Armored Warfare News

Upcoming Contract: Olifant Mk.2

[p]Commanders![/p][p]This autumn, we’ll be replacing the current set of Contract missions that allow you to receive the BMP-1AM Basurmanin AFV with a brand-new African contract that will feature a new prize – the Olifant Mk.2 Main Battle Tank![/p][p][/p][p]The Olifant Mk.2 (Afrikaans for “Elephant”) is South Africa’s most advanced Main Battle Tank to date but, much like many other vehicles of the same class, it’s build on much older foundations. The Olifant is a heavily modified (and the final evolution of) the British Centurion MBT, the roots of which go back the final days of the Second World War.[/p][p]South Africa purchased some 200 Centurions Mk.3 from the United Kingdom in the early 1950s but they didn’t last long in service due to issues with maintenance constant overheating. In 1961, half of them were sold off to Switzerland and the other half was mothballed. However, with the threat of Angola rising in the mid-1970s, it was decided to bring them back.[/p][p][/p][p]The first Olifants (the Mk.1 version) appeared in the late 1970s. With the help of Israel, they were retrofitted with different engines and built upon imported hulls. The armament was local-made, however, making the Olifant the best indigenous African tank in history. The tank saw battle in 1987. During a single battle, South African Olifants destroyed two Angolan T-55 tanks.[/p][p]In the early 1990s, the Mk.1B version appeared with additional armor. The final Mk.2 version was designed with lessons from the Border War in mind. The initial requirements from 1998 called for 96 brand-new MBTs but with the existing budget restraints, it was decided to upgrade existing Olifant Mk.1B’s instead.[/p][p]The Mk.1B version already featured upgraded armor (in form of composite plates covering both the hull and the turret) and the Mk.2 added a new engine to the package along with a new fire control system governing the 105mm Denel GT3B gun.[/p][p][/p][p]Ultimately, only 25 vehicles of this type were built between 2005 and 2018. Still, the Olifant is a great example of what budget upgrades can accomplish. With gradual parts replacements over the decades, not much is left of the old Centurion.[/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Olifant Mk.2 will be a Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank.[/p][p]Overall, we are looking at a relatively well-protected Main Battle Tank for its Tier. Compared to Centurion AVRE, the main difference is of course the main gun, which, in this case, is a 105mm rifled cannon. As such, the Olifant will offer more consistent firepower compared to the AVRE, making it more suitable to prolonged engagements. The vehicle will feature a standard set of Tier-appropriate shells, including APFSDS, HESH and HE.[/p][p][/p][p]A unique element of this vehicle is the presence of smoke shells and white phosphorus shells. The Olifant will be able to fire these shells from its main gun, providing extra support on the battlefield.[/p][p][/p][p]While lacking ERA, the protection will also be excellent thanks to all that additional armor on its Centurion hull. Aiding in this regard will be the Defense unlockable active ability. Its 1040hp engine will also ensure solid mobility across all surfaces, roughly comparable to the Merkava Mk.2D, although its maximum speed won’t be exactly high (58 km/h).[/p][p][/p][p]Alongside the vehicle, you will be able to obtain other prizes as well during the next contact (for completing Contract Missions), including:[/p]

[p]South African camouflage[/p]
[p]Various South African decals[/p]

[p]We hope that you’ll enjoy the new contract and, as always:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]

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Offer: EMBT, Discounted Gold

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:[/p]

[p]EMBT Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
[p]Challenger 2 Streetfighter II Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
[p]Boxer CRV Tier 9 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle[/p]
[p]Otomatic Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer[/p]
[p]Gepard Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle[/p]
[p]Commander Loot Crate[/p]
[p]Treasure Trove with 10.000 Gold[/p]

[p]Between September 4, 2025 and September 11, 2025, the following items will be available:[/p][p][/p][h2]EMBT[/h2][p][/p][p]The Enhanced Main Battle Tank (EMBT) is a future MBT demonstrator developed over the course of several years as cooperation between the Germany (KMW) and the French (Nexter). It features a heavily modified Leopard 2 hull with a brand-new turret unveiled in 2022 during the Eurosatory 2022 expo in Paris. Our version of the tank is armed with 140mm ASCALON gun. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the EMBT is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. Extreme accuracy and firepower are its domain as it features an incredibly powerful 140mm gun and a special ability called Machine Learning that increases the kinetic round penetration with each shot (up to three times). In its medium range support vehicle role, this tank has few equals thanks to the abovementioned ability and the availability of top-attack HEAT rounds.[/p][p]The EMBT Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Challenger 2 Streetfighter II[/h2][p][/p][p]The Streetfighter II is an upgrade program to overhaul the venerable Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank for the conditions of modern battlefields, especially urban combat. It features a number of improvements and extra components, most notably a dozer blade, a Brimstone ATGM twin launcher and an advanced camera system by Elbit. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Challenger 2 Streetfighter is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. Its main advantages include excellent frontal armor (enhanced by the presence of its dozer blade covering its lower frontal plate), increased ramming damage and long range lethality, courtesy of a powerful ATGM launcher. Whether you desire to bring the fighting up close or support other MBTs at distance, the Streetfighter’s got your back.[/p][p]The Challenger 2 Streetfighter II Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Boxer CRV[/h2][p][/p][p]The Boxer CRV is the Infantry Fighting Vehicle variant of the Boxer platform, featuring a cutting edge turret with 30mm autocannon and guided missiles. It is a truly next-gen IFV with orders coming from all over the world, most notably from Australia and Germany. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Boxer CRV is a Tier 9 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. It is one of the best IFVs in its class, offering a combination of solid mobility and great firepower, including Mechanized Infantry deployment and the dreaded double-launch ATGM feature.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Otomatic[/h2][p][/p][p]The Otomatic was an attempt from the 1980s and 1990s to mate originally naval 76mm rapid-firing cannon with a tracked chassis (either of Palmaria or a Leopard) to create an advanced anti-aircraft gun. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Otomatic a Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer. Thanks to its fast-firing 76mm gun it can deal tremendous amounts of damage over short periods of time and can deal effectively with any target it encounters on the battlefield.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Gepard[/h2][p][/p][p]The Gepard is one of the best short-range anti-aircraft self-propelled guns in the world. Made primarily for Germany and the Netherlands, it remains in active use to this day and has recently seen some combat in Ukraine. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Gepard a Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. Unlike the Otomatic, it relies not on a single larger gun, but on the hailstorm of shells provided by its two 35mm autocannons. Even the toughest of targets crumble under its withering fire.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Commander Loot Crate[/h2][p][/p][p]This week, we’ve prepared another special offer for you in the form of a brand new Commander Loot Crate, featuring, amongst other things, some of the rarest commanders in the game![/p][p][/p][p]This Loot Crate gives you the opportunity to obtain the following items:[/p]

[p]Commander Ofelia Kitescu[/p]
[p]Commander Austin Harper[/p]
[p]Commander Alexander Cortez[/p]
[p]Commander Alisa Korhonen[/p]
[p]Commander Erin O’Connell[/p]
[p]Commander Jorge Alvarez[/p]
[p]Commander Joshua Seagrove[/p]
[p]Commander Fyodor Sokolov[/p]
[p]Platinum Commander XP Insignia tokens[/p]
[p]Gold Commander XP Insignia tokens[/p]

[p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Treasure Trove[/h2][p][/p][p]Today, we have a special offer for you. A veritable treasure trove of 10.000 Gold awaits you at a discounted price.[/p][p][/p][p]Please note that this item can only be purchased once per user. You can find out more about Gold and its uses in our dedicated article.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]

Garage (Re)Loaded: Welcome to the Battlefield! Second part.

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Whether you are rookies starting a fresh mercenary career, or grizzled veterans, here’s something that you might not want to miss out on. From August 28 to September 11, Armored Warfare’s hosting a very special event that will allow you to try all sorts of different vehicles for free and receive juicy bonuses to boot![/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]New Player Gift[/h2][p][/p][p]During this period, newly registered accounts will automatically receive a special gift, consisting of:[/p]

[p]IS-7 Tier 4 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
[p]90 days of Premium Time[/p]
[p]1.000 Gold[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Garage (Re)Loaded[/h2][p][/p][p]Additionally you’ll be able to claim 70 temporary (3-day) Premium vehicles in our Web Shop and try them out.[/p][p]They’ll be split into two batches – during the first week, you can claim 35 of these, and another 35 during the second week. The selection is wide – now’s the right time to sample which sort of gameplay suits you the most![/p][p][/p][p]After claiming them, these vehicles will appear as tokens in your Inventory section and can be activated at any point in the future.[/p][p]Click on the button below to visit the Web Shop:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bonuses[/h2][p][/p][p]But that’s not all. For the duration of the event, we’ve prepared a set of awesome bonuses! These include:[/p]

[p]50% bonus to Battle Coin income from battles[/p]
[p]30% bonus to Credit income from battles[/p]
[p]30% bonus to Experience income from battles[/p]
[p]30% bonus to Reputation income from battles[/p]

[p]This event represents a great opportunity for Armored Warfare beginners to unlock new vehicles faster than usual with the bonuses as well as to try out what playstyle and vehicle fits then the most.[/p][p]And as for you, dear veterans, enjoy the bonuses and don’t forget to share your hard-earn wisdom with the new guys. After all, nobody begins as an expert![/p][p]Please note:[/p]

[p]There are no compensations for claiming any of these vehicles (Inventory tokens are impossible to activate if you have the permanent version already)[/p]
[p]To activate a temporary vehicle (after claiming it in the Web Shop), please visit your Inventory section of the Garage[/p]
[p]In case you encounter an issue claiming the vehicles in the Web Shop (Error -1006), please wait 15 minutes and try again[/p]
[p]Like what you see? If you play a temporary vehicle and later decide to obtain it permanently (by any means, including random drops, Contracts, Steam DLCs, Web Shop, Battle Path or as a prize from a Loot Crate), your progression (such as crew training) will carry over from the temporary version issued during this event[/p]
[p]There is a known issue with some temporary vehicles having wrong icons, the vehicles themselves are however working as intended[/p]
[p]Having issues claiming gifts with Error -1006? Please wait 15 minutes and try again![/p]
[p]Items from Web Shop disappear after claiming them – look for your vehicle tokens in Inventory[/p]

[p]We hope that you’ll enjoy the event an, as always:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]

Offer: Object 195 and Object 490

[p]previous[/p]

[p]Sep 02nd | 2025[/p][p]Commanders![/p][p]Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:[/p]

[p]Object 490 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
[p]Object 195 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]

[p]Between September 2 and September 9, 2025, the following items will be available:[/p][p][/p][h2]Object 490[/h2][p][/p][p]The Object 490 Main Battle Tank was an advanced concept from the waning days of the Soviet Union. Designed in the 1980s, it represented a radical departure from the MBT paradigm. Its distinct wedge-like shape, along with the fact that the crew was located in the back, offered unparalleled levels of protection. But the most interesting part of the design was its double suspension paired with two engines, allowing the vehicle to stay mobile even after suffering significant damage. However, the conclusion of the Cold War put an end to this design, along with many other advanced Soviet projects. You can learn more about this vehicle in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Object 490 Tier 10 Premium MBT is perhaps the best armored vehicle in the game. It’s a true behemoth that is almost impossible to slow down, let alone knock out, and concentrated effort is required to stop one of these things when encountering them on the battlefield. The combination of extremely thick armor and a powerful 152mm gun makes this tank incredibly deadly, even though these advantages are balanced by its mediocre agility and the fact that its gun is only forward facing. This MBT is ideal for you if you prefer slow, methodical advances while dealing massive amounts of damage with each shot. If you keep your flanks secure, you’ll be all but impossible to stop.[/p][p]The Object 490 MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Object 195[/h2][p][/p][p]The Object 195 Main Battle Tank is one of the 1980s Soviet supertanks, intended to fight the next generation of NATO MBTs. It was developed in Nizhny Tagil by the experienced Uralvagonzavod design bureau (UKBTM), which was responsible for such legendary tanks as the T-72 and T-90. Much like other such prototypes, it was designed to be armed with massive 152mm smoothbore cannon in an unmanned turret. A single prototype was built and it allegedly passed state trials between 2008 and 2010 but the project was discontinued due to a lack of financing. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Object 195 is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank and one of the most versatile vehicles you can get your hands on thanks to a combination of excellent armor, unmanned turret, 152mm hard-hitting gun and one special feature – the coaxial 30mm autocannon that allows you to take out unarmored targets without having to waste a shot of your main weapon.[/p][p]The Object 195 Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]

Historical Camouflages – Veteran

[p]Commanders![/p][p]In September, we celebrate the Tank Crew Day holiday in honor of all tank crews. This time, we’ll have a camouflage for you along with two historical decals and one not-so-historical avatar. Let’s take a look at them together.[/p][p][/p][p]The Veteran camouflage is semi-historical as it hasn’t been seen on a tank but, of all things, an ambulance truck. We thought the camouflage interesting not only for its improvised pattern consisting of leaf shapes on a dark green surface, but also the fact the vehicle was shot up. The bullet and shrapnel damage forms an integral part of the pattern, giving your vehicles a very battle-weary look.[/p][p][/p][p]The decals, on the other hand, are realistic. There are two. The “Demon” decal was seen on a T-64B Main Battle Tank back in the summer of 2014, airbrushed on the upper frontal plate ERA. The will also be available as a player avatar.[/p][p][/p][p]The second decal “Maw” is even older and comes from a Russian BTR used during one of the wars in Chechnya.[/p][p][/p][p]We hope that you’ll enjoy the new assets and, as always:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]