Armored Warfare News

Commanders!

We are happy to announce that the Update 0.220 is now available!



[h2]List of Update 0.220 Changes[/h2]

[h3]T-80BVM Fixes[/h3]

In the last update, we introduced a new progression vehicle to the game, the T-80BVM. Unfortunately it wasn’t added without some issues. In this update, we are fixing them:

• Fixed the unlock achievement descriptions (including the problem where the game was incorrectly asking for a Tier 9 token)
  
• Fixed an issue where some damage did not count towards the T-80BVM unlock achievement (unfortunately this cannot be awarded retroactively)
  
• T-80BVM can now be unlocked even if T-80UM-1 Bars modules are not fully unlocked
  
• Fixed numerous damaged module appearance issues
  
• Fixed various Relikt ERA appearance issues (clipping, appearance in Armor Inspector)
  
• Fixed the camouflage appearance on the tank
  
• Fixed the rear light appearance and the braking light function
  
• Fixed the track appearance (too much dirt, tracks moving in incorrect direction)
  
• Fixed the drive sprocket appearance (the tracks no longer clip into it)
  
• Fixed the destroyed APS model
  
• 3VOF77 HE shell is now correctly listed as Programmable HE shell type in the Garage
  
• Disabling cage armor in Armor Inspector now correctly removes all the cage elements
  
• Other minor visual fixes (bits of textures and such)
  
• Battle Hardened cost is now set to the correct value of 7000 Gold
  
• Reputation unlock XP cost is now set to the correct value of 101270 Experience in exchange for 27000 Reputation
  

Tales from the Dark Battle Path Fixes

In this update, we are correcting several issues of the Tales from the Dark Battle Path and its vehicles:

• BMP-2M: Minor visual fixes
  
• BTR-82A: Minor visual fixes
  
• BTR-82A: Empty casings flying out of the gun now have the correct size
  
• T-90M Fixed the appearance of APS optics and engine grille
  
• T-90M: Fixed the damaged APS visual model
  
• T-90M Additional minor visual fixes (for example destroyed headlight was still shining)
  

Additional 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:

• B1 Centauro: Fixed the clipping smoke grenade launchers for the ERA configuration
  
• BMD-2M: Garage UI now also shows turret thickness
  
• BMP-1: Malyutka ATGM no longer appears on the vehicle unless unlocked
  
• BMP-1P: Fixed the broken glass textures
  
• BMP-3M: Karkas-2 ERA now shows correct UI values
  
• Boxer CRV: Fixed the camouflage appearance
  
• EMBT: Fixed the unintended frontal armor vulnerability that made it possible for autocannons to damage the area near the turret ring
  
• EMBT: Fixed the suspension collision model (the tank no longer gets stuck in ditches)
  
• KF41 Lynx Prototype: Fixed the dirt appearance on minimal and medium settings and other minor visual fixes
  
• Kornet-D1: Fixed the double launch module
  
• Kornet-D1: Reduce the camouflage penalty for firing the 9M133-2 missile to 10 percent
  
• Kornet-EM: Reduce the camouflage penalty for firing the 9M133-2 missile to 10 percent
  
• Leopard 2: Minor visual fixes
  
• Leopard 2A6 Hades: Destroyed model now correctly shows its gun
  
• Leopard Cockerill: Minor visual fixes
  
• M60A1 Patton: Fixed the gunfire visual effect
  
• M8-120 Thunderbolt II: Machinegun’s top elevation angle no longer surpasses the main gun
  
• M8-120 Hades: Destroyed model now correctly shows its gun
  
• Msta-S: Destroyed model now correctly shows its gun
  
• Puma: ATGM launcher no longer clips into the hull
  
• T-64A Mod.1969: Fixed the textures
  
• T-64BV Mod.2017: Replaced the Soviet flag with a Ukrainian one
  
• T-64BV Mod.2017: Numerous visual fixes (some parts were modeled incorrectly or were interfering with each other, incorrect firing effect)
  
• T-64BV Mod.2017: Fixed the collision model (was too large)
  
• T-64BV Mod.2017: Commander optics now has a proper collision model
  
• T-64BV Mod.2017: Fixed the radiation liner texture
  
• T-80U: Fixed the suspension collision model (the tank no longer gets stuck in ditches)
  
• ZTZ-20: Elements of the tank are now painted correctly (APS and other details)
  
• ZTZ-20: Fixed the Obsidian Blade skin visual effects (smoke from suspension)
  
• ZTZ-20: Damaging the ATGM launchers no longer appears as damaged cannon on the vehicle’s battle UI icon
  

Lone Star

We have made several updates to this Special Operation.

• Fixed an exploit where small vehicles could take a certain unintended shortcut
  
• The wall at B4 can no longer be driven through
  
• Destroyed fence at F5 no longer cosplays as an anti-tank barrier
  
• Mortar crew at I5 is no longer flying in the air
  

General Changes

• The War Pig skin can now be used normally
  
• Fixed several localization issues
  
• Added a number of new assets
  

On the 26th of September, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 5 hours due to a planned server maintenance.



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

Commanders!

We have prepared a Lone Star contest for you!



The rules are, once again, simple. Make a Lone Star Special Operation in-game screenshot and submit it to the dedicated contest channel on our Discord.

Make sure that your submission includes your nickname and has the correct size! The authors of the best five submissions will receive the following prizes:

• First Place: Puma Tier 10 Premium AFV and 10000 Battle Coins
  
• Second Place: 7500 Battle Coins
  
• Third Place: 7500 Battle Coins
  
• Fourth Place: 5000 Battle Coins
  
• Fifth Place: 5000 Battle Coins
  

Hot tip: To make the best screenshots, hide you UI with the F2 key!

Please note:

• The contest ends on October 6, 22:59 CEST
  
• Only one submission per player is allowed
  
• Don’t forget to add your nickname to your submission
  
• Each submission must have the resolution of 1024x768 or higher
  
• If you own the Puma, you will receive its price in Gold instead
  

Good luck and see you on the battlefield!

On the 23rd of September, 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.

Commanders!

The German Unity Day is near and, as usual, we’ll have new German-themed content for you. This time, the main prize is the Panzergrenadier skin for the Puma IFV.



The skin is based on the camouflage used by Panzergrenadierbataillon 33 (33rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion) stationed in Neustadt am Rübenberge near Hannover (northern Germany, the state of Lower Saxony). The unit was formed in 2015 from the former 33rd Armored Battalion of the 9th Panzerlehr Brigade, founded in 1958 (with the formation of the Bundeswehr itself). Panzergrenadiesbataillon 33 has roughly 650 men split into 4 companies and is operating 44 Puma IFVs.



The camouflage in question was seen on their Pumas during a 2022 urban combat exercise near Munster. Starting with the basic paintjob, the vehicles were painted in a sort of “digital” urban camouflage, although due to the size of the rectangular camouflage segments, it serves more as a silhouette breaker in urban environment, much like the British Berlin Brigade camouflage. The rectangles are painted in four colors – sand, grey, green and yellow.



The vehicles also bear the Panzerbataillon insignia, but those are well-hidden beneath a layer of wooden pallets and rags covering the entire hull of the vehicle. The gun shroud is also covered with camouflaged fabric. Thus camouflaged, the vehicle blends the urban environment perfectly, although the camouflage was likely quite difficult to set up, judging from the amount of rigged fittings, ropes and other devices used to fasten the pallets to the hull.



Aside from its amazing look, the Panzergrenadier skin will upgrade your Puma with three upgrade modules that are usually locked behind Battle Path progression, that is:

• MELLS ATGM Launcher
  
• PERI RTWL Optics
  
• Armored Crew Compartment
  

And that’s still not all.



Aside from the skin, we will have the following items for you:

• Modern German camouflage, as seen predominantly on various Boxer vehicles
  
• Panzergrenadierbataillon 33 emblem decal
  
• Panzergrenadierbataillon 33 tactical NATO designation decal
  
• Panzergrenadierbataillon 33 white palm decal
  

We hope that you’ll enjoy these new customization options and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!