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The second Spirithaven Raid is now available!

Commanders!

The previously announced second Spirithaven Raid event is now available!

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This month-long event will put you into the role of a raider, conquering the territory represented by a map.

You can access the event by:
  • Completing 10 Contract Missions
  • Purchasing access for 499 Gold (click on the Raid icon in your Garage)

Four main rewards in the form of epic skins await you along with a very special one (camouflage), available for completing each objective and for claiming every other reward:

Revenant – an Egyptian-themed skin for the Wilk XC-8 Tier 10 TD. The mysteries of ancient deserts and kingdoms long lost to the sands of time await discovery with the God of Afterlife, Anubis himself, your guide and overlord. Unearth secrets long lost with the Revenant skin and its special abilities. Not only do its wheels show the phases of the Moon, but the hull itself sparks with eldritch energies born from the souls belonging to the jackal-headed divine. On top rests the Skull of Destiny, its eyes glowing with dark fire whenever an unfortunate enemy is spotted. Anubis always hungers for more souls and you are his Reaper. Do not disappoint him, though, or your own will be forfeit.

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Hellbeast – this infernal skin is available for the Leclerc T4 Tier 10 MBT. Spawned from the depths of hell, this monster clawed its way out into the world of the living. Black iron, slag and cinder barely contain the inferno within, its very skin ablaze with the fury of its kin. Untamed, the beast will leave only flames and dust in its wake, turning the Earth into a twisted, smoldering version of its home.

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Kraken – this skin is available for the K2 Black Panther Tier 10 MBT. There are fates even grimmer than the raging depths of hell. The cold dark of the abyss where souls linger for eons, mournfully looking up towards the unseen skies. The wretched denizens of the deep that eke out an existence feeding upon the damned generations of mariners lost to the sea. The still embrace of an eternity in a watery grave. A torment without end. Such terrors are embodied in the Kraken skin, its essence already half-consumed and phasing into the realm of spirits. Do not succumb to its lures, commanders, lest you join the legions of the dead powering this abomination.

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Archangel – this skin is available for the XM1A3 Tier 10 MBT. Where there’s darkness, there must be light, but some light is terrifying to behold, representing not hope, but unforgiving retribution. Expect no mercy from this angel, for his sole focus is the annihilation of the infernal, his focus is unmoving and his quest eternal. He cares not for the suffering of man but should his goals align with yours, you’ll wield the might of all of creation. For a time, at least.

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For more pieces of information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions below.

What is the Raid event?

The Raid is a month-long event, in which you, as a Raider, conquer certain territory by moving along the lines representing roads and other paths and forming a grid. Each grid intersection has a point that is either a mission that you must complete (Mission Points), or a reward that you may claim (Reward Points). Completing the mission or claiming the reward unlocks another portion of the grid. The main prizes await you in each of the territory map’s corners. Players who complete all missions and claim all rewards receive a special reward.



Once the map is available to you (either by purchasing access or completing 10 Contract Missions), start from the center by clicking on one of the dots that show the initial direction of your advance.

What rewards are there available?

Standard Reward Points that can be found around the grid will reward you with various items such as Reputation, Gold or even Battle Coins for an upcoming Battle Path. The top rewards that are waiting for you in each of the map’s corners are the following epic skins:
  • Wilk XC-8 Revenant
  • Leclerc T4 Hellbeast
  • K2 Kraken
  • XM1A3 Archangel

Please note that these skins do not come with the vehicles themselves. The skins also work with multiple vehicle upgrades where applicable. For example, on Wilk XC-8, the skin works with or without the anti-RPG cage armor installed.



Finally, completing all missions and claiming all rewards will unlock the top reward – a lava surface camouflage called Raider.

What missions appear in Raid?

There are four categories of missions available:
  • PvP missions (which require you to play either Random Battles or Global Operations)
  • PvE missions (which require you to play either standard PvE or Special Operations)
  • General missions (which can be completed in both PvP and PvE)
  • Elite missions (which require you to complete a very difficult objective in order to access major rewards such as the abovementioned skins)

General, PvE and PvP missions have randomized requirements that may include the use of vehicles from specific dealers, or playing specific Tiers. Elite missions are not randomized.



Can I obtain the rewards only by playing my favorite mode? For example, I do not want to play PvP or PvE.

Yes, with one exception. The Raider camouflage will require you to collect all the rewards, which requires either play missions or complete the ones you do not wish to play by using Raider Tokens.



Is it possible to change missions if I do not like the conditions?

Yes. You may obtain a Reroll Token from a Reward Point. Using it changes the conditions of a single mission. Please note that PvP missions cannot be rerolled into PvE ones and vice versa, the main mode requirement will always remain the same. Elite missions cannot be rerolled. Reroll Tokens can also be purchased for Gold.



Is it possible to skip missions?

Yes. You may obtain a Raider Token from a Reward Point. Using it will instantly complete the mission you have selected. However, please note that these items are rare and you best save yours for a rainy day. Please also note that completing Elite missions this way will cost you five Raider Tokens. Raider Tokens can also be purchased for Gold.



What are the time limits on this event?

The Raid missions have no timers and, if you wish, the entire event can be completed even on Day 1. The only timer that is present is the one-month deadline that starts at the event’s launch and is therefore the same for everybody. You can see the time left to complete the event in the upper right corner of the Raid window.

Good luck on the battlefield, commanders!

In Development: Model Improvements in Update 0.33 (Part 2)

Commanders!

One of the previously announced Update 0.33 features is a major model overhaul for a number of vehicles. Previously, we updated the Leopard MBT textures, the XM1 MBT and corrected several other issues but now we’re rolling out what many of you have been asking for – the promised Abrams model overhauls.



These overhauls affect the following vehicles:
  • Abrams AGDS
  • M1 Abrams
  • M1A1 Abrams
  • M1A1 AIM
  • M1A1 Storm
  • M1A2 Abrams
  • M1A2C
  • XM1A3

As well as their corresponding skins such as Warhammer or Sentinel. Without further ado, let’s take a look at each of them separately.



M1 Abrams – when we started looking into the details of the planned overhauls, we discovered that the general shape of this MBT more or less corresponds to the real thing, which is why we made a few adjustments to it (such as the shape of hatches) and upgraded its textures. You can see it on the image below.



M1A1 Abrams – things got considerably more serious with this model, which is effectively the baseline for all future modifications. We started fixing the older model but by the time we were finished, the model was almost entirely new because we touched pretty much everything. We improved the angles of the hull, the details, the textures and a lot more. One thing that’s missing is some suspension improvements but we’ll add those in the near future. It’s worth noting that this change also affects all M1A1 versions (AIM, Storm), so no model was left behind.









M1A2 Abrams – this was almost the same case as the M1A1. The model got improved significantly and, of course, now has the CITV optics that was missing for a very long time. Otherwise, the previous sets of changes apply – improved textures, corrected geometry etc.



M1A2C Abrams – here, we applied the changes from the M1A2 with one major exception. The front of the turret was remodeled to reflect the relatively recently revealed upgraded armor. It’s a change you all have been asking for and it took us quite some time to get it right. We hope you’ll enjoy it.



XM1A3 – this vehicle is now built around the M1A2C hull with some extra bells and whistles. The ERA kit is there of course, as is the CITV module. The vehicle now also features the other changes applied to the M1A2 and M1A2C MBTs.



Abrams AGDS – and last but definitely not least, the anti-aircraft version of the Abrams also received the correct gun model, new textures, and hull geometry upgrades from the remainder of the Abrams series.



Apart from the abovementioned changes, we have also fixed a number of visual issues (for example, vehicle smoke effects) and bugs (decal placement). The M60-2000 Premium MBT is also getting the upgraded Abrams turret model.



Like we mentioned, there are still some smaller issues to take care of (suspension model needs updating) but, generally speaking, this set of upgrades concludes the Update 0.33 model overhaul round. We will, however, continue to work on improving the existing vehicle models in the future updates.

For now, we hope that you’ll enjoy these improvements that are coming soon and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

Maintenance - October 19

On the 19th of October (Monday), starting from 8:00 CEST (18th of October, 11 PM PDT), the server will not be available for 5 hours due to the application of Update 0.33.7410



[h2]List of Update 0.33.7410 Changes[/h2]

Spirithaven Raid, Stage 2

This update is bringing everything necessary to launch the Spirithaven Raid, Stage 2 event.

General Changes
  • The incorrect (too high) Type 99A2 and Type 99A2-140 HE damage was fixed
  • Fixed an issue with the Bastogne and Warhammer skin turret side armor that was weaker than intended
  • Fixed a number of internal module placement issues of the Abrams series (making them, amongst other things, less prone to take ammo rack damage)
  • Fixed an issue where B1 Draco’s and Centauro 155’s unmanned turrets were taking full damage
  • Fixed the Type 99A2-140 gun barrel texture
  • M1A1 Storm can now install the second decal correctly
  • M1A2C ERA damage is now displayed correctly
  • Fixed some smaller issues with the Abrams series collision models
  • Fixed several smaller visual model and skin issues (mostly of the Abrams series)
  • Fixed several vehicle icons

Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary

Commanders!

On October 18, we are celebrating Armored Warfare’s fifth anniversary. Until now, you’ve all had the chance to participate in the Anniversary Takedown event leading up to it, but that’s not all – we have also prepared exciting bonuses and a gift for you.



The following bonuses will be active until October 22:
  • 50% bonus to Credit income from all battles
  • 50% bonus to Experience income from all battles
Between October 18 (Sunday, 16:00 CEST) and October 22, a gift will also be available on MY.GAMES Market, containing:
  • Roman-themed Aquila skin for ZTQ-15
  • Roman Legionary player avatar
  • Anniversary flag
  • 3 anniversary decals
  • 7 days of Premium Time

In case you weren’t able to obtain the ZTQ-15 Tier 9 Premium Light Tank during the Anniversary Takedown event, no worries – it will become available soon.



As for the game’s future, we do have plenty of amazing content in store for you for the rest of 2020, the entire 2021 and, of course, for many years to follow after that. We’ll tell you more about our plans in the coming weeks, but until then:

See you on the battlefield!

Gift: Week of Russia

Commanders!

This weekend, we’ve prepared a small gift for you to make your gameplay experience more exciting.



Until Monday (16:00 CEST), you can pick up a small Week of Russia gift, which contains:
  • 3 day temporary version of the T-72B3, BMPT Mod.2017 and Object 187 high-Tier Premium vehicles
  • 3 days of Premium Time

 


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

See you on the battlefield!