Obsidian Entertainment and My.com are proud to introduce the newest addition to Armored Warfare - Update 0.14, bringing some of the long-awaited and exciting features!

Update 0.14 does bring several major features that include:

A new PvP Map Highwall

New PvE Missions (Albatross, Cerberus)

Light Tank and Tank Destroyer Penetration Overhaul

High Tier Gameplay Changes

Replay System

Field Rebuild Kit

Apart from the new features, a large number of game corrections including but not limited to vehicle performance adjustments, map balance and critical issue fixes was implemented as well.

New Features

Highwall Map

The land here has been mostly cleared of forest, making room for a small industrial infrastructure that has grown over time. Machinery and heavy equipment dot the landscape, precariously perched at the edge of open quarries in order to harvest rich gold veins, manganese, and uranium ore deposits. As a result of the industrial boom, various armies, rebel groups, and outside actors have been attracted to the area for its natural resources. Perilous routes above man-made pits and staggered hills present unique and interesting terrain obstacles for you to cross, with a number of winding paths that will allow you to take up strategic positions to destroy your enemies from above before swooping down to take the area for yourself!

Highwall spans 1200 x 1200 meters in size and takes place completely within an industrial strip mine. The map features multiple pathways set at varying elevations similar to those seen in real life mining operations, creating a mix of both short and long range engagements opportunities. The routes presented in Highwall often have diverging paths - opening up key opportunities for players to flank their enemies and overrun a route from several directions.

Read more about the Highwall map in our Preview.

New PvE Missions

Operation: Albatross - prepare to traverse a treacherous road that leads high into the mountains in Operation: Albatross. A remote airstrip occupies the only open spot in an otherwise endless forest, making it a prime location to discreetly ship supplies in and out. You must stop encroaching forces that are trying to take over the location and gain control of the airstrip.

Operation: Cerberus - a train hauling a critical munitions shipment has been interrupted and overrun by an elite strike team. It's up to you to destroy the invading squadron and do what is necessary to ensure the munitions don't fall into the wrong hands.

Light Tank and Tank Destroyer Penetration Overhaul

As one of the steps toward improving our Tier 6+ gameplay, we're increasing the penetration values of Tier 6+ LTs and TDs that are currently below average. In some select cases, we'll also be improving penetration for TDs that are already in average ranges, but might need some extra punch to fit the TD role.

High Tier Gameplay Changes

To reduce the unpopular elements of high-tier gameplay, we have decided to introduce numerous additional changes that will mostly concern Main Battle Tank players.

Replay System

We have implemented initial support for players to record videos of their matches so they can replay, review, and relive their past matches and greatest moments! Playing a recording of a match will allow players to view everything from the perspective of the replay creator. Players can pause, play or stop their recording, as well as increase or decrease the speed at which they want the match to replay. Additionally, players can spectate specific vehicles or seamlessly switch into a free-cam observer mode.

Players can access the replay menu by pressing the new video recording icon in the top-right corner of the screen. In the replay menu, players can enable or disable match recordings (by default they are set not to record), as well as view, edit or delete previous match recordings in the replay folder. While navigating a replay, players have access to the following shortcut commands:

Replay Controls Mouse Movement - Controls Camera Look

W - Forward Movement

S - Backwards Movement

A - Left Movement

D - Right Movement

C - Downwards Movement

Spacebar - Upwards movement

Left Shift - Fast Camera movement

1 - Press to save a camera position, press again to add multiple camera positions

2 - Press to have the camera transition/interpolate between all saved camera positions

3 - Clear all saved cameras

Left Ctrl - Enable Mouse Cursor

Tab - Team List

Esc - Menu

F2 - Enable/disable UI

At this time, replays are only recorded client side, which prevents players from replaying the battle from the perspective of the enemy team. However, replays recorded in spectator mode can be viewed from both team's perspectives. It is important to note that replays are currently patch specific and are not guaranteed to work from one patch to the next.

Field Rebuild Kit

Starting in 0.14, players who have been killed in PvE matches will have the opportunity to revive in the match by using a new Field Rebuild Kit consumable purchased in the garage. If a player is destroyed in a match and has a Field Rebuild Kit equipped, they will be presented with a 30 second window to revive. Upon reviving, they are restored to 60% health and ammo at a pre-determined revive point of their choosing. After reviving, the player will be invulnerable to damage for 15 seconds or until they fire their weapon. If the kit is activated while the player is still alive, it will restore 100% of the player's health and a portion of their ammunition.