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Server Maintenance

On the 16th of May 2024, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 2 hours due to a planned server maintenance.



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

Missions: Clown World

Commanders!

This week, we prepared a set of small missions for you with various clown-themed assets to terrify your opponents because let’s face it – clowns are scary, especially the most recent kind. And because the event’s clown-themed, we thought we’d make you play some of the worst vehicles of Armored Warfare (that we are aware of) before we buff their performance in the near future, just for kicks (so consider this mission a spoiler of sorts).



Without further ado, here’s what you can win:

Between May 15 and May 26, 2024:
  • Win 7 matches of any type using OT-65A to receive the Joker camouflage
  • Win 7 matches of any type using M1 Abrams to receive the Joker Violet base paint
  • Win 7 matches of any type using ERC 90 F4 to receive the Joker Green base paint

Once you complete all three of these missions, the following missions can also be completed (you can technically complete them even before the three but if you don’t complete the other three, they won’t count):
  • Win 7 matches of any type using LAV-300 to receive the player title “Joker”
  • Win 7 matches of any type using ZBL-08 to receive player avatar “Joker”

Players who complete all 5 missions will also receive 4 Battle Coin boosters.

Please note:
  • The prizes will be handed out after the end of the event
  • The mission begins on May 15 at 00:01 CEST and ends on May 26 at 22:59 CEST

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

See you on the battlefield!

Offer: WW2 End Anniversary

Commanders!

We’ve prepared a very special offer for the celebrations of the end of the Second World War anniversary. This offer includes:
  • Gift of the Desert
  • Desert Bundle
  • Marine Bundle
  • WW2 bundle with two epic WW2-themed skins
  • MPF Tier 10 Premium Light Tank
  • Challenger 2 Streetfighter II Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
  • Bradley AAWS-H Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer
  • Stryker ADATS Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
  • M1A1 Storm Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank
  • Leclerc T40 Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
  • AMX 10 RCR Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer
  • Sabre Tier 6 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
  • Challenger 1 Falcon Tier 8 Premium Main Battle Tank
  • Europe's Edge Battle Coins
Between May 8 and May 16, 2024, the following items will be available:

 
[h2]Gift of the Desert[/h2]
 

To celebrate the anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, we’ve prepared a gift for you. Since the spring of 2024 in Armored Warfare belongs to European assets, we thought we’d keep the theme by introducing more European camouflages for you to enjoy. For the lovers of British paintjobs, there's the El Alamein camouflage based on the iconic M3 Grant look from the Bovington Tank Museum along with era-appropriate decals.



The gift contains the following items:
  • El Alamein camouflage
  • Decal: Number 86
  • Decal: 2nd Armoured Brigade
  • Decal: 10th Armoured Division
This gift is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[h2]Desert Bundle[/h2]
 

This bundle contains the European (Desert) camouflage. The camouflage is a real-life one, based on real-life camouflage by Patria as seen during the Defence and Security Exhibition expo in London in the September of 2023.



The bundle contains:
  • European (Desert) camouflage
  • Sahara Yellow base paint
  • 3 Platinum Loot Crates
This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[h2]Marine Bundle[/h2]
 

This bundle contains the T-80BV skin for the T-80B MBT, which is based on the modern Russian 155th Separate Guards Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet. It bears its tactical sign and symbol. The general design – including the base paint and stripes – is based on a T-80BV exercise that took place in Primorye in the January of 2022.



The bundle contains:
  • T-80BV skin for T-80B
  • 14 days of Premium Time
  • 2000 Gold
This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[h2]Second World War Bundle[/h2]
 

This bundle contains two historically-themed skins for high-Tier vehicles. The Desert Rat skin is modeled after the famous British 7th Armoured Division and the Bastogne skin is modeled after a famous American Sherman tank, “First in Bastogne.” You can read about the history of these skins in our dedicated article.



The Second World War Bundle contains the following items:
  • Desert Rat skin for the Challenger 2 ATDU Tier 10 MBT
  • Bastogne skin for the M1A2 Abrams Tier 8 MBT

Please note that in order to use the skins, you need to own the respective progression MBTs.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[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]Challenger 2 Streetfighter II[/h2]
 

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.



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.

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.

 

 

 
[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.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[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.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[h2]M1A1 Storm[/h2]
 

In 1985, the Abrams was upgraded with, amongst other things, the 120mm M256 smoothbore cannon. Over 5000 M1A1 tanks were produced until 1992. This tank participated in Operation Desert Storm, which forged its legendary reputation.



In Armored Warfare, the M1A1 Storm is a Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank. The M1A1 Storm look was inspired by Operation Desert Storm, including a gorgeous camouflage net model. But, more importantly, this tank is equipped with a massive frontal dozer blade, adding extra armor and ramming damage to the long list of its advantages.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[h2]Leclerc T40[/h2]
 

Sometimes called the French Terminator, this vehicle was designed on the Leclerc MBT chassis with one purpose in mind – to accompany tanks and fight off infantry attacks the same way as the Russian BMPT series does. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Leclerc T40 is a Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer. It offers you a combination of a durable hull, rapid-fire 40mm automatic cannon and, most importantly, the Javelin missile system. Simply right-click the target, wait until it becomes locket and fire the Javelin ATGM – it will home itself on the target, attacking its weak roof armor. Thanks to this ability, the Leclerc T40 is one of the most destructive vehicles in the game.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[h2]AMX-10 RCR[/h2]
 

The AMX 10 RCR is the updated variant of the French AMX 10 RC fire support vehicle by GIAT, originally developed in the early 1980s. This light and nimble wheeled 6x6 AFV was armed with a 105mm gun, allowing it to knock out even armored targets at considerable distances. Over 200 of these aging vehicles were upgraded by Nexter in 2010 with improved armor and electronics, enabling them to fulfill modern battlefield tasks until their eventual replacement by the Jaguar. You can learn more about its history in our dedicated article!



In Armored Warfare, the AMX 10 RCR is a Tier 8 wheeled Premium Tank Destroyer. It’s incredibly agile with its wheeled chassis allowing it to outrun pretty much any enemy on the battlefield save for the fastest AFVs. Its gun accuracy is also top notch, making this vehicle perfect for sniper-style gameplay as its thin armor can’t protect it against enemy shells at close distances. This vehicle also comes with the Hydraulic Suspension active ability.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[h2]Sabre[/h2]
 

The Sabre is an interesting British recon vehicle, assembled together from older Scorpion hulls and Fox turrets after both parts were brought to zero hour state (completely overhauled) by a company called Alvis. The resulting vehicle from the early 1990s was called Sabre and, considering it was made of decades old components, it worked fairly well as a scouting vehicle, participating in the Iraq War as well as in several peacekeeping missions. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Tier 6 Sabre Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle is one of the deadliest vehicles on the battlefield thanks to its rather unique upward-aimed Swingfire missile launcher that allows it to fire over obstacles or while hidden, for example behind uneven terrain. While being quite difficult to master, this ability makes it a potent ambusher, especially in skilled hands.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[h2]Challenger 1 Falcon[/h2]
 

The Falcon is an experimental turret developed in the early 2000s in Jordan as an upgrade to the Jordanian Al-Hussein (Challenger 1) Main Battle Tanks. It's a low profile turret, armed with an automatically loaded Swiss 120mm L/50 RUAG smoothbore gun, capable of firing standard NATO ammunition. The operator controls the turret from inside the vehicle's hull, significantly improving crew protection. A prototype was built and tested, but the design was never mass-produced.



In Armored Warfare, the Challenger 1 Falcon is a Tier 8 Premium Main Battle Tank. The best word to characterize this lumbering behemoth in the game is “tough” – its excellent hull armor shrugs off most shells while the damage its low profile turret takes when it is reduced by 90% thanks to the fact the crew is not located directly in it. Despite being generally very slow and sluggish, the Challenger 1 Falcon can take tremendous punishment and is ideal for the players who prefer the British Main Battle Tank play style.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

 
[h2]Europe's Edge Battle Coins[/h2]
 

This week, we are offering you an opportunity to boost your Battle Path progress and get that main prize you know you want – the KF51 Panther Tier 10 Premium MBT!

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The following Battle Coin bundles are available:
  • 1.000 Battle Coins (10% off)
  • 5.000 Battle Coins (15% off)
  • 10.000 Battle Coins (25% off)
  • 25.000 Battle Coins (35% off)
  • 50.000 Battle Coins (45% off)

Battle Coins can be used for a number of things, including:
Please note: In order to use Battle Coins, you need to obtain the access to the Europe's Edge Battle Path.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.

 

 

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

See you on the battlefield!

Update 0.140 Now Available

Commanders!

We are happy to announce that the Update 0.140 is now available!



[h2]List of Update 0.140 Changes[/h2]

Vehicle Fixes and Updates

With each patch we continue (and will continue) to update vehicles based on your feedback and fix them. In this update, we have the following changes for you:
  • Centauro 155 is now available again
  • Fixed an issue for multiple vehicles (but most commonly the ZTZ-20 Obsidian Blade skin) where, if the vehicle or a skin used some particle effects on it (for example Obsidian Blade’s yellow smoke), these effects would stay behind even when the vehicle was no longer spotted
  • AbramsX: Fixed a strange artifact below the tank’s hull
  • Akatsiya: Smoke and WP shells now have the same reload time as regular shells
  • Akatsiya: Adjusted the HEAT round to 700mm penetration (down from 750mm), 900 damage value and 200 non-penetration damage value
  • AS90: Destroyed model no longer clips into the ground
  • Boxer CRV: Shells no longer fly through enemy vehicles at short distances
  • CATTB: Removed the incorrect Modern Kinetic Rounds trait (vehicle’s APFSDS shells don’t behave this way)
  • KF41 Lynx Prototype: Fixed the broken, black textures on the vehicle
  • Leopard 2A6: APS launchers now have the correct color on the Leopard 2A6 HEL skin
  • Leopard 2A6: Antenna is no longer flying in the air on the Leopard 2A6 HEL skin
  • MBT-70: Gun is now properly centered in the mantlet
  • Rooikat 76: Added a new APFSDS shell with 730mm penetration and 360 damage value
  • Rooikat 76: Increased the ammo capacity to 150 shells
  • Scimitar: AP shell damage increased from 20 to 28
  • Scimitar: HESH shell damage increased from 24 to 34
  • Scimitar: HE shell damage increased from 26 to 34
  • T-72M1: Fixed the Wittmann skin machinegun color
  • T-72M4CZ: Camouflage is no longer incorrectly applied to roadwheels
  • TR-85M1: Reload time increased from 7s to 8s
  • TR-85M1: Reload time in magazine increased from 2.5s to 3s
  • Type 85-IIM: Fixed the Al Bashir skin roadwheel texture
  • ZTZ-20: Reduced the viewrange from 365m to 340m
  • ZTZ-20: Reduced the camouflage value from 22 to 13 percent
  • ZTZ-20: Obsidian Blade skin smoke no longer appears white on low graphics settings
Russian Vehicle ERA Overhaul

Based on player feedback, we have started overhauling the Russian vehicle models and adding proper side ERA panels to where they should be. While it may not seem so, this is a very time-consuming task due to the fact the affected models need to be converted to a completely different format for us to work with them. That is why, for now, only the following vehicles are affected:
  • T-90
  • T-90A
  • T-72B3 and its variants
  • T-90A Burlak
General Changes
  • Gunfire sounds no longer disappear when hitting the target (the “muted sounds” issue)
  • Designate Target ability now works for all types of shells (previously it only worked for AP and HE shells)
  • Fixed another cause for the bug where players, upon acquiring a vehicle, see a different vehicle on their screen than they are supposed to get
  • KF51 Panther now comes with ATGMs loaded (the “where are the ATGMs” issue)
  • Fixed several Garage UI animation issues (various smaller bugs)
  • Fixed several localization issues
  • Added a number of future event assets

Server Maintenance

On the 7th of May 2024, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 5 hours due to a planned server maintenance.



Additionally, please note that due to planned network maintenance you may experience connection issues tonight between 1 AM and 5 AM CEST.

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