The new Special Operation "Hydra" is already available. While creating "Hydra", the developers team decided to get back to the basics, making the gameplay intuitive and more "meaty" unlike that of the latest Special Operations such as "Pripyat", "Sunrise" and "Mars" that featured a large number of complex mechanics and a well-developed plot.
In "Hydra" players will have to defend a special terminal located in the center of the map, with each enemy wave being more dangerous than the previous one. In total there are 20 waves. During the last one players will become engaged in the final stand-off with a powerful boss.
Upon completing the Special Operation, you can get 15 new achievements, one of which is a secret. To collect all the badges, marks and stripes, you will have not only to defeat the enemies but also demonstrate an excellent teamwork.
Starting from the 10th wave completed, you will be able to get rewards including temporary and permanent "Hydra" weapons. The series includes popular models for Riflemen, Medics, Engineers and Snipers and their corresponding camos. Typhoon F12 Custom which previously was not featured in the game is Hydra's particular feature.
Of course, 10 000 kills made with "Hydra" weapons will bring you a unique stripe "Hydriform"!
АМ-17
We are glad to present you a compact submachine gun that was developed by the Kalashnikov Group on the basis of a frame elaborated by the legendary gunmaker Evgueni Dragunov. In Warface the arm boasts excellent combat specs such as a high accuracy in the aiming mode, good range and hip accuracy. The gun’s mind-blowing damage will turn AM-17 into your rivals’ nightmare since even the most modern helmet will not save the enemy from sure death at close range!
The owners of the golden verison will be able to get a unique stripe for dealing 999 killing blows.
TYPHOON F12 CUSTOM
An upgraded Typhoon F12 version is yet another curious innovation. Typhoon F12 Custom offers all the advantages of the predecessor while featuring some improved specs such as a high capacity 15-round drum mag and a slightly increased precision in the aiming mode.
We will tell you later about the ways of acquiring this gun.
"RIME" WEAPON SERIES
Missing a bright frost series? “Rime” it on! The graceful pattern is flowing along the weapon shell, as if winter winds have left their stamp on the cold steel. These colourfully designed weapons can make your enemies feel hot on the battlefield and will show some magic even to the battle-harded veterans!
By eliminating enemies with “Rime” weapons you an obtain unique stripes.
KRAMPUS MAP
We are glad to present you a themed map designed especially for winter holidays. You are well familiar with the battlefield! This is one of the districts in the abandoned city of Pripyat which has prepared for a harsh winter in its own peculiar manner.
Your task is quite simple: intercept an enemy unit and destroy as many foes as possible. Before going on the mission carefully study the field pictures, they will help you quickly navigate in the snowy terrain.
EXTENDED "ONYX" SERIES
The line-up now includes Typhoon F12 and Kriss Super V Custom. Unique attachments are skinned as well.
We will tell you later about the ways of acquiring these weapons.
BLACKWOOD SKINS
We have added Blackwood skins for the Rifleman, Medic, Engineer and Sniper, as well as a set containing all of them. Hurry to get them now in the new Battle Pass!
CONTENT CHANGES
WINTER SAFE HOUSE
With a wave of a magic wand the safehouse has transformed: colourful fairy lights, snowmen, synthehic snow piles and some pine trees, which were chosen by General Lee Warton. Moreover, a Christmas tree is already waiting for soldiers in the background of the inventory and the in-game shop.
WEAPON RARITY
The update has introduced the concept of "weapon rarity." Now every model has its own quality which depends on the uniqueness of the arm and is displayed in the player’s inventory in the item description and weapon icon colour grades. In addition, the localization of progression weapon categories has been updated.
Weapon rarity
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Epic
Legendary
Progression weapons categories
Beginner level
Medium level
Advanced level
Professional level
THE RANKED MATCHES MATCHMAKING ALGORITHMS
The Ranked Matches matchmaking algorithms have been optimized. Now matchmaking even more carefully distributes allies and opponents basing on their combat effectiveness in order to achieve maximum team balance.
ADDITIONAL CHANGES
IMPORTANT
Added themed winter content: Christmas maps and new log-in reward streaks are now available; the Safe House music theme has been updated.
WEAPONS AND GEAR
SED's machine guns are now less noisy while shooting.
The visuals of the grips-attachments have been reworked. The changes apply to their skinned versions as well.
OTHER
The reward in Random Boxes with "Spectre" gear has been changed. Now it is possible to get permanent "Spectre" (Beta) items.
Added water animation at low graphics settings; at the same time, the game client performance remains the same.
Reworked loading screen: the image has changed, the Blackwood Games logo has been added and the Crytek logo has been modified.
Timing configurations when sending messages to in-game chats have been tweaked. This measure will help to reduce spam and fishing instances.
BUG FIXES
IMPORTANT
Fixed the bugs due to which in some cases the game client shut down.
HArms CQR "Great Gatsby": fixed the error due to which the weapons had a higher recoil than their regular peers.
Fixed and visually corrected the animation when a slide is abruptly interrupted by a jump.
Fixed the error due to which there were no special effects after a character revival.
Sometimes weapon management noises (reloading, shooting etc.) were not present.
WEAPONS AND GEAR
CZ Scorpion Evo3 A1 "Icebreaker": fixed the error which caused incorrect recicle colour with installed "Ultra-rare SMG Scope".
Marlin 1894 Custom "Great Gatsby": fixed the error due to which kills made with this model did not count for "Great Gatsby" achievements progress.
SV-98 "Morion": fixed the error due to which the "Fast Mid-Range Scope 5x" icon was not skinned in the attachment menu.
Maxim 9 "Onyx": fixed the visual error which caused incorrect camo display of the model upon uninstalling the "Trijicon RMR Adjustable LED".
Anakon, Arcus Tactics: fixed the visual error which caused incorrect display of the weapon model in the soldier's hands in the Inventory.
Dragunov SR: fixed a visual error which caused an incorrect weapon model display in third person view with a vest applied.
M40A5: fixed a visual error which caused an incorrect weapon model display in the character's hands in third person view when female skins were equipped.
Tavor TAR-12: fixed a visual error which caused an incorrect reload animation.
XM556 Microgun: fixed an error which made it possible to compare the specs of the primary weapon with those of the secondary CZ 805 G1 in the shop and Inventory.
Steyr M9-A1: fixed the error which caused lots of visual artefacts upon equipping the pistol.
"Absolute" Smoke Grenade: fixed the error which produced model textures that did not correspond to the selected grenade after it was equipped.
Steyr Scout: fixed the error which caused different cartridge casing looks in first and third person view.
Thompson M1928 "Morion": fixed the error which caused incorrect weapon display in the character's hands in third person view.
Fixed the error which could cause incorrect attachment textures with the equipped "Rifleman Grip" and "Rifleman Grip Pod".
Gepard GM6 Lynx: fixed the error which caused incorrect weapon display in the character's hands with equipped female skins.
Blackwood gear: fixed several visual artefacts that appeared upon equipping various set items or upon combining them with other equipment (in first or third person view).
PVP
Yard: fixed the error due to which a bomb could be planted on a container (and was impossible to defuse) on a certain spot of the map.
Yard: fixed an unintended vulnerable spot.
Xmas Icebound, "Factory": fixed the error due to which the player could get stuck in a certain point of the map.
Factory: fixed the error due to which the team could not defuse the bomb planted in a certain point of the map.
Factory: fixed the error due to which the player was teleported to the previous spot when he tried to climb the container.
Factory: fixed the error which made it possible to climb boxes on a certain spot of the map.
Factory: fixed unintended vulnerable spots in certain points of the map.
Airbase: fixed the error due to which one of the objects on the map lacked the collision model.
Invasion: fixed a visual error due to which the cover on a certain spot of the map disappeared and the player behind became visible to the opponents.
Sirius: fixed the error due to which the player could die on a certain spot of the map after jumping many times.
Forest: fixed a visual error which caused incorrect textures display on a certain spot of the map.
District: fixed a visual error due to which object textures disappeared on certain spots of the map.
Palace: fixed the error due to which a bomb could be incorrectly planted on a car wheel.
Palace: fixed the error due to which some surrounding objects lacked the collision model.
Bridges: fixed the error due to which the player could perform a slide in the lying position and fall under the map textures.
Hawkrock: fixed the error due to which the player took damage from the gate explosion when he was standing near other gates.
Palace: fixed an unintended vulnerable spot.
Fixed the error due to which players' combat stats screen opened when the players put the match on pause.
Fixed the error due to which the spectator mode camera could take an incorrect position at the beginning of the round.
PVE
Mars (Act 1): fixed the error due to which in some cases the health indicator of the Heavy Droid disappeared.
Mars (Act 4): fixed a visual error which caused incorrect display of certain elements of the "Terraformer-1" construction.
Anubis: fixed the error due to which the player could fall through the map textures in a certain point of the map.
The HQ: fixed a localization error due to which an incorrect SpecOp name was displayed on the screen upon receiving a box with a reward for mission completion.
Training: fixed the error due to which the player could walk through textures in a certain point of the map.
OTHER
Fixed the tip text position on the match loading screen.
Fixed the error due to which the SED model was incorrectly displayed in the Inventory if the player left the Safe House while sliding.
Fixed the error which caused incorrect climb assisting or obstacles overcoming if they were activated by the mouse wheel.
KNOWN ISSUES
The grip icons in the attachment window can be different from their reworked versions.
When the game is resumed after the pause in PvP modes, the timer is displayed upon opening the score window.
Just as before, you have the opportunity to earn resources to craft weapons and equipment. This article will remind you how the system works and describe some modifications.
Would you like to create gear and weapons from the air? It is possible. In Blackwood, the player will have access to two adjacent sections: "Operations" (replaced "Research") and "Crafting". In the first tab, you will be able to earn special resources while in the second one, you can spend them to craft items.
You will need only energy and time to complete operations. There are two types of them: short and long (their rewards are of different value and volume). Operation completion can be accelerated for Battle Points. The energy spent will be gradually replenished on its own.
"Crafting" allows to create items from previously obtained materials and Battle Points. The player has access to themed Battle Pass equipment and weapons of various degrees of rarity and value.
There are no class restrictions in this section: you can create any items.
WHY IS THE SKILL SYSTEM IMPORTANT?
Access to certain sections of the Base now has nothing to do with its improvement, but depends on the development of the specializations "Marauder" and "Tech".
"Marauder" improves Operation opportunities:
"Survivor": access to Easy operations
"Cream of the Crop": access to Hard operations
"Forager": better rewards for Easy and Hard operations (additional items in drop list). At the same time, energy consumption increases.
"Godspeed": you spend less energy on operations
"Tech" allows to craft items:
"Kingsman": you can craft a random temporary item
"Quartermaster": you can craft a random permanent item
"The Economist": you need less recourses for crafting
"Smooth Operator": you can choose an item for crafting
You will no longer need a blueprint: with a certain skill developed you can always choose an item for crafting. Thus, by boosting specializations, you will be able to:
get full access to both sections and all functions,
spend less energy and resources required to craft items,
always choose an item for crafting.
WHAT CAN I GET AS A REWARD?
The list of items for crafting includes the most valuable Battle Pass objects: a gear set for all the classes and weapons.
GOLDEN WEAPONS
GEAR
OBSIDIAN
MORION
ONYX
We remind you that the event has already begun. Join the battle to earn dozens of valuable rewards! You can do this on the event page.
If you want to learn more about other Battle Pass features of the event, have a look at the starting material and the information available on the website.
In Blackwood Battle Pass you’ll complete tasks on the side of your nemesis. However, this has its own advantages: thanks to such changes, you have a chance to get the most modern Blackwood equipment!
Important! Below you’ll find a list of answers to the most important questions, as well as some critical information about the Battle Pass. Feel free to check out the FAQ and other articles for more information.
Blackwood is a new Battle Pass during which you can complete missions, increase your personal progress, earn materials for creating items and, of course, receive unique rewards!
The event offers several areas you can develop: increase the level of personal progress, complete mission blocks (10 missions every week), finish virtual operations to obtain materials for crafting weapons and equipment, and so on. Each one yields its own unique rewards.
The key feature of the event is that having full access is only necessary to receive rewards. Progress on tasks and personal level is processed for all players, including participants with a trial version! Thus, the player can, for example, complete all the tasks in weeks in the trial version, and then gain full access and immediately collect all the rewards for their progress.
In addition, there are fewer weekly tasks in the event: 100 instead of 120!
You can learn more about each of the sections of the event from our materials (links will be added once the materials are ready):
Class selection and skill system
Weekly and daily assignments
Crafting system
Personal progress and containers
WHAT CAN I GET?
Blackwood is generous with rewards for the faithful! First of all, a new set of equipment. Its characteristics will be of interest to any fighter, regardless of their preferences: decreased incoming damage is combined with health and armor recovery, as well as other attractive bonuses.
In addition, you can replenish your supplies with guns from unique series, body skins and other valuable items. Their gloomy and serious style will undoubtedly please collectors – and so will many achievements of the event.
EQUIPMENT AND APPEARANCE
"OBSIDIAN" SERIES
"MORION" SERIES
“ONYX” SERIES
Among Blackwood's unique achievements there are 7 badges, 6 tokens and 3 patches made in the same visual style as ammunition.
ACCESS LEVELS
You’ll need to pay for the full access to the event. It is offered in a simple and extended versions. After making the order with the Buy button, all the following account replenishment will be used to pay for it.
PAYING AN ORDER MUST BE PROCESSED ONLY AFTER THE ORDER APPEARS ON THE TOP-UP PAGE
WHAT DO OWNERS OF THE EXTENDED VERSION GET?
Full access to the event.
10 levels of personal progress.
Achievements "Blackwood Access" and "Blackwood privilege".
500 "Morion" Smoke grenades
For those who are not yet sure of their participation, a trial version is available. It has certain limitations and does not allow the participant to receive maximum prizes.
Cases with resources for crafting will continue to drop, and players will still be able to craft weapons from the events to which they acquired access; yet there are no plans to introduce new weapons for assembly under the current system. Blackwood members with full access will be able to collect any weapons introduced earlier.
Servers will be down for scheduled maintenance on 24.12.2019 from 08:00 to 11:00 UTC (09:00 to 12:00 CET). Please bear in mind you will not be able to access the game during that time.
During the maintenance we're going to install the December Update #2 and finish the current Ranked Matches season (one day prior to its end date in the game client) and replace it with the holiday season with festive rewards. Stay posted for more details!
Christmas is almot here, so it' s the time for pleasant gifts! Top up your accounts with 2000 Kredits and receive a permanent Golden SIG Sauer P226 C. Don't miss other festive offers as well!
From 10:25 UTC (11:25 CET) on the 23rd of December till 20:59 UTC (21:59 CET) on the 25th of December top up your account with 2000 Kredits and receive a permanent Golden SIG Sauer P226. You will find your present on the "My Items" page. It may take several hours for Mr. Santa to deliver it.
The following line-up will be available in store till around 9:00 UTC (10:00 CET) on the 25th of December:
Direct Sale (Kredits) of Golden versions with 15% discount: Stoner LMG A1, DP-27, Thompson M1928, LWRC SMG-45, Tavor TS12 Custom, Marlin 1894 Custom, AX 308, Steyr Scout
Kredit Random Boxes with 25% discount: Stoner LMG A1, DP-27, Thompson M1928, LWRC SMG-45, Tavor TS12 Custom, Marlin 1894 Custom, AX 308, Steyr Scout
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT: STONER LMG A1
The gun boasts an excellent accuracy-damage ratio especially while aiming. Besides, the fast reload makes Stoner LMG A1 stand out among other weapons of the same class as it takes the operator only 4 seconds to change the magazine and get ready to fire.
Christmas is just at hand so let’s start the celebration! Don’t miss your chance to progress faster, get 50-100% more rewards till the 2nd of January! Check out the schedule below:
Steam Winter Sale is here, bringing the items of your dreams with a pleasant price cut!
Enjoy our 40% discounts for a range of available Steam bundles till the 2nd of January 18:05 CET (17:05 UTC):
Yellow Emperor Pack
Yakuza Pack
Flor de Muerto Pack
Desert Snake Pack
Vibrant Pack
Headstart Pack
Special highlight: Cartel Edition
Cartel Edition offers a great deal on two popular DLCs: “Flor de Muero” and “Desert Snake”. These packs in total provide eight permanent primary weapons (2 per each game’s class), eight weapon skins (4 per each DLC series) as well as four body camo items that will transform you into the true enforcer.
Nothing's impossible with "The Rise of Christmas" shop update!
The following line-up will be available in store till around 9:00 UTC (10:00 CET) on the 23rd of December:
Direct Sale (Kredits): Christmas Helmets for Rifleman, Medic, Engineer and Sniper + Сhristmas Vest, Gloves and Boots + Gingerbread Gun, Icicle Knife and Candy Knife
Direct Sale (Kredits) with 20% discount: Stoner LMG A1, FN FAL DSA-5, SIG MPX SBR Custom, Thompson M1928, Marlin 1894 Custom, Winchester 1887, McMillan CS5, Remington MSR + "Earth Shaker"and "Nuclear" Katanas
Kredit Random Boxes with 40% discount: Glock 18C, SIG Sauer P226 C, S&W M&P R8
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT: ELEGANT WEAPONS FOR A MORE CIVILIZED AGE
The spirits of all the previous warriors live within you. Channel their strength and bring balance to the conflict of Warface and Blackwood.
Do you feel like extending your armory? Here is a real bargain! Purchase items from the in-game store and get your money back: every Kredit spent will be reimbursed (one Kredit for each Kredit spent). The Kashback is capped at 2500 Kredits.
The offer applies to all items purchased for Kredits during the promotion — from 10:10 CET (09:10 UTC) on the 20th of December till 21:59 CET (20:59 UTC) on the 22nd of December, 2019.
CONDITIONS OF THE OFFER
Buy items with Kredits in the store and receive Kashback in Kredits.
For every Kredit spent you will receive 1 Kredit.
In the framework of the current event stage the Kashback is capped at 2 500 Kredits.
The offer will be live from today till 21:59 CET (20:59 UTC) on the 22nd of December, 2019.
Kredits will be transferred to your account on the 1st of January, 2020, within the day.
Please note that it can take up to 24 hours for the information about the exact amount of Kredits that you will receive to be updated.