Armored Warfare News

Commanders!

We are happy to announce that the Update 0.70.20 is now available!



[h2]List of Update 0.70.20 Changes[/h2]

Please note: Premium Time rewards are not appearing correctly in this update. This is an interface issue and the rewards are handed out correctly.

Rate of Decay Special Operation

We are introducing the first mission of the Black Company Special Operation, which is called Rate of Decay. The Rate of Decay Special Operation takes you to north-western Texas where you’ll have to navigate through perilous canyons and fight your way through the ambushes while providing protection for your allies. For more information about the background, please visit our earlier article. Please note:

• Special Operations are available in the PvE section of HQ
• Make sure to turn your voiceover sound settings on (or up) to understand what’s going on in the mission

Make sure to submit your feedback in Discord so that we can iron out any potential issues!

Red Cold Event

The Red Cold event is bound to launch tomorrow, on October 19 in the morning (CEST/MSK). We are adding the new content including the Gadyuka skin called Patriot.

General Changes

• Added a brand-new Garage to the game (make sure to turn up your voiceover volume as there are story dialogues in the garage itself)
• Fixed an issue where the queue window was displaying strange incorrect bonuses
• Improved the game’s loading performance once more
• Arjun: Added a dozer blade ramming damage bonus
• BMPT-72: Removed the incorrect weakspots on the upper frontal plate
• Challenger 2: Improved the damage on the HESH round (it dealt less damage than the Challenger 1 round)
• Derivatsiya: Camouflages on this vehicle now appear correctly
• Leclerc: This vehicle now has 12.7mm machinegun instead of 7.62mm
• M50 Ontos: This vehicle now loses camouflage when moving (as intended)
• Merkava Mk.1: Fixed an issue where it wasn’t possible to switch fast between HEP shells and other types
• PTZ-89: HESH shells now have the same loading time as other shell types (they took longer to reload)
• Shadow: Removed the chance to set the engine on fire (hybrid engines should not burn)
• T-80UM1 Bars: Fixed an issue where the module unlock cost corresponded to Tier 7 (now corresponds to Tier 8)
• T-80UM1 Bars: The tank now shows in the garage filter correctly
• T-80UM1 Bars: Fixed the ERA layout
• TOS-1M: Autocannon now has correct elevation and depression values and no longer clips into the hull
• TTB: Added the Modern Kinetic Round trait (TTB has them already)
• ZTZ-20: WP missiles now load the correct amount in the UI (20/20)
• PvE mission “Sapphire”: Fixed a spot where players could get stuck (bunker at H4)
• PvE mission “Spearhead”: Fixed a spot where players could get stuck (pipes at F6)
• Special Operation “War”: Fixed a spot where players could get stuck (sector E7)
• Special Operation “Unrest”: Fixed a spot where players could get stuck (sector B5)
• Fixed several other minor spots on multiple maps where player vehicles could get stuck
• Fixed the AI vehicle behavior on a number of PvE maps, including Anvil, Life Jacket and Wages of Sin
• Reduced the amount of cases where players see an incorrect vehicle model when obtaining a new vehicle
• Fixed some small visual issues
• Fixed some small UI issues
• Fixed some small localization issues
• Added some assets for upcoming events

On the 18th of October 2023, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 5 hours due to a planned server maintenance.



Please note that the maintenance can be extended beyond the abovementioned timeframe. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Commanders!

Amongst many cultures, Friday 13 is a symbol of bad luck and misfortune in general – but also serial killers due to a series of 1980s slasher flics. Now’s the right time to put on a mask and terrorize the battlefields of Armored Warfare!



The objective is simple. Between October 13 and October 15, 2023 (22:59 CEST/23:59 MSK):

• Destroy at least 10 vehicles in a single PvE match to receive the Bad Moon decal
• Destroy at least 4 vehicles in a single Random Battles match to receive the “Serial Killer” player title

Please note:

• The prizes will be handed out after the end of the event
• PvE includes regular missions, Special Operations, War Games (weekend Special Operations) and Heroic Special Operations

We hope that you’ll enjoy this event and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

Commanders!

Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:

• MPF Tier 10 Premium Light Tank
• Griffin 120mm Tier 8 Premium Light Tank
• Bradley AAWS-H Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer
• Stryker ADATS Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
• MBT-70 Tier 6 Premium Main Battle Tank
• Eclipse Loot Crate

Between October 12 and October 19, 2023, the following items will be available:

 
[h2]MPF Light Tank[/h2]
 

The General Dynamics Light Tank prototype is one of the contenders in the U.S. Mobile Protected Firepower program to replace the Stryker platform in the fire support role for the U.S. Airborne forces. It is one of very few modern Light Tanks in existence. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the MPF is a Tier 10 Premium Light Tank. Within its class, it’s one of the heaviest and the best protected specimen with its hull protected by NERA armor capable of absorbing damage in the initial stages of battle. With its powerful 120mm gun and decent mobility, it is a decent front-line fighter, holding its own even in the thickest of fighting.

The MPF Tier 10 Premium LT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.

 

 

 
[h2]Griffin 120mm[/h2]
 

The Armored Warfare version of the Griffin Light Tank is based on an early 2016 tech demonstrator, intended to show the U.S. military during the AUSA 2016 conference that General Dynamics meant business. It was built as a private venture; effectively a scaled-up example of General Dynamics was capable of providing when it came to highly mobile vehicles with a lot of firepower for the U.S. airborne forces. The U.S. Army was impressed and the design has since evolved into what is generally referred to as the MPF Light Tank. You can read more about this vehicle in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Griffin 120mm is a Tier 8 Premium Light Tank and a powerful, fast machine, armed not only with its 120mm cannon, but also with special ammunition types, making it deadly at any distance. Few Tier 9 vehicles can match its sheer ferocity on the battlefield.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]Bradley AAWS-H[/h2]
 

The Bradley AAWS-H Tank Destroyer was an attempt by Loral Vought to mount four kinetic guided missiles on an extendable arm while using the Bradley IFV chassis as a platform. Kinetic missiles were cutting edge tech back in the 1980s – unlike standard ATGMs, they destroyed the target by their kinetic energy instead of a HEAT warhead, accelerating to several times the speed of sound. There was little to no defense against them, although they did have some drawbacks, which was why they were never adopted in real life. You can read more about the vehicle in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Bradley AAWS-H is a Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer. It’s an ATGM-based TD, carrying special kinetic missiles that actually become more effective with increasing distance to your target. It is the embodiment of a long-range missile carrier and is perfect for players who prefer sniping to close combat.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]Stryker ADATS[/h2]
 

ADATS stands for “Air Defense Anti-Tank System,” describing its purpose very well. The system is intended to engage both air and ground armored targets. It was developed in the 1980s by a Swiss company called Oerlikon-Contraves and was offered as an interesting hybrid that would be able to deal with both Soviet tanks and helicopters or attack planes. Unfortunately for it, it came too late – only Canada would actually accept it in service and the end of the Cold War meant the end to all attempts at its large-scale introduction. The ADATS missiles were quite large but, more importantly, extremely fast and were certain to be extremely destructive to any Soviet armored targets, even though this thankfully never had to be tested in real combat. The ADATS turret was offered for a wide variety of platforms and was actively installed on a vehicle that is kind of like a cousin to the Stryker, the Canadian LAV-III. In this configuration, the vehicle was called MMEV.



In Armored Warfare, Stryker ADATS is a Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer. It is a wheeled vehicle armed with two weapon systems – powerful long-range guided missiles and short-range unguided rockets, offering it some survivability in short range combat as well as the ability to deal tremendous damage if left to its devices.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]MBT-70[/h2]
 

Germany and the United States cooperated in the 1960s and 70s to create the ultimate Main Battle Tank to replace the aging Patton tank series in service. The MBT-70 prototype tank was the U.S. result of the development program. It was exceptionally well armed with a 152mm gun, capable of firing guided missiles and equipped with cutting edge technology, but high costs and endless delays in development led to the cancellation of this project and the subsequent adoption of a more reasonable design – the Abrams.



In Armored Warfare, the MBT-70 is a Tier 6 Premium Main Battle Tank. Several features make it quite unique – it has a large caliber gun that, while slow to reload, delivers tremendous damage with each shot. It can also fire devastating guided missiles and while its mobility levels aren’t the best, it can devastate its opponents with well-timed shots, relying on its armor to keep it alive while it reloads. And last but not least, this vehicle has a hydraulic suspension available, allowing it to tilt its hull to improve its gun depression and elevation.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]Eclipse Loot Crate[/h2]
 

The Eclipse Loot Crate is now available. This Loot Crate contains Eclipse Battle Coins and Boosters.

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• Battle Coins are the primary currency of the Eclipse Battle Path campaign and are used to progress through it and to obtain its prizes.
• Battle Coin Boosters are usable only during an active Battle Path and increase your Battle Coin income by 900 percent for two hours.

Please note that you have to obtain the access to a Battle Path to use both items.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left, select Armored Warfare and then the Chest section to access this offer.

 

 

We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

On the 12th of October 2023, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 5 hours due to a planned server maintenance.



Please note that the maintenance can be extended beyond the abovementioned timeframe. We apologize for the inconvenience.