Hello commanders! It’s good to be back. In the last couple of DevBlogs, we focused on the divisional housecleaning “sweeping” through [b]WARNO[/b]. In today’s post, we’ll take a break and preview a brand-new map coming to our game: [b]HESSE[/b]. Don't worry: we have some very exciting things coming very soon ([b]Eugen[/b] trademark). Keep reading for a sneak peek at the next milestone, [b]GROUCHY[/b], which will bring a hotly anticipated major new feature… Onwards! [b][h2]A new map coming to town[/h2][/b] With the new [b]HESSE[/b] map, we wanted to give a sense of urban complexity that surpassed our previous city-focused maps. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/704344e3552142d7ac9af92556fb3433237666a0.jpg[/img] Getting more urban goodies and visual assets in place was chiefly made possible by some heavy-duty optimization efforts running in the background. Thanks to this, we achieved an even higher level of realism when it comes to [b]WARNO’s[/b] cityscapes. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/68df2085100f892854b5be501d7a703b5556bf5b.gif[/img] Beyond its basic design, [b]HESSE[/b] introduces a new element: the map is divided by a railway track. This rather distinctive feature is elevated higher throughout the path it takes. We used the rails to create new tactical situations and influence how commanders need to approach the map. Making the best use of the new railway line will prove pivotal in seizing control of the battlefield. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/fb041c1fe1f1feb47dcdbb4f2d00b3736d550167.jpg[/img] Furthermore, the map features expansive areas with enhanced visibility. That means some great sectors for flanking maneuvers. But, if you want them to succeed, you need to consider the railway line and the advantages (but also risks) it offers. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/66834c300b07f8bed54443028c8b0232835bb596.jpg[/img] We can’t wait to hear from the community. We are very much looking forward to seeing how combat will evolve on our latest map (crafted with care and consideration). Let us know what you think! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/651851583380e199cbd12b97799be6af54984655.jpg[/img] [b][h2]GROUCHY and Ranked Changes[/h2][/b] One last thing before we are off. The next milestone for [b]WARNO[/b] will be [b]GROUCHY[/b], and one element we’ll introduce is the [b]Ranked[/b] reboot. We talked about this update a while back (in this DevBlog). Essentially, it means that we’ll feature [b]Ranked[/b] “seasons” when [b]WARNO[/b] will launch out of Early Access. However, to make sure that the reboot will work, we are going to do a little “pre-season” reboot during the release of our [b]GROUCHY[/b] milestone. And this milestone will also contain… [i]drumroll maestro, please[/i]... [b]WARNO’s[/b] very first [b]Army General[/b] campaign. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/c59caf0889e88cf1b9a9476cb6a188c6734d2f5f.png[/img] This means that as soon [b]GROUCHY[/b] lands on [b]WARNO’s[/b] shores (bringing the first [b]Army General[/b] campaign), we will reboot [b]Ranked[/b]. Then, with the new system in place, on [b]WARNO’s[/b] official launch out of Early Access, we’ll reboot it again and introduce seasonal [b]Ranked[/b] play for real. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/aa0a1a748668e40974ee9adc851e5edac9086914.png[/img] [b][h2]Until next week[/h2][/b] That’s all for this week. Not too long now - promise! Join the passionate [b]WARNO[/b] community. Check the latest news on the [b][url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1611600/allnews/]Steam News[/url][/b] page or visit the [b][url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1611600/discussions/]Steam Forums[/url][/b]. Get together with other players on either the excellent [b][url=https://discord.gg/TEeBArm]Discord server[/url][/b], [b][url=https://www.reddit.com/r/warno/]Reddit page[/url][/b], [b][url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiFqzFcEAzeiu3Msr9G7izw]YouTube[/url][/b] or our [b][url=https://www.instagram.com/eugensystems/]Instagram[/url][/b]. See you on the battlefield, commander! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/927a67203a485aa8573b7d98087718dc1f7669a2.gif[/img]