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Having finished the last of our NORTHAG Division previews last week, it's high time we surveyed the new maps coming with our first major expansion. These maps will be available to download for free to all owners of WARNO.
In this week’s first DevBlog, let’s look at the new Stoneware battlefield.
Digging Rocks in Stoneware
Stoneware is a new 3v3 9 km² combat arena inspired by the quarry-filled landscapes of the larger Ruhr region in West Germany. Let’s see how your tactical skills will hold up while taking advantage of the map’s unique terrain.
The creation of Stoneware was fueled by extensive background research. The battlefield’s design is much more complex and detailed compared to some of our existing maps. The topography is multi-layered and looks pretty damn good, if we say so ourselves.
One of the more interesting features are the map’s quarries, which take center stage. Capturing and defending them against the enemy will be critical to securing victory.
Stoneware’s Command Zones are expansive and situated around built-up areas that serve as hardy defensive points. Holding these fortified sectors will be likewise key.
A Unique Tactical Challenge
The mix of rugged terrain, mountains, and flatlands will require some creative thinking in order to defend or attack through them. Be sure to use the chokepoints and woods to your advantage.
The open ground will allow for maneuvering forces, while urban combat will almost be necessary when attacking an enemy-held Command Zone.
What do you think? Will Stoneware become the next WARNO fan-favorite? Let us know!
The new WARNO- NORTHAG expansion
WARNO - NORTHAG is the first major expansion coming to WARNO. World War III hits 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 expansion is planned for later in 2024.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2978620/WARNO__NORTHAG/
WARNO - NORTHAG will feature:
- 2 new Army General campaigns.
- 4 new Operations.
- 10 new Divisions, including NATO’s Belgian 16e Pantserdivisie, Dutch 4e Divisie, the British 4th Armoured Division and MultiNational Airborne Division, and the American 9th Infantry (Motorized) Division, while the Warsaw Pact deploys the Soviet 25-ya Tank. Diviziya, the East German 9. Panzerdivision, and the Polish 4 Dywizja Zmechanizowan, 20 Dywizja Pancerna and Grupa Desantowa.
- 3 new playable nations: NATO’s Belgium and the Netherlands, and Warsaw Pact’s Poland.
- New voice acting.
- New units and models.
The new WARNO- NORTHAG detailed
We have started detailing WARNO - NORTHAG’s features. Check the dedicated forum post for all the detailed previews!
Until Next Time
That’s it for the first of this week’s two DevBlogs. Tune back in this Thursday for a preview of the new Factory map.
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See you on the battlefield, commander.
