On April 25, Australia, New Zealand and several other islands and territories celebrate Anzac Day to honor the brave troops, who have fallen across the decades. The name of the day is based on the abbreviation of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), which fought bravely during the World War One Gallipoli campaign, suffering heavy losses in the process. Over time, however, the meaning changed towards the commemoration of all Australian and New Zealand troops, who served and died in armed conflicts in the last one hundred years.
To celebrate the occasion, we’ve prepared a gift for you, which includes:
Red Kangaroo decal (symbol used on Australian armored vehicles)
Australian flag decal
Australian flag banner
New Zealand flag decal
New Zealand flag banner
1 day of Premium Time
Please note that there is no compensation for any of these items if you have them already. The gift is intended mostly for players who missed it the last time around.
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.
Additionally, we’ve prepared a special bundle with two Australian camouflages.
Both camouflages depict the same bush pattern of black, sand and green spots. One of them is a bit lighter with the spots being clearly defined, while the darker (and more color-rich) one has the spots more blurry, as if spray-painted. Both of these camouflages were first seen in the 1990s on the Australian Leopard 1 and Abrams MBTs and are used to this day. They will also go nicely with your AS21 Redback, since this pattern has been used in the past for its promotion.
These camouflages can be used in all three environments and can be installed on any vehicle that allows for visual customization.
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 the gift and the offer and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Developer Diary: Future Events
Commanders!
With the Eclipse Battle Path released, it’s time to take a look at the future of Armored Warfare. We’re of course not sitting on our hands idly and apart from fixing various bugs and addressing the game’s issues, we’re also already preparing a number of interesting events and features for the second half of this year. Today we’d like to tell you more about one of the direction we’re considering and ask for your opinion.
One of the notable issues of Armored Warfare is the fact that its progression system is a one-way street. Once player leave lower Tier vehicles behind, they rarely get back to them unless they are really fun to play, which – by definition – only happen to be vehicles with rather special mechanics, vehicles that are too strong or vehicles that are otherwise standing out.
This event (we internally call “Dead Pool”) is supposed to remedy that. The dealers are opening a betting pool to see which mercenary companies survive the longest.
Very simply put, at the beginning of the free to play event (which is planned to last a few months), player vehicles will receive a “license token” for each of their vehicles. These “licensed” vehicles will then be able to earn a special new currency in matches (Dealer Tokens, using the same rules as Credits or XP) that can be used to unlock very valuable prizes that include:
Unique vehicle upgrades (new, more powerful ammunition for example)
New Commanders
Additional Retrofit slots
Additional Active Abilities
And so on. For each one, a player has to play roughly 50 average matches. Sounds too easy? Right, there are several catches.
Every time your vehicle gets destroyed, that vehicle will not be available for this event any more until its end (you’ll only be able to use the vehicles to earn the new Currency in the following rounds of the event)
The event is only available for PvP without respawns (Random Battles)
In other words, if you die in every match, you’ll need roughly 50 vehicles (regardless of Tier) to unlock one reward. Higher Tier vehicles will unlock more currency per match (the same way they make more Credits) so owning more of those will give you an advantage. As they get knocked, you’ll be forced to resort to lower Tier vehicles.
And that’s pretty much it. To survive throughout the event and unlock most, let alone all prizes, you’ll need a large amount of tanks and a high survival rate.
What do you think about this idea? Good? Bad? Ugly? Let us know in the form below, please, we’ll be sure to take your feedback into account:
See you on the battlefield!
Offer: Type 99B
Commanders!
Today, we’ve prepared the following items for you:
Type 99B Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
Hunter Tier 9 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
Pindad SBS Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
Type 89 Tier 7 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
K21 Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
Commander Loot Crate
Between April 20 and 27, 2023, the following items will be available:
Type 99B
The Type 99B is a fictional improved version of the currently most modern Chinese Main Battle Tank. It was designed as a concept by the Chinese tank community some years ago and we used the concept as a basis for its introduction. However, our version bears significant differences, most notably the Red Arrow missile launcher on the roof. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Type 99B is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. It is fast, agile, and capable of dealing tremendous damage over a short period of time thanks to its turret-mounted thermobaric missile launcher.
The Type 99B MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.
Hunter AFV
Another alternative name for this vehicle is NGAFV (or Next Gen AFV), since it belongs to a whole program to replace the obsolete M113 APC in Singaporean service and to operate alongside its predecessor, another indigenous Singaporean IFV called Bionix. Hunter is the name of the production model of this program. The Hunter AFV is the pinnacle of bleeding edge of technology. In this sense, it can be compared to the AS21 Redback and both vehicles share several characteristics, not the least of which being relatively large size. This bulky IFV offers considerable levels of protection and firepower. It is expected to serve in the Singaporean army in large numbers in the near future with its mass-production having recently begun. You can read more about its history in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Hunter AFV is a Tier 9 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. As its description above suggests, it is a rather standard-sized IFV with good levels of protection and excellent firepower (consisting of a 30mm autocannon and a Spike ATGM launcher). It also features a recently introduced type of armor, NERA. Simply put, NERA is an ablative armor kit that deteriorates whenever it gets hit. In other words, the vehicle starts with excellent protection levels but it will lose some with damage taken as the battle progresses. Apart from that, the vehicle is adequately mobile and quite universal. It can, of course, also deploy Mechanized Infantry.
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 89
The Type 89 Infantry Fighting Vehicle is the current Japanese service IFV. It was built in very small numbers between 1989 and 2004. The low-production meant that, with the development costs sunk into it, each unit was incredibly expensive. In fact, to date, the Type 89 is the most expensive IFV in the world. Otherwise it’s generally unremarkable – last generation steel armor, a 35mm autocannon and massive guided missiles (that were also meant for landing ship destruction instead of just anti-tank combat) are generally being all phased out by now. The Type 89 is, however, still waiting for its replacement. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Type 89 is a Tier 7 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle that is capable of not only deploying Mechanized Infantry, but also to destroy its targets at long distances using its powerful guided missiles. It is also fast and maneuverable, but does not feature thick armor.
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.
K21
The K21 is a modern Infantry Fighting Vehicle, designed to replace the K200 series in the Korean Army. It features good protection and a hi-tech weapon system with the "hunter-killer" capability. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the K21 is a Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. In the game, it is an IFV with solid protection and firepower, but also excellent mobility. It carries Mechanized Infantry.
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.
Commander Loot Crate
This week, we’ve prepared another special offer for you in the form of a brand new Commander Loot Crate, featuring, amongst other things, some of the rarest commanders in the game!
This Loot Crate gives you the opportunity to obtain the following items:
Commander Ofelia Kitescu
Commander Austin Harper
Commander Alexander Cortez
Commander Alisa Korhonen
Commander Erin O’Connell
Commander Jorge Alvarez
Commander Joshua Seagrove
Commander Fyodor Sokolov
Platinum Commander XP Insignia tokens
Gold Commander XP Insignia tokens
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 0.44.1 Now Available
Commanders!
We are happy to announce that the Update 0.44.1 is now available!
List of Update 0.44.1 Changes
Eclipse Battle Path
The Battle Path’s duration is now set to 120 days. Additional extensions are very possible when we begin to reach the end of this deadline. Additionally, the following changes are taking place in this update:
Adjusted the entry price of the Battle Path to the intended value
Fixed the animation and sound of Overprogression Loot Crates
Added a new Eclipse garage to the game (takes place early in the story, in Arizona)
Level 49 now costs the correct amount of Battle Coins
Diary button no longer displays “404” error when inspecting it while not having access to the Battle Path
Battle Path vehicles are now correctly assigned to their dealers (Otomatic – Francine De Laroche, TOS and Gadyuka – Marat Shishkin and Gepard – Sophie Wolfli)
Fixed an issue where 3 Overprogression Loot Crates awarded a Progression vehicle (Sucuri II)
Fixed an issue where the M551 Acid skin wasn’t being awarded correctly when bought in the Shop
Fixed the price of Workshop modules in the Upgrade window (their requirements did not change but the modules now visually cost 10 XP)
Gadyuka parts are no longer available for trading on Lootdog
General Changes
Fixed an issue that caused the game to crash when trying to play videos and animations
Fixed an issue where some vehicles (Stridsvagn 2000, Object 195, Armata, Armata 152) did not count as “heavy” for the purposes of Platoon creation
Fixed an issue where the AI opponents in PvE were teleporting around, including into buildings, rocks and other obstacles
Fixed an issue where two Loot Crates would open at once if you decided to skip the animation
EBRC Jaguar: Fixed an issue where this vehicle had an invulnerable turret (parts of its hitbox were missing)
EBRC Jaguar: Fixed an issue where the muzzle brake was not moving in sync with the barrel
Gadyuka: Fixed this vehicle’s armor and modules (multiple issues)
Gadyuka: Moved the ammo rack to its correct location under the turret
Gadyuka: Removed the “Unmanned Turret” trait and made the turret manned (takes full damage)
Gadyuka: Fixed an issue where this vehicle didn’t count as Special Vehicle in the Garage filter
Gepard: Fixed the performance of HE shells (reduced their non-penetration damage)
Gepard: Fixed the Radar ability name and description
Gepard: Fixed the lower frontal plate that was incorrectly 7mm thick (now it corresponds to the upper frontal plate)
Otomatic: Fixed an issue where this vehicle didn’t count as Special Vehicle in the Garage filter
T-80B: Fixed an issue where upgrading to ERA actually created two weakspots (driver hatch, lower frontal plate)
TOS-1M: Fixed an issue where the Armor Inspector showed the launcher and its elements flying in the air
TOS-1M: 122mm rockets are now fired from the launcher in the correct order
TOS-1M: Fixed this vehicle’s acceleration
Fixed an issue that caused the acceleration statistics to appear incorrectly for a large number of vehicles (the actual values did not change, they just appear correctly now)
Fixed several smaller visual issues
Fixed several smaller localization issues
Please note that the update is incorrectly marked as Update 0.41.5 – this nomenclature issue will be fixed in the future.
Eclipse Digest #1
Commanders!
In this series of articles, we’ll keep you up to date with the latest events, news and bonuses regarding the Eclipse Battle Path.
There is one event currently going on – Samuel Thorpe’s Training Session. If you want to participate and win one of the epic prizes, do hurry up as the event officially ends on April 25 at 22:59 CEST (23:59 MSK).
The Battle Path has barely begun and already we’re seeing plenty of Battle Path vehicles on the battlefield, the undisputed king amongst them being the mighty TOS-1M Buratino.
There’s, however, one vehicle that’s definitely performing better than intended and that’s the Gepard. Its 35mm HE shells definitely deserve an adjustment, which is actually coming in Update 0.44.1.
The update (available today) will be bringing a number of fixes and improvements to the Battle Path.
Stay tuned and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Server Maintenance
On the 20th of April 2023, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 5 hours due to a planned server maintenance.
Please note that the maintenance can be extended beyond the abovementioned timeframe. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Eclipse Battle Path is now available!
Commanders!
We’re happy to announce that the Eclipse Battle Path campaign has just begun.
This six-month-long story-driven campaign offers you the opportunity to get your hands on four very special reward vehicles as well as a brand new commander:
Diary – follow the story of Samuel Thorpe with each rank unlocking a new Diary entry
More Prizes – most Levels offer multiple prizes (or a single but very valuable one)
Overprogression – the initial prizes can be obtained from Levels 1 to 50 with Levels 51 to 60 offering bonus content for the most dedicated players, including a flag unlock and fifth Premium vehicle, the EBRC Jaguar
Shop Overhaul – we’ve changed the way the Battle Path Shop works and have added many skins and camouflages to it
We’ve also made changes to the existing systems. You can find more information about the campaign in our dedicated article.
Accessing the Battle Path
In order to join the Battle Path campaign, please enter the game and click on the Eclipse icon on the upper bar. From there, you can simply purchase the Battle Path access:
Standard pass (access only)
Golden pass with access and 50.000 Battle Coins
Please note that there might be a delay of up to 10 minutes between the purchase and the access to the event.
Enjoy the event and see you on the battlefield!
Offer: American Firepower
Commanders!
Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:
CATTB Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
Abrams AGDS Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
Griffin 120mm Tier 8 Premium Light Tank
Bradley AAWS-H Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer
M1134 Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer
M1A1 Storm Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank
Pile of Gold Loot Crate
Between April 13 and 20, 2023, the following items will be available:
CATTB
The CATTB Main Battle Tank was an experimental platform, developed as one of the early steps in the creation of a next generation Abrams Main Battle Tank, also referred to as the Block III Abrams, or M1A3. It was created in the 1980s as a response to the perceived threat of future Soviet super tanks and featured some truly advanced components, such as the XM291 dual caliber cannon that could switch between 120mm and 140mm calibers. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the development of this tank became unnecessary and the program was canceled in the 1990s. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the CATTB is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank and one of the most powerful and versatile MBTs around, devastating its opponents with its signature double-tap feature, allowing it to fire its cannon twice in short order. This allows it to drive around a corner, deal very high amounts of damage and then retreat back into cover, leaving the enemy reeling from the massive blow.
This vehicle is available via Loot Crates, which drop CATTB parts. Collect 100 CATTB parts from these Loot Crates to assemble the whole vehicle.
Abrams AGDS
The Abrams AGDS (Armored Ground Defense System) was a vehicle concept and proposal, drafted in July 1996 by Dr. Asher H. Sharoni (a former colonel in the Israeli Defense Forces) and Lawrence D. Bacon from a Californian company called Western Design Howden. It was supposed to be an air-defense vehicle, protecting the Abrams formations against flying threats, although its weaponry can be deployed against ground targets as well. The United States were, at the time, sorely lacking a vehicle comparable to the Russian Shilka and one of the ideas was to use the Abrams chassis paired with a new turret to produce an armored AA gun that would be able to keep up with the American tank units. This plan was never realized and the vehicle stayed only on paper but you can play the Abrams AGDS in Armored Warfare and experience what it would have been like, had it ever been deployed.
In Armored Warfare, the Abrams AGDS is a very unique Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer. What makes it so special are its two large guided missile launchers capable of firing an incredibly devastating volley within seconds. The AGDS can devastate practically every opponent on the battlefield with a single salvo, making it one of the best and most effective mid-to-long range vehicles in the game. At close ranges, it can rely on excellent frontal turret protection and its two 35mm autocannons to keep enemies at bay until the missile launcher reloads to unleash another deadly swarm of missiles. The Abrams AGDS is one of the most feared vehicles in Armored Warfare!
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.
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 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.
M1134
The M1134 is an advanced missile Tank Destroyer based on the Stryker chassis, used in the U.S. Army Stryker Brigade Combat Teams to enhance the unit’s firepower against enemy armor. While only lightly protected, its main strength light in the advanced model of the BGM-71 TOW missile launcher, allowing it to knock out practically every armored target it encounters on the battlefield.
In Armored Warfare, the M1134 is a Tier 8 Tank Destroyer. Its main and only weapon is the dual-shot missile launcher. As such, the vehicle is mostly defenseless at close ranges, but can take out any enemy it encounters at long distances thanks to its powerful guided missiles. Mastering it requires patient gameplay and clever use of cover, making it more suitable for experienced players.
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.
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:
See you on the battlefield!
Update 0.44 Now Available
Commanders!
We are happy to announce that the Update 0.44 is now available!
List of Update 0.44 Changes
Eclipse Battle Path
We are launching the Eclipse Battle. Follow the story of Samuel Thorpe and earn epic rewards, including the TOS-1M Buratino Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer! Learn more in a dedicated article.
General Changes
AMX-40: Fixed this tank’s armor
Added several future event assets
Fixed several smaller visual issues
Fixed several smaller localization issues
Server Maintenance
On the 13th of April 2023, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 5 hours due to a planned server maintenance.
Please note that the maintenance can be extended beyond the abovementioned timeframe. We apologize for the inconvenience.
