What changed in War Robots: Frontiers in 2022

71 updates · 11 main milestones · Nov 10, 2022 to Dec 28, 2022

  1. 3 events
    Import Loadout Preset Name Updatequality of life

    Upon importing a loadout preset, the preset name will now be identical to the code randomly generated on the end of the player who created the preset.

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    Holographic Replacements Rendering Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed the issue that caused holographic replacements to render on top of other items in the Hangar.

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    Loadout Preset Naming Improvementquality of life

    Upon saving a Robot build into a loadout preset, the preset will now get the name of the Hangar slot in which the build was assembled.

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  2. 3 events
    Introduction of Crash Site Mapnew content

    A new map called Crash Site has been introduced, featuring a giant Antenna as its signature landmark.

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    Design of Crash Site Colonyworld

    The map features a colony with distinct districts, including agricultural zones and a nitro-oxygen factory.

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    Gameplay Mechanics of Crash Sitegameplay

    The Crash Site map includes gameplay elements such as vast expanses, destructible objects, and water that slows down Robots.

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  3. 1 event
    Item Transfer Functionality Addedquality of life

    Players can now transfer items from their Inventory to their Hangar in-game by pressing 'C'.

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  4. 25 events
    Tutorial Map Updateworld

    Updated the Tutorial map.

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    New Robot Parts for Typhon and Griffinnew contentMilestone

    Typhon's ability targets up to three enemies with homing missiles; Griffin provides cover and damage distribution.

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    Fixed Multiple Minor Interface Bugsbug fix
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    Zeus Damage Increasedbalance change

    Damage per shot increased from 10,000 to 13,500.

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    Battle HUD Armor Indication Improvementsui ux

    Swapped armor indication for left and right shoulder on the tooltip.

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    Fixed Repair Drone Deployment Issuebug fix
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    Improvements to Build Management in Hangarquality of life

    Multiple improvements including saving unfinished builds and naming robot builds.

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    Matchmaking Categories for AI Botsai

    New matchmaking categories for AI bots based on player level.

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    Orkan Splash Damage Radius Reducedbalance change

    Splash damage radius reduced by 33%.

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    New Abilities: Blocking Field and Smoke Wallnew contentMilestone

    Blocking Field creates an impassable wall; Smoke Wall covers an area with smoke, obscuring aimed fire.

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    Mini-map Camera Direction Indicationui ux

    Added indication of camera direction on mini-map.

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    Fixed LOCKED-ON Heads-Up Display Issuebug fix
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    Homing Missile Splash Damage Reducedbalance change

    Splash damage reduced by 35%.

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    Crash Site Map Improvementsworld

    Made cliffs impassable and introduced optimization improvements.

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    Alpha Model and Animation Updatesvisuals

    Updated model and animations of the Alpha.

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    Fixed Reload Indication Issue with Infiltrator Skillbug fix
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    Transfer Items from Pioneer Pack to Hangarquality of life

    Items can now be transferred directly from the Pioneer Pack to the Hangar.

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    New Weapons: Halo, Pulsar, and Gozernew contentMilestone

    Three new light weapons added with varying energy consumption and effectiveness.

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    Teleport (Phantom) Return Beacon Expirybalance change

    Return beacon now expires after 20 seconds; teleport activates with a 0.5-second delay.

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    Fixed Incorrect Damage Numbers in Weapon Descriptionsbug fix
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    Added Japanese and Chinese Localizationlocalization

    New in-game localization for Japanese and Chinese languages.

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    In-game Overlay for Inventory Accessquality of life

    Quick access to the Inventory on the official website added.

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    Callisto (Alpha) Magazine Size Reducedbalance change

    Magazine size reduced to 45 rounds.

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    Fixed Thunder Shot Interval Issuebug fix
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    Round Table Ability Color Differentiationui ux

    Different colors added for the Round Table ability to differentiate between friendly and enemy robots.

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  5. 2 events
    Introduction of New Robots, Weapons, and Abilitiesnew contentMilestone

    New content including robots, weapons, and abilities has been added to the game.

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    Quality-of-Life Improvementsquality of life

    Various quality-of-life improvements have been implemented in the game.

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  6. 1 event
    Introduction of Varangian Robotnew content

    A new duelling defender robot equipped with a damage-soaking dome.

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  7. 2 events
    Twitch Drops Event from December 9 to January 5seasonal event

    Earn special in-game content by watching Twitch streams of War Robots: Frontiers.

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    New Weapon: Scourgenew content

    Claim a brand-new Weapon for your War Robots by participating in the Twitch Drops event.

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  8. 1 event
    Match Formation Rules Updatedgameplay

    Changes to match formation rules based on player queue size.

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  9. 1 event
    Introduction of Bulgasari Robotnew contentMilestone

    Meet your new favourite Robot: Bulgasari! Able to dash into the fray and use their special ability to rain down missiles on the enemy.

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  10. 9 events
    Kang Strong Pilot Talent Adjustmentbalance change

    The instant heal volume provided by the 'Scrapper: Armor' talent of 'Kang Strong' Pilot has decreased from 20% to 10% per kill.

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    Minor Localization Fixeslocalization

    Minor localization fixes have been implemented.

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    Shop Option 'Skip Box' Cost Changebalance change

    The Shop option 'Skip Box' will now consume 200,000 Alloys instead of 1,000 Credits.

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    Ability Damage Decrease for Bulgasari and Alphabalance change

    The damage of the abilities 'Rainfall' (Bulgasari), 'Deadlight' (Alpha), and 'Homing Pack' (Alpha) has been decreased.

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    Low Fuel Indication Addedui ux

    'Low Fuel' indication is now displayed when trying to use 'Dash' or 'Floating Jetpack' with insufficient fuel.

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    Scourge Weapon Homing Disabledbalance change

    Homing of the weapon 'Scourge' has been disabled. The damage decay curve has been adjusted.

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    Robot Abilities Locked in Tutorial Missiongameplay

    Robot abilities are now locked in 'Tutorial Mission' until the player approaches the Beacon arena.

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    Robot Parts Stats Adjustedbalance change

    The armor, health, and speed of some Robots’ parts have been adjusted.

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    Weapon Stats Adjustedbalance change

    The damage, reload speed, and ammo capacity of some weapons has been adjusted.

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  11. 7 events
    Cover Type Redesigngameplay

    Changes to the cover type destructibles to enhance mobility and gameplay experience.

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    Beacon Rush Game Mode Overviewgameplay

    Detailed explanation of the Beacon Rush game mode where teams fight for strategic points without respawns.

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    Fast-Paced Combat Mechanicsgameplay

    Description of fast gameplay rewarding quick reactions and precise aiming.

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    Types of Destructibles: Cosmetic, Cover, Path Blockersworld

    Explanation of three types of destructible objects and their impact on gameplay.

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    Robot Customization and Build Varietygameplay

    Overview of the customizable components of Robots, allowing for diverse combat styles.

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    Robot Destruction Mechanicsgameplay

    Emphasis on the significance of Robot destruction in battles, with no respawns in Beacon Rush.

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    Destructible Environment Featuresworld

    Introduction of destructible objects on the map that affect gameplay dynamics.

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  12. 12 events
    Instructions for Item Transfer Processquality of life

    Detailed steps provided for transferring items from the Inventory to the game.

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    Transferable Items Listgameplay

    Players can transfer pack contents, newsletter rewards, and items from codes and promotions.

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    First Map: Crash Sitenew content

    The first map available in War Robots: Frontiers is called Crash Site.

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    Item Transfer Functionality in Hangargameplay

    Introduced functionality to transfer items from your Inventory in-game via the Hangar.

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    Progress Wipes Notificationother

    Notification that progress wipes may occur during Early Access, but items will be tracked for future transfers.

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    Ten Weapons Available for Combatnew contentMilestone

    Players can use ten weapons including Thunder, Shredder, Orkan, Trebuchet, Vortex, Punisher, Railgun, Scourge, Zeus, and Tusk.

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    Launch of Inventory and Item Transfersnew contentMilestone

    The Inventory is a web-based interface for transferring purchased items, gifts, and earned items to the game.

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    Item Transfer Restrictionsgameplay

    Not all items in Pioneer Packs are available for immediate transfer; only Orkans and Varangian can be transferred at Early Access launch.

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    Unique Abilities for Robotsnew contentMilestone

    Robots have abilities such as Shields, Infinite Ammo, Long Stealth, Rally, Repair, Homing Missiles, and Extra Fuel.

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    Pioneer Pack Purchase Optionsnew content

    Players can purchase Pioneer Packs which unlock Early Access and exclusive bonus content.

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    Early Access Launch of War Robots: Frontiersnew contentMilestone

    War Robots: Frontiers is now available to play in Early Access on PC via Steam and MGLauncher.

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    Introduction of Eight Playable Robotsnew contentMilestone

    Players can pilot eight different robots including Tyr, Bulgasari, Bulwark, Fury, Phantom, Ares, Lancelot, and Varangian.

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  13. 4 events
    War Robots: Frontiers Early Access Announcementnew contentMilestone

    War Robots: Frontiers will enter Early Access on November 24 on PC via Steam and MGLauncher.

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    Upcoming Free-to-Play Releasenew content

    The full release of War Robots: Frontiers is scheduled to be free-to-play in 2023.

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    Introduction of the Wild Ten Lorenew content

    The game takes place in the far future with a new lore involving the Wild Ten and three factions.

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    Pioneer Packs Available for Early Accessnew content

    Players can purchase Pioneer Packs to unlock Early Access and exclusive bonus content.

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