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Catch the Release Date Stream

Hello, GZW Community,

Are you excited for the Winds of War update? Tune in this Thursday at 12 PM ET / 6 PM CEST on Twitch.

Join our CEO & Creative Director, Marek Rabas, our Production Lead, and other dev team members live on stream — they’ve got something important to share.👀

We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your thoughts.

Stay tuned,

MADFINGER Games Team




Everything You Need to Know About Twitch Drops

Hey, GZW Community,

The Winds of War update is almost here, and you might be wondering why we are so excited to bring Twitch Drops to Gray Zone Warfare. Our first-ever campaign will run from May 22 to June 14, and we can’t do it without you. Let’s look at everything you need to know about the Drops and how the whole community will benefit from them.



What are Twitch Drops?

Twitch Drops allow players to receive in-game rewards in exchange for watching creator streams that broadcast Gray Zone Warfare on Twitch.

To earn rewards:
  • Make sure you’re watching streamers who have Drops enabled in their streams.
  • You must link your Steam account with your Twitch account on the page we will share later this week.

You will be able to check the progress of each campaign in your Twitch Account. You can find the drops when you click on your profile picture and go to the “Drops & Rewards” category.

What is Support A Streamer?

Support A Streamer works essentially the same way, but instead of receiving rewards in exchange for watching creator streams, you get an in-game reward for purchasing different amounts of new recurring or gift subscriptions. This way, you can support your favorite creator and receive something valuable in Gray Zone Warfare.

Note: Prime Subscriptions do not count toward these rewards.

What Rewards Can You Expect?

Each Stage of our campaign consists of two types of rewards: Consumables and Apparel.

The consumable items include repair kits, medical kits, weapons, gear, or even mortar strike shells. These items are present in the drops so they can help you ease into the new update more easily, try the new content faster, and generally have more fun. Once you earn the items, it is up to you when you use them; however, they can be lost, and will be wiped with the release of update 0.4, which will come roughly 6 months after Winds of War.

The second type of reward is apparel. If you follow all 3 stages of our Twitch Drops campaign, you can collect a whole new set of clothing, including gloves, trousers, boots, uniform, and glasses. This apparel is exclusive to Twitch Drops, and you won’t be able to get it any other way in the foreseeable future. Apparel won’t be wiped, and it will be carried over to future updates.

Timing Is Key

Our Twitch Drop campaign allows you to get quite a lot of items. It is split into 3 Stages, powered by Viktos & Gatorz - manufacturers of tactical gear used by soldiers and military enthusiasts. On top of that, we are collaborating on Veteran Drops with our friends from REGIMENT & Stack Up, organizations that help veterans across the United States.

In each stage, you’ll be able to participate in All-Access Drops, Exclusive Drops, and Support A Streamer (included in the 2 campaigns mentioned before) - each of those has different variant of the apparel, so it’s up to you if you pick the one you love the most or if you collect all of them, and put together three unique apparel sets.

All campaigns start at 12:00 AM and end at 11:59 PM UTC.



Here’s the schedule of each stage:

[h2]Stage 1: Powered by Viktos[/h2]
  • From May 22 to May 25
  • Available campaigns:
    • All-Access Drops - any creator can enable it
    • Exclusive Drops - enabled for Field Agents & Elite Operators
    • Support A Streamer (included in both campaigns)
Veteran Drops
REGIMENT: From May 26 to May 28 - any creator can enable it
Stack Up: From May 29 to May 31 - any creator can enable it
[h2]Stage 2: Powered by Viktos[/h2]
  • From June 1 to June 7
  • Available campaigns:
    • All-Access Drops - any creator can enable it
    • Exclusive Drops - enabled for Field Agents & Elite Operators
    • Support A Streamer (included in both campaigns)

[h2]Stage 3: Powered by Gatorz[/h2]
  • From June 8 to June 14
  • Available campaigns:
    • All-Access Drops - any creator can enable it
    • Exclusive Drops - enabled for Elite Operators only
    • Support A Streamer (included in both campaigns)


Creators With Access to Exclusive Twitch Drops

We are opening all the campaigns to any creators who want to enable them, except for Exclusive Drops. Those will be available to Field Agents & Elite Operators in Stage 1 and Stage 2. Stage 3 of Exclusive Drops will be available to Elite Operators only.

Let’s take a look at the selected operators:

[h2]Field Agents[/h2]

[h2]Elite Operators[/h2]
Please note that the list of creators is not final, and we will be adding more due to high demand.

Every Move Matters,
MADFINGER Games Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2479810/Gray_Zone_Warfare/


Strengthening Anti-Cheat Protection in Gray Zone Warfare

Hey, GZW Community,

With the launch of the Winds of War update, we’re taking important steps to strengthen our anti-cheat efforts. Cheating undermines fair competition and damages the experience for everyone, and we take that seriously. That’s why we’re introducing new measures designed to make Gray Zone Warfare a more secure and fair environment for all players.


[h3]No Invasive Access[/h3]
One of the key changes is the integration of Denuvo technology, which will help us increase the difficulty of tampering with the game. To be clear, we are not using the DRM component of Denuvo, nor are we implementing any new kernel-level anti-cheat measures. The version of Denuvo we’ve chosen operates at a different level, without invasive access to your system. This means you’ll benefit from improved protection without any downsides.

We understand that some players may have concerns. That’s why we made sure to thoroughly test this implementation before shipping it. Our internal performance benchmarks showed no detrimental impact on framerate or system responsiveness. GZW will run exactly as it did before, just with better protection.

[h3]Why We’re Keeping Some Details Under Wraps[/h3]
We won’t be going into further detail about the specific anti-cheat measures we’ve implemented. Revealing those would only help cheat developers adapt, reducing the effectiveness of these systems before they’ve had a chance to do their job.

We know that transparency matters, and we’ll continue to communicate what we can. At the same time, protecting the integrity of the game means keeping some details confidential.

[h3]Reporting Cheaters[/h3]
If you ever suspect a player of cheating, please report them to us using this link. Be sure to include conclusive video evidence with your report. Thank you for helping us keep the game fair.

As always, we appreciate your feedback and your continued support as we work to make Gray Zone Warfare the best it can be.

Every Move Matters,
MADFINGER Games Team


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2479810/Gray_Zone_Warfare/

GZW x REGIMENT: Custom PC Giveaway

We recently announced our upcoming Twitch drops with REGIMENT, and now we’re excited to share another initiative made possible thanks to our partnership: a custom PC giveaway. In collaboration with Paradox Customs, one lucky operator will walk away with a GZW-ready rig, built in anticipation of the Winds of War launch.

[h2]Enter Here[/h2]


[h3]Gray Zone Warfare X REGIMENT – Official Paradox Customs PC Build, Frame 4000D Edition[/h3]
Key Specs:
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 – 8-Core
  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5070 – 12GB
  • RAM: 32GB G.Skill RGB DDR5 – 6000MHz
  • Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD (Gen 4, 5,000MB/s read)
  • Cooling: AORUS WATERFORCE X II – 360mm Liquid Cooler
  • Motherboard: ASRock B850 Live Mixer (WiFi)
  • Power Supply: 750W Gold ATX 3.0
  • Case: Corsair 4000D RGB with Custom Laser Etching
  • OS: Windows 11 Pro
Details:
This exclusive setup features a precision laser-etched Gray Zone Warfare logo on the tempered glass panel — delivering a clean, premium finish.

This giveaway is open to everyone, so whether you’re military or civilian, now’s your chance to gear up for the fight.

Giveaway ends May 25.

Every Move Matters,
MADFINGER Games Team

Twitch Drops Are Coming to Gray Zone Warfare

Hey GZW Community,

We’re excited to announce that Twitch Drops are on their way and arriving with some amazing partners.

We’ve teamed up with two iconic brands: Gatorz, known for eyewear engineered for those who push the limits, and Viktos, a leading name in tactical apparel. These partnerships bring real-world authenticity and style straight to the battlefield.

As we’ve previously shared, we’re also proud to be working with Stack Up and REGIMENT — two organizations that support U.S. veterans and active service members through the power of gaming. These communities focus on mental health, camaraderie, and building purpose through shared in-game experiences.

Together, these collaborations will bring exclusive in-game items you can unlock by watching Gray Zone Warfare on Twitch.

Watch. Earn. Gear up.

Stay tuned — more info is coming soon.

Every Move Matters,
MADFINGER Games Team