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The Spirithaven season is now available!

Commanders!

We are happy to announce that the Asian-themed Spirithaven season is now available!

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The core of the Spirithaven season is a new set of Asian (mostly Japanese and Korean) vehicles as well as the continuation of the Special Operations storyline, but also the addition and improvements of various aspects of the game. Here’s what’s new:


[h2]New Asian Vehicles[/h2]


A new set of Asian progression vehicles appears in Francine De Laroche’s vehicle pool, each with fairly different playstyle.



The following vehicles are initially available:
  • Type 16 MCV Tier 7 TD – unlocked either from C13 TUA (Francine De Laroche) or Type 90-II (Zhang Feng), this wheeled Tank Destroyer is somewhat similar to the Centauro. Unlike the Centauro, however, it features a unique ability called AI Target Assistant, allowing you to aim more precisely at moving targets. You can read more about it in our dedicated article
  • Harimau Tier 8 LT – this Indonesian machine is the embodiment of what makes the Light Tank class so fun to play – fast and well-armed, it is perfect for aggressive gameplay the Light Tank drivers love so much. You can read more about it in our dedicated article

Additionally, a Premium vehicle will be available at launch:
  • K21 Tier 8 AFV – this fast Korean IFV with powerful armament will be available for Gold directly in the game. With its excellent mobility, it is the perfect tool for delivering infantry right where it needs to be. You can read more about it in our dedicated article

But that’s just the beginning. Three more progression vehicles will be arriving at a later date during the season:
  • K-153C Tier 9 AFV, a light four-wheeled highly mobile platform armed with a double Javelin-like Raybolt ATGM launcher. You can read more about it in our dedicated article
  • AS21 Redback Tier 9 AFV, a heavy IFV with all the gameplay systems you know and love – top-attack Javelin style ATGMs, 30mm PELE rounds and Mechanized Infantry. You can read more about it in our dedicated article
  • And yes, finally, the long-awaited K2 Black Panther Tier 10 MBT itself with its own slew of interesting characteristics and gameplay elements that we will tell you more about in the near future.

Of course, what would be a new line with additional customization elements? New camouflages, decals and vehicle-related achievements await you as well as a brand-new commander, Kwon Han. This Lodestar GmbH veteran will come with a unique set of abilities suitable for the fast-paced gameplay the new vehicles offer. You can read more about him in our dedicated article


[h2]Spirithaven Special Operations[/h2]


Almost a year has passed since Hana Buric and Austin Harper helped Magnus Holter to escape Enigma's Moscow prison. The Resistance grew stronger, but it's still not powerful enough to wage a large scale war. That is why Magnus offered to capture a key asset of the enemy — James Todd Litteral, the leader on the National Patriot Activist Army.



He's one of the few people on the planet, who can provide the Resistance with Enigma's command center coordinates, allowing them to take out Enigma and its leader, Victor Blaze, in one fell swoop.



Four new Special Operation missions await you during this season. Two missions are currently available with two more coming during the season.


[h2]New Contract Mission Campaign[/h2]


A new Contract Mission campaign also awaits you in Update 0.31 with similar mechanics to those used during the American Dream one. We’ve made a few tweaks for your convenience but the core of it will remain the same. In fact, there will only one major difference – the main prize.



This time, you’ll be able to unlock the Type 89 Tier 7 AFV with its excellent mobility and firepower. You can read more about it in our dedicated article


[h2]New Battle UI[/h2]


This season, we’re introducing a brand-new in-battle User Interface. This is something we wanted to do for a while now and hope that this iteration will be to your liking.



More improvements and customization options are coming in the foreseeable future. In this dedicated article, you can learn more about the center part of the new UI.


[h2]Graphics Improvements[/h2]


Along with the new UI, we are introducing a number of visual enhancements to the game. Take a look:

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Not only do the new models look amazing, we are also introducing the following changes to the appearance of the existing ones:
  • Dynamic Dirt system
  • Overall graphics improvements for all models

You can read all about these improvements in our dedicated article.


[h2]Supercharged APS[/h2]


We’re introducing two types of APS modes that are acting like active abilities rather than standard APS:
  • Supercharged Hard-Kill APS (intercepting most incoming projectiles for a short period of time)
  • Supercharged Soft-Kill APS (diverting enemy ATGMs away from your vehicle)

You can read about both systems in our dedicated article.


[h2]Further Season Plans[/h2]


All of the above is, however, only just a portion of what the Spirithaven season will offer. A steady stream of content will be available throughout the season.



Here’s what you can look forward to in the next couple of months:
  • Mid-March: Third Special Operation
  • Late March: K-153C, AS21 Redback, K2 Black Panther, Commander Kwon Han, Artillery in Global Operations, improved Team Damage punishment system
  • End of March: Fourth Special Operation
  • End of March: Major, yet unannounced event
  • April to May: A number of events and seasonal celebrations


See you on the battlefield!