On September 10, we are celebrating the Tank Crew Day, a holiday dedicated to all tank crews around the world. For the occasion, we’ve prepared an offer, a bonus and a gift for you!
Bonus and Gift
First and foremost, the 25% Battle Coin income bonus is now available until September 11, 2023.
Additionally, a gift is available at the Market, containing the following items:
Decal: Scorpion decal used on BMD-2 trials in Afghanistan
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.
Akula Bundle
Additionally, we've prepared a skin bundle with a new Russian skin. The skin “Akula” we have prepared for you this year is for the BMD-2M Tier 7 AFV. It is based on a vehicle belonging to the 98th Guards Airborne Division stationed at Ivanovo (roughly 250km from Moscow). You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
The skin is available as a part of the Akula Bundle, which contains the following items:
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!
Offer: Western Firepower
Commanders!
This week, we’ve prepared another set of attractive items for you:
Panzer 87-140 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
MPF Tier 10 Premium Light Tank
Leclerc T40 Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
Stryker ADATS Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
Bradley AAWS-H Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer
AMX 10 RCR Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer
M1A1 Storm Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank
Sabre Tier 6 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
Challenger 1 Falcon Tier 8 Premium Main Battle Tank
Iron Crate
Between September 7 and September 14, 2023, the following items will be available:
Panzer 87-140
The Panzer 87-140 is an experimental version of Panzer 87 (Swiss Leopard 2A4), fitted with a RUAG 140mm smoothbore cannon and an armor kit called WE. It was developed in the 1980s and early 1990s to counter the next generation of Soviet MBTs, but with the collapse of the Soviet Union, the project was shelved, only to resurface around 2005-2006 but never passing the experimental stage. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Panzer 87-140 is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. Much like other Leopard series MBTs, it’s a long-range fighter with an extremely powerful gun and the ability to fire with pinpoint accuracy. Even though its armor leaves much to be desired, at long range, this MBT has few equals and can be considered one of the best snipers of its class.
The Panzer 87-140 Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.
MPF Light Tank
The General Dynamics Light Tank prototype is one of the contenders in the U.S. Mobile Protected Firepower program to replace the Stryker platform in the fire support role for the U.S. Airborne forces. It is one of very few modern Light Tanks in existence. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the MPF is a Tier 10 Premium Light Tank. Within its class, it’s one of the heaviest and the best protected specimen with its hull protected by NERA armor capable of absorbing damage in the initial stages of battle. With its powerful 120mm gun and decent mobility, it is a decent front-line fighter, holding its own even in the thickest of fighting.
The MPF Tier 10 Premium LT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.
Leclerc T40
Sometimes called the French Terminator, this vehicle was designed on the Leclerc MBT chassis with one purpose in mind – to accompany tanks and fight off infantry attacks the same way as the Russian BMPT series does. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Leclerc T40 is a Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer. It offers you a combination of a durable hull, rapid-fire 40mm automatic cannon and, most importantly, the Javelin missile system. Simply right-click the target, wait until it becomes locket and fire the Javelin ATGM – it will home itself on the target, attacking its weak roof armor. Thanks to this ability, the Leclerc T40 is one of the most destructive vehicles in the game.
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.
Bradley AAWS-H
The Bradley AAWS-H Tank Destroyer was an attempt by Loral Vought to mount four kinetic guided missiles on an extendable arm while using the Bradley IFV chassis as a platform. Kinetic missiles were cutting edge tech back in the 1980s – unlike standard ATGMs, they destroyed the target by their kinetic energy instead of a HEAT warhead, accelerating to several times the speed of sound. There was little to no defense against them, although they did have some drawbacks, which was why they were never adopted in real life. You can read more about the vehicle in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Bradley AAWS-H is a Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer. It’s an ATGM-based TD, carrying special kinetic missiles that actually become more effective with increasing distance to your target. It is the embodiment of a long-range missile carrier and is perfect for players who prefer sniping to close combat.
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.
Stryker ADATS
ADATS stands for “Air Defense Anti-Tank System,” describing its purpose very well. The system is intended to engage both air and ground armored targets. It was developed in the 1980s by a Swiss company called Oerlikon-Contraves and was offered as an interesting hybrid that would be able to deal with both Soviet tanks and helicopters or attack planes. Unfortunately for it, it came too late – only Canada would actually accept it in service and the end of the Cold War meant the end to all attempts at its large-scale introduction. The ADATS missiles were quite large but, more importantly, extremely fast and were certain to be extremely destructive to any Soviet armored targets, even though this thankfully never had to be tested in real combat. The ADATS turret was offered for a wide variety of platforms and was actively installed on a vehicle that is kind of like a cousin to the Stryker, the Canadian LAV-III. In this configuration, the vehicle was called MMEV.
In Armored Warfare, Stryker ADATS is a Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer. It is a wheeled vehicle armed with two weapon systems – powerful long-range guided missiles and short-range unguided rockets, offering it some survivability in short range combat as well as the ability to deal tremendous damage if left to its devices.
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.
AMX-10 RCR
The AMX 10 RCR is the updated variant of the French AMX 10 RC fire support vehicle by GIAT, originally developed in the early 1980s. This light and nimble wheeled 6x6 AFV was armed with a 105mm gun, allowing it to knock out even armored targets at considerable distances. Over 200 of these aging vehicles were upgraded by Nexter in 2010 with improved armor and electronics, enabling them to fulfill modern battlefield tasks until their eventual replacement by the Jaguar. You can learn more about its history in our dedicated article!
In Armored Warfare, the AMX 10 RCR is a Tier 8 wheeled Premium Tank Destroyer. It’s incredibly agile with its wheeled chassis allowing it to outrun pretty much any enemy on the battlefield save for the fastest AFVs. Its gun accuracy is also top notch, making this vehicle perfect for sniper-style gameplay as its thin armor can’t protect it against enemy shells at close distances. This vehicle also comes with the Hydraulic Suspension active ability.
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.
M1A1 Storm
In 1985, the Abrams was upgraded with, amongst other things, the 120mm M256 smoothbore cannon. Over 5000 M1A1 tanks were produced until 1992. This tank participated in Operation Desert Storm, which forged its legendary reputation.
In Armored Warfare, the M1A1 Storm is a Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank. The M1A1 Storm look was inspired by Operation Desert Storm, including a gorgeous camouflage net model. But, more importantly, this tank is equipped with a massive frontal dozer blade, adding extra armor and ramming damage to the long list of its advantages.
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.
Sabre
The Sabre is an interesting British recon vehicle, assembled together from older Scorpion hulls and Fox turrets after both parts were brought to zero hour state (completely overhauled) by a company called Alvis. The resulting vehicle from the early 1990s was called Sabre and, considering it was made of decades old components, it worked fairly well as a scouting vehicle, participating in the Iraq War as well as in several peacekeeping missions. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Tier 6 Sabre Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle is one of the deadliest vehicles on the battlefield thanks to its rather unique upward-aimed Swingfire missile launcher that allows it to fire over obstacles or while hidden, for example behind uneven terrain. While being quite difficult to master, this ability makes it a potent ambusher, especially in skilled hands.
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.
Challenger 1 Falcon
The Falcon is an experimental turret developed in the early 2000s in Jordan as an upgrade to the Jordanian Al-Hussein (Challenger 1) Main Battle Tanks. It's a low profile turret, armed with an automatically loaded Swiss 120mm L/50 RUAG smoothbore gun, capable of firing standard NATO ammunition. The operator controls the turret from inside the vehicle's hull, significantly improving crew protection. A prototype was built and tested, but the design was never mass-produced.
In Armored Warfare, the Challenger 1 Falcon is a Tier 8 Premium Main Battle Tank. The best word to characterize this lumbering behemoth in the game is “tough” – its excellent hull armor shrugs off most shells while the damage its low profile turret takes when it is reduced by 90% thanks to the fact the crew is not located directly in it. Despite being generally very slow and sluggish, the Challenger 1 Falcon can take tremendous punishment and is ideal for the players who prefer the British Main Battle Tank play style.
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:
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!
Update 0.60.5 Now Available
Commanders!
We are happy to announce that the Update 0.60.5 is now available!
List of Update 0.60.5 Changes
Module Name Fixes
Once again, we have fixed a number of module and ammunition names to match their correct real-life counterparts. Many thanks to Spyder, one of our esteemed players, for his contributions.
General Changes
PvP map Waterway (Panama): Fixed a bunch of rocks near a bridge making players stuck at B3
PvE mission Scorpion: Fixed a rock making players stuck at I4
PvE mission Tsunami: Fixed a power pole making players stuck at D4
PvE mission Wages of Sin: Fixed a rock making players stuck at D4
Special Operation Death: Fixed a place where players could drive out of the map at F2 (the “gate bypass” exploit)
Added a warning for situations where players attempting to buy items in the Battle Path magazine fail to do so because the stock refreshed during the process
Further optimized the game’s loading process (third iteration)
Re-introduced the incorrectly removed “Russian Heart” decal that will be issued in the near future
Fixed an issues where the Afghanistan camouflages did not provide a proper bonus to camouflage rating
Fixed an issue where unlocking Battle Path levels and Loot Crates produced visual issues
Fixed some small UI issues
Fixed some small localization issues
Added some assets for upcoming events
Historical Skins – BMD-2M Akula
Commanders!
For this year’s Tank Crew day, we’ve prepared a brand-new skin for one of the more popular AFVs in the game – the Tier 7 BMD-2M. The skin is called “Akula.”
Since it has been popularized by Tom Clancy’s submarine novels, you are probably familiar with this word and know that it means “Shark” in Russian. It’s this name that’s inscribed on the upper frontal hull of this BMD-2M, right above a large teethed mouth. Indeed, the formidable BMD-2M truly bares its fangs with this skin.
The skin comes with a very common modern Russian camouflage consisting of green, sand and black spots. Tactical markings are also present – a triangle with a number 3 in it belongs to the 98th Guards Airborne Division stationed at Ivanovo (roughly 250km from Moscow). The 98th Guards Airborne Division is a famous Russian VDV (Airborne) unit that fought in numerous conflicts of Soviet and Russian history, having started as the 98th Guards Rifle Division as early as 1943. It was also deployed in Afghanistan and both Chechen wars.
The skin isn’t completely historical – the number and tactical markings are based on a BMD-2 deployed as a part of a peacekeeping force in Kazakhstan since the unit was a part of the contingent sent (upon the request of Kazakhstan’s president) to suppress mass riots that took place in the January of 2022. The VDV forces were used as guards of critical infrastructure and did not participate in the suppression of the riots.
To keep the VDV theme going, we’ll also have a special Russian Airborne camouflage for you. This camouflage is more like a coat of white paint applied over the standard camouflage (the one used on the Akula skin) and was used by the 98th Guards Airborne Division in 2014 during an arctic exercise. We’ll also have some decals for you, including:
98th Guards Airborne Division tactical emblem
Emblem of the VDV
Scorpion decal used on BMD-2 trials in Afghanistan
We hope that you’ll enjoy this content, and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Server Maintenance
On the 7th of September 2023, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 4 hours due to a planned server maintenance.
Please note that the maintenance can be extended beyond the abovementioned timeframe. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Developer Diary: AbramsX Autocannon
Commanders!
As you know, we have recently released the AbramsX Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank and while the machine was very well received, the launch didn’t go as smoothly as we’d have liked. Most issues have since been addressed but one of the matters left to resolve is that of the autocannon behavior.
Simply put, right now, the autocannon generally fires using the main gun’s reticle. Its shells are flying from the autocannon’s barrel but due to the limitations of the engine, it’s possible to aim the reticle below the autocannon’s maximum depression (since the reticle follows the main gun) and when that happens (typically at short distances), the shells “bend” and start flying below the autocannon barrel axis. This leads to an effect where the tank is standing behind an obstacle with just the autocannon peeking out but the shells hit the obstacle even though they should definitely fly over it.
To fix this problem, we have devised a new aiming system where switching to the autocannon makes a new reticle appear above the standard one.
On one hand, this will make switching between the autocannon and the main gun a bit harder because you will need to re-align your shots. On the other hand, this will give the tank the ability to fire over obstacles with most of its hull and turret safely in cover, which was something that was promised at its launch. You can see a demonstration of the system below.
But this isn’t the final iteration of the system. Remote-controlled weapon stations are appearing on more and more vehicles and we’d like to introduce this mechanic properly. That is why we are currently working on a system where, in the future, “mini-turrets” such as the AbramsX’s one will work independently on the main turret and will effectively add as a second turret.
We hope that you’ll enjoy this change and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Community Highlight: Summer Screenshot Results
Commanders!
On September 3, the Summer Screenshot contest has ended. In this contest, we asked you to make summer-themed screenshots and submit them to our dedicated Discord channel. First and foremost, we’d like to thank you all for participating – you created some wonderful screenshots and it was a tough choice, picking the best five of them.
Nevertheless, it’s something that had to be done and today, we are presenting you the five best images, whose authors won 5 Japanese camouflages and Eclipse Battle Path access. Here they are:
WhoShotYa
BlackGhostTanK
Zalost
CommanderAerow
RandomSlav
The winners will get their prizes in the near future. If you haven’t won though – not to worry. More contests are coming!
See you on the battlefield!
September Calendar
We are pleased to present our September Wallpaper, available in a number of different sizes to fit your PC's monitor!
This month, we’re launching another series of special Loot Crates in MY.GAMES Market that offer you a chance to win some of the most coveted vehicles in the game.
These crates are:
American-themed (with MPF LT)
NATO-themed (with Altay)
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 offer.
We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Offer: Light Tanks
Commanders!
Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:
ZTQ-15 Tier 9 Premium Light Tank (and the Electra and Serenity skins for it available separately)
MPF Tier 10 Premium Light Tank
Griffin 120mm Tier 8 Premium Light Tank
ASCOD LT-105 Tier 8 Premium Light Tank
VFM Mk.5 Tier 6 Premium Light Tank
Elite Commanders
Pile of Gold Loot Crate
Between August 31 and September 6, 2023, the following items will be available:
ZTQ-15
The ZTQ-15 is the current most modern domestic Chinese Light Tank and is reserved for the Chinese military only with its export counterpart, VT-5, offered for export. The ZTQ-15 Light Tank is intended to be used in mountainous regions of China where standard MBTs are all but impossible to operate. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the ZTQ-15 is a Tier 9 Premium Light Tank. It combines excellent mobility with plenty of firepower as well as adequate protection for its Tier and vehicle class. It also features several neat elements that increase its value on the battlefield, such as its active suspension and the ability to launch guided missiles from its gun or its advanced ERA. For players who prefer fast-paced, high-risk and high-reward combat style, it’s one of the best options out there.
We are separately offering the brand-new Electra skin for this vehicle in a bundle, which includes:
Electra skin for the ZTQ-15 LT
14 days of Premium Time
3.000 Gold
The Serenity skin for this vehicle is also available in a similar bundle:
Serenity skin for the ZTQ-15 LT
14 days of Premium Time
3.000 Gold
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 offer.
MPF Light Tank
The General Dynamics Light Tank prototype is one of the contenders in the U.S. Mobile Protected Firepower program to replace the Stryker platform in the fire support role for the U.S. Airborne forces. It is one of very few modern Light Tanks in existence. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the MPF is a Tier 10 Premium Light Tank. Within its class, it’s one of the heaviest and the best protected specimen with its hull protected by NERA armor capable of absorbing damage in the initial stages of battle. With its powerful 120mm gun and decent mobility, it is a decent front-line fighter, holding its own even in the thickest of fighting.
The MPF Tier 10 Premium LT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.
Griffin 120mm
The Armored Warfare version of the Griffin Light Tank is based on an early 2016 tech demonstrator, intended to show the U.S. military during the AUSA 2016 conference that General Dynamics meant business. It was built as a private venture; effectively a scaled-up example of General Dynamics was capable of providing when it came to highly mobile vehicles with a lot of firepower for the U.S. airborne forces. The U.S. Army was impressed and the design has since evolved into what is generally referred to as the MPF Light Tank. You can read more about this vehicle in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Griffin 120mm is a Tier 8 Premium Light Tank and a powerful, fast machine, armed not only with its 120mm cannon, but also with special ammunition types, making it deadly at any distance. Few Tier 9 vehicles can match its sheer ferocity on the battlefield.
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 offer.
ASCOD LT-105
If there was a word best describing the ASCOD platform, it would be the word “international”. It was developed by the Austrians and the Spanish, adopted by the British and available with a wide range of turrets. The joint project from 1988 eventually led to a number of vehicles using the ASCOD platform, the two best-known results of which are the Austrian Ulan IFV and the Spanish Pizarro IFV. The ASCOD LT-105 was a fire support variant of the platform, offered with pretty much any turret a customer would like, including those from B1 Centauro, M1128 MGS or even a South-African one by Denel. However, after two decades of not having to found any customers, the project was terminated and by 2015-2016, it was removed from all official offers. You can learn more about it in a dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the ASCOD LT-105 is a Tier 8 Premium Light Tank. It is fairly unique in one aspect. It is possible to select one of the two turrets: the manned Denel turret with the GT7 gun or the Low-Profile Turret by General Dynamics with the M68 gun, known from the M1128. The first turret has better kinetic shells but fires in a normal manner, while the latter has a clip-style autoloader, balanced by worse overall characteristics of the gun.
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 offer.
VFM Mk.5
When it was designed, the VFM Light Tank by Vickers was expected to be a success. Produced for export, it was just what customers required – MBT-level firepower (thanks to its 105mm Royal Ordnance L7 gun) on a light, tracked and – most importantly – affordable chassis. What the designers at Vickers didn’t anticipate was the end of the Cold War, which flooded the market with surplus cheap armor, sealing the fate of this otherwise excellent vehicle.
In Armored Warfare, the VFM5 is an excellent Tier 6 Light Tank. One of the first premium vehicles introduced to the game, time has only enhanced its battlefield value. It is fast, agile and perfect representative of the Light Tank flanking play style.
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 offer.
Elite Commanders
Some of the most popular and requested commanders are making a comeback in bundles together with Insignia and Boost tokens chosen specifically to allow for their faster training.
The commanders available are:
Alexander Cortez
Alisa Korhonen
Erin O’Connell
Austin Harper
Ophelia Kitescu
Please note that these bundles come with special Platinum Armored Warfare boost tokens, the best progress boosters available in the game. You can read more about them in our dedicated article.
As for the commanders themselves, this guide will provide you with useful tips on how to configure their skills.
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 offer.
Pile of Gold
We also have the Pile of Gold Loot Crate for you. This Loot Crate contains copious amounts of Gold for you to win.
This Loot Crate includes:
250.000 Gold
100.000 Gold
50.000 Gold
10.000 Gold
5.000 Gold
1.000 Gold
500 Gold
100 Gold
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 offer.
We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:
