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Rush for Europe



Attention, Generals!

Time flies, as they say! Just like the fighters and bombers these days. The Germans are rearming, the Russians are on the move and the Royal Navy is on high alert! It looks like we are only hours away until war breaks out in Europe once again.

Mobilize your troops and prepare yourself for whatever enemy you may face! “Rush for Europe” is a special event map which runs on breathtaking 6 times the speed of normal game rounds! Even the tiniest decision could have severe consequences at this pace. Experience the war for Europe in a way you have never seen it before!

  • Player count: 22
  • 6x speed
  • Starts immediately
  • Free country selection
  • Advanced starting units (incl. armored cars, artilleries, anti tank, light tanks, infantries and anti air) are available from start
  • fixed runtime of 14 real life days after the game started (if not won earlier)


If you want to participate in this event simply go to the game list: Within the sign-up period ( new event rounds will be created on demand and shown on top of the list of new games.

We hope you enjoy the event and which you best of luck on the battlefield!


Your Bytro Team


Arms Race



Attention, Generals!

The race to victory is about to begin as our “Arms Race” event returns!

Your nation is mobilized, your economy is set up for war, infantry units are deployed to protect the countryside and the finest of your troops are gathered in urban centers across the country!

It is time for you to make the first move and face the enemy!

  • Player count: 50
  • 2x speed
  • Starts immediately
  • Random country selection
  • Players flagged as inactive after 48 real-life hours
  • Fixed runtime of 28 real life days after the game started (if not won earlier)


During the sign-up period you can find the event maps at the top of the games list. Join these event maps to participate. We wish you good luck and much fun!


Your Call of War Team


Release Notes - 2021-07-06



Attention Generals!

Today’s update brings some more bug fixes to Call of War. We fixed the takeoff animations of aircrafts and made sure that the unit information displayed correctly against what unit class the selected army is most efficient.

For a complete overview of today's changes, please check the detailed Release Notes on the forums.

We hope you like the changes! Don’t miss to sign up for next Saturday Madness on Saturday! See you on the battlefield!

Your Bytro Team

Speed Round Event



Dear generals,

the time has come for another speed round event! Cancel all your plans and prepare for some short nights and long fights during the next 14 days. If no player or coalition has achieved a regular victory by that time, the player with the most victory points is declared winner. The end time is displayed in the game information within the newspaper and as a countdown on the right side of the screen. This scenario runs on the CoW 1.5 version, with new features and new balancing.

Settings for this speed round event:

  • Player count: 100
  • 4x speed
  • starts immediately
  • Free country selection
  • players flagged as inactive after 2 real life days
  • fixed runtime of 14 real life days after the game started (if not won earlier)


If you want to participate in this event simply go to the game list: Within the sign-up period new event rounds will be created on demand and shown on top of the list of new games. As soon as the map has started you will receive a notification to your inbox.

We wish you good luck and much fun!


Your Bytro team


Team Up!



Attention, Generals!

Some battles are not meant to be fought alone and our next event is one of them. Join the 100 player map and choose which of the two sides will benefit from your knowledge as a leader and tactician. Prepare for the biggest team fight in the history of Call of War.

  • Player count: 100
  • Starts-when-full
  • Random country selection & free selection among 2 teams
  • Players flagged as inactive after 2 real-life days
  • AI & human player peace period of 1 real-life day
  • fixed runtime of 28 real life days after the game started (if not won earlier)


During the sign-up period the event maps can be found at the top of the games list. Join these event map to participate. We wish you good luck and much fun!


Your Bytro Team