War Robots: Frontiers News

These are the patch notes for the War Robots: Frontiers build available from May 18, 2023.

BUGS FIXED

• Fixed ‘Item Received’ window displaying incorrectly when receiving the Pioneer Pack Pilot from the website Inventory.
• Fixed Orbital Strike, Rainfall, and Deadlight abilities not activating in certain areas on the Crash Site map.
• Fixed Transfusion ability instantly refilling maximum ammo for any weapon.
• Fixed Pilot models not rotating in the ‘Offers’ window.
• Fixed the Scaling Sniper skill for Pilots continuing to accumulate a damage boost even after an armor segment was destroyed.
• Fixed explosion VFX not displaying when hitting destructible objects with Sticky Gun.
• Adjusted Pilot bio window size.
• Updated localisation.

War Robots: Frontiers servers are scheduled to enter maintenance at the following time:

• Maintenance Time: 18/05/2023 at 08:00 UTC
  
• Estimated Downtime: 1 hours
  

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!

Welcome to QNET, the interplanetary information and utility network. What can I help you with today?
[h2]QUERY:>>WHO IS LEONARD FITZPATRICK?[/h2]
A mercenary Robot Pilot, currently contracting out of Tortuga for combat missions on the Wild Ten. 
[h2]QUERY:>>WHERE DID LEONARD FITZPATRICK COME FROM? [/h2]
A Freecon-claimed Mars colony called Novod. It is primarily a military base. 
[h2]QUERY:>>WHAT IS LEONARD FITZPATRICK’S BACKGROUND? [/h2]
Leonard’s lineage includes a number of distinguished soldiers, and his family name appears several times in Freecon history. Leonard was educated at the prestigious Active Minds Combat University, where he ranked high in his class. 

Leonard served in Freecon’s voluntary ground combat unit, during which time he distinguished himself with several corporate military honors and merits. 

Notable: Leonard’s file includes a partially redacted trial transcript. What information remains accessible indicates Leonard found a man at his residence and killed him in what was later ruled as self-defense. The redacted passages involve how the man gained access to Leonard’s living quarters. 
[h2]QUERY:>>WHY HAS LEONARD FITZPATRICK COME TO THE WILD TEN?[/h2]
Insufficient data. This network cannot speculate. Consider rephrasing. 
[h2]QUERY:>>IS LEONARD FITZPATRICK STILL A FREECON CITIZEN?[/h2]
Records indicate Leonard’s last service under Freecon was in deep space, as part of the corporation’s anti-pirate initiative. Freecon sustained losses during this conflict. Leonard was discharged shortly after the Battle of Norma 330. Freecon documentation does not specify if a commissioned officer’s discharge is voluntary or involuntary. 

Discover the full cast of characters by recruiting Pilots in War Robots: Frontiers, and catch up with the Pilot Profile of Kate “Sparrow” Sinclair.

These are the patch notes for the War Robots: Frontiers build available following a period of maintenance on May 11, 2023. Update your game to the latest version and start playing in Early Access!

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NEW CONTENT

• Added four new Pilots. The Pilot system has been fully reworked to include skill trees and progression:
  • Kate "Sparrow" Sinclair: Equipped with skills focused around damage output and survivability in close-range combat.
  • Leonard "Monk" Fitzpatrick: Equipped with skills favoring positional gameplay and long-range weapons.
  • Marcus "Dome" Shedd: Equipped with skills suitable for either close- or mid-range builds.
  • Duncan "Thinkfast" Prasad: Equipped with skills working in synergy with ability modules.

A recolored model of Leonard has been used as a placeholder for both Marcus and Duncan in this update. In future updates, every legendary Pilot will receive a unique model and voice lines.

IMPORTANT: Kate “Sparrow” Sinclair was previously known as Kate “Sparrow” Walker. This is the same Pilot with a new surname. In-game and website texts will be altered to reflect this in the near future.

NEW FEATURE: PILOT SKILL TREES

• When upgrading Pilots, players can now choose between different skill options at each level to create unique Pilot builds. The skills available depends on a Pilot’s Personality and Specialty, with different Pilots opening up to different playstyles. We invite you to try out the feature and leave your feedback on our official Discord.

PLAYER PROGRESSION

• Battle rewards are now directly linked to the amount of Honor Points you win during the match. For each Honor Point, a player receives 5 Credits and 0.5 XP.
• Reduced level-up requirements for most levels to 500 XP.
• Increased the amount of Alloys a player gets from melting down items and purchasing Crates from 20% to 30% of the item crafting cost.
• Removed placeholder Pilots from level-up rewards. At levels 3 and 30, Pilots were replaced by Credits.
• Reduced the price of purchasing three items at a time in the Shop from 12,000 to 6,000 Credits.

QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS

• Introduced multiple improvements to the Hangar interface.
• Added network ping indicators to player nicknames in the combat statistics window (press TAB).
• Added speed counter and fuel level indicator to the back of Robot models.
• Changed the orientation of the fuel level indicator in HUD to vertical and added threshold markers for Dash and Jump.
• Added warning icon in Hangar to mark Robot builds that cannot be deployed in battle.
• Updated descriptions for the Glacial and Singulators abilities.

GRAPHICAL IMPROVEMENTS

• Improved walking animations on slopes and uneven terrain.

SOUND IMPROVEMENTS

• Updated sounds when hitting different types of surfaces.
• Updated sounds on splitting Robot armor (from “yellow” to “red” degree of damage).
• Updated whiz-by sounds.
• Updated sounds for Retribution ability on the Ares torso.
• Updated sounds for partial reload on Halo.
• Added chassis servomotor sounds.

BALANCE CHANGES

• Sticky Gun: Increased maximum range from 450 to 900 meters.
• Lighter: Increased damage to armor from 195 to 203.
• Gozer: Reduced reload time from 1.68 to 1.5 seconds, increased damage to armor from 181 to 208, and increased damage to hull from 200 to 230.
• Ghost Turret: Reduced target detection range.
• Unchained (Fenrir): Reduced the amount of armor and hull repairs.
• Singulators (Matriarch): Increased effective range.

BUGS FIXED

• Fixed the issue preventing the start of matchmaking when any of the squad members leave the squad without pressing “READY”.
• Fixed Scatter, Halo, and Quantum not being able to fire within an enemy Shield Dome.
• Fixed upgrade stats displayed in red when upgrading ability modules.
• Introduced multiple optimisation improvements.
• Introduced multiple localisation improvements.

NEW FEATURE: LEAGUE SYSTEM

• With the first iteration of the League system, we’re adding the League interface and turning on the accumulation of League Points for all accounts. This is a draft version of the feature and most of its settings may change in future updates based on your feedback. More details about the League system will be announced in the future!

Need a wingman? Head straight into the danger zone in the Pilots Update, now live in War Robots: Frontiers! Grab a Pioneer Pack to enter the fray in Early Access on PC via Steam and MGLauncher, available from wrfrontiers.com and Steam.

For a full breakdown of everything new in the Pilots Update, check out the patch notes.

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[h2]NEW FEATURE: PILOTS[/h2]
Pilots are Robot operators that come with unique specializations and skill trees. You can level them up to enjoy bonuses to help get the edge in combat such as extra damage and defense, plus an Ultimate Ability!

When upgrading Pilots via Skill Trees, players can choose between different skill options at each level to create unique Pilot builds. The skills available depends on a Pilot’s Personality and Specialty, with different Pilots opening up to different playstyles.

The first Pilots to join the game are some of the finest mercs in the Wild Ten. Hail their callsigns and win the fight today in War Robots: Frontiers:

• Kate "Sparrow" Sinclair: A mercenary from Eirene seeking to make her mark in the Wild Ten, Sparrow is equipped with skills focused on damage output and survivability in close-range combat.
• Leonard "Monk" Fitzpatrick: Monk hails from a line of soldiers who died before their time, but he now seeks to carve a new destiny for himself. He’s equipped with skills that favor positional gameplay and long-range weapons.
• Marcus "Dome" Shedd: Born to a closed-off planet and never allowed to explore, Marcus now lives for adventure in the Wild Ten. He’s equipped with skills suitable for either close- or mid-range builds.
• Duncan "Thinkfast" Prasad: What Thinkfast lacks in brawn, he makes up for in near-unrivalled piloting skills in a Robot. Equipped with skills working in synergy with ability modules.

A recolored model of Monk has been used as a placeholder for both Dome and Thinkfast in this update. In future updates, every legendary Pilot will receive a unique model and voice lines.
[h2]PLAYER PROGRESSION UPDATES[/h2]
Many changes have been made to speed up progression during Early Access. For instance, you can now quickly progress through account levels, more easily afford certain purchases, and unlock recently-added weapons and Robot parts much faster than before.
[h2]QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]

• Introduced multiple improvements to the Hangar interface.
• Added network ping indicators to player nicknames in the combat statistics window.
• Added a speed counter and fuel level indicator to the back of Robot models.
• Changed the orientation of the fuel level indicator in HUD to vertical and added threshold markers for Dash and Jump.
• Added warning icon in Hangar to mark Robot builds that cannot be deployed in battle.
• Updated descriptions for the Glacial and Singulators abilities.

[h2]HOW TO PLAY[/h2]
Ready to enter the Wild Ten? Purchase a Pioneer Pack from wrfrontiers.com or Steam to join the fight and play War Robots: Frontiers in Early Access. You can choose from four Packs, with each unlocking Early Access and exclusive bonus content:

• Iron Pack: Contains Early Access and four (4) Orkans (Weapons).
• Steel Pack: Contains Early Access, Varangian (War Robot), four (4) Orkans (Weapons), and 300 WarpReals (in-game currency).
• Titanium Pack: Contains Early Access, Varangian (War Robot), Kate “Sparrow” Sinclair (Robot Pilot), four (4) Orkans (Weapons), one (1) legendary-quality Robot Decal, one (1) Premium Battle Pass, 90 days of Premium Status, and 750 WarpReals (in-game currency).
• Platinum Pack: Contains Early Access, Varangian (War Robot), Kate “Sparrow” Sinclair (Robot Pilot), four (4) Orkans (Weapons), one (1) legendary-quality Robot Decal, four (4) Premium Battle Passes, 1 year of Premium Status, and 1,250 WarpReals (in-game currency).

All players can access basic War Robots to play with in Early Access, regardless of the Pioneer Pack purchased. For more details about Pioneer Packs, check out our dedicated article.
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