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New Loot Crates Now Available

Commanders!

This month, we’re launching another series of special Loot Crates in MY.GAMES Market that offer you a chance to win some of the most coveted vehicles in the game.



These crates are:
  • Asian-themed (with Type 99A2-140)
  • Russian-themed (with Armata 152)
  • NATO-themed (with Challenger 2 Streetfighter II)

We’re implementing a new mechanic to the MY.GAMES Market Loot Crates. The mechanic is simple – instead of purchasing the Loot Crates, you purchase keys to them, which you then use to unlock them. Please note:
  • Discounts do not apply to Loot Crates, but rather to Keys
  • It is possible to buy multiple keys for a single chest type
  • Keys belong to individual Loot Crates (that is, a key to a Commander Loot Crate purchased now is not guaranteed to work on a Commander Loot Crate a month down the line)
  • Keys can be found in a separate Market section

 


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

See you on the battlefield!

Battle Path Bounty Hunt: T-72M4CZ

Commanders!

We’d like to invite you to another round of the Bounty Hunt event, in which you will have the opportunity to hunt down some Armored Warfare members of staff or VIPs and destroy them in battle for amazing prizes! This time, we’ll be focusing on some Battle Path content and prizes.



On Wendesday, February 2, 2022, between 18:30 and 19:30 CET, log in to Armored Warfare and play Tier 7 PvP.

We, the staff-members and moderators, will be joining the battles in our T-72M4CZ Battle Path reward vehicles and if you manage to destroy one of us, you will be awarded with 2.500 Battle Coins.

The following staff and VIP’s will take part in the event:
  • MaciekM4a4
  • Tenam
  • Sorenou
  • waidler
  • P4nzerMarmelade
  • ThePsychoCat
  • Silentstalker
  • Eisenherz
  • Max_Insanity
  • ONEMANCLAN

They will also identify themselves at the beginning of each battle by a chat message.

The rules of the contest are very simple:
  • Team-Killing will not win you a prize, unless you count a ban and contest disqualification
  • You don’t need to make a note of who you destroyed (although it doesn’t hurt); we’ll keep track
  • You can win as many times as you want, they are no limits per player
  • Rewards will be distributed after the end of the event
We look forward to seeing you on the battlefield!

Vehicles in Focus: Type 59

Commanders!

Not so long ago, we’ve re-introduced the Chinese Type 59 Main Battle Tank to Armored Warfare and it’s time to take a look at its history in more detail.



The Type 59 started as a license-produced variant of the Soviet T-54A medium tank. Before their relations deteriorated, the Soviet Union and China were closely cooperating on reviving and improving the Chinese heavy industry in the 1950s. One of the results of this cooperation was the start of the Chinese import of first the T-34 medium tank (designated Type 58 in Chinese service), then of the T-54A and later on the production of its copy, the Type 59.

The Type 59 was first introduced to the public during the great Chinese national parade in 1959 and the mass production ran until the 1980s, with an estimated 10 thousand vehicles with various modifications produced. The original model production, however, only took place between 1957 and 1960 in Baotou (located in the Beijing military area).



The Type 59 was also heavily exported to third world countries and saw several conflicts, including the Iran-Iraq war and the Gulf War. The biggest export customer was Pakistan with roughly 1200 modified Type 59 tanks purchased and later heavily upgraded to the Al Zarrar model. The second biggest customer was apparently Albania that, albeit being a European country, favored China over the Soviet Union due to ideological differences with the Soviets (over 700 purchased). Some 350 went to Vietnam and Iran and Iraq got roughly 200 each (and yes, they were used by both sides during the war).



The tank generally did not perform all too well (just like other obsolete Soviet equipment such as the T-54/55 variants) but in low intensity conflicts, it is still completely capable of turning the tide of any battle, especially against irregular forces not equipped with specialized anti-tank weaponry. The Chinese continued to develop the Type 59 for several decades and only the most modern of the People’s Republic of China Main Battle Tanks do not have their roots in the venerable Type 59.

In Armored Warfare, the Type 59 Tier 1 MBT is the beginning of the Zhang Feng progression line.

It is reasonably well armored and packs quite a punch in the form of its 100mm rifled cannon that deals the most damage per shot out of all Tier 1 vehicles. However, it also fires the slowest and as a result the vehicle does deal less damage per minute than the other Tier 1s.



But the best news is, you don’t have to do anything to unlock it – you start with this tank right off the bat and it takes only a little effort to unlock the Type 69 MBT, which is its Tier 2 follow-up.

We hope that both new and old commanders are enjoying this MBT in the game and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

Celebrating Lunar New Year

Commanders!

A new lunar year, the year of the Tiger, will begin on Tuesday and we are celebrating the occasion with a small gift. May you be brave as a tiger and equally ferocious on the battlefield!



Starting today, you can pick up a special Tiger-themed gift on the MY.GAMES Market in the Chest section. This gift contains:
  • Tiger’s Claw player avatar
  • Red Tiger Cub decal
  • 5 Platinum Credit Insignia tokens
  • 5 Platinum Commander XP Insignia tokens

The gift will be available until February 3, 2022.

We hope that you will enjoy it and will see you on the battlefield!

Offer: Asian Week

Commanders!

Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:
  • MPF Tier 10 Premium Light Tank (and the Tiger skin for it available separately)
  • Type 99A2-140 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank (and the Firedrake skin for it available separately)
  • Black Lantern skin for K2 Black Panther
  • Voidstorm skin for K21 XC-8
  • Ox skin for Type 99A2
  • Lucky Pig skin for AFT-10
  • VT-5 Dragon Tier 9 Premium Light Tank
  • Type 96B Red Dragon Tier 8 Premium Main Battle Tank
  • Object 187 Dragon Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank
  • Wars of the Past Loot Crate
Between January 27 and February 3, 2022, the following items will be available:


[h2]MPF with Tiger Skin[/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.

Additionally, we are separately offering the Tiger skin for this vehicle in a bundle, which includes:
  • Tiger skin for MPF
  • Tiger’s Head player avatar (free bonus)
  • Tiger Roar decal (free bonus)
  • 14 days of Premium Time
  • 2.500 Gold

Time to awake the Tiger in you!






[h2]Type 99A2-140[/h2]


The Type 99A2-140 is an experimental version of the most advanced Chinese Main Battle Tank in existence – the Type 99A. Unlike its production counterpart, however, it is not armed with a 125mm smoothbore, but massive 140mm smoothbore cannon. This is a theoretical upgrade to the vehicle – while the People’s Republic of China was considering upgrading the firepower of its Main Battle Tanks to face latest western and Russian MBT models, a 140mm gun was never installed on this chassis and was only mentioned in passing by certain Chinese sources. Now, however, your enemies will have the opportunity to experience what such a vehicle with you in command would be like to face in battle!



In Armored Warfare, the Type 99A2-140 is a rather unique Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. It is essentially a version of the progression Type 99A2 Tier 10 MBT with one difference – the 140mm gun, trading its rate of fire for penetration and single shell damage. It is very fast and mobile (with its maximum speed being well over 90 km/h), protected by ERA and APS both and capable of using an acceleration-boosting active ability that pushes its engine far beyond the limits of common Main Battle Tanks. If used right, the vehicle is extremely deadly and one of the best Tier 10 MBTs on the battlefields of Armored Warfare.

The Type 99A2-140 MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.

Additionally, we are separately offering the Firedrake skin for this vehicle in a bundle, which includes:
  • Firedrake skin for the Type 99A2-140 MBT
  • 30 days of Premium Time
  • 5.000 Gold







[h2]Black Lantern Skin for K2[/h2]


The Black Lantern skin is inspired by the Chinese Romance of the Three Kingdoms epic and, more specifically, the Five Tiger Generals expression, thus tying in to the Year of the Tiger and Lantern Festival celebrations. Its combination of black and red will leave both your enemies and allies in awe.



This skin is available in a bundle along with the following items:
  • Black Lantern skin for K2 Black Panther
  • 14 days of Premium Time
  • 2.500 Gold

Please note that the bundle includes the skin but not the K2 Black Panther MBT itself. This tank needs to be obtained via progression directly in the game.






[h2]Voidstorm Skin for K21 XC-8[/h2]


Protect your K21 XC-8 Tier 10 Light Tank against the void with this epic brand-new skin featuring black and grey livery. But beware, for no amount of seals can guarantee you victory. That responsibility falls to you alone.



This skin is available in a bundle along with the following items:
  • Voidstorm skin for K21 XC-8
  • 14 days of Premium Time
  • 2.500 Gold

Please note that the bundle includes the skin but not the K21 XC-8 LT itself. This tank needs to be obtained via progression directly in the game. Please also note that this skin currently has an incorrect name in the game.






[h2]Ox Skin for Type 99A2[/h2]


This older skin will cover your Type 99A2 progression MBT with Ox imagery as the year 2021 was the year of the Ox. It’s rarely available on the market and now’s your chance to get your hands on it (and with a major discount no less)!



This skin is available in a bundle along with the following items:
  • Ox skin for Type 99A2
  • 14 days of Premium Time
  • 2.500 Gold

Please note that the bundle includes the skin but not the Type 99A2 itself. This tank needs to be obtained via progression directly in the game. Furthermore, if you have this skin already, you will not receive any compensation.






[h2]Lucky Pig Skin for AFT-10[/h2]


This is another older, rare skin that will cover your AFT-10 Premium TD with Pig imagery as the year 2019 was the year of the Pig. It’s rarely available on the market and now’s your chance to get your hands on it (and with a major discount).



This skin is available in a bundle along with the following items:
  • Lucky Pig skin for AFT-10
  • 30 days of Premium Time
  • 5.000 Gold

Please note that the bundle includes the skin but not the AFT-10 itself. This Tank Destroyer needs to be obtained separately, presumably from Loot Crates. As such, this bundle is only valuable to players who already have this vehicle.






[h2]VT-5 Dragon[/h2]


The VT-5 Dragon is a special version of the VT-5 with a beautiful red and gold paint scheme. The vehicle itself is a modern Chinese Light Tank that was developed specifically with export in mind. There are many reasons why a country without its own tank development should opt to purchase a Light Tank instead of a full-scale Main Battle Tank. It’s equally as fast if not faster with equal firepower but, what is most important, it is affordable. The VT-5 excels in all these categories. While its armor cannot match that of an MBT, it can protect its crew against most infantry threats thanks to its ERA and cage armor sets. It also has a powerful 105mm gun capable of firing guided missiles, it is packed with advanced electronics and is supremely agile thanks to its 1000hp diesel engine. Simply put, wraps cutting edge technologies up into an affordable bundle. You can learn more about it in a dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the VT-5 is a very powerful Tier 9 Premium Light Tank. Fast and agile, it features solid levels of protection (the configuration in the game is the one featuring the ERA kit as well as the turret cage armor) and a good rate of fire. Additionally, its gun is capable of firing guided missiles. It’s an ideal machine for players who value speed and agility, as it offers plenty of both. The VT-5 is capable of dancing around its opponents on the battlefield, outperforming even some AFVs in mobility.






[h2]Type 96B Red Dragon[/h2]


The Type 96B MBT, as its name suggests, is an evolution of the Type 96A, featuring such elements as an upgraded fire control system and a much more powerful engine, resulting in considerably better mobility and speed. Unlike the Type 96A, however, the Type 96B is a prototype, designed for the Chinese military team to use during the annual Tank Biathlon event in Russia. In 2017, the Chinese team won the second place, being defeated only by Russia. You can learn more about its history in our dedicated article!



In Armored Warfare, the Type 96B is a Tier 8 Premium Main Battle Tank. Gameplay-wise, it’s very agile and fast for its class and uses advanced ammunition, making it highly suitable for players who prefer mobility over armor protection, even though it can take a lot of punishment as well.






[h2]Object 187 Dragon[/h2]


The Object 187 was a Soviet era program, developed to improve upon the excellent but ageing T-72 Main Battle Tank. Several prototypes were built, featuring a number of advanced elements compared to the older Soviet tanks, such as the new long 125mm smoothbore gun with a typical muzzle brake. The result was an excellent MBT that was, however, never mass-produced due to the 1990s Russian military budget cuts – the Russian army chose a less advanced but cheaper T-90 instead. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Object 187 is a typical Russian style Main Battle Tank – it’s suitable for an aggressive play style and is a good choice for the players who prefer to take on their opponents at close ranges.






[h2]Wars of the Past Loot Crate[/h2]


The Wars of the Past Loot Crate is now available. This Loot Crate contains Wars of the Past Battle Coins and Boosters.

  • Battle Coins are the primary currency of the Wars of the Past 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.

Also please note that you may not purchase more than 30 loot crates of one type per day.





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

See you on the battlefield!