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Hello all,
We are taking a short break from our [b]Division[/b] previews of our upcoming major expansion. Instead, in today’s DevBlog, we’ll preview a brand-new map coming as part of [b]NORTHAG[/b] but free to all [b]WARNO[/b] owners: [b]Railway[/b].
Let’s go!
[b][h2]The new Railway map[/h2][/b]
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[b]Railway[/b] is one of the brand-new maps of the [b]NORTHAG[/b] expansion, inspired by the topography southwest of Hamburg, West Germany. It offers a rather unique battlefield, dominated in the center by a massive landmark: the sprawling railway marshaling yard. This particular sector features an entire array of rail assets. And, we placed the surrounding Command Zones in such a way to create a vital focus point for controlling the rest of the map.
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[b]Railway[/b] as a 3v3 map is a large-scale battlefield, similar in size to [i]Volcano[/i], [i]Rock[/i], and [i]Rift[/i] with its 81km². The new map’s got everything: urban terrain, plains, forests, mountains, giving you commanders plenty to mull about regarding tactical and unit choices.
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One of the new things we’ve introduced with [b]Railway[/b] are rail wagon assets that, depending on how they are grouped, can block or open important sight lines. We worked on [b]WARNO’s[/b] sight line mechanics to ensure there were no issues with the new assets.
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We also carefully tested the placement of various Command Zones. Next to the central zone, other objectives are spread out across [b]Railway[/b]. This encourages people to explore different avenues of attack. Make sure to anticipate that the enemy will do the same.
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At the start, [b]Railway[/b] will be made available in 3v3 Conquest mode, with a 10v10, 1v1, 4v4, and Destruction variants coming later. Can’t wait to hear what you think!
[b][h2]NORTHAG Expansion Explained[/h2][/b]
In case you missed it: [b]WARNO - NORTHAG[/b] is the first major expansion coming to [b]WARNO[/b]. It takes World War III to the North German Plain, where the attacking Warsaw Pact needs to overcome the staunch defenses of NATO’s NORTHAG. Under British command, Belgian, Dutch, West German, and American forces battle against the powerful northern formations of the Soviet Group of Forces in Germany, including East German and reinforcing Polish armies. The release is planned for later in 2024.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2978620/WARNO__NORTHAG/
[b]WARNO - NORTHAG[/b] will feature:
[list][*]2 new [b]Army General[/b] campaigns.
[*]4 new [b]Operations[/b].
[*]4 new [b]Maps[/b].
[*]10 new [b]Divisions[/b], including NATO’s Belgian [b]16e Pantserdivisie[/b], Dutch [b]4e Divisie[/b], the British [b]4th Armoured Division[/b], while the Warsaw Pact deploys the Soviet [b]25-ya Tank. Diviziya[/b], the East German [b]9. Panzerdivision[/b], and the Polish [b]4 Dywizja Zmechanizowan[/b].
[*]3 new playable nations: NATO’s Belgium and the Netherlands, and Warsaw Pact’s Poland.
[*]New voice acting.
[*]New units and models.[/list]
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We have started detailing [b]WARNO - NORTHAG’s[/b] features. Check the list below!
[list][*]In the very first DevBlog, highlighting [b]Division #1[/b], we show off NATO’s Belgian [b]16e Pantserdivisie[/b] going to war with powerhouse cousin Luxembourg. Read more about [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1611600/view/4615714711226689202?l=english] the new battlegroup in this dedicated post[/url].
[*]In [b]Division #2[/b], we focused on the Warsaw Pact’s Soviet [b]25-ya Tank. Diviziya[/b] or [b]25th Tank Division[/b]. Read more about [url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1611600/announcements/detail/4601078645996666657?l=latam]this battlegroup here[/url].
[*]In our [b]Division #3[/b], we look at the Dutch and their hard-hitting [b]4e Divisie[/b]. Check it [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1611600/view/7447353797710840842?l=en]out in this DevBlog here[/url].
[*]The [b]Division #4[/b] looks into the poster child of the East German [i]Nationale Volksarmee[/i], the [b]9. Panzerdivision[/b]. Take a [url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1611600/announcements/detail/4658500175769884307]look in this DevBlog[/url].
[*]In our [b]Division #5[/b] we take a gander at the British [b]4th Armoured Division[/b]. Check it out [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1611600/view/4658500175787248080?l=english]in this DevBlog[/url].
[*]And our [b]Division #6[/b] looks at the Polish [b]4 Zmechanizowana[/b] in [url=]this dedicated DevBlog here[/url].[/list]
[b][h2]Until Next Time[/h2][/b]
Later this week, we’ll update you on the latest [b]Nemesis #2[/b] happenings. Next week, we’ll return with another [b]NORTHAG[/b] [b]Division[/b] preview!
Join the [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.
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