In case you are interested in the Eclipse Battle Path story and are planning to follow it, here’s how you do it. The whole thing is fairly simple to access. Upon receiving the access to the Eclipse Battle Path, click on the Diary button in the lower right corner and... that’s it, you can start reading up right away!
The cycle is fairly simple. Every time you unlock a new Level, you can read the next entry by opening the Diary window.
In case you missed out on some older entries, they can be accessed by scrolling down in the Diary window down pressing the Previous Entries button. They’ll appear below the most recent entry.
For more information about the world of Armored Warfare, make sure you check out the descriptions of new items for each Level.
This includes skins too.
We hope that you’ll enjoy the Battle Path that’s coming very soon and, as always:
Finnish bundle with a real-life Finnish camouflage and epic titles
Norwegian bundle with real-life Scandinavian camouflages and unit insignia
Danish bundle with real-life Danish camouflage and base paint
Iron Crate
Between April 6 and April 13, 2023, the following items will be available:
Stridsvagn 2000
The Stridsvagn 2000 was to be Sweden’s next Main Battle Tank, designed to combat Soviet super-tanks such as the Black Eagle. For its time, the project was nothing short of revolutionary with extremely thick frontal armor and a powerful 140mm gun that could take on literally anything in its day. However, the Soviet threat dissipated with the collapse of the Soviet Union, which pushed Sweden to seek a cheaper solution to its tank problem, namely the Leopard 2 MBT. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Stridsvagn 2000 is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank that represents the essence of practicality. Solid armor, decent mobility and excellent damage over time output make this tank one of the most versatile tools you can have in your arsenal, equally capable in PvP and PvE. Aside from its advanced NERA armor, the Strv 2000 features a coaxial 40mm autocannon. The key to success is switching between both weapon systems and maximizing your damage output while your NERA armor eliminated one enemy shell after another.
The Stridsvagn 2000 MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.
CV90120 Ghost
The CV90120 “Ghost” Light Tank was a Swedish demonstrator based on an earlier fire support model of the CV90120. As its name suggests, the vehicle is armed with 120mm smoothbore cannon but that’s the least interesting on its features. The Ghost is named after a special camouflage system called ADAPTIV that's capable of masking the bulky tank in the IR spectrum so well it disappears from enemy screens – like a ghost. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the CV90120 Ghost is a Tier 9 Premium Light Tank. Depending on your choices, it can be configured two ways – as a fast hit-and-run Light Tank using the combination of a Ready Rack and its excellent mobility, or as a stealthy sniper using the ADAPTIV system and the upgraded ammunition. While you won’t be as stealthy as dedicated Tank Destroyers or small AFVs, you’ll still be able to do a lot of damage from behind the safety of your lines.
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.
CV90 Mk.IV
The Swedish CV90 Mk.IV IFV is the most modern version of the old but constantly developed CV90 platform. Since its introduction in the early 1990s, the vehicle was upgraded so much that this 2018 model bears little resemblance to the three decades old original, featuring cutting edge electronics as well as a brand new turret. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the CV90 Mk.IV is a Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. It is a durable and reliable infantry carrier capable not only of dealing tremendous damage with its 50mm autocannon, but of launching powerful Spike missiles as well. In addition to that, it’s relatively well-protected and can also carry Mechanized Infantry. What’s there not to like?
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.
CV90105 TML
The CV90105 TML from the 1990s was one of the first attempts to convert the CV90 chassis into a fire support vehicle by combining it with a French TML turret. The result was a fairly capable Light Tank with considerable firepower in the form of its 105mm GIAT gun that could successfully take out most MBTs of its time. Unfortunately, the vehicle didn’t manage to attract any customers and remained a prototype only. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the CV90105 TML is a Tier 7 Premium Light Tank. Depending on your choices, it can be configured two ways. You can opt for a more sustained firepower with the large 12-round clip – this way you need to stay behind your own team or hide in bushes, turning your Light Tank into something like a close support Tank Destroyer. Or, you can opt for the fun option of turning your CV90105 TML into a hit and run monster. Ambush an enemy, empty the magazine into his sides or rear and immediately retreat.
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.
Swedish Bundle
Despite its neutrality, Sweden is one of the premiere arms manufacturers in the world and has a powerful standing army to boot. Even though the country is not a part of the NATO, much of its vehicle fleet is compatible with western tech and the country now operates the Leopard 2 MBT (under the name Stridsvagn 122) as well as several CV90 variants. This bundle includes several camouflages tied to Sweden as well as a special player title.
Swedish Urban camouflage (as seen on various CV90 prototypes)
Swedish Flag decal
Player title “Viking”
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.
Finnish Bundle
Finland has a long and interesting history of unique relationships with its neighbors, especially with Russia. Its position of neutrality after the Second World War allowed it to buy the best from both worlds with both eastern and western vehicles used by its powerful military. This bundle includes a Finnish camouflage that will look great on your BMP-2s, T-72M1s and Leopards, a Finnish Armed Forces roundel decal as well as two player titles.
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.
Norwegian Bundle
Unlike Sweden, Norway is a part of the NATO with its units regularly taking part in operations abroad. One of the elite units of the Norwegian military is the famous Telemark Battalion of Mechanized Infantry and this bundle includes two items tied to it as well as the Scandinavian camouflages used by Norway and a Norwegian base paint, as seen on a Telemark Leopard deployed to Estonia in 2017.
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.
Danish Bundle
And last but definitely not least, we have Denmark, the army equipped with some of the best military hardware there is, including the Leopard 2A7DK Main Battle Tank. Aside from its simple but unique camouflage, this bundle contains a Danish player title, the Scandinavian base paint and a decal.
Player title “Thrice-Hearted” (referring to the Holger Danske legend)
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 99 B 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!
Server Maintenance
On the 6th of April 2023, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 2 hours due to a planned server maintenance.
Please note that the maintenance can be extended beyond the abovementioned timeframe. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Event: Samuel Thorpe’s Training Session
Commanders!
If you’re following Armored Warfare news, you’re familiar already with the name Samuel Thorpe – the hero of the Eclipse Battle Path and the writer of a diary that forms the backbone of the story. He’s also a tank commander in our game with a rather bland set of skills, as befits his “rookie mercenary” status at the beginning of the story.
In our earlier post, we announced that not only you would have the opportunity to obtain him during this Battle Path – you’d also be able to influence this commander’s skill. The task is simple – to find out what do most of you want from your commander. Here’s how you can make the decision.
Between April 6 (00:01 CEST) and April 25 (22:59 CEST), 2023 (20 days), play as many matches as you can or want to with the vehicles mentioned below.
At the end of the event, we’ll compare the statistics of the vehicles for the duration of this event to a similar period of time before the event to see which vehicle group saw the highest increase. The group with the highest increase will be selected as a “winner” with the following results:
Tier 9 and 10 MBTs: Samuel Thorpe will become a MBT commander with a defensive skillset
Tier 9 and 10 TDs (excluding T-15 Armata, T-15 Kinzhal, Otomatic and TOS-1M) : Samuel Thorpe will become a stealth, sniping and ATGM-focused commander
Tier 9 and 10 AFVs (excluding EBRC Jaguar): Samuel Thorpe will become an “autocannon” based commander with additional Mechanized Infantry skills
Tier 9 and 10 SPGs: Samuel Thorpe will become a “big bang” commander with skills boosting HESH shells, Thermobarics, HE shells, blast waves and the like
Tier 9 and 10 LTs: Samuel Thorpe will become a “fast attack” commander with his focus on speed, agility and damage output per minute
Enticing? We hope so. But it wouldn’t be an event without good prizes. In this case:
Top 5 players by PvP (Random Battles) winrate will receive free Eclipse Battle Path access (or its full price in Gold if they bought it already) along with 50.000 Battle Coins
Top 5 players by PvE (Missions and Special Operations) battles played will receive free Eclipse Battle Path access (or its full price in Gold if they bought it already) along with 50.000 Battle Coins
Random 10 participants will receive free Eclipse Battle Path access (or its full price in Gold if they bought it already) along with 50.000 Battle Coins
To become eligible for a prize, you must play at least 80 matches during the event period with the abovementioned vehicles.
Please note:
The event's official start is April 6, 00:01 CEST (01:01 MSK)
The event's official end is April 25, 22:59 CEST (23:59 MSK)
You need to play at least 80 battles to become eligible for any prizes
Skins and reskins (vehicles with hard-coded skins) do count (for example, Centauro 120 Wolf counts as a Centauro 120)
Hades vehicles do count
The following vehicles do not count: T-15 Armata, T-15 Kinzhal, Otomatic, TOS-1M and EBRC Jaguar
Inactivity will bring you only punishment and you may also be subject to additional penalties
Tracking your progress is very easy, simply compare the amount of played matches before and after the event
We hope you’ll enjoy the event and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Developer Diary: Playing the Buratino
Commanders!
As you already know, the TOS-1M Buratino is the main prize of the upcoming Eclipse Battle Path. Since this vehicle is unlike anything we’ve released so far, we’d like to tell you (and more importantly, show you) more about it and the way it will play in Armored Warfare.
The basic 122mm configuration is fairly straightforward. You have 80 direct-firing HEAT rockets, you press the firing button, things start exploding. Easy as. The trick here is to close the distance between you and the target quickly or, alternatively, wait in ambush somewhere you know the enemy has to pass through. The rockets are very inaccurate (this is very much a “whomever it may concern” type of weapon) and given your lack of armor, you will not survive exchanges at longer distances.
Another obstacle you’ll have to overcome is the poor depression of the launcher (and the autocannon that is tied with it). Firing from a hulldown position at vehicles below will therefore be very difficult – a typical situation where the TOS will do truly poorly is on top of a Frontline map ridge. Not only are the engagement distances quite long there, but you’ll be also firing below you, leaving you exposed for a long time – which is not a good idea, it’s a rocket launcher – it is not stealthy.
The upgraded 220mm configuration faces similar issues but the dynamic here is a bit different. Instead of a rather forgiving rocket salvo, you deal a lot of damage with a single missile. This missile can be absolutely devastating and can single-shot a lighter Tier 10 vehicle and seriously damage an MBT. However, it is also very slow, somewhat inaccurate and difficult to aim. In other words, you need to maximize the chance of hitting your target. For that, you need to master your autocannon.
At first glance, the autocannon (which can now fire both AP and HE shells) is a secondary, “fallback” weapon. It also uses the same sights as the rocket launcher so it is difficult to aim. Additionally, you cannot switch to the first person mode (sniper mode) while using it. You can, however, use it at shorter to medium distances as such:
Switch to the autocannon
Destroy the tracks of an enemy vehicle
Switch back to the rocket launcher and fire at the immobilized target
With these rockets, you have one more advantage. They fly in rather high arcs, which means that, positioned properly, you absolutely can fire over obstacles (where the enemies can’t easily fire back at you). This tactic requires good map knowledge but can pay off, especially if you can target an objective area where you know the enemy has to go. On the downside, you cannot use your autocannon to immobilize them this way.
As for the thermobaric rockets that are the ultimate upgrade – we have tested them meticulously in the original configuration but they were absolutely mental (the destruction of three enemy tanks at the same time wasn’t rare at all), which is why we reconfigured them. Right now, they still do a lot of damage but instead of direct fire explosions, they do two things:
They damage targets far away (better for long-range fire) due to improved splash
They do a lot of external module damage
Indirect hits will therefore still deal considerable damage while direct hits will cripple all save the toughest of MBTs. Needless to say, getting hit by one of these is not a good idea and the Buratino will be the bane of static defenses and “camper” players.
And that’s pretty much it. We hope that you’ll enjoy the firepower this vehicle is bringing to the game and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
New Loot Crates Now Available
Commanders!
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 CATTB)
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!
April Calendar
We are pleased to present our April Wallpaper, available in a number of different sizes to fit your PC's monitor!
This week, we’ve prepared another set of attractive items for you:
Kornet-D1 Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer
M-95 Degman Tier 8 Premium Main Battle Tank
ZUBR PSP Tier 7 Premium Tank Destroyer
BWP-2000 Tier 7 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
Commander Loot Crate
Treasure Trove with 10.000 Gold
Between March 30 and April 6, 2023, the following items will be available:
Kornet-D1
The Kornet-D1 Tank Destroyer was one of the proposed variants for the BMD-4M chassis. As a dedicated tank hunter, it was supposed to be armed with two Kornet ATGM quad launchers, providing the Russian Airborne forces with long-range tank-killing capabilities. The project was launched in 2013 but the vehicle never reached the prototype stage with the program likely being canceled in 2018. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Kornet-D1 is a Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer and a tracked counterpart to the wheeled Kornet-EM progression vehicle. It is only lightly armed but also very stealthy and its lack of vision range is compensated by the ability to deploy a Sniper. Additionally, when configured properly, the vehicle is capable of launching two missiles at once, making it incredibly deadly against any target, especially at long ranges.
This vehicle is available via Loot Crates, which drop Kornet-D1 parts. Collect 100 Kornet-D1 parts from these Loot Crates to assemble the whole vehicle.
M-95 Degman
The M-95 Degman is an advanced Croatian prototype MBT, developed during the 1990s and 2000s. It is based on the previous Yugoslavian project, the Vihor MBT, which in turn has its roots in the improved T-72M series produced in former Yugoslavia. You can read more about its history in a dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the tank is relatively fast and fairly agile while carrying some potent firepower for its Tier. In fact, its owners can choose from two powerful guns:
125mm 2A46 Russian-style smoothbore gun, known from many Russian MBTs
120mm CTG NATO-style smoothbore gun that you know from the Challenger 1 Falcon MBT
It’s worth noting that the 120mm shells have higher penetration values and the gun can also fire Falarick ATGMs while the 125mm gun has higher damage per shot. Both guns will feature good handling as well as overall performance to offset the vehicle’s weakness, which is its mediocre armor. The Degman must rely on its mobility and firepower to survive, making it an ideal vehicle for aggressive, daring 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.
ZUBR PSP
The ZUBR was a Czech privately-funded project by PSP Bohemia from the 1990s to develop a successor platform to the aging Soviet-era BMP-series IFVs and various other obsolete specialized vehicles. Even though it was quite advanced for its time, it was ultimately unsuccessful due to the end of the Cold War and the subsequent cuts in European military budgets, including the Czech one. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the ZUBR PSP is a Tier 7 wheeled Premium Tank Destroyer. What makes it fairly unique is the fact that you can choose from two different weapon systems for this vehicle:
Cockerill CT-CV turret with 105mm gun
Four-barreled TOW ATGM launcher
Each of these weapons changes the gameplay style of the vehicle considerably and it is up to you, how you configure this powerful machine.
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BWP-2000
The BWP-2000 IFV was a Polish attempt from the mid-1990s to develop a replacement for the license-produced BMP-1 in the Polish military, since it was getting obsolete by that point. Its protracted development led to its cancellation at the onset of War on Terror, leaving Poland without a modern tracked IFV to this day. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the BWP-2000 is a Tier 7 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle armed with 60mm cannon as well as a set of ATGM launchers. When it comes to AFV playstyle, the BWP-2000 is definitely more of an infantry carrier and fire support vehicle than a scout due to its large size and powerful armament as well as the ability to deploy Mechanized Infantry. It can take quite a bit of punishment and deal it in equal measure.
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.
Treasure Trove
Today, we have a special offer for you. A veritable treasure trove of 10.000 Gold awaits you at a discounted price.
Please note that this item can only be purchased once per user. You can find out more about Gold and its uses 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.
We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Server Maintenance
On the 30th of March 2023, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 2 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: EBRC Jaguar Suspension
Commanders!
As you know, the EBRC Jaguar AFV will be an overprogression prize of the Eclipse Battle Path (due to launch soon). Today we’d like to tell you more about its status and some of the aspects of its development.
In our last article about the vehicle, we’ve mentioned its concept – it’s essentially a counterpart to the progression Tier 10 Sphinx AFV with some specific traits like 40mm PELE ammunition for its autocannon, which makes the vehicle quite deadly, especially in PvE. We’re pleased to say the vehicle now plays just as advertised. But in game development, there are always some catches.
One of the first requests from you after the publication of the article was an active suspension and we started developing it for the vehicle immediately. After all, we do want to listen to your feedback. Unfortunately, even after several months of development, the task is not complete as we ran into some issues causing the suspension to often behave strangely and erratically.
As a result, the vehicle will be released without its active suspension, the way it was previously announced. This changes its gameplay a bit as its ATGMs are a bit more difficult to aim without the ability to tilt the vehicle forward and will be usable at mid-to-long range only. We will adjust the gun and ATGM performance to compensate for this handicap and will continue to develop the suspension model for future introduction (although, admittedly, we aren’t sure yet what’s causing the issues so promising anything would be irresponsible).
We hope that you’ll enjoy the vehicle nonetheless and, as always:
