War Robots: Frontiers

The introduction of the new War Robot, Garuda, marked a significant content update in this window, launching on April 14, 2026. This aggressive flanker robot, designed for target isolation and disruption, was accompanied by the release of the I.O.N. weapon, a heavy energy cannon that excels in dealing damage to armor. Additionally, the Mirror Threat Battle Pass debuted on April 14, featuring new modules, weapons, and cosmetics.

• New War Robots:
  • Garuda: A fast, aggressive flanker available from April 14.
  • Heike: A mobile defender designed for frontline combat, introduced on March 24.
  • Hitcher: Included in the Steel Advance Event Pass, launched on March 24.
• New Weapons and Gear:
  • I.O.N.: A heavy energy cannon available starting April 14.
  • Nucleon weapons: Introduced through the Steel Advance Event Pass.
  • Tactical Gear: Emergency Shield and Nanite Repair gear were added on March 24.

• New Gameplay Features:
  • Solidus Node Set: Replaced the Unranked Queue, offering a curated map rotation since March 24.
  • Infinite Fuel Mode: Returned temporarily in the Unranked queue.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Mirror Threat Battle Pass: Active from April 14 to May 18, featuring new content.
  • Steel Advance Event Pass: Available from March 24 to April 13, included various rewards.

• Balance Changes:
  • Significant adjustments were made to various War Robots, including armor decreases for Purifier and Ares, and damage adjustments for multiple weapons, effective April 14.

• Quality of Life Updates:
  • Improvements to automatic matchmaking and adjustments to AI pathing were implemented to enhance gameplay experience.

Smuggler’s Run Battle Pass launched on April 22, 2025, introducing the new War Robot Scorpion and over 35 rewards. Season 3: Battle for Tortuga debuted on October 14, 2025, marking a pivotal event in the game's evolving narrative. Additional major updates included the introduction of new War Robots and Titans, enriching gameplay options.

• New War Robots:
  • Loki & Mesa launched on June 17, 2025, enhancing tactical play with unique abilities.
  • Hitcher, a medium-range War Robot, was introduced on January 20, 2026.
  • Crix, a flanker class War Robot, became available on November 11, 2025.

• New Titans:
  • Volta, a quadruped Titan, launched on June 17, 2025, featuring electric weaponry and traversal capabilities.
  • Norna, introduced on February 10, 2026, added a new Assault-focused Titan to the roster.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • A new game mode, Spearhead, was introduced on June 17, 2025, focusing on team-based objectives.
  • League Placements were reset for Season 4 on February 10, 2026, alongside improvements to matchmaking for balanced play.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Battle for Tortuga event began on October 28, 2025, integrating new story elements.
  • The Anniversary Celebration on February 20, 2026, included new content and rewards, commemorating the game's first year.

• Balance Changes:
  • The Chassis Upgrade System received a rework on August 12, 2025, enhancing the speed and performance of War Robots.
  • Adjustments to various weapons and pilot talents were made throughout the year to improve overall gameplay balance.