War Robots: Frontiers News

October brought spooky events and terrifying treats for the War Robots: Frontiers community. Check out what happened in October, and what’s to come in November!
[h2]Community Event Winners: October[/h2][h3]Ghosts of Honor[/h3]
Back in September, we asked you to join our official Discord and sign up for Ghosts of Honor, an event where earning Honor would score you Medals and Intel!

The Community really showed their fighting spirit, earning a combined 43 Medals and 33 Gold Medals over the course of the event.

Special shoutout to all the triple Gold Medal winners—DeliriumV01D, Kragerles, Robo4, HectorGamingYT, Zeroskillz, HyTakTTOLY4ULOCb, Mike_Hawkwind, and eXPECTATION!
[h3]Halloween Creative Contest[/h3]
In September, we asked you to submit your scariest Halloween costumes, artwork, and jack-o'-lanterns for prizes, and here are the spooky winners!

Light Buster

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Endersult


[h3]Treat or Treat[/h3]
We hope you were able to pick up all your treats over Halloween when we shared promo codes across social media with the chance to find a bunch of in-game resources including Alloys, Credits, and Intel. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Discord, and Instagram for more chances to win in the future! 
[h2]Community Content [/h2]
Our Pilots are second to none when it comes to creativity, so we’re putting the spotlight on some of the best from October!
[h3]Community Collaboration Music Video[/h3]
ĐɆ₴₮ⱤØɎɆⱤ led the charge again, compiling your best clips to make a new music video.

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[h3]Amazing Ares[/h3]
Kragerles created an amazing version of Ares using Trailmakers!

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[h3]How I Won The Lace's League (Tips & Tricks)[/h3]
HectorGamingYT shared his strategies for maximizing kills that led him to win our summer event, Lace's League.

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[h2]Development Insights[/h2]
We regularly share some of the concepts and tweaks we are working on via our Discord, to give 

players a sneak peek into the development process. Here are a few of the things we shared in October:
[h3]New Tutorial and Damage Model[/h3]
Our devs have been hard at work! Check out the new Tutorial, Damage Model, and Training Mode.
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[h3]Customization Feedback[/h3]
We’re working on implementing paint jobs that allow you to customize the look of your Robot. Each part of the Robot can be customized to your liking, but we want your feedback on this feature. 

• Do you prefer that weapons inherit the paint job from the torso or that they can be customized independently from any other parts?
• Do you prefer colorful or more military-looking paint jobs? 

Let us know on Discord in the Dev Insights Channel.



[h3]New Game Mode (Work in Progress)[/h3]
We'll share more details soon, but we thought you'd like a glimpse of the new game mode — Team Deathmatch!
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[h3]November Community Events[/h3]
We'll be sharing details regarding new Community events for November soon, so stay tuned!
[h3]Every Friday throughout November: Community Play Sessions[/h3]
Remember to join our weekly Discord Community Play Sessions held on Discord at 17:00 UTC every Friday (times may vary). Drop in, say hi, and ask some questions! 

Be sure to join our Discord to see all of these updates first. Thanks for playing, Pilots!

September was a super month for the War Robots: Frontiers community, with a Free Week, Play of the Month contest, and much more. Check out what happened in September, and get a sneak peek of what’s to come in October.
[h2]Play Of The Month Winners: September[/h2]
Back in September, we asked you to show us your skills and compete for Play of the Month, and we received your video clips of your best plays, trick shots, and clutch moments! 

We selected the top three, who each won a full Robot build of their choice! Check out the victors below:

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[乃☬刀り] T1-DROLF

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Destroyer

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[h2]Free Week Summary [/h2]
Last week we played host to new players in War Robots: Frontiers with a Free Week! We saw awesome support from the community, and want to say thank you for playing. We hope you all managed to complete 25 games and grab a few sweet rewards!

A big welcome to all the new players who won Early Access during the Free Week—make sure to check out our Discord and join the community where you can find your dream Squad, participate in Q&As, and enjoy regular community events and contests. 
[h2]Community Content [/h2]
We love seeing how creative our Pilots are, and we want to shine a light on some of the best from September!
[h3]Legendary Lego Builds[/h3]
S15 has amazed with a new Lego build! Named ‘Osprey’, this Robot can remove its shoulders and legs like a Frontiers bot. 

Let us know your ideas for a distinctive ability for Osprey over on Discord or reach out to S15. Great work!



Get a load of this cool new Harpy Lego build from zaito below!


[h3]A New Beginning[/h3]
ĐɆ₴₮ⱤØɎɆⱤ created an awesome music video called ‘A New Beginning’ to thank Community Managers and devs for their support of the game! Check it out below:

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[h2]Development Insights[/h2]
We regularly share some of the concepts and tweaks we are working on via our Discord, to give players a sneak peek into the development process. Here are a few of the things we shared in September:
[h3]Update on Robot Weathering Effects[/h3]
We received some suggestions about the Robot weathering effects we shared a few weeks ago, and if were asked if they would be dynamic based on Map weather. We can confirm that is indeed the plan for this concept! 

Here's a small example of how it might look. As the battle progresses, the elements start to take effect on your Robots and build up over time.


[h3]Sound Changes[/h3]
We want weapon sounds to be as distinct as possible so that players can easily identify weapons in combat just by their sound effects. Here's an example of some of the updates we’re currently working on. As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts!

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[h3]Mont's New Look[/h3]
We are currently redesigning the Mont Drill into a ‘press’. We believe this better corresponds to the gameplay mechanics, as it simply falls on Robots and crushes them!

As a bonus, you can also see some of the snowy Map weathering effects we are also working on in this shot.


[h3]New Concept for the Home Screen[/h3]
Here's our new concept for the home screen: showing off your Hangar, Robots, Pilots (with animations), improved lighting, and camera angles.

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[h3]Crash Site Concept Art[/h3]
We’re excited to share the latest concept art for Crash Site. We believe it places much more emphasis on natural changes in altitude and landscape details, which greatly enhances the perception of the Robot's size.


[h2]October Community Events[/h2]
Don’t miss out on our spooktacular October community events!
[h3]October 6: Developer Q&A Play Session[/h3]
Join us for our next Developer Q&A Play Session on October 6, help us shape the game, provide your feedback, and test your gameplay skills against our team! 
[h3]October 10-31: Ghost of Honor[/h3]
Join the Discord and sign up for Ghosts of Honor! 

Earn Medals and Intel: Earn one Medal per week (Bronze, Silver, or Gold) by earning Honor throughout the event. Each Medal also rewards you with additional resources for your achievements!

• Gold Medal: Earn 5,000 Honor - Receive 300 Intel
• Silver Medal: Earn 3,000 Honor - Receive 200 Intel
• Bronze Medal: Earn 2,000 Honor - Receive 100 Intel

[h3]October 25-31: Halloween Creative Contest[/h3]
Are you the ghost with the most? Share your Halloween creativity and win prizes!

Submit your Halloween costumes, spooky artwork (excluding AI art), and carved pumpkins via Discord. Bonus points if your submission is War Robots-themed! 

The best and oogie-boogiest will be voted for by your fellow Pilots, and the grand prize winner will receive a full Robot build of their choice (any LVL 1 Chassis, Legs, Shoulders).
[h3]October 25-31: Treat or Treat[/h3]
Keep your eye (of newt) on social media for Trick or Treat goodies! Promo codes for in-game resources will be shared on Twitter, Facebook, Discord, and Instagram, and can be redeemed here.

Note: All prizes from Community Events earned will be retained throughout Early Access, but are subject to progress wipes once we enter Open Beta.
[h3]Every Friday throughout October: Community Play Sessions[/h3]
Remember to join our weekly Discord Community Play Sessions held on Discord at 17:00 UTC every Friday (times may vary). Drop in, say hi, and ask some questions! Special thanks to PUGGIE TWITCH, who regularly streams our Community Play Sessions. Be sure to check out his VODs and stream if you can’t join.



Be sure to join our Discord to see all of these updates first. Thanks for playing, Pilots!

Experience the full Early Access version of War Robots: Frontiers for one week, from now until September 26! Get started by downloading the game via MGLauncher or the Steam Demo Version and play for free without the purchase of a Pioneer Pack.

If you’re new to the Wild Ten, this is your chance to experience the full Early Access version of War Robots: Frontiers and win Alloys, Credits, and permanent Early Access! If you have a Pioneer Pack, you can also battle for increased rewards throughout this event. 
[h2]Free Challenges[/h2]
Get the following by playing matches during Free Week:

• 10 Matches: 240,000 Alloys
• 20 Matches: 240,000 Alloys and 6,000 Credits
• 25 Matches: 240,000 Alloys, 6,000 Credits, 250 Intel, and Permanent Early Access

[h2]Pioneer Challenges[/h2]
Get the following by playing matches during Free Week:

• 10 Matches: 480,000 Alloys
• 20 Matches: 480,000 Alloys and 12,000 Credits
• 25 Matches: 480,000 Alloys, 12,000 Credits, 500 Intel, and a LVL 1 Abilities Pack containing Dazzle, Ghost Turret, and Blast Wave

Squad up with friends or find a new dream team via Discord, and get ready to experience reduced matchmaking times, re-balanced sonic weapons and bot difficulty, and more during the Free Week.

IMPORTANT: Any progress made and prizes earned during the Free Week will be retained if you purchase a Pioneer Pack or win Early Access, but are subject to progress wipes once the game enters Open Beta.

Subscribe to the official War Robots: Frontiers newsletter to the latest news straight to your inbox, and follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, and Steam.

Experience the full Early Access version of War Robots: Frontiers in Free Week, running from September 18–26! Get started by downloading the game via MGLauncher or the Steam Demo Version and play for free without the purchase of a Pioneer Pack.
[h2]PLAY FOR FREE AND WIN EARLY ACCESS[/h2]
If you’re new to the Wild Ten, this is your chance to not only experience the full Early Access version of War Robots: Frontiers, but also win permanent Early Access by playing 25 matches! 

Get the following by playing matches during Free Week:

• 10 Matches: 240,000 Alloys
• 20 Matches: 240,000 Alloys and 6,000 Credits
• 25 Matches: 240,000 Alloys, 6,000 Credits, 250 Intel, and Permanent Early Access

[h2]PIONEER CHALLENGES[/h2]
If you have a Pioneer Pack, you can battle for increased rewards throughout this event! Challenge yourself by playing 10, 20, and 25 matches to get a massive dose of Alloys, Credits, Intel, and Abilities.

Get the following by playing matches during Free Week:

• 10 Matches: 480,000 Alloys
• 20 Matches: 480,000 Alloys and 12,000 Credits
• 25 Matches: 480,000 Alloys, 12,000 Credits, 500 Intel, and a LVL 1 Abilities Pack containing Dazzle, Ghost Turret, and Blast Wave

[h2]NEW FEATURES[/h2]
We've been tinkering! Play during this event to experience reduced matchmaking times, re-balanced sonic weapons and bot difficulty, and more.
[h2]SQUAD UP[/h2]
Invite your friends to join you, or find a new dream team to join you on the Wild Ten. Find your squad and check out the schedule of events via Discord!

IMPORTANT: Any progress made and prizes earned during the Free Week will be retained if you purchase a Pioneer Pack or win Early Access, but are subject to progress wipes once the game enters Open Beta.

Subscribe to the official War Robots: Frontiers newsletter to the latest news straight to your inbox, and follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, and Steam.

These patch notes detail changes for the War Robots: Frontiers build available from September 12, 2023.

TECHNICAL CHANGES

• Removed the SMAA option from antialiasing settings.
• Fixed changes not applying to the Resolution Scale setting when TSR upscaling is selected.
• Increased Elimination Mode match duration to 18 minutes.

BALANCE CHANGES

• Matriarch Shotguns: Reduced accuracy, reduced maximum range to 350 meters, reduced the number of particles per shot to 10, and reduced damage to the core by 25%.
• Grim Cannon: Increased damage to the core by 20%.
• Scatter: Reduced damage to armor by 10% and reduced damage to the core by 25%.
• AI bot difficulty decreased for players up to and including Level 25.