The island is shifting. The weather’s turned. Winds of War, the second major update for Gray Zone Warfare, is now live.
Built on community feedback, this update brings fresh content and meaningful improvements for both PvE and PvP players. Experience deeper immersion with a dynamic weather system, take on new challenges across expanded locations, enjoy more variety with new weapons and gear, and benefit from a smoother gameplay experience through key quality-of-life upgrades.
We’ve also added 11 new localizations, making the game more accessible to players worldwide.
Whether you're returning or dropping in for the first time, gear up and get ready.
Watch the Launch Trailer:
What’s New in Winds of War
This update reshapes how you experience Gray Zone Warfare — with enhanced combat, evolving world, and long-requested quality-of-life improvements.
Key features:
- Dynamic & Realistic Weather System
- Combat Outposts - Strategic locations across Lamang that can be captured, occupied, and held for strategic advantage.
- Conflict Zones - Map markers that appear when PMCs engage enemy factions.
- 4 New Weapons, 80+ Weapon Parts & 2 New Ammo Types
- Mortar Strikes
- 60+ New Locations
- New Tasks, Reworked existing Tasks
- Strike Missions (Squad-Based Real-time Tasks)
- Revamped Task Flow
- New Vendor Vulture accessible at selected Combat Outposts
- Friend or Foe System - Audio and visual cues to distinguish faction members from enemies.
- Health System Enhancements
- Durability & Repairs Improvements
- Tracking Tags that help track gear
- Localization support for: German, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, Italian, Polish, Czech, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Japanese
Read the complete CHANGELOG for all the details.
Learn more in the devlogs:
Edition Upgrades
With Winds of War, all GZW editions have been enhanced. Each now includes better gear, weapons, and resources—ideal for PMCs looking for a stronger start and those supporting the game's continued development.
Check out the full breakdown in our latest article.
A Fresh Start for Everyone
This update includes a full progress wipe, giving all players a clean slate. It ensures a fair start and lets everyone dive into the redesigned systems, tasks, and economy on equal footing.
Wipes are essential to Early Access — they help us deliver major changes, rebalance the experience, and build the game together with the community. Thank you for your patience and support.
Updates Driven by You
Winds of War is built on your feedback — and we’re not stopping here. From combat balance to new features, the community continues to shape the future of Gray Zone Warfare.
To name a few, we’ve added the ability to manage tasks directly in the field, cutting down on helicopter travel and wait times. We’ve introduced shared progression for elimination tasks within squads, or implemented tracking tags to make it easier to recover lost gear. Your input continues to drive meaningful improvements — keep it coming.
Stay Tuned
This update is just the beginning. We plan on more features, content, and gameplay enhancements. Check out the official Roadmap to see what’s next.
Join the conversation on Discord, share your feedback, and help shape the path forward. Expect regular patches, hotfixes, and ongoing improvements.
The storm has arrived. Will you rise with it?
Every Move Matters,
MADFINGER Games Team