On the 20th of January 2022, starting from 8:00 CET (19th of January, 11 PM PST), the server will not be available for 5 hours due to the application of Update 0.38.8675
List of Update 0.38.8675 Changes
Type 62 to Type 59 Switch
As announced earlier, we are switching the Tier 1 Type 62 Light Tank for the Type 59 Main Battle Tank as well as changing Type 59’s performance compared to the Type 62. For more information, please visit our dedicated article.
General Changes
Historical Skins – T-72B3 Defender
Commanders!
Today, we’d like to tell you more about another Russian-themed asset that we will be introducing together with the previously mentioned Expo camouflage – the T-72B3 Defender skin.
As you already know, the T-72B3 we have in the game is based on an older T-72B3 model (the 2011 variant) and it features a number of skins already. However, these skins are tied to an event that made the type famous – the Tank Biathlon. As such, they feature bright, colored camouflages.
The Defender skin is different. It’s based on a real-life combat unit T-72B3 that participated in the Zapad (“West”) series of military exercises, specifically the Zapad-2017 one that took place in Belarus and Russia in the September of 2017. The tactical number and unit designation 697 belongs to an actual T-72B3 as seen on the Borisovsky proving ground in the Minsk area, likely belonging to Russia’s 6th Tank Brigade “Chenstokovskaya”, which is officially armed with this type of tanks. Historically, the unit was armed with the 2011 model but has upgraded to the 2016 model since.
The brigade was formed in Mulino in 2009 but its roots are much older, going back to the Second World War. The tactical marking next to the number likely points to the Brigade’s 3rd Tank Battalion.
As for the white stripes on the side, contrary to popular belief, these do not mark a vehicle as an invasion one, although they are best known from the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia. There are apparently no clear rules for their use – their general purpose is to prevent friendly fire (especially by friendly aircraft) but that’s about it. They have been used practically since the Second World War but their deployment is left to the discretion of the unit’s commanding officer. In this case, they simply mark the vehicle during the exercises.
This skin will be available later in February. We hope that you’ll enjoy it and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Stories: Tragedy of Sergeant York
Commanders!
Today, we’re rolling out another Stories video. This time, the topic is the tragedy of Sgt. York.
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Would you like more such content? Let us know on Discord and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Community Highlight: Pet Commander Results
Commanders!
Today, we’d like to tell you about the winners of the Pet Commander contest. First and foremost, all participants received the promised prize of 5.000 Battle Coins.
The best entry, as voted on by the community, was the one by Red_disaster:
Red_disaster received the grand prize of 50.000 Battle Coins! As for the other entries, here they are along with the names of their creators.
ThePsychoCat:
krzychsus:
Werewolfwarrior:
Donkey46:
Thank you all for your participation, we’ll have another contest up for you in no time! But until then:
See you on the battlefield!
Historical Camouflages – Russian Expo
Commanders!
Two weeks ago, we’ve entered a new year that will, of course, bring fresh content with it. One of our content staples in the recent year has been the historical camouflages and the year 2022 will be no exception. The first one we’ll be introducing (in February) will be the Russian Expo camouflage.
This camouflage has been one of the most requested ones. In its most famous form, it was seen in 2009 during the VTT expo in Omsk on an upgraded T-80U prototype called T-80UM1 Bars (“Snow Leopard”).
This was a rather expensive project to improve the T-80U Main Battle Tank. Between 1984 and 1997, roughly 3000 vehicles of this type were built for the Soviet Union (and, after its fall, mostly in Ukraine). With hundreds (if not thousands) inherited by Russia in the 1990s, it made sense to attempt to upgrade them but the associated costs made it impossible.
While powerful and useful especially in cold climates, the T-80 series was extremely expensive to run on its own and has only been receiving much needed upgrades more recently in the form of the T-80BVM upgrade.
The camouflage itself is fairly simple and consists of yellow and brown stripes. While intended for the T-80 series, it’ll look especially good on vehicles with wide and tall flat sides. It will be usable in any environment.
We hope that you’ll enjoy it and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Offer: Week of Russia
Commanders!
Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:
Between January 13 and January 20, 2022, the following items will be available:
Object 490
The Object 490 Main Battle Tank was an advanced concept from the waning days of the Soviet Union. Designed in the 1980s, it represented a radical departure from the MBT paradigm. Its distinct wedge-like shape, along with the fact that the crew was located in the back, offered unparalleled levels of protection. But the most interesting part of the design was its double suspension paired with two engines, allowing the vehicle to stay mobile even after suffering significant damage. However, the conclusion of the Cold War put an end to this design, along with many other advanced Soviet projects. You can learn more about this vehicle in our dedicated article.
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In Armored Warfare, the Object 490 Tier 10 Premium MBT is perhaps the best armored vehicle in the game. It’s a true behemoth that is almost impossible to slow down, let alone knock out, and concentrated effort is required to stop one of these things when encountering them on the battlefield. The combination of extremely thick armor and a powerful 152mm gun makes this tank incredibly deadly, even though these advantages are balanced by its mediocre agility and the fact that its gun is only forward facing. This MBT is ideal for you if you prefer slow, methodical advances while dealing massive amounts of damage with each shot. If you keep your flanks secure, you’ll be all but impossible to stop.
The Object 490 MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.
BMPT Mod.2000
The BMPT Mod.2000 is, as its name suggests, one of the earliest models of the famous Russian BMPT series, also known under the name “Terminator.” The word BMPT stands for “tank support combat vehicle,” which is exactly what the machine was designed for – to accompany tanks to battle and support them (predominantly in urban environments) against enemy infantry. It consists of a MBT-class hull (a modified T-90 one) and an unmanned turret, armed with a single 30mm automatic cannon and a single four-tube launcher for Kornet-E ATGMs. This particular model was shown to general public in 2000, but didn’t get much attention. It was overhauled almost immediately to the iconic twin-autocannon configuration that’s being used to this day.
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In Armored Warfare, the BMPT Mod.2000 is a Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer. It’s a heavy duty vehicle with its hull offering excellent protection for its class. The turret, albeit lightly armored, only takes reduced damage. Even though this vehicle only features a single 30mm autocannon (unlike all the other BMPT series vehicles in the game), this is compensated by the presence of powerful ATGMs that make the BMPT Mod.2000 an extremely potent tank killer.
This vehicle is now available on MY.GAMES Market directly in three different variants:
Please note that the latter two camouflages are permanent and cannot be removed from the vehicle if you purchase them.
Iron Crate
We’ve prepared for you an additional offer this week. Between January 13 and 20, 2022, the Iron Crate will be 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 Kornet-D1 Tier 10 Premium TD.
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:
We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Server Maintenance
On the 13th of January 2022, starting from 8:00 CET, the server will not be available for two hours due to a planned server maintenance.
Please note that the maintenance can be extended beyond the abovementioned timeframe. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Community Highlight: Carson City Contest Results
Commanders!
The Carson City Screenshot Contest is now over and it’s time to announce and reward its winners! The task was to create as beautiful screenshots as possible on the newly introduced Carson City PvP map. The following 3 players performed the best and are winning:
The submissions are sorted by the amount of votes each of them got internally:
Sebastian_Grimm:
AlphaWolf2448:
Iron_Monti:
As for everyone else, thank you all for your participation, we’ll have another contest up for you in no time! But until then:
See you on the battlefield!
Second Gift of New Year
Commanders!
The final gift we’ve prepared for you this January contains the Galactic Guard skin for the PL-01 Tier 10 progression Light Tank.
This New Year gift can be obtained at MY.GAMES Market until January 17, 2022 and contains:
Interested in presents for other games as well? This gift is a part of the Winter Wonderworlds event, brought to you by MY.GAMES.
We’d like to wish you all the best in this new year and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
Community Highlight: Tanks Zone
Commanders!
Today, we’d like to introduce to you one of Armored Warfare’s content creators, Tanks Zone! Tanks Zone creates Youtube content on all kinds of topics, including vehicles, maps and balance.
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For example, in the video above, Tanks Zone explores the new PvP map Carson City in detail (if you’re interested, you can still participate in the Carson City Screenshot contest).
