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Server Maintenance

On the 27th of January 2022, starting from 8:00 CET, the server will not be available for 3 hours due to a planned server maintenance.



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

Battle Path Bounty Hunt: TR-85M1

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 Tuesday, January 25, 2022, between 18:30 and 19:30 CET, log in to Armored Warfare and play Tier 5 PvP.

We, the staff-members and moderators, will be joining the battles in our TR-85M1 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
  • Dayan78
  • Spitfire
  • Silentstalker
  • Eisenherz

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!

DCOT Destruction Derby Tournament

Commanders!

Why shoot your enemies when ramming them is more fun? Welcome to the Destruction Derby player-driven event organized by DCOT! Dust off your trusted four-wheeled steed and show your enemies what you’re made of!




[h2]Where does the event take place?[/h2]

  • Language: German/English (My.com clients only)
  • Date: 29.1.2022
  • Time: from 19:30 to 23:30 CET
  • Mode: Custom Matches
  • Format: Destruction Derby (players ram each other until there’s only one player left standing)
  • Tier: 5, VBL only


[h2]How to sign up?[/h2]


There's no registration this time. Simply show up at the appointed time in the DCOT TeamSpeak channel (dcot.online:9987)


[h2]Prizes[/h2]


The best five players will obtain the following prizes:
  • First place: 12.500 Battle Coins
  • Second place: 10.000 Battle Coins
  • Third place: 7.500 Battle Coins
  • Fourth place: 5.000 Battle Coins
  • Fifth place: 2.500 Battle Coins


[h2]Rules and Organizer[/h2]


The host of this Event is the DCOT (Deutsche Community Organisations-Team). You can find the list of rules following this link. We'll see you on the battlefield!

Offer: American Firepower

Commanders!

Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:
  • CATTB Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
  • Abrams AGDS Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
  • Griffin 120mm Tier 8 Premium Light Tank
  • Bradley AAWS-H Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer
  • Battle Coins
  • Commander Loot Crate (with new Key mechanics)
Between January 20 and 27, 2022, the following items will be available:


[h2]CATTB[/h2]


The CATTB Main Battle Tank was an experimental platform, developed as one of the early steps in the creation of a next generation Abrams Main Battle Tank, also referred to as the Block III Abrams, or M1A3. It was created in the 1980s as a response to the perceived threat of future Soviet super tanks and featured some truly advanced components, such as the XM291 dual caliber cannon that could switch between 120mm and 140mm calibers. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the development of this tank became unnecessary and the program was canceled in the 1990s. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the CATTB is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank and one of the most powerful and versatile MBTs around, devastating its opponents with its signature double-tap feature, allowing it to fire its cannon twice in short order. This allows it to drive around a corner, deal very high amounts of damage and then retreat back into cover, leaving the enemy reeling from the massive blow.

This vehicle is available via Loot Crates, which drop CATTB parts. Collect 100 CATTB parts from these Loot Crates to assemble the whole 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.






[h2]Abrams AGDS[/h2]


The Abrams AGDS (Armored Ground Defense System) was a vehicle concept and proposal, drafted in July 1996 by Dr. Asher H. Sharoni (a former colonel in the Israeli Defense Forces) and Lawrence D. Bacon from a Californian company called Western Design Howden. It was supposed to be an air-defense vehicle, protecting the Abrams formations against flying threats, although its weaponry can be deployed against ground targets as well. The United States were, at the time, sorely lacking a vehicle comparable to the Russian Shilka and one of the ideas was to use the Abrams chassis paired with a new turret to produce an armored AA gun that would be able to keep up with the American tank units. This plan was never realized and the vehicle stayed only on paper but you can play the Abrams AGDS in Armored Warfare and experience what it would have been like, had it ever been deployed.



In Armored Warfare, the Abrams AGDS is a very unique Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer. What makes it so special are its two large guided missile launchers capable of firing an incredibly devastating volley within seconds. The AGDS can devastate practically every opponent on the battlefield with a single salvo, making it one of the best and most effective mid-to-long range vehicles in the game. At close ranges, it can rely on excellent frontal turret protection and its two 35mm autocannons to keep enemies at bay until the missile launcher reloads to unleash another deadly swarm of missiles. The Abrams AGDS is one of the most feared vehicles in Armored Warfare!






[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.






[h2]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 T-15 Kinzhal Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer!



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 Wars of the Past Battle Path.






[h2]Commander Loot Crate[/h2]


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!



This Loot Crate gives you the opportunity to obtain the following items:
  • Commander Ofelia Kitescu
  • Commander Austin Harper
  • Commander Alexander Cortez
  • Commander Alisa Korhonen
  • Commander Erin O’Connell
  • Commander Jorge Alvarez
  • Commander Joshua Seagrove
  • Commander Fyodor Sokolov
  • Platinum Commander XP Insignia tokens
  • Gold Commander XP Insignia tokens

We’re implementing a new mechanic to the MY.GAMES Market Loot Crates (no worries – the in-game crates will remain the same). The mechanic is simple – instead of purchasing the Loot Crates, you purchase keys to them, which you then use to unlock them.

However, 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!

Maintenance - January 20

On the 20th of January 2022, starting from 8:00 CET (19th of January, 11 PM PST), the server will not be available for 5 hours due to the application of Update 0.38.8675



[h2]List of Update 0.38.8675 Changes[/h2]

Type 62 to Type 59 Switch

As announced earlier, we are switching the Tier 1 Type 62 Light Tank for the Type 59 Main Battle Tank as well as changing Type 59’s performance compared to the Type 62. For more information, please visit our dedicated article.

General Changes
  • Fixed an issue where some players received incorrect Loot Crates and Battle Coin tokens from weekend Special Operations by exchanging the incorrect crates and tokens for the correct ones
  • Fixed the way the Damage per Minute value in your Garage is calculated for autocannons to properly take the new overheat mechanic into account (the values themselves did not change, only the way they are displayed in the UI)
  • Bradley FV: Fixed the collision model of this vehicle
  • Griffin 50mm: Fixed an issue where its commander was incorrectly placed in its (unmanned) turret
  • KTO Rosomak: Fixed an issue where it was impossible to have the Improved Weapon Cooling System installed together with other modules
  • Leopard 2 Revolution: Fixed the Wallbreaker skin appearance (returned the barbed wire to the gun)
  • M48 GAU-8: Fixed the Warmaster skin appearance (the flying optics issue)
  • Marder 2: Added the Troop Compartment module to the vehicle
  • T-72B3: Improved this vehicle’s visual model quality
  • T-72B3: Slightly adjusted this vehicle’s armor layout
  • T-72B3: Fixed this vehicle’s turret frontal hull ERA to corresponds to the T-90 layout (yes, this is a buff)
  • VBR: Fixed the PELE shell penetration so that its penetration drop starts at 150m instead of 140m
  • ZBD-86: Fixed the appearance of decals
  • Carson City: Fixed the car model in sector J6 (the car wouldn’t get destroyed when driving over it, making tanks stuck)
  • Carson City: Fixed an issue where it was exceedingly difficult and slow to drive up some slopes
  • Carson City: Fixed several rocks and stones in order for player vehicles not to clip into them
  • Carson City: Fixed a number of small visual issues
  • Burning Grounds Special Operation: Fixed an issue where it was possible to trigger some dialogues and objectives prematurely and thus skipping parts of the mission
  • Fixed a number of small visual model issues
  • Added a number of assets for future events