • [p]Gear: Energy Wall, Minefield, Homing Missile, Fuel Burn, Recon Mode, Ghost Turret[/p]
[h2]Gameplay Adjustments[/h2][h3] Balance Changes[/h3][p] The following changes apply to the modules at max level:[/p][p] Cyclops Shoulders[/p]
  • [p] Increased Shield Regeneration from 3,150 to 3,400[/p]
  • [p]Increased Shield Cooldown Reduction from 31% to 32%[/p]
[p] Decker Shoulders[/p]
  • [p] Decreased Armor from 84,500 to 81,000[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Shield from 23,500 to 20,900[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Shield Regeneration from 2,600 to 2,200[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Shield Cooldown Reduction from 28% to 26%[/p]
[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
  • [p]Fixed a typo in the Ceres description regarding cooldown time.[/p]
  • [p]Potential crash fix for the Minefield gear.[/p]
  • [p]Ricochet now hits the module it bounced off only once, in addition to all other modules.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the Chemical Hazard talent was not increasing the duration of damage-over-time (DoT) effects.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the Valkyrie decal was not properly centered on the robot.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the A/X (Select) hotkey icon was cropped in the Swap Robot menu when using a gamepad.[/p]
[hr][/hr][p]Stay tuned to our official X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok channels, and join the War Robots: Frontiers subreddit and Discord for all the latest news and updates.[/p][p] [/p]

Maintenance – 11/10/2025

[p][/p][p]War Robots: Frontiers servers are scheduled to enter maintenance at the following time:[/p]
  • [p] Maintenance Time: 11/11/2025 at 07:00 UTC[/p]
  • [p] Estimated Downtime: 3 hours [/p]
[p]The game servers will be inaccessible during this time. Keep an eye on our official social channels and Discord for further updates, and to find out when War Robots: Frontiers servers are live again.

Thank you for your patience!

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War Robot Spotlight: Crix

[p][/p][p]As a Wild Ten Pilot, it’s good to get to grips with your partner in battle—the War Robot. With several War Robots to choose from, each with its own unique attributes, picking the best ally for each fight is crucial.[/p][p]Command the storm with Crix, a relentless pursuer who pulls you into the fray, draining enemies' power and leaving them no chance of escape. [/p][h2]Combat Analysis[/h2]
  • [p]War Robot Model: Crix[/p]
  • [p]Class: Flanker[/p]
  • [p]Dominion: FortEvo[/p]
[p]When the storm takes hold, escape is no longer an option.[/p][p]Crix excels in tactical disruption and sustained pursuit. It’s not the heaviest robot on the field, nor the fastest, but its control-oriented arsenal ensures that once it has you in its sights, retreat becomes impossible. [/p][p]By combining electromagnetic suppression with targeted energy depletion, Crix thrives in battles of endurance and attrition — ideal for cutting off evasive enemies or breaking defensive lines.[/p][h2]Under the Hood[/h2][p]Make the most of your War Robot by learning about its Core Gear and recommended Weapons, and Supply Gear.[/p][p]Don’t forget, you can always customize any War Robot with your favorite elements![/p]
  • [p]Grappling (Core Gear): Unleashes a swarm of nanobots that latch onto the target over 10s, dragging the robot toward it and dealing 23,000. Cooldown: 45s.[/p]
  • [p]Stormpike (Light, Electromagnetic, Special): Light arc cannon. Fires an electrically charged projectile that expands mid-flight.[/p]
  • [p]Fuel Burn (Supply Gear): Burns 100% fuel from the target and blocks its regeneration for 5s. Cooldown 20s, 4 charges.[/p]
[hr][/hr][p]Stay tuned to our official X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok channels, and join the War Robots: Frontiers subreddit and Discord for all the latest news and updates.[/p]

Intel Discount Event: Save Big, Nov 11–18

[p][/p][p]Intel is a crucial resource used to upgrade your battle Builds. You can never have enough, so from November 11 until November 18 (10:00 CEST/01:00 PT), we’re making it easier to maximize your Builds’ potential with upgrade discounts![/p][h2]Featured Items (November 11 – November 18)[/h2][p]This week, the Tortuga engineers invite Pilots to take a closer look at the following Builds:[/p]
  • [p]War Robot Modules: Tyr, Loki, Phantom[/p]
  • [p]Weapons: Lighter, Halo, Vortex[/p]
  • [p]Gear: Energy Wall, Minefield, Homing Missile, Fuel Burn, Recon Mode, Ghost Turret[/p]
[h2]Intel Upgrade Costs by Rarity[/h2][p]See how much Intel you need for each rarity level, with discounted prices.[/p][p]WAR ROBOT MODULES (COMMON UPGRADES)[/p]
  • [p]Level 3: 6 Intel (Previously 20 Intel)[/p]
  • [p]Level 5: 12 Intel (Previously 40 Intel)[/p]
  • [p]Level 9: 33 Intel (Previously 110 Intel)[/p]
  • [p]Level 13: 100 Intel (Previously 230 Intel)[/p]
[p]WAR ROBOT MODULES (UNCOMMON UPGRADES)[/p]
  • [p]Level 3: 9 Intel (Previously 30 Intel)[/p]
  • [p]Level 5: 18 Intel (Previously 60 Intel)[/p]
  • [p]Level 9: 50 Intel (Previously 165 Intel)[/p]
  • [p]Level 13: 150 Intel (Previously 345 Intel)[/p]
[p]WAR ROBOT MODULES (RARE UPGRADES)[/p]
  • [p]Level 3: 12 Intel (Previously 40 Intel)[/p]
  • [p]Level 5: 24 Intel (Previously 80 Intel)[/p]
  • [p]Level 9: 66 Intel (Previously 220 Intel)[/p]
  • [p]Level 13: 200 Intel (Previously 460 Intel)[/p]
[p]Stay tuned to our official X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok channels, and join the War Robots: Frontiers subreddit and Discord for all the latest news and updates.[/p]