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Dev Diary: Early Access


Get a sneak peek at the development of War Robots: Frontiers in Early Access. 

This video will give you a behind-the-scenes look from Zukata, the Creative Director of War Robots: Frontiers. Check out the roadmap for the months ahead, learn about Pioneer Packs and all the rewards you can claim, and even more from the world of War Robots: Frontiers in Early Access!

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Video: Pioneer Packs


Play War Robots: Frontiers in Early Access with a Pioneer Pack, now available from wrfrontiers.com (Packs will be available on Steam when Early Access begins)! There are four tiers of Pioneer Packs, with each granting exclusive access to the Early Access and a bunch of bonus content.

Feast your eyes on this in-depth look at Pioneer Pack exclusives like the hulking metal warrior known as Varangian (War Robot), the Robot Pilot Kate AKA Sparrow, and many other bonus items.
 
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Tales From The Wild Ten: Kate and Varangian

Tales From The Wild Ten is a series composed by writer Patrick Kindlon. Read on to explore the second story from the War Robots: Frontiers universe focused on the origin story of one of the Robot Pilots who make their way to a clutch of new planets named the Wild Ten in pursuit of a new destiny. 

For generations, Kate Walker and her family did not know conflict—but it wasn’t always that way. Kate’s ancestor, Amalia Adams, was a Robot Pilot during the Walking Wars on Earth. Like so many others who fought in the dog days of the conflict, she was left behind when the warring factions brokered an armistice. With no war to fight and nowhere to turn, Amalia gave up her life as a Pilot and swore never to sit in a cockpit again. Having teamed up with other alienated Pilots, she moved to a zero-value site in the outlands of Mars. Free to make their own lives, the former mercenaries worked together to build the commune of Eirene, the only place Kate has ever known.

Eirene flourished, and Amalia kept her word. She raised her children to honor the freedom and pacifism that defined her new way of life, just as Kate’s mother taught her. In the centuries of cold war that followed, Eirene became a haven from the prying eyes of the Corpos, and they meant to keep it that way; but as Kate grew into a teenager, she became curious. She openly wondered about her past and her family’s connection to the Walking Wars, but considering such things meant reopening old wounds.

In Eirene, no one talked about the past. Many did not know, while others did not want to know. Information was carefully controlled on Mars, but Kate was clever. Piecing together what little she could, Kate began to form a picture of Amalia—and she was a hero. Under the call sign "Sparrow," Amalia was known for her courage and dedication to others, but it was her weapon of choice that made her a legend. While most Pilots chased the newest machines, Sparrow never gave up on her first-generation Vityaz. She believed these newer Robots didn’t win battles, squads did. Amalia believed putting your squad first is what made Pilots who they are. Working together, her team won countless battles. Soon, Sparrow became a symbol for squads everywhere.

Energized by this revelation, Kate’s passion quickly turned into an obsession. She scoured the Qnet and soaked up all the information she could about Vityaz. Studying schematics and code, she experimented with miniatures. As her confidence grew, so did her Robot builds. Using any spare parts and components she could get her hands on, Kate began to build a Vityaz of her very own, but for the people of Eirene, this was a step too far.

The community leaders were concerned. Kate was openly violating the very principles Eirene was founded on. Worse yet, Kate’s parents were put in the difficult position of choosing between their community and their daughter. As the debate came to a boiling point, news from the outer rim broke—a new World Gate has been established near a planetary system they called the Wild Ten. Corporations eager to control this new frontier announced they were offering contracts to Pilots willing to secure their interests, something they had not done for over two hundred years.

Kate was excited, but the community leaders were cautious. They pleaded with everyone to ignore this call. They reminded their citizens how the Corpos abandoned Pilots in the past and would do it again, but Kate believed this time would be different. On the Wild Ten, Pilots were going to fight on their terms. After much soul-searching, Kate chose to leave. The community leaders were disappointed, but they respected her decision.

Kate said goodbye to her parents and the unfinished Vityaz. After a few months, she landed on the other side of the galaxy. Having arrived at Tortuga Station, she was finally in her new home, but it didn’t feel that way. As Kate entered the complex, she felt overwhelmed and alone. She didn’t fit in; she didn’t have a squad, and she missed everyone in Eirene. Questioning her choices, she made her way to the hangar.

As she walked into the cavernous room, Kate was surprised to see her Vityaz, fully built and better than she could have imagined. This Robot was a gift from the people of Eirene. While they disagreed with Kate's actions, they remembered where they came from; putting your squad first is what makes Pilots who they are. The whole of Eirene stood with Kate; they would always be part of her squad. As she looked at the fully restored Vityaz, Kate knew this version was better than the original. This was Kate’s machine, and it was called Varangian. Filled with purpose, Kate fully realized who she is. 

She is a War Robot Pilot, and her call sign is Sparrow.

Stay tuned as the saga continues in War Robots: Frontiers, discover more Tales From The Wild Ten, and catch up on the first story; Old Wars Never End!

War Robots: Frontiers is Coming to PC and Consoles!

Welcome to War Robots: Frontiers, a new online multiplayer third-person shooter in the War Robots universe! Get ready to unleash your fleet of War Robots, engage in epic 6v6 team-based PvP battles, raze battlegrounds beyond the stars, explore a wealth of customization options, and smash through destructible environments.

War Robots: Frontiers is now in development for Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The globe-spanning development team at MY.GAMES consists of talented developers and industry veterans who helped bring the worlds of Halo, Mass Effect, World of Warcraft, and, of course, War Robots to life. Additionally, we’re now working with Unreal Engine 5 to elevate the War Robots series to an all-new intergalactic level.

Early Access will be playable on PC via Steam and MGLauncher from November 24 with the purchase of a Pioneer Pack available from wrfrontiers.com and Steam

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[h2]WELCOME TO THE WILD Ten[/h2]

War Robots: Frontiers takes place in the far future, centuries after the first Walking Wars seen in War Robots. Following the discovery of the Wild Ten, a cluster of distant worlds rich with resources and opportunities, Earth is left behind in favor of promising new frontiers. However, conflict follows, and three factions begin an endless war for control. Pilots — the operators of powerful War Robots — enforce their steel-fisted rule.

You can explore more about the events leading to War Robots: Frontiers in the first entry in a new series of articles called Tales from the Wild Ten.

[h2]RELEASE PHASES: EARLY ACCESS AND FREE-TO-PLAY[/h2]

War Robots: Frontiers will enter Early Access on November 24 on PC (playable via Steam and MGLauncher). Robot Pilots who purchase a Pioneer Pack can unlock Early Access and play the game, share their thoughts and feedback, and help impact and shape the future of its development. During this phase, we will finish the development of key features, polish the game, and prepare for its full free-to-play release.

The full release of War Robots: Frontiers will be a free-to-play game, scheduled to launch on PC in 2023. Further details about the console version of the game will be revealed in the future.

[h2]GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND EARLY ACCESS WITH PIONEER PACKS[/h2]

Play War Robots: Frontiers in Early Access with a Pioneer Pack, now available from wrfrontiers.com (available with the start of Early Access on Steam)! 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 AKA Sparrow (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 AKA Sparrow (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.

[h2]WHAT’S NEXT?[/h2]

We want to keep you up to speed on the game’s development at every turn. We’ll share more details about our plans for the Early Access phase shortly before it goes live, and new articles will be published regularly on the War Robots: Frontiers website and Steam. Look forward to development insights and videos, deep dives into the game’s core mechanics and features, tales from the Wild Ten, and more!

[h2]FOLLOW WAR ROBOTS: FRONTIERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA![/h2]

Stay in the loop! Join the official Discord server, follow the game on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to the official newsletter. You can also wishlist and follow War Robots: Frontiers on Steam to get the latest news there.

See you on the Wild Ten!

Pioneer Packs: Get Early Access & Exclusive Content!

Play War Robots: Frontiers in Early Access with a Pioneer Pack, now available from wrfrontiers.com (Packs will be available on Steam when Early Access begins)! There are four tiers of Pioneer Packs, with each granting exclusive access to the Early Access and a bunch of bonus content, including a Pioneer Robot and Pilot, currency, access to a Season Pass, a Premium subscription, and more.

Pioneer Packs are limited to one per account, and can be upgraded to a higher tier via your profile page or Steam bundles. 

One of the highlights of the Pioneer Packs is Varangian —- a new rendition of a War Robots classic, Vityaz, re-tooled for the distant worlds of the Wild Ten. You can also support it with a legendary pilot, Kate. We’ll tell you her story next week — you can keep up with news and updates by following our social media channels.
[h2]Iron Pack[/h2]
  • Early Access: Start your journey with War Robots: Frontiers early!
  • 4 Orkans (Weapons): Arm your War Robot with heavy ordnance.
[h2]Steel Pack[/h2]
  • Early Access: Start your journey with War Robots: Frontiers early!
  • Varangian (War Robot): Dominate the battlefield with this hulking metal warrior.
  • 4 Orkans (Weapons): Arm your War Robot with heavy ordnance.
  • 300 WarpReals (in-game currency): Premium currency you can spend in-game on new gear and customizations.
[h2]Titanium Pack[/h2]
  • Early Access: Start your journey with War Robots: Frontiers early!
  • Varangian (War Robot): Dominate the battlefield with this hulking metal warrior.
  • Kate AKA Sparrow (Robot Pilot): Place Sparrow at the helm of a War Robot and watch her soar to victory.
  • 4 Orkans (Weapons): Arm your War Robot with heavy ordnance.
  • 1 Legendary-quality Robot Decal: Give your Robot a new look with this Legendary-quality Decal.
  • 1 Premium Battle Pass: Access the premium tier of the Battle Pass during the first Season. 
  • 90 days of Premium Status: Access the premium tier of the Battle Pass during the first (1) Season.
  • 750 WarpReals (in-game currency): Even more premium currency you can spend in-game on new gear and customizations.
[h2]Platinum Pack[/h2]
  • Early Access: Start your journey with War Robots: Frontiers early!
  • Varangian (War Robot): Dominate the battlefield with this hulking metal warrior.
  • Kate AKA Sparrow (Robot Pilot): Place Sparrow at the helm of a War Robot and watch her soar to victory.
  • 4 Orkans (Weapons): Arm your War Robot with heavy ordnance.
  • 1 Legendary-quality Robot Decal: Give your Robot a new look with this Legendary-quality Decal.
  • 4 Premium Battle Passes: Access the premium tier of the Battle Pass during the first four (4) Seasons.
  • 1 year of Premium Status: Premium Status allows you to earn more resources and XP after every battle fought.
  • 1,250 WarpReals (in-game currency): Masses of premium currency you can spend in-game on new gear and customizations.

IMPORTANT: Certain items will become available at a later date.

All players can access basic War Robots to play with in Early Access, regardless of the Pioneer Pack purchased. 

Get in early to play and help shape the future of War Robots: Frontiers!