Friends!
The autumn update opens a new chapter in Warface history, bringing major gameplay changes, new content, and gifts for everyone! You can claim your rewards on the Step Forward promo page, accessible via the Promo button in the in-game hub.
In this article, we'll tell you about the new simplified weapon progression system without mods and parts, the upcoming collaboration with Atomic Heart and a themed solo mission, the improved matchmaking system, the updated Overpass map, seasonal activities, new and returning weapons, and much more.
The game continues to evolve, and this is only the beginning! We have big plans ahead, and together we'll make the game even better. Now is the perfect time to prove yourself and become part of a new chapter in Warface history!
The season will run until 05:00 UTC (06:00 CET) on December 2, 2026.
Important Changes
Linear Weapon Progression
Long sessions of collecting Parts, upgrading mods, and navigating complicated interface screens are a thing of the past. We've reworked the weapon progression system to make it as convenient and straightforward as possible. Forget about Parts and mod upgrades: primary weapons now have just five levels, upgrades unlock automatically as you play, and mods can be installed with a single click on one unified screen. Weapon progression is now 30% faster (and twice as fast for new players), you'll receive significantly more WF$ (+300% in Ranked Matches), and all your old progress and Parts have been fairly converted. Play and progress comfortably right now!
Quick Details:
The number of progression levels for primary weapons has been reduced.
The amount of XP required to level up weapons remains unchanged.
The amount of XP required to upgrade devices has been slightly increased. Fully upgrading a device now requires 100 more XP than in the previous version.
The amount of Weapon XP received has been increased. The base increase is around 30%.
Mods have been replaced with upgrades that unlock for WF$ or for free as part of weapon progression. Upgrades no longer require leveling.
Primary weapons: 2 upgrades for WF$, 4 free upgrades through progression.
Secondary weapons: 2 upgrades for WF$, 2 free upgrades through progression.
Devices: 1 upgrade for WF$, 2 free upgrades through progression.
Parts have been removed from the game. WF$ will now be used to upgrade weapons.
The base amount of WF$ received for various in-game activities, including the Battle Pass, events, and other sources that previously awarded Parts, has been significantly increased (up to 5 times, depending on the mode).
All Parts you had or spent on upgrading weapons have been converted at a rate of 1 Part = 60 WF$.
The weapon interface has been reworked to make it simpler and more convenient. Many actions now require just one click, while progression upgrades are automatically installed when unlocked.
For new players, starting weapons can be upgraded even faster — by Rank 30, one of the basic weapons will be fully upgraded.
Don't worry about your Parts and XP!
All accumulated XP has been transferred to the new system, while all Parts have been converted into WF$ at a rate of 1 Part = 60 WF$. The compensation has been calculated so that for a fully upgraded weapon in the current system, with all mods installed and upgraded, you will receive enough WF$ to purchase and install all upgrades for that weapon in the new progression system.
The changes apply to all weapons added since September 2024, as well as several other weapons that remain popular among players according to in-game metrics.
Matchmaking Update (Skill-Based Matchmaking)
Alongside the new progression system, we've also been working on another improvement — a matchmaking system based on skill level. We regularly saw complaints about matchmaking balance, and now it's time to address this issue. This update introduces an improved matchmaking system!
When creating a room, the system now takes a variety of factors into account: kill/death ratio, win rate, headshot percentage, the amount of restored armor and health, and much more. Based on this data, the game will adjust your internal rating and match you with players who have a similar rating. The new system should minimize situations where, for example, new players without enough experience end up on a team against experienced fighters.
At the same time, we understand the importance of balancing team matchmaking with the time players have to wait for a match to start. If finding suitable allies and opponents takes too long, the system will expand its matchmaking criteria. You may still encounter opponents whose skill level is higher than yours, but the bonus to your internal rating for winning such matches will be greater. In case of a loss, your rating will decrease by less.
Important: the changes will be introduced gradually! At the start of the autumn season, we will test the new system in events, then in Quick Play modes, and only after that will we roll it out to Ranked Matches. At each stage, we will collect your feedback and statistical data from all players and make adjustments if necessary before moving on to the next stage.
It's time to jump into a match and test your skills against truly equal opponents!
New Content
Proton Mission
Take on the role of a secret agent sent to eliminate Oberon White, but ultimately trying to save him instead. Sounds intriguing? Of course, but that's only the beginning!
Enter a reality simulation created by Oberon White and find yourself in the retrofuturistic world of Atomic Heart, where you'll take on the role of Major Nechaev, uncover the reasons behind the malfunction in the Proton scientific town, and try to save the very creator of this reality. Will you be able to complete this task and defeat the new enemies? Believe us — even though this is virtual reality, its enemies are far from harmless, especially N...
But you'll find that out for yourself when you complete the mission.
A familiar universe, a vibrant futuristic world, unusual enemies, and an incredible story await!
Please note: this mission is connected to the upcoming in-game event. Once per day, you will receive 230 Black Market Coins for completing it. At the same time, the number of coins awarded for completing standard Special Operations remains unchanged — you will receive 55, 85, or 185 coins depending on the difficulty level for each completion.
Don't miss the opportunity to earn achievements, additional coins, and new gameplay experiences during the event!
The mission will become available in the second week of the season, alongside the autumn event.
Bright Future Event and Atomic Heart Content
Another exciting Atomic Heart collaboration event awaits you! Bright Future gives you the opportunity to play in the Gold Rush mode, battle other players in Atomgrad, and earn amazing rewards, including weapons from the new NA-T256 series and the Polymer Glove! Fight in PvP on Atomgrad, Destination Modern, and Factory, complete the new Proton Special Operation, earn Black Market Coins, and claim rewards including new camos, current weapons, agents, and much more!
But that's not all! You've been asking us to add something new to events for a long time, and we've heard you. Now, in addition to personal tasks, the event will also feature a community goal that can earn you even more rewards!
But that's not all! You've been asking us to add something new to events for a long time, and we've heard you. Now, in addition to personal tasks, the event will also feature a community goal that can earn you even more rewards!
New: Community Goal
To make participating in the event even more exciting, we've added a community goal mechanic! It's simple: earn event currency, fill the goal progress bar, and receive additional rewards. Your personal progress will reward you with WF$, while the community goal will grant you new unique stickers.
Will you be able to reach the main reward together? It's entirely up to you!
Event Rewards Interface Improvements
The in-game event rewards screen has been significantly reworked. You can now see more details about available rewards, track your progress towards obtaining them, see which items you already own, and even test weapons on the shooting range before deciding whether you want to compete for them.
The Bright Future event will launch in the second week of the season. Stay tuned for the news!
Polymer Gloves 2.0
HRAZ is always ready to come to your aid! The updated version of the famous Polymer Glove is already waiting for you in the game. Alongside it, you can get new camos for devices: the Claymore, Motion Sensor, and Molotov Cocktail, all featuring unique animations.
Updated Overpass Map
Players often mentioned this map in the comments, so it was next in line for an update! New textures and objects have refreshed the map's appearance. It now looks more modern and polished thanks to adjusted lighting and replacement of some objects. At the same time, we also paid attention to player visibility against the environment. You can compare the old and new versions in the screenshots below.
The map is already available in Demolition and Free-for-All. Battles on the updated Overpass promise to be intense!
Map Screenshots Before and After the Update
We also paid considerable attention to animations and sounds, improved the balance, fixed some problematic areas, and improved character readability.
New Weapons
SMC Charlie P320
The well-proven P320 automatic pistol fitted with a special SMC Charlie Chassis. Excellent ergonomics and relatively low weight for this type of weapon allow you to fire it akimbo. Good ammo capacity and a high rate of fire make this pistol an excellent weapon for a second chance.
FX-05 Xiuhcoatl
The striking name of this Mexican assault rifle literally translates as "Fire Serpent". An excellent choice for a weapon renowned for its reliability and accuracy. The rifle is equipped with coupled magazines, which significantly speeds up reloading during a firefight, giving you a better chance of leaving the battlefield victorious. However, don't forget that installing a new set of coupled magazines takes longer. Choose the right moment for a full reload wisely!
Upgraded Classic Weapons
Mauser Kar98k and PP-19-01 Vityaz are back in action! These legendary weapons have received stat improvements to bring them up to the level of current weapons in the meta. Time to dust them off, check that all upgrades are installed, and put them to the test in battle!
Agent John 47
In intelligence files, he is referred to by various names: "Agent 0", "John Smith". But most often — "John 47". His origins are unknown. The list of eliminated targets is constantly being edited: cases are added and removed with the note "deemed an accident".
One of the most mysterious and effective agents in history. His record includes numerous successful operations involving well-known targets (and at least as many unknown ones).
This is the agent you will meet in the new Proton solo mission.
The agent will appear in the game during September. Stay tuned for the news!
Battle Pass
The rewards of the autumn Battle Pass are already waiting! Level up and claim camos for weapons and devices from the Chrome and Vinyl series, weapon tokens, stickers, as well as unique achievements and a charm.
The Vinyl weapon series is available in the Battle Pass Shop, featuring the ShAK-12, Stoeger Double Defence, SIG MPX SBR Custom, and Steyr Scout, as well as more than 1.5 million WF$.
In addition to camos, the Battle Pass rewards include unique achievements, new stickers created in the season's style, and the Warface Motors charm!
Ranked Matches
Fight in Ranked Matches in the new season and earn unique rewards! The level progression features a SIG Sauer P226 camo, the Highway gloves and bat, a sticker set, as well as unique achievements.
In addition to camos, you can earn progression charms and achievements that will let you show everyone your skill level.
PvE
Complete PvE missions and Special Operations in the new season, earn Crowns, and purchase items permanently from the shop! Rewards include the Kiss of Tomorrow series, featuring the MPAR-556, PABP-12, TAVOR CTAR-21, McMillan CS5, S&W Survival Tanto knife, as well as skins and knives from previous seasons.
Prestige
Level | Reward | Total XP |
|---|---|---|
101 | Badge Natasha | 8 500 |
120 | Mark Progress Banner | 186 400 |
130 | WF$ (6,000) | 285 000 |
140 | WF$ (6,000) | 385 300 |
150 | WF$ (9,000) | 486 900 |
200 | Badge Retro Future | 1 007 600 |
250 | WF$ (9,000) | 1 542 200 |
300 | WF$ (9,000) | 2 085 800 |
350 | WF$ (9,000) | 2 636 400 |
400 | WF$ (15,000) | 3 192 500 |
450 | WF$ (21,000) | 3 753 400 |
500 | Badge Rocket Pin | 4 318 200 |
550 | WF$ (30,000) | 4 886 600 |
600 | Golden Weapon Version | 5 458 200 |
650 | WF$ (30,000) | 6 032 600 |
700 | Golden Weapon Version | 6 609 700 |
750 | Mark Astro Stamp | 7 189 200 |
800 | Golden Weapon Version | 7 770 900 |
850 | WF$ (90,000) | 8 354 700 |
900 | Golden Weapon Version | 8 940 400 |
950 | Badge Space City Postcard | 9 528 000 |
1000 | WF$ (150,000) | 10 117 300 |
Content Changes
Ranked Matches Leaderboard Improvements
We have been continuously working on improving the game's interface for several seasons, and the autumn season is no exception. This time, we've worked on the Ranked Matches leaderboard. Many competitive players wanted to get more information about the top players, as well as their own position on the leaderboard. Now this is possible!
Instead of one general leaderboard, you'll be able to view rankings exactly the way you want: compare yourself with friends, evaluate the performance of players in your class, explore the leaders of different leagues, and more.
The leaderboard will also feature much more useful statistics. Wins, efficiency, favorite weapon, number of MVPs, and other metrics will help you better evaluate both your own progress and the achievements of other players.
Our goal is to turn the leaderboard from a tool intended only for top players into a feature that will be interesting and useful for every Ranked Matches participant.
MVP Is Now More Noticeable
Another change that allows other players to recognize your skill. MVPs you earn will now be additionally highlighted in the match. You can choose an element that suits your style in the character personalization settings, in the same place where patches, badges, and tokens are located.
This element will only be displayed when you receive MVP status. You can be proud of your achievements!
Weapons and Equipment
SPAS-12 and SPAS-12 Special: added slots for charms and stickers.
Sticky Grenade (devices with all mods installed and upgraded in the old version are compared to devices with all upgrades activated in the new version):
maximum damage radius reduced to 0.8 m (was 1.5 m);
maximum damage increased by 140 points;
throwing and weapon switching time increased by 10%.
Gas Grenade (devices with all mods installed and upgraded in the old version are compared to devices with all upgrades activated in the new version):
effect duration reduced by 0.5 sec;
damage per tick reduced by 20 points;
throwing and weapon switching time increased by 5%.
Anti-Personnel Mine (devices with all mods installed and upgraded in the old version are compared to devices with all upgrades activated in the new version):
maximum damage increased by 115 points;
minimum damage increased by 80 points;
weapon switching time increased by 10%.
Fragmentation Grenade (devices with all mods installed and upgraded in the old version are compared to devices with all upgrades activated in the new version):
throwing time increased by 10%;
weapon switching time increased by 5%;
damage increased by 65 points.
Molotov Cocktail (devices with all mods installed and upgraded in the old version are compared to devices with all upgrades activated in the new version):
throwing and weapon switching time increased by 5%;
damage per tick reduced by 10 points.
Ammo Box (devices with all mods installed and upgraded in the old version are compared to devices with all upgrades activated in the new version):
weapon switching time increased by 10%;
usage distance reduced by 4.5 m.
Armor Plates (devices with all mods installed and upgraded in the old version are compared to devices with all upgrades activated in the new version):
weapon switching time increased by 10%;
usage distance reduced by 1.5 m.
Defibrillator (devices with all mods installed and upgraded in the old version are compared to devices with all upgrades activated in the new version):
weapon switching time increased by 20%;
revival time increased by 200 ms;
revival distance reduced by 1 m.
Medkit (devices with all mods installed and upgraded in the old version are compared to devices with all upgrades activated in the new version):
weapon switching time increased by 10%;
usage distance reduced by 2 m.
Motion Sensor:
the detection range penalty has been removed from the upgrades;
the base version now comes with two sensors available immediately.
Flashbang Grenade (devices with all mods installed and upgraded in the old version are compared to devices with all upgrades activated in the new version):
blinding strength reduced by 15%;
throwing speed reduced by 5%;
the mod that reduces the duration of the blind effect on allies has been replaced with a mod that increases blinding strength by 15%.
PvE
The time during which a player could be added to an already-started Special Operation has been reduced to 5 minutes (from 10 minutes). This will reduce the number of situations where players joined a Special Operation near the end of the match and did not receive a completion reward.
Other
Warface+: Weapon Mastery bonuses have been increased (from +50% to +100%), as well as WF$ bonuses (from +50% to +200%).
The ESC button behavior in the in-game lobby has been changed. When matchmaking is active, pressing ESC now cancels the search instead of opening the exit game menu.
Tutorial tips for new players entering the shooting range have been added.
Weapon Mastery is now awarded based on the time spent in the match rather than the character's lifetime in the match.
The character banner display on match loading screens and in PvP rooms has been updated.
Added the ability to change the FPS limit in the lobby.
Player movement calculations have been optimized, reducing the delay in displaying movement.
The hit detection calculation and verification algorithm has been optimized, which should reduce the number of rare cases that could feel like damage was not registered.
Game resources have been optimized, reducing the client size and, in some cases, lowering memory consumption.
The updating and rendering of icons in matches have been optimized.
Match results now show the number of points earned during the match rather than only the overall level progress.
Seasonal music has been added to the in-game lobby.
Drop rates for items from some boxes have been updated.
Shooting range tutorial headers have been updated.
Bug Fixes
Important
Together with Tencent GS developers, we fixed an issue that could prevent players from using GS in battle in some cases.
Fixed an issue that could cause sounds to disappear during a battle in some cases.
PvP
Pyramid: fixed an issue that prevented players from picking up the bomb when it was dropped in certain locations.
Gas Station: fixed locations where it was possible to shoot through textures.
Manor: fixed graphical artifacts around the waterfall.
Promenade:
fixed a location that allowed players to plant the bomb unnoticed;
fixed locations where it was possible to shoot through textures.
Bridges: fixed locations where it was possible to shoot through textures.
Construction: fixed a location where players could get stuck in textures.
Port: fixed an issue that could rarely cause players to respawn under the map textures/
District 2.0:
fixed a location where the bomb could be thrown and become impossible to pick up.
fixed an issue that caused shots to be canceled and the player to be kicked from the match by the protection system when hitting a character behind a metal container wall.
Yard : fixed an issue that caused the textures of crates on the map to appear very dark.
Fixed an issue in Storm mode that could cause the capture progress to be displayed incorrectly if an opponent interrupted the capture.
SO and PvE
Shooting Chopper mission: fixed a location where players could get stuck in textures.
Icebreaker (Ambush):
fixed an issue that could cause enemies to fall under the map textures;
fixed an issue that caused enemies to get stuck at the spawn point. They now correctly move towards players.
Icebreaker: Spearhead: fixed an issue that could cause the grenade launcher to fall behind a crate, making it impossible to pick up.
Black Shark: fixed an issue that could cause the elevator to leave without the player on the 4th and 6th floors.
Fixed an issue that could cause the TAB menu not to appear in PvE matches.
Heist: fixed an issue that could prevent damage dealt to certain enemies from being registered.
The quick chat menu has been disabled for all solo PvE missions.
Weapons and Equipment
Fixed an issue that could cause icons to be missing for some weapons from the Shiny metal series.
Fixed the display of stickers on the SI PS90 in the Stained Glass camo.
Added missing animations to the Sentry 12 shotgun.
PP-2011 Kedr-Para: fixed an issue where, when using the weapon upgrade for dual-wielding, the module selection windows overlapped.
GForce Arms Huckleberry: fixed an issue with its unique animation.
Xmas S&W M&P R8: fixed a centering issue.
CheyTac M200 Special: fixed the position of the module window when pressing C.
Restored the flash hider display on icons and boxes for AK-12 variants with camos.
MPAR-556: added missing textures.
Fixed an issue that prevented the visual effect from playing when using the Armor Plates Box.
PP-19-01 Vityaz: fixed an issue where some versions were missing sticker slots.
Fixed minor texture issues with some weapons.
TX-15 SBR: fixed an issue with the reflex sight that caused the aiming point to be shifted to the right relative to the center.
Panzer Arms BP-12: fixed an issue that caused the underbarrel grenade launcher reload sound to be missing.
Other
Fixed an issue that could prevent event currency from being deducted when refreshing the showcase.
Fixed an issue that could cause icons of some items not to be displayed.
Fixed an issue that could cause the stamina bar to be displayed incorrectly while the match was paused.
Fixed an issue with reflections on ultrawide monitors.
Fixed an issue that could cause character names and banners not to be displayed on the final match screen in some cases.
Fixed audio and visual issues when searching for charms if the charm was already equipped on a weapon.
Fixed UI elements that could cause brief interface freezes.
Fixed an issue that could cause icons above characters in a match to be displayed too high in some cases.
Fixed an issue that could cause the selected class icon to be displayed incorrectly on the equipment change screen before a match.
Fixed a UI issue where inactive options in PvP room settings reacted to mouse hovering.
Fixed an issue where the reticle of identical sights could differ between different weapon versions.
Fixed various game vulnerabilities.
Fixed the display of the weapon model when throwing a grenade. The weapon is now correctly put away.
Fixed various UI issues.
Fixed an issue in Blitz mode where, after the team defending the bomb was eliminated, the camera did not switch to the bomb view.
Fixed the display of drop chances and percentages in boxes containing XP and WF$.
Fixed an issue where a league was displayed on the match results screen during placement matches.
The Depth of Field setting is now correctly disabled when shader quality is set to anything other than Medium or High.
In Random Boxes containing several types of weapons, the guaranteed reward now correctly displays its rarity.
Kills with underbarrel grenade launchers now count towards kill achievement progress for these weapons.
Achievements for obtaining mini-achievements from the Alchemist series can no longer be earned in the Campaign.
Fixed the weapon position in the character's hand in third-person view.
Voice Chat: fixed an issue where speaker indicators were not displayed in spectator mode.
Fixed an issue that caused achievement notifications to be displayed an unlimited number of times.
Fixed an interface freeze that occurred when trying to navigate from the profile to the event screen if the event was inactive.
Updated the drop rates for items from Halloween and Sales Rep glove boxes.
Updated the contents of the Noble Carving Type 97 box.
Fixed an issue that caused the sender's callsign to be displayed incorrectly in chat when they used an excessive number of special characters.
Fixed various localization issues.
Known Issues
On the Overpass map, in the Proton mission, as well as on some other maps and in Special Operations, minor graphical artifacts and issues with special effects may occur.
After obtaining cards from the event showcase, the number of cards already obtained may not be updated in the Rewards section. This is a visual UI issue. The cards are credited correctly, and the counter will be updated after purchasing an item from the event showcase or restarting the game client.
A crosshair may be displayed during mission and Special Operation cutscenes.
The button for returning to the room from the Battle Pass window does not work.
PA EG240: the Reload Time parameter is displayed incorrectly.
For weapons with dual-wield versions, the button for switching from a single weapon to dual-wielding may work incorrectly and open the account top-up window.
In the English version of the client, banner images announcing new content are displayed in Russian. The team is working on the ability to display these banners in English. This functionality will be added in future updates.
If you encounter any issues when upgrading weapons after installing the update, follow these steps:
close the game client;
in the Game Center, click the arrow next to the "Play" button;
select "Open Game Profile Folder";
go to the QueryCache folder;
delete the items.xml file.