Today we start a series of publications uncovering the details of our fight against cheats. In this first article we want to talk about our efforts against the spread of cheats, and later we will highlight more complex aspects. The main purpose of these articles is to answer your questions in as much detail as possible.
FOREWORD
Needless to say that the fight against cheats at the software level is our top priority. It allows us to identify and block offenders, yet also complicates the further development of cheats, reducing their total number on the market. We will speak about this side of our work in the future, while today we talk about our fight at the level of cheat distribution.
The spread of cheats is rarely done by their developers themselves with intermediaries taking the stage. Most often, distributors use widely known resources, e.g. YouTube.
They create channels to sell cheats. Of course, we cannot ignore this fact, and for many months we have been preventing such actions. Complaints are sent monthly to dozens of YouTube channels. But only a part of them is blocked immediately.
There are also some imposters in social networks who pretend to be representatives of the administration to send you a Trojan virus or to steal the game account information. Remember the safety rules!
YOUTUBE AND CHEAT CHANNELS
With YouTube things can go difficult. Each time there is a complex process of copyright verification and determining the proof that these rights were violated. Our success in this direction has been growing. Every month, upon our requests, about fifty channels selling cheats for CIS and EU/NA regions are blocked.
YouTube is not always eager to help, and not always a fair, in our opinion, decision is made. There were cases when previously blocked channels were restored and continued to work. But the hope must not be lost!
YOU CAN HELP, TOO!
The community itself came to the rescue and it seems that a new way to deal with such YouTube channels was found. It happened at the initiative of some popular Russian bloggers.
What did these bloggers call for? They suggested the players to massively flood the channels of cheat distributors and send complaints on behalf of the game community. Before, we did it only on our own, sending one complaint from the official channel. Now, thanks to bloggers, a huge gaming community has joined this fight, and the amount of complaints became impossible to ignore.
It is too early to judge, but the method looks simple and effective. There is no guarantee that YouTube will not unblock the channels of cheat distributors again, as before. But we hope that these actions will be effective, and the number of violators will be significantly decreased.
WHAT ARE THE OTHER VECTORS OF OUR FIGHT?
In addition to the work with the mentioned websites, we also successfully block the websites of violators and their contextual advertising. As you understand - this is not an instant process and there is no magic button. But a huge amount of work in made following this vector.
To achieve a complete victory, the fight with the distributors of cheats is not enough. We will continue to work in various directions.
IN CONCLUSION
We would like, once again, to thank the video bloggers and players for their indifference and initiative. We, on our part, will continue to send daily complaints against the channels of violators, but the result will be much better if players continue to support us in that.
Suspect someone of cheating? Found a cheat channel or website? Report it to us!
Stay tuned for our new articles. We wish you a fair game!
Keep an eye for SIG MPX SBR Custom - a new “Engineer” weapon that will soon appear in Warface. This is a modular submachine gun, distinguished by high damage and good firing range. To smite the enemy, one burst to the body and limbs or one hit in the head at close quarters is enough!
SIG Sauer MPX
In 2013, the American division of the world-renowned manufacturer of small arms SIG Sauer announced a new product – SIG Sauer MPX submachine gun. It’s built on a modular system that allows the user to change the caliber of the weapon (9x19, .357 SIG and .40 S&W are used) and barrel length without using special tools.
There are many modifications of this gun, such as MPX-SD with a built-in silencer, the shortened MPX-K, the civilian semi-automatic MPX-C, as well as MPX SBR, falling into the category of short-barreled rifles – to name a few.
SIG MPX SBR Custom in Warface
SIG MPX SBR Custom is a submachine gun with high damage and good firing range, as well as low recoil. Its main feature is firing bursts with a cut-off of four rounds. One burst to the body or limbs is enough to get rid of the enemy, and at close quarters it will be enough to launch one shot in the head! Compatible modules for SIG MPX SBR Custom are a barrel and a sight.
The golden version of SIG MPX SBR Custom, in addition to the luxurious appearance, will be providing increased damage and rate of fire, as well as a more spacious magazine for 36 rounds
Achievements
Raise your banner! And let SIG MPX take care of the rest.
Please note: the characteristics shown in the image above can be changed per the results of general testing.
Direct sale features two weapons worth their weight in gold. Golden MAG-7 and AX308 take the stage till the 15th of April.
Golden MAG-7
Despite its size, MAG-7 has one of the highest damage values in the game — it’s a pump-action shotgun, after all. At the same time, the weapon is not limited in accuracy, and its effective range remains highly competitive. The lack of substantial recoil makes MAG-7 great for landing subsequent shots on your target — should they need it.
Golden AX308
AX308 is an absolute ace in several criteria: highest damage, one of the highest penetration and range values, superb rate of fire and lastly, undisputed accuracy. Having said that, as a heavy sniper rifle, it does have considerably high recoil that takes some getting used to.
A new Medic weapon Marlin 1894 Custom has hit the store. It will be available till the 10th of April.
This all-time-classics gun uses slug rounds instead of usual pellets. Even if the enemy is still breathing after the first impact, a close range shot will knock him down for good.
Marlin 1894
The hunting rifle Marlin 1894 was introduced back in 1894 by the Marlin Firearms Co. At that time the lever-action guns were gaining popularity, and the new Henry lever-action model was embraced by American hunters and soldiers. Its simple construction granted rapid reload and reliability in rough field conditions. At first glance, the rifle might bear certain resemblance to the "Winchester family" of that time; however, Marlin 1894 had a unique receiver and breech block construction.
The original Marlin 1894 weighed 2,95 kg, was 952 mm long and was chambered in .44 Magnum and .44 Special. Now it offers many versions accommodating various ammo. Skilled technicians transform this good old Wild West classics beyond recognition applying modern technologies such as the Picatinny rail, reflex sights, silencers and others.
Marlin 1894 Custom in game
Marlin 1894 Custom is a new Medic weapon that can remind you of other one-off in-game guns: just like Saiga Spike - Marlin 1894 Custom uses slug rounds instead of usual pellets, while its reload system resembles that of another Wild West symbol, Winchester M1897.
Marlin 1894 Custom boasts a high range of fire and excellent aiming plus hip accuracy. It packs a superb punch and at close range knocks down any enemy if the first impact fails to kill them.
The sleek golden version offers increased range of fire and clip capacity (10 rounds).
Marlin 1894 Custom comes equipped with two unique accessories: a silencer and a X1.3 reflex sight with a fast zoom that increases accuracy while aiming.
Achievements
Don’t forget fancy achievements coming for kills with this needle of a gun!
The cherry blossoms are swept away by the wind calling you on new adventures.
This time direct sale offers two trustworthy Yakuza allies you can take with you: RPD Custom and HCAR.
These guns will be availbale in store till the 8th of April.
Yakuza RPD Custom
“Custom” in the name of the gun implies that it has been modified - improved in comparison to the standard version. A large variety of attachments will help you to customize the gun – play the way you like! Impressive damage, easy-to-control recoil and advanced zoom-in make RPD Custom indispensable in any PvP match.
Yakuza HCAR
The rifle is set to revolutionize gameplay in Warface, and is the first semi-automatic weapon for the Rifleman. Whether you’re a Rifleman ‘main’ looking to try something new, or a veteran Sniper looking for an easy transition, this is hands down your best pick. HCAR deals double damage to body and limbs, sports considerably high damage — enough to knock most of them down.
Sometimes the task at hand requires rapid stealthy actions and silent execution. Arms specially designed for this kind of missions are essential for their successful completion. Meet n’ greet a new Sniper primary — Cayman Custom Combat Crossbow!
Real-life counterpart
The crossbow might seem a bit outdated among the XXI century cutting edge technology products. However, numerous armies worldwide, for example, the Special Forces of China, Russia, Serbia, Peru, Brazil and India equip their soldiers with crossbows. Why is this weapon unique?
No, not that...
In spite of the fact that in case of direct contact the crossbow will hardly be able to compete with an assault rifle, the device is of particular use in certain tactical situations. Thanks to a wide assortment of bolts fitted with a variety of heads, the weapon can efficiently hit live targets and help soldiers overcome obstacles such as rivers or gorges shooting a strong rope across them. A favourable vantage point is half of the Sniper’s work done.
The crossbow is a silent killer. No suppressed firearm will be able to achieve such an effect since silencers only reduce the noise but do not deal with the metallic clank of the bolt and other parts of the arm. In the meantime, the only sound the crossbow produces is a bowstring hiss that does not attract attention as it has nothing to do with the shot sound. Another crossbow advantage is that a good bolt conserves its stopping power even fired at several hundred meters piercing bulletproof vests. Unlike the bullet, the sharp head easily penetrates kevlar fiber of the majority of armor plates.
Weapon in game
Cayman Custom Crossbow combat specs differ from all the precision rifles in game. It chambers for only one bolt, offers a slow reload, scarce ammo, but boasts unrivalled damage values and high penetrating power. Bolt heads are made of special alloy piercing the most reliable vests!
The crossbow will permit Snipers to act in difficult terrain occupying positions inaccessible for other team members, for example team climbing spots, roofs of houses and even trees. That will not be a quick action but worth the effort as a good vantage point is the key to success!
We are also planning to launch a tournament series employing crossbows! The first sniper competition will take place during the coming winter, on February the 30th. Stay tuned!
Quit fool around,soldiers! Da great war has comein. Isa time to pick up weesa bombad weapons and fight weesa nemesis with honour. Weesa no retreat,amd weesa ganna never surrender.
Da special weapon supp ganna laston till da 8th of April!
Store (till 08.04)
MAXIM 9
Maxim 9 is da first-of-its-kind pistol in game provid a unique gameplay. Without a doubt,da gun ganna be appreciat by pvp fans due to its high damage,bombad aim accuracy and bombad range.
Da Maxim 9 is obtainable via Random Boxes for Kredits anda Crowns!
The April update has landed on Warface servers, lol. The "Specter" equipment, revamped "Widestreet" map, Golden McMillan CS5 and its upgraded regular version, Maxim 9 and Marlin 1894 Custom and much more await. Be first to check it out!
"Specter" armor
For the first time in its history Warface will feature a hefty series codenamed "Specter" with "Gamma" being the first equipment group of the series available (its legendary-tier helmets and gloves are already up for grabs). The VP quantity required to unlock this armor was decreased significantly in comparison with the weapon cost, so you will easily unlock the set for your favorite class.
The items’ specs differ in order to suit better the gameplay style of each class. What is more, the "Specter" series offers class-specific set bonuses that will be unlocked as soon as you equip several items of the series.
The game now features the revamped version of the familiar Free for All map "Widestreet" with improved gameplay and appearance. In terms of gameplay, there are no drastic changes but players will no longer be able to get up on the second floor of the high building in the centre of the map. Besides, several fences that made players vulnerable while climbing were demolished.
The surface of the map became flatter to avoid possible problems with slides and scope fluctuation and let you concentrate on taking your enemies down with precise shots.
The precision rifle McMillan CS5 was boosted and received a long-awaited golden version!
The following stats were modified:
The minimum damage was increased;
The damage multiplier to limbs was improved.
To offset these changes the rifle’s silencer will reduce damage by 5%. Nevertheless, it is worth pointing out that taking into account the gun’s specs and silencer modifications the revamped McMillan CS5 will be more powerful than before. We’ll soon tell you about how to get your hands on these awesome guns.
Maxim 9 is the first integrally suppressed pistol in Warface providing a unique gameplay. Without a doubt, the gun will be appreciated by PvP fans due to its high damage, good aiming accuracy and excellent range. Thus, the pistol can be placed among such popular high-tier performers as S&W M&P R8 and CZ 75 Czechmate Parrot.
Maxim 9 comes equipped with two unique barrel accessories and a 1,4x reflex scope.
Marlin 1894 Custom comes equipped with two unique accessories: a silencer and a x1.3 reflex sight with a fast zoom that increases accuracy while aiming.
April Fool's Day ain't no laughing matter. It's the time of the year when we traditionally test our new spells of explosive power. Muggles refer to it as a cutting edge technology developed by the world's secret services. But we know the truth. And we'll laugh last.
Top-tier illusion spells will be cast on XM8, Saiga Spike, Beretta MX4 Storm, Tavor STAR-21 Navy Blue and Calico M950.
And now it's time for the real deal. Time to upgrade that rusty unused rod of yours into something shiny and adored. The wand’s special effects are spectacular while the unique achievements it grants are absolutely mind-blowing.
Prepare for jump to hyperspace! "Galaxy" series awaits you.
The new series comprises the following arms: HArms CQR, SAI GRY AR-15, SAP6, Uzkon UNG-12, H&K MP5A5 Custom, Micro-Roni, H&K G28 and H&K USP, as well as cosmic weapon skins for normal guns. We will soon tell you about how you can get them.
Important Now it is possible to put a PvP match on hold. The Warface Tournament Server players have already checked this function. Main principle
The pause function applies only to Clan Wars, Private Rooms and Ranked Matches ("Plant the Bomb", "Capture" and "Blitz").
Any team can initiate the pause vote.
As soon as the required minimum of votes is achieved, the game will be suspended for 60 seconds at the beginning of the next round.
Vote time is 60 seconds.
A player can launch the second vote 30 seconds after the end of the previous vote.
The teams can vote simultaneously but as soon as one of the votes is completed, the second one finishes.
Each team can pause the match only once a match.
The pause vote cannot be initiated if any other vote is already in progress (and vice versa).
To launch the vote exit to the class selection menu pressing ESC: "Vote" -> "Pause". The button is hidden in other game modes.
During the pause the screen reads "Game is on pause". All actions available before the match are active. When the pause time runs out, the screen will disappear and the game will go on.
Weapons and gear
Weapon customization tab: now you can see 9 accessories at a time without scrolling.
"Saiga" Spike: increased head damage multiplier.
K.I.W.I. set (4 items): now increases sprint distance by 40% and reduces damage (-10 points per impact).
Melee Hit Gloves: the primary melee attack speed bonus has been decreased by 20% (30% before).
Carbon Fiber Gloves: the primary melee attack speed bonus has been decreased by 20% (30% before).
Bayonets: increased range and radius.
Smoke grenades: in spite of the fact that the visual effect will be fine-tuned, certain mechanics have been reworked. Now if the smoke grenade rolls to a stop on a flat surface (it slows down to the threshold value), it goes off.
PvP
Rooms with fewer than 6 players (24 players for "Battle Royale") will be closed.
"Free for All": increased total kill limit (from 300 to 500); the time limit remains the same.
"Storm": increased points gained for capturing spots.
Locked slots in private rooms now stand out clearly.
PvE Training mission overhaul:
shortened mission duration;
modified enemy line-up;
clearer direction of movement, more action packed and expressive location;
more dynamic map with a greater number of objects you can interact with.
Special Operation "Sunrise" improvements:
changed transition to cutscenes and their ending before the stealth mode (except on "Hard");
added new visual effects for the portable energy shield;
game process changes aimed at preventing cheating and improving the gameplay;
visual upgrades of all the stages of the Special Operation;
fixed minor bugs.
Now it is easier to get "Tech Guru" achievements in the "Black Shark" Special Operation: by destroying 100 turrets you’ll receive the first achievement, 500 and 1000 turrets - the second and the third ones respectively.
You can now use unlimited Resurrection coins between checkpoints on "Easy" level of difficulty, 5 coins on "Normal" and 1 coin on "Hard" in the following SpecOps: "Anubis", "Pripyat", "Blackout", "Icebreaker", "Sunrise", "Earth Shaker", "Cyber Horde" and "Black Shark".
Other changes
Rooms with fewer players than is required to start the match will be closed automatically.
The illumination configurations of certain substances have been changed to ensure that revamped smoke grenades work properly and players are not visible through the smoke screen.
The player will automatically receive the "Best of the best!" mark after gaining 12 seasonal stripes for reaching the 1st League in Ranked Matches.
Improved client-server mechanics composing the game’s protection system.
Icons of some golden weapon Random Boxes are now of the same colour.
Added the "Forest Warrior" achievement for the "Wilderness" weapon series.
Slightly changed the interface of special offers.
Sent for readjustment Smoke grenades. The current version will not feature the reworked smoke grenades as they will be further revamped per testing results. The old smoke screen version will be active with the high quality April update arriving at the game servers on time. The improved version of smoke grenades will be applied later meaning that the April update will be launched on time and smoke grenade visual effects will become even better than the current ones.
Bug fixes
Weapons
SPAS-12: fixed the error causing incorrect gun animation.
PKP Pecheneg: fixed the error causing mismatch between "Flor de Muerto" camo icon and the weapon texture.
Dragunov SVU-AS: fixed the error causing incorrect rifle display in the character’s left hand in third-person view.
М40А5: fixed the error causing the Fast Mid-Range Scope 5x to be installed by default instead of the Default Sniper Scope 5.5x when applying the Tigerstripe Skin or the Desert Snake Skin.
Mosin Model 1891/30: corrected the error in the SesMit silencer description.
HCAR "Yakuza": fixed the error causing weapon accessories to be available even if they are locked in the arsenal.
AX308, Barrett M98B: fixed the error hindering "Flor de Muerto" camo application to rail accessories.
CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 "Yakuza": fixed the error causing weapon accessories to be available even if they are locked in the arsenal.
PvP
"Platform": fixed visual artifacts appearing in several spots on the map.
Miscellaneous
Fixed the "Yakuza" skin description of Katana in the Random Box awarded for completion of the "Sunrise" Special Operation (it used to be called Katana "Yakuza").
Fixed the issue when the player could not get a temporal item through the message box after deleting the same expired object from the inventory.
Fixed the error causing new message notification to be displayed in the message box even after reading the message.
Fixed the error causing pop-up messages in the message box to cover the "Buy" button in the shop.
Known issues
The battle group is comprised of 2 players in PvP team modes (Quick Play).