Commanders!
Armored Warfare boasts a strong set of Player versus Environment modes with PvE being the core experience of the game. Nevertheless, a sizeable portion of players prefers to test their mettle against human opponents and today, we’d like to tell you more about a new mode directed at those of you who prefer just that part of the game. The Arena PvP mode is coming in the near future!
Arena PvP is a 3 versus 3 mode separate from the main Random Battles. It represents smaller skirmishes between two groups of mercs running into each other. Here’s what you need to know about it:
- Matchmaking works in a similar way to Random Battles
- Platoons are allowed (including full 3-man premades)
- Specific vehicles or commanders may be restricted from the mode upon launch
- Vehicles in this mode will have reduced viewrange and reduced ammunition load so protracted engagements are unlikely
The mode will come together with a leaderboard table showing you your current ranking based on various parameters that we’re still tuning. Leaderboard tables will be season-based (will reset periodically) and will offer rewards such as Legendary Blueprints, Collector Loot Crates or even exclusive decals and other visual customization items. Correspondingly, while Credits, XP and Battle Coins will be available in the Arena, Legendary Loot Crates will not be available except for potential ranking rewards.
The mode will also have its own map called Rhineland, inspired, as its name suggests, by western Germany. The map is brand new and a fairly small one too, so it won’t take too long to find the enemy team.
Both teams start in their respective castle ruins on the edges of the map. Other ruins litter the area, including the swamp in the center of the map. Be careful where you drive in order not get bog down!
And that’s it, commanders. The first season of Arena will launch in the near future and we’re excited to hear your feedback once you try it. And if you’re not into PvP – no worries, more PvE (Legendary) content is also coming soon.
We hope that you’ll enjoy it and, as always:
See you on the battlefield!
