Oct 11, 2023

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Commanders!

As usual, we’ve prepared some rather cool content for the game’s launch anniversary (celebrated on October 18). This time, the event will be called Red Cold and as you might have guessed from the name, it’s Soviet-themed. The reason for that is the main skin we’ll be offering to you in this event belongs to the Gadyuka (obtainable via the Eclipse Battle Path) and is called Object 787 Patriot.

Of course, you’re already familiar with the Gadyuka story – a prototype was built in 1996. It was tested and rejected. Afterwards, it was left exposed to the elements for over two decades and later stored in the Kubinka museum until its restoration. The restoration took 8 people 5 months and was finished in November 2017.

The refurbished vehicle is now in running condition and serves as an exhibit in the Patriot Park near Kubinka. And that’s where the skin’s name comes in. The vehicle bears a distinctive camouflage and is marked by its Object number, 787.

There’s one more aspect worth mentioning. Using this skin unlocks the Battle Path progression modules right away. These include:

80mm S-8T Rocket
Spall Liner
Improved FCS

In other words, you won’t have to unlock these using the Workshop Battle Path mechanic.

The Red Cold event will also feature two rather interesting camouflages. The Soviet Summer camouflage as seen on a Soviet T-80UD (diesel variant of the T-80U using the 6TD engine) produced in Kharkov in the 1980s (715 vehicles between 1985 and 1992).

The second camouflage is Soviet Far East as seen on a T-80BV of the Far East Military District. And last but not least, the event will also include the following decals and flag:

Emblem of the Soviet Army
Emblem of the Soviet Group of Forces in Germany
Emblem of the Soviet 1st Guards Tank Army
Emblem of the Soviet 2nd Guards Tank Army
Flag of the Soviet Army

We hope that you’ll enjoy this event, and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

Oct 6, 2023

Coming Soon: Special Operation “Rate of Decay”

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Commanders!

After a long polishing and preparation period, the time has finally come and the first Special Operation of a new series is coming to Armored Warfare. With this Special Operation, we are returning to the roots since it is a continuation of the 2017 Storyline Campaign with its main heroes – Joshua Seagrove and Kathryn Grey.

You can read a summary of its events below:

Andrew Clayburn, a reclusive billionaire and the owner of Clayburn Industries, a massive corporation with its own private army, discussed the events of 2039 with Strom, his soon-to-be commander of military forces. He recalls the tale of the Intervention - a 2038 and 2039 campaign of his forces, led by the elite Task Force Seahawk unit, to pacify the Balkan region and bring it under his heel. The mission goes wrong due to the incompetence of the local Clayburn Commander, Peter Clayburn, who orders his forces to commit genocide. Unwilling to accept such an order, the Seahawks, led by a wily commander Adrian Blackwood and his aides, Joshua Seagrove and Kathryn Grey, turn rogue and attempt to flee Clayburn's wrath from Zagreb to Istanbul.

The fleeing Seahawks take losses from both the pursuing Clayburn forces and the local militias, but manage to reach Istanbul. Blackwood employs the service of an experienced mercenary commander Fyodor Sokolov, thanks to whose contacts in Istanbul the Seahawks are able to secure transportation. Unfortunately, the only form of transportation able to carry the Seahawk armored vehicles is an old and expensive mercenary flight of C-17 cargo planes without sufficient range to take them away from Clayburn's influence. An alternative plan is made - to travel instead to Cairo and from there to an abandoned American military base where a functional ship is waiting for them.

In the end, the Seahawks capture the Al-Arish base, but not without losses. They soon learn of an impending invasion by the elite Clayburn forces, Crimson Reavers, led by Peter Clayburn. The Reavers are defeated but not without major Seahawk casualties. The Seahawks set sail to the United States aboard their ship, the Altalena. Somewhere in the Mediterranean, Blackwood, Grey and Seagrove argue what to do when they get there. A decision is taken to land in Florida, head west and take a secret facility Clayburn facility, discovered in the files left behind by Peter Clayburn.

They make their way across the ocean and land near Jacksonville. The locals are more hostile than usual due to the word of Seahawk actions in Al Arish getting ahead of them, but they eventually manage to convince the citizens of Jacksonville and the local mercs that they mean no harm. Bolstered by a few recruits from the ranks of American mercenaries, they fix an old cargo train to take them and their vehicles to Texas to attack and loot a Clayburn Industries facility before dispersing into the desert.

However, in the end, the entire journey turns out to be a trap laid down by Andrew Clayburn, who turns out to have been Adrian Blackwood all along. Joshua Seagrove and Kathryn Grey barely escape with their lives, leaving the rest of the surviving Seahawks to their fate.

The Rate of Decay Special Operation begins exactly where the campaign left off. Joshua Seagrove and Kathryn Grey are escaping from the clutches of their former commander Adrian Blackwood, who was revealed to be none other than their employer, Andrew Clayburn, having played the role for several long months as a part of a clever ploy to not only purge the disloyal elements from his private corporate army, but to also gain land, money and influence in the south of the United States of America.

The couple of our heroes is amongst the few survivors of the ambush in Arizona and is now on the run, seeking to avoid more deadly traps Clayburn has in store for them. Fortunately, they find out they are not alone as some other scattered remnants of the Seahawk units strive to do the exact same. Joining forces with two former Seahawks, Grey and Seagrove must find the means to escape the area.

The Rate of Decay Special Operation will take you across north-western Texas where you’ll have to navigate through perilous canyons and fight your way through the ambushes while providing protection for your allies.

The new Special Operation will feature the following:

28 new Achievements
Reward camouflage: Rattlesnake
Reward avatar: Andrew Clayburn
6 new reward decals

On top of that, we’re also adding a new Garage for you to enjoy, replacing the current Perihelion one. The Exodus and Apocalypse Special Operations will form a new mission chain and will return during the weekends.

We hope that you’ll enjoy this new mission despite the delay and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

Oct 5, 2023

Offer: Asian Week

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Commanders!

Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:

Type 10 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
QN-506 Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
VT-5 Tier 9 Premium Light Tank
Pindad SBS Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
Type 90 Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank along with Japanese camouflage
Iron Crate

Between October 5 and 12, 2023, the following items will be available:

Type 10

The Type 10 MBT is the most modern Japanese Main Battle Tank in service and one of the most advanced war machines in the world. Using sophisticated electronics and crystalline steel armor, this tank is more than a match for any enemy that would threaten the islands of Japan. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.

In Armored Warfare, the Type 10 is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. What puts it apart from the other MBTs of its Tier is its special NERA armor. This highly-mobile MBT starts every battle well-armored, but the protection levels decrease with every shot taken. Additionally, this MBT features a special system that tells you the exact chance to penetrate your target. Overall, it’s one of the most powerful MBTs of its Tier and certainly a good choice for players, who prefer rapid action to slow advances.

The Type 10 Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.

QN-506

The QN-506 fire support vehicle is a Chinese attempt to design a cheap, export-oriented alternative to the Russian BMPT series. Instead of converting a second or third generation MBT, the engineers at Wuhan Guide Infrared Co., Ltd., likely to keep the vehicle as affordable as possible, opted to base their project on the Type 59 MBT, which is, in its basic form anyway, a copy of the old Soviet T-55 medium tank from the late 1950s. They jam-packed it with cutting edge electronics and a number of weapon systems, including ATGMs, an automatic cannon or smaller caliber rockets. However, despite the use of an unmanned turret, the protection levels of this vehicle are still quite low and, so far, there haven’t been any signs of interest in the QN-506. You can learn more about this vehicle in our dedicated article.

In Armored Warfare, the QN-506 is a Premium Tier 9 Tank Destroyer that gameplay-wise resembles the popular BMPT series. However, unlike the Russian Terminators, it has a number of interesting features including tree different weapon systems (30mm cannon, 70mm unguided rockets and 151mm ATGMs) and loitering recon ammunition flying towards the end of a map and spotting everything in its path. The last ability is unique to the QN-506 and makes it one of the most potent support vehicles on the battlefield.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

VT-5

The VT-5 is a modern Chinese Light Tank that was developed specifically with export in mind. There are many reasons why a country without its own tank development should opt to purchase a Light Tank instead of a full-scale Main Battle Tank. It’s equally as fast if not faster with equal firepower but, what is most important, it is affordable. The VT-5 excels in all these categories. While its armor cannot match that of an MBT, it can protect its crew against most infantry threats thanks to its ERA and cage armor sets. It also has a powerful 105mm gun capable of firing guided missiles, it is packed with advanced electronics and is supremely agile thanks to its 1000hp diesel engine. Simply put, wraps cutting edge technologies up into an affordable bundle. You can learn more about it in a dedicated article.

In Armored Warfare, the VT-5 is a very powerful Tier 9 Premium Light Tank. Fast and agile, it features solid levels of protection (the configuration in the game is the one featuring the ERA kit as well as the turret cage armor) and a good rate of fire. Additionally, its gun is capable of firing guided missiles. It’s an ideal machine for players who value speed and agility, as it offers plenty of both. The VT-5 is capable of dancing around its opponents on the battlefield, outperforming even some AFVs in mobility.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

Pindad SBS

The SBS platform is one of the first domestic armored vehicles developed by Pindad (the largest Indonesian armor producer) for Indonesia and is officially listed as a “light tank”. It was developed sometimes in the early 2010s with some prototypes in different configuration appearing in public in 2014 or so. The variant in the game is a long-range MLRS fire support vehicle with a 122mm multi-barreled rocket launcher. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.

In Armored Warfare, the Pindad SBS is a Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. This AFV is fairly unique, since its main weapon is a multi-barreled rocket launcher capable of firing over obstacles. This makes the Pindad incredibly powerful in both offense and defense. Static enemy targets stand no chance! This vehicle is best used with Commander Ophelia Kitescu and in a platoon – the firepower of such a formation is truly without equal.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

Type 90

The Type 90 is the current service main battle tank of the Japanese Self-Defense Force. On the outside, it vaguely resembled the German Leopard 2, but inside, the vehicle’s completely different. It was adequately armed and armored for the time it was developed in, but what made it really stand out were its cutting-edge Japanese electronics and its hydraulic suspension, allowing the tank to tilt itself forward or backward, enhancing its gun elevation and depression beyond what the turret would normally allow. This trait was considered to be an important for Japan, as much of its landmass is covered by mountainous areas. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.

In Armored Warfare, the Type 90 is a Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank. Gameplay-wise, it resembles the Leopard 2 and Abrams version of the same Tier. The difference between the Leopard and the Type 90 MBT lie in the presence of an automatic loading mechanism – otherwise, the firepower and protection levels is roughly the same with the Japanese tank having a little less armor, compensated by more module hitpoints. Overall, it is not the best-protected MBT on the battlefield, requiring careful long-range gameplay. However, the advanced electronics installed in this tank as well as its hydraulic suspension allow it to aim faster than all its class and Tier counterparts.

The Type 90 is also available in the Japanese bundle, which contains:

Type 90 Tier 7 Premium MBT
Japanese camouflage
Two Japanese decals
Japanese red flag

You can learn more about the Japanese camouflage in our dedicated article.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

Iron Crate

We’ve prepared for you an additional offer this week. The Iron Crate is available on MY.GAMES Market with 50% discount!

The mechanics are very simple. This crate allows you to win one of the vehicles listed in its description (or its value in Gold if you have it already). The crate contains some very rare vehicles, including:

Lynx Skyranger Tier 10 Premium AFV
Namer Tier 10 Premium TD
Type 99B Tier 10 Premium MBT

For a full list, please visit the Market Iron Crate page.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

Oct 5, 2023

In Development: Boxer RIWP

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Commanders!

In our last articles about the upcoming Battle Path we’ve discussed the Boxer CRV Tier 9 Premium AFV and the Puma Tier 10 Premium AFV but now’s the time to show you the ultimate prize, for which we’ve chosen a very specific configuration of the Boxer platform – Boxer RIWP.

Boxer RIWP is a combination of two existing systems – the Boxer (Tracked) platform and the RIWP turret by MOOG. Let’s start with the first part. Boxer (Tracked) is a private venture by KMW, one of the manufacturers and developers of the original Boxer platform. It’s basically exactly what the name suggests – a modified Boxer hull with a tracked suspension similar to the one used on the Puma IFV. The vehicle appeared in the summer of 2022 at the EUROSATORY expo in Paris.

The advantages of such a platform are obvious – for KMW, at least, because they have produced a tracked platform with the same properties as the Boxer (it supports interchangeable modules) but with higher carrying capacity (up to 45 tons) and improved off-road capability (tracks are much better off-road than wheels, after all) for a fraction of cost of a completely new IFV. Moreover, the platform supports the same wide range of configurations as the original Boxer.

The unveiled version was fitted with the RCT120 turret armed with a 120mm low recoil smoothbore gun – in other words, it was in fire support or even light tank configuration. The tracked Boxer shown weighed some 40 tons (of which 28 tons was the Drive module), was powered by 1180hp MTU 881 CR diesel engine and could go as fast as 70 km/h (some sources claim even 100 km/h but that’s most likely an oversight based on the wheeled Boxer). The protection was basic steel presumably STANAG 4569 Level 3-4 (similar to the original Boxer) but it could be enhanced by pretty much anything on the market, from StrikeShield to Trophy.

It should be said that the vehicle that appeared at the expo was purely for demonstrational purposes and was nowhere near production-ready. As such, it didn’t attract any customers – couldn’t have, the finalized version is years away. But it is an interesting concept, especially for the countries already using the Boxers, especially the United Kingdom with its Ajax program that is, mildly put, problematic.

The vehicle became quite popular last summer amongst tank enthusiasts and quickly turned into an often-requested candidate for introduction into Armored Warfare. The biggest problem with it was, however, the general blandness of the concept. Light Tanks are quite difficult to use in the game and the RCT120 turret has little going for it. Simply put, it was boring. And this is where the RIWP turret comes in.

This turret (or weapons module, if you will) was developed by MOOG sometimes around 2013-2014 and has been evolving ever since. The word RIWP stands for Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform and that’s exactly what this is – a combat module that can be fitted with pretty much any weapon system the customer desired. It’s an incredibly versatile platform that consists of the main turret (carrying a gun) and two optional pylons. The gun in question can be pretty much anything from a 7.62mm universal machinegun to a 30mm autocannon. The pylons can carry Stingers, TOWs, Javelins, Hellfires – almost anything you can think of.

It’s a service module too – it’s being used on Stryker SHORAD-M, the short-range air defense vehicle of the U.S. forces. That’s roughly the configuration we’ll be using, without the air-defense sensors of course. But the best part? It’s specifically listed as being compatible with the Boxer.

This is not as what-if configuration as you might think. The Boxer was already tested with the RIWP so it stands to reason that it can be fitted to the tracked Boxer as well. And that’s what we have for you. Let’s discuss the game performance then since this vehicle’s all about player choices.

In Armored Warfare, the Boxer RIWP will be a Tier 10 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle.

Let’s discuss the more obvious things first and then get to the really interesting part, which is the weapon set. This AFV is exactly what you’d expect, the Tier 9 Boxer on tracks and will be obtainable by reaching Level 50 (the maximum level) of the Exile Battle Path.

It’s not that heavier than the Boxer (we estimate the RIWP configuration to be roughly 40 tons) but has a much more powerful engine (1180hp diesel), which means it’ll be relatively nimble and fast – think K21 XC-8 but better. The maximum speed will be limited to 70 km/h but the acceleration and agility will be nothing to scoff at (2.9s from 0 to 32 km/h, 45 degrees hull traverse). Protection-wise, we have Boxer armor with StrikeShield (same configuration) along with ROSY soft kill APS. It won’t do a lot of spotting with its 370m viewrange but it will have decent 25% camouflage rating. It’ll also have a crew of two and carry a sniper as a potential spotter aid.

And now to the really good stuff. The vehicle will offer you FIVE different turret configurations at your disposal. Each of them comes with two main weapons:

30mm autocannon (similar to the AbramsX one but will also feature a modern APFSDS round)
7.62mm machinegun

The weapons elevate to +60 degrees, depress to -20 degrees and the weapons station is, of course, unmanned. The configurations will look as such:

Close Support – 4x7 70mm Hydra unguided rocket pods (fires two Hydras at once every 0.25s followed by 13s of reloading)
Overhead Support – 4x TOW featuring standard TOW ATGMs but also TOW Aero roof-attack missiles (fires two missiles at once followed by 1.7s reload time, then the other two missiles and then the launchers reload 10 seconds)
Long-Range Support – 4x Brimstone (fires two missiles at once followed by 2s reload time, then the other two missiles and then the launchers reload 22 seconds)
Kinetic Support – 8x Starstreak (fires two Starstreaks at once every 1.25s followed by 10s of reloading)
Hybrid Support – this configuration has a Javelin two-tube launcher on one side and Brimstone two-tube launcher on the other side that you can switch between, both fire two missiles at once (the Brimstone launcher reloads 11s and the Javelin launcher reloads 9s)

In case it was not obvious from the text above, all configurations fire two missiles/rockets at once, which makes them far deadlier due to the fact they can overwhelm APS easily enough. It’s also worth noting that we’ll be taking a look at the Javelin and TOW Aero (and similar system) conduct because these weapons have been underperforming as of late.

And that’s pretty much it, that’s the top prize. We hope you’ll enjoy it and are looking forward to telling you more about further improvements to the Battle Path.

See you on the battlefield!

Oct 3, 2023

Celebrating German Unity

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Commanders!

Once again, it’s time to celebrate the Day of German Unity! The Day of German Unity is an important German holiday, celebrating the reunification of Germany after four decades of being split into East and West, following the results of the Second World War. The reunification of Germany process that ended on October 3, 1990 and the fall of the Berlin Wall represented the start of a new era of prosperity and democracy in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Bonus and Gift

First and foremost, the 25% Battle Coin income bonus is now available until October 5, 2023.

Additionally, a gift is available at the Market, containing the following items:

German Expeditionary Camouflage
Decal: NATO Response
Decal: Gebirgsjägerbrigade 23
Decal: Rapid Forces Division Emblem
Battle Coin boost token

The gift can be picked up in the Chest tab of Armored Warfare’s Market section available via the game’s launcher.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left, select Armored Warfare and then the Chest section to access this gift.

Gepard Bundle

Additionally, we've prepared a skin bundle with a new German skin. The skin “Bundeswehr” we have prepared for you this year is for the Gepard Tier 8 AFV. It is based on a vehicle belonging to the 12th Air Defense Regiment stationed at Hardheim. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.

The skin is available as a part of the Gepard Bundle, which contains the following items:

Skin: Gepard 1A2 Bundeswehr
3 Platinum Loot Crates
500 Gold

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

We hope that you’ll enjoy this present and offer and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!