The Rise of the Dragon Battle Path is now available!
Commanders!
We’re happy to announce that the Rise of the Dragon Battle Path campaign has just begun.
This four-month-long Chinese-themed campaign offers you the opportunity to get your hands on four very special reward vehicles, including ZTZ-20 Tier 10 Premium MBT, but other valuable prizes are also available. You can find more information about the campaign in the Frequently Asked Questions section below and in our dedicated article:
In order to join the Battle Path campaign, please enter the game and click on the Rise of the Dragon 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.
This week, we’ve prepared another set of attractive items for you:
Challenger 2 Streetfighter II Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
Challenger 1 Falcon Tier 8 Premium Main Battle Tank
Leopard Revolution Tier 8 Premium Main Battle Tank
Marder 2 Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
ASCOD LT-105 Tier 8 Premium Light Tank
Iron Crate (with new Key mechanics)
Between August 18 and 25, 2022, the following items will be available:
Challenger 2 Streetfighter II
The Streetfighter II is an upgrade program to overhaul the venerable Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank for the conditions of modern battlefields, especially urban combat. It features a number of improvements and extra components, most notably a dozer blade, a Brimstone ATGM twin launcher and an advanced camera system by Elbit. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Challenger 2 Streetfighter is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. Its main advantages include excellent frontal armor (enhanced by the presence of its dozer blade covering its lower frontal plate), increased ramming damage and long range lethality, courtesy of a powerful ATGM launcher. Whether you desire to bring the fighting up close or support other MBTs at distance, the Streetfighter’s got your back.
The Challenger 2 Streetfighter II Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.
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.
Leopard 2 Revolution
The Leopard 2 Revolution is a continuation of the older Evolution upgrade, intended to improve the performance of the older variants of the Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank in order to make it excel even on the battlefields of the 21st century. The improvements include a comprehensive armor upgrade, ROSY soft-kill APS and smoke grenade launchers as well as an entire suite of cutting edge electronics. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Leopard 2 Revolution is a Tier 8 Main Battle Tank. It is not only well-armored, it also features an extremely accurate 120mm gun with advanced ammunition, allowing it to destroy its opponents at very long ranges, rivaling those of Tank Destroyers. The German tanks in general perform best at longer ranges and the Revolution is no exception.
Marder 2
The Marder 2 was an experimental German IFV, developed in the late 1980s to replace the aging Marder IFV. It featured more armor, a new turret and a brand-new Rheinmetall dual-caliber autocannon that could fire both 35mm and 50mm rounds. Despite its qualities, the vehicle was never accepted in service due to its high cost and because it was no longer needed because of the fall of the Soviet Union. A single surviving prototype can be found today in the Koblenz military collection. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the Marder 2 is a Tier 8 Armored Fighting Vehicle. With its 44 tons, it’s one of the heaviest and toughest AFVs around. Unlike many other AFVs of its Tier, it is not armed with guided missiles, relying instead on its extremely powerful 50mm autocannon. This vehicle can also deploy Mechanized Infantry.
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.
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 (with some new ones!), including the MPF Tier 10 Premium LT.
For a full list, please visit the MY.GAMES Market Iron Crate page. We’re implementing a new mechanic to the MY.GAMES Market Loot Crates (no worries – the in-game crates will remain the same). The mechanic is simple – instead of purchasing the Loot Crates, you purchase keys to them, which you then use to unlock them.
However, please note:
Discounts do not apply to Loot Crates, but rather to Keys
It is possible to buy multiple keys for a single chest type
Keys belong to individual Loot Crates (that is, a key to a Commander Loot Crate purchased now is not guaranteed to work on a Commander Loot Crate a month down the line)
Keys can be found in a separate Market section
We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Update 0.38.9167 Now Available
Commanders!
We are happy to announce that the Update 0.38.9167 is now available!
List of Update 0.38.9167 Changes
Extended the Samurai’s Honor event by 12 hours
Fixed several camouflage icons
Fixed several decal icons
Fixed the Pink base paint appearance (now it has the correct shade)
Added a number of assets
Fixed some localization issues
Please note that this update may cause an abnormal amount of false anti-virus detections on some systems. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working on correcting the issue.
See you on the battlefield!
Server Maintenance
On the 18th of August 2022, 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.
The in-game Global Chat is still temporarily disabled. To communicate with the community, please visit our Discord channel.
Now Available: Samurai‘s Honor
Commanders!
Honor calls, commander. Become a legendary Samurai of the 21st century battlefields and defend your shogun using the technology and war paints from the Land of the Rising Sun. We’ve prepared a special event with you, featuring valuable prizes!
This event is available until August 28, 2022 and its rules are very simple. Complete the daily objective by winning 3 matches in any standard mode (while driving a Tier 3 vehicle or higher) in order to receive a reward.
This event may run concurrently with other events and is available to all players
You may only complete one objective per day
The event starts on August 12, 2022 and ends on August 28, 2022
We hope that you will enjoy this event and will see you on the battlefield!
Offer: Tank Destroyers
Commanders!
This week, we’ve prepared another set of attractive items for you:
AFT-10 Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer
Leclerc T40 Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
Abrams AGDS Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
AMX 10 RCR Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer
Treasure Trove with 10.000 Gold
Between August 11 and August 18, 2022, the following items will be available:
AFT-10
The AFT-10 is a tracked ATGM carrier based on a ZBD-04 IFV hull that carries eight massive Red Arrow-10 guided missiles. In their latest version, these modern ATGMs are capable of devastating even the most modern MBTs at extreme distances and the AFT-10 was designed to do just that – to stop enemy assaults dead in their tracks. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.
In Armored Warfare, the AFT-10 is a Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer. Its massive ATGM launcher immediately draws comparison with another Tier 10 vehicle, the Kornet-EM. But where Kornet-EM is all about speed, stealth and missile ambushes, the AFT-10 is about one thing and one thing only – uncompromising firepower. It is capable of unleashing devastating missile salvos that can knock out even Tier 10 MBTs in seconds. Additionally, its missiles have a very high penetration value, which means that no matter the angle, no target is truly safe from its reach.
The AFT-10 Tier 10 Premium TD is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the 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!
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.
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.
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.
We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Update 0.38.9166 Now Available
Commanders!
We are happy to announce that the Update 0.38.9166 is now available!
List of Update 0.38.9166 Changes
Added a number of assets for the Samurai’s Honor event
Fixed some localization issues
Please note that this update may cause an abnormal amount of false anti-virus detections on some systems. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working on correcting the issue.
See you on the battlefield!
Historical Camouflages – Japanese Experimental
Commanders!
The Samurai’s Honor event will be coming to Armored Warfare this summer and a huge part of it will be a set of Experimental Japanese Camouflages.
Despite all of them being quite different, the history behind these interesting camouflages is really quite prosaic. The 1960s and 1970s were an interesting time for the Japanese military. Its name says it all – the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is intended solely and exclusively to defend the Japanese homeland, to which its tactics and vehicles are uniquely suited.
And so it is with the typical Japanese camouflage of green and brown stripes, although this paintjob hasn’t been around since the beginning. Before its adoption in the 1990s, many different camouflage patterns were tried. The ones we have for you today are all from the 1976-1983 trials that took place at the Camp Takigahara training unit of the JGSDF stationed near Mount Fuji.
None of these camouflages was deemed a success but that doesn’t make them any less interesting.
Experimental Hexagon – this camouflage attempts to break the silhouette of the tank using the same principle as other digital camouflages. Needless to say, with these colors, it didn’t go anywhere – it was a bit too bold for the conservative Japanese military.
Experimental Digital – this camouflage consists of rectangles with multiple different colors that are forming larger spots. It contains no fewer than seven color tones. It first appeared around 1980. As you can imagine, applying this camouflage was slow and costly, although, according to the reports, it was very effective and it was possible to adjust it for different seasons by increasing or decreasing the white or green ratio.
It’s worth noting that this camouflage is in no way related to the American dual texture research from the 1970s. It’s a case of two armies coming independently to the same conclusions (and discarding them for being too radical at the time).
Experimental Summer – this camouflage is more conventional than the previous two, since it uses relatively simply color areas. The number of colors was reduced to five with the emphasis on various shades of brown.
Experimental Winter – interestingly enough, this camouflage resembles the modern Scandinavian patterns with its sharp-edged areas of green and grey. The Japanese truly were ahead of their time.
Experimental Autumn – this is a variant of the Summer camouflage although its color pattern (dark grey and brown) would perhaps better fit in a desert, which is why some western sources claim this is in fact a desert camouflage. That would make little sense given there are no real deserts in Japan for tanks to fight in. The black and grey areas are in fact meant to match dead grass.
The camouflage that Japan uses now was basically developed using the trial and error method. After numerous tests, it was deemed that compared to the exotic camouflages above, a simple two-tone camouflage works just as well (except for winter, for which Japan uses a similar pattern as well as other creative camouflaging methods) but at a much lower cost. Practicality has prevailed as usual.
All these Japanese Experimental camouflages will be available as prizes during the Samurai’s Honor event, which means they will all be available without paying a dime. They will also be usable for all environments. Additionally, the following assets will also be available during the event:
Shachi-Hoko decal
7th Armored Division decal
Shitama decal
Samurai Helmet avatar
As well as a skin that we’ll tell you more about in a future article. We hope that you will enjoy the event and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Mission: Heroes of Armored Warfare
Commanders!
As you know already, we are working on new features and events, but all that wouldn’t be possible without you – the true Heroes of Armored Warfare, our legendary playerbase that sticks with us through thick and thin. Over the many years the game’s been around, it was you who created the best jokes and memes. It was you who expanded the community of armor lovers (that tends to take itself very seriously) with your light-heartedness and curiosity, attracting more and more people to the awesome topic that is tanks.
We’d like to thank you with this special mission featuring numerous assets with references to your favorite memes and past events.
All these objectives need to be completed between July 18 (17:00 CEST/18:00 MSK) and August 7 (22:59 CEST/23:59 MSK), 2022.
Invictus Skin for PL-01 – the name of the skin means “unconquered” in Latin, just as you, the community, managed to survive the tumultuous events of the past, even when things seemed bleak and the game’s future uncertain. The skin features references, memes and the names and icons of prominent players, moderators and influencers – even those who are, sadly, not among us anymore. Do you know all of them? In that case, you’re really oldschool.
To obtain the Invictus skin, win 25 matches using a Tier 9 or Tier 10 MBT within the abovementioned time period.
Haswell Camouflage – Haswell is one of the most prominent members of the EU community and the founder of the Armored Labs forum and Discord channel. This camouflage (available for all three environments) was created by him for this event, one of the first pieces of player-made content to make it into Armored Warfare.
To obtain the Haswell camouflage, win 25 matches using a Tier 9 or Tier 10 TD within the abovementioned time period.
Sebastian Grimm and Magnus Holter Avatars – aside from being long-requested avatars on their own, the users using these nicknames are the prominent members of the EU community, beloved for their shenanigans.
To obtain both avatars, win 25 matches using a Tier 9 or Tier 10 LT within the abovementioned time period.
Pink Base Paint – you asked for it, here it is in all its glory. The color pink has always been one of the most requested base paints in the game. It doesn’t quite fit the art direction of Armored Warfare, but... to hell with it, right? Pink is our new obsession and hopefully it will become yours as well.
To obtain the base paint, win 25 matches using a Tier 9 or Tier 10 AFV within the abovementioned time period.
Player Titles – we are adding two special titles for this event – “Indomitable” and “Hero of Armored Warfare.”
To obtain both titles, win 30 matches using a Tier 9 or Tier 10 SPG within the abovementioned time period.
Please note:
This mission requires Tier 9 or Tier 10 vehicles as it is meant for the veterans of Armored Warfare
These assets will NEVER be issued again, this event is your only chance to obtain them (yes, we are serious)
All objectives need to be completed between July 18 (17:00 CEST/18:00 MSK) and August 7 (22:59 CEST/23:59 MSK), 2022
Each objective can only be completed once
All prizes will be sent to each winner after the end of the event
This mission is in no way connected to the Perihelion event and Perihelion’s rules do not apply
We hope that you will enjoy the mission and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Second Bastille Day Gift
Commanders!
As promised in our earlier article, we’re bringing you the second gift celebrating the Bastille Day of 2022!
The gift, available until July 21, contains the following items:
Player title “Musketeer”
Aquitaine flag
French Royal flag
Normandy flag
Picardy flag
2 Platinum Loot Crates
As usual, you can pick it up via the MY.GAMES Market platform. We hope that you’ll enjoy this second present and, as always:
