Large-scale competitive multiplayer mode, ADR-97 Weapon Pack, and more



Today we've released a free update for Arma 3, which introduces a new competitive multiplayer mode called “Warlords”. A trailer video explains the mode’s basic concept in the form of a military briefing.

https://youtu.be/yACvGPlHejU
In Warlords, there are two competing teams, and their goal is to capture the base of the opposite side. Players start the match by joining either the NATO or CSAT faction. Both teams then need to start conquering sectors across the map, belonging to non-player AI forces from the AAF faction. By establishing a chain of linked sectors, opponents can plan a route from their own base to their enemy's base. Once they reach their destination, they can stage an assault against the opposing side’s base to win the game.

During the match, players can also earn Command Points. The better an individual's performance on the battlefield and the more sectors held by their team, the greater number of points they will have available to them. These can be used to request airdrops with additional vehicles, special weapons, superior gear, friendly AI reinforcements, or strategic advantages such as fast travel and sector scans.



Besides the Warlords multiplayer mode, Update 1.86 also incorporates the ADR-97 weapon pack (which originally served as an official showcase mod) directly into the base game. That means players, but also content creators and server hosts, can make use of this family of weapons without needing to be subscribed to the mod on the Steam Workshop.

Furthermore, the update adds characters to the game with special heads modeled after five prominent Arma developers. These are the result of an R&D project to test Bohemia’s new photogrammetry rig and the related workflow. This system should help to make the process of texturing faces and modeling head shapes more detailed and efficient for Bohemia's future games.



The 1.86 platform update, also referred to as the Warlords Update, is now available for free for everyone who owns Arma 3. The complete changelog can be found on the Arma 3 website. For those who want to learn more about our plans for Arma 3 in the next year(s), be sure to check out the recently posted Roadmap 2018 Update devblog.

Good luck out there - may the best team win!

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch (Windows)
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.86 (Warlords MP Mode, ADR-97 Weapon Pack, Multiplayer Security, Fixes and Improvements)
SIZE: ~1.9 GB / ~483 MB

More in the full changelog and SPOTREP

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
INFO: Warlords Update, Developer Livestream, Steam Autumn Sale
PRECEDENCE: Flash



SITUATION

Winter is coming, yet the recent cold weather didn't prevent us from applying the final touches to the upcoming Warlords (1.86) Update. It is scheduled for release this Wednesday. We're also hosting a developer livestream, where we will be showcasing the new Warlords multiplayer mode, and giving away some '5 Years of Arma 3' hoodies to viewers!

Full SITREP

Winter is coming - so now would be a great time to request Arma 3 deployment to sunny Altis, Stratis, Malden, or Tanoa at up to 66% off in the Steam Autumn Sale!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/Arma_3/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/395180/Arma_3_Apex/

Click here for an overview of all discounted Arma 3 DLC packs. And while you're at it, also be sure to nominate your favorite game(s) and developer(s) for the Steam Awards. Spread the word to your Steam friends and family - and enjoy your new game(s)!

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
INFO: Roadmap Blog, Warlords Update, Community Playsession
PRECEDENCE: Flash



SITUATION

In this report, we'll be checking out the latest update on our roadmap for 2018, and we'll specifically discuss the upcoming Warlords Update. We'll also briefly cover our first ever Community Playsession livestream, for which we joined the 4th Infantry Brigade in one of their mil-sim operations. And, as always, we'll report on some of the latest activity in the Arma 3 community.

Full SITREP

UNIT: Josef Zemánek, Senior Scripter & Designer
TO: Arma 3 Users
OPSUM: From personal Workshop project to official multiplayer mode



EVALUATION:
For those who missed our Roadmap 2018 Update blog, Warlords is a multiplayer game mode for Arma 3, which will be added to the game for free as part of the upcoming 1.86 Update. However, some of you will know that it has been around for some time already on the Steam Workshop, where it garnered valuable feedback from a fairly large number of players over the past 3 years or so. In this OPREP, I'd like to share my motivation for creating Warlords and why we believe it makes for a great addition to the vanilla game.

Full Report

Hi everyone!

As we're approaching the end of the year, it's time to share some more insights into our plans for Arma 3 in 2018 and beyond. Be sure to read our latest devblog on our website: https://arma3.com/news/arma-3-roadmap-2018-november-update

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
INFO: Bootcamp Recap, Community Activity, Halloween Sale
PRECEDENCE: Flash



SITUATION

We've had some busy weeks at the studio, as we hosted the Arma 3 Creator Bootcamp, and of course we are checking out some of the latest community activities.

Full SITREP

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
INFO: Arma 3 Creator Bootcamp, Dev-Branch Activity
PRECEDENCE: Flash



SITUATION

We're preparing for an exciting week as our Arma 3 Creator Bootcamp is about to start tomorrow! Meanwhile, there have also been some updates to Arma 3's Dev-Branch, and we've collected a broad collection of community content to share with you in this SITREP. So let's dive straight in!

Full SITREP

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
INFO: 5th Armaversary, Team Changes
PRECEDENCE: Flash



SITUATION

We're experiencing lots of rainy days in the Czech Republic but that does not stop the Arma 3 team from rolling on. Besides working on new content, updates, and making plans for the future, we're also processing some development team changes and welcoming new team members.

Full SITREP