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14 Sep 2026
NewsHotfix on September 14 — 1.2.0.3———Game update
Game update · published 14 Sep 2026, 09:03:04 UTC
Hotfix on September 14 — 1.2.0.3
Please note that today, September 14, at 12:00 CEST , the servers will be temporarily unavailable during the build deployment. Based on our current estimates, the maintenance should take up to 2 hours . · Multiple network stability improvements across the board. · Expanded logging for connection failures. · Fixed a visual issue with units carrying “0 kg” of supplies. · Fixed various localizatio…
NewsHotfix on September 7th - 1.2.0.2———Game update
Game update · published 7 Sep 2026, 14:18:31 UTC
Hotfix on September 7th - 1.2.0.2
This version will not require additional maintenance, and the servers will remain available after the new build is installed. ⠀ · Expanded logging for player login failures. · Fixed gateway selection for players. · Fixed “SendSpawnUnit” node crashing and preventing unit spawning in custom scenarios. · Fixed various localization issues.
NewsHotfix on September 3 — 1.2.0.1.———Game update
Game update · published 3 Sep 2026, 09:02:46 UTC
Hotfix on September 3 — 1.2.0.1.
Please note that today, September 3, at 12:00 CEST , the servers will be temporarily unavailable during the build deployment. Based on our current estimates, the maintenance should take up to 2 hours . ⠀ · Revised the default deck compositions. · Shturmoviki , incorrect availability limit fixed — [4 → 6] · Spetsnaz Alpha (Stand−Off), RPG−30 count fixed — [4 → 6] · MDP−01 Termit , S−8L delay bet…
Despite its extremely limited number of heavy armored units, the Russian Guard specialization makes up for this with a powerful combination of aviation and artillery, backed by specialized infantry squads and armored transports. RECON Spetsnaz Vympel — forward infantry from the FSB Special Purpose Center, 7 men. Available in three loadouts: Close−Quarters (6P62, flashbangs), Base (RMG, RPL−7),…
The long−awaited 6th specialization for the Russian faction is now available for purchase! Meet new Rosgvardiya , FSB , and Army Reserve units, as well as unique ground and air vehicles that will expand the Russian Army’s arsenal. Alongside the DLC, the game has been updated to version 1.2.0 , bringing a whole range of improvements, including major performance gains and better network stability…
Greetings! We’re excited to announce that the release date for the new DLC has been officially confirmed. Update 1.2.0 will be released on August 31 at 12:00 CEST, bringing “Russian Guard” with it. The new specialization for Russia will be priced at $9.99 . On September 1 at 16:00 CEST , the official Slitherine Twitch channel will also host a new showmatch between the developers and content cre…
Please note that today, August 21, at 11:00 CEST , the servers will be temporarily unavailable during the build deployment. Based on our current estimates, the maintenance should take up to 2 hours . · Network accessibility improvements for players in the CIS. · Added the ability to view enemy unit cards with LCTRL + LMB. · Fixed the match timer getting stuck. · Fixed an issue preventing the ga…
Link to the full video with battle footage: Hello, comrades! For those hearing from me for the first time — my name is Sergei Kuzmin. I’m one of the founders of Steel Balalaika Studio, and some of you may know me by my old nickname, Serega Samara. Some of you may have also watched my Wargame: Red Dragon videos roughly 7−10 years ago. Today, I want to talk openly and directly about the game and…
This version will not require additional maintenance, and the servers will remain available after the new build is installed. ⠀ · Fixed issues with the user database for multiplayer.
Please note that today, August 5, at 13:30 CEST, the servers will be temporarily unavailable during the build deployment. Based on our current estimates, the maintenance should take up to 1 hour. ⠀ · VDV Shturm , incorrect optic value fixed — [1200 → 1400 m] · Assaultmen (SMAW), ammo count fixed — [×8/8 → ×6/6, tandem and thermobaric] · CAAT Javelin , ammo count fixed — [4 → 6] · Shturmoviki ,…
NewsGameplay Balancing, Technical Improvements, and Spectator Mode released———24451071
Major update · published 30 Jul 2026, 10:03:11 UTC
Gameplay Balancing, Technical Improvements, and Spectator Mode released
Major Update on July 30 — 1.1.1 A new update for the main version of the game has arrived. Observer Mode, updated maps, improved performance and connection stability, a wide range of changes from the PTE branch, and, of course, many more QoL features and bug fixes. Please note that today, July 30, starting at 13:00 MSK, the servers will be temporarily unavailable during the build deployment. Ba…
Broken Arrow: Russian Guard Specialization DLC | Announced
During July's Slitherine Next event, we revealed the upcoming Russian Guard specialization, set to arrive later this summer. This new specialization brings together elite infantry units, powerful fire support and AA systems, as well as reserve infantry and diverse armored vehicles, creating a versatile fighting force capable of handling a wide range of battlefield roles while expanding Russia's…
Following the release of version 1.1.0.3 , it became clear that the update did not meet the expectations of the vast majority of the community. This is primarily because too few of the changes from the testing branch made it into the update, along with several new gameplay features that sparked widespread criticism. In its current state, we consider this update to have fallen short. ⠀ Our dev t…
Please note that deploying the update will result in a short server downtime. ⠀ · Infantry rearm speed modifier from “Supply” ability reduced — ×0,5 → ×0,25. · Resupply time for all RPGs has been reduced by half. →⠀ In practice, only ATGMs and MANPADS are meaningfully affected by slower resupply from vehicles. ⠀ · Patriot PAC−3 and Patriot PAC−3 MSE , target list now correctly includes ballisti…
Foreword For the past 3 months the Private Test Environment (our beta branch) has been running. What was initially supposed to be a shorter 2 to 4 weeks test ended up creeping in scope, with some features needing time to be refined and players requesting balance changes in the meantime when it wasn’t our initial goal. As a result we ended up splitting the community into two groups not really pl…
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the first public test. According to our statistics, since the branch launched on April 22, more than 50k unique players have joined the test. Throughout both the closed and open phases of the PTE, we evaluated a large number of gameplay changes and design approaches, many of which proved successful and will make their way into the main version…
NewsDevblog 2.0 on June 12 — Observer Mode———Community
Community · published 12 Jun 2026, 14:06:28 UTC
Devblog 2.0 on June 12 — Observer Mode
Devblog 2.0 on June 12 — Observer Mode For a long time, one of the community's most requested features has been spectator functionality. There are many occasions when someone needs to be present in a match without actively participating, from stream casting to tournament coverage. Today, we'd like to take a closer look at the upcoming “Observer” mode, which is currently in the final stages of d…
Hello Everyone, Dear players, today, we are releasing a small patch for the main version of the game aimed at fixing the invisible unit exploit. We appreciate your reports and encourage you to continue sharing any issues you encounter. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Друзья, сегодня для основной версии игры мы выпускаем не…
NewsBroken Arrow dev stream recap – What’s coming next———Community
Community · published 21 May 2026, 15:09:10 UTC
Broken Arrow dev stream recap – What’s coming next
It’s been a little while since our last major development update, and during this week’s livestream we wanted to take the opportunity to talk openly about where Broken Arrow currently stands, what the team has been working on behind the scenes, and what players can expect over the coming months. If you missed the stream, you can watch the full VOD here: Baltic Battalion & PTE Following the rele…
Over the past month, the PTE has already seen a large number of new solutions and balance changes. Some of them still require serious fine-tuning, while others managed to hit the intended target almost immediately. In today’s Devblog, we’ll take a closer look at two of what we believe to be the most successful changes so far. MBTs Are No Longer Playing Nice According to feedback, heavy armored…
Hi everyone, After a few weeks of internal testing, we are happy to announce that the PTE build is now available to everyone. How to access the PTE · Open BA Properties in Steam; · Go to the “Game Versions” tab; · Select the “ openbeta ” branch and install it. In addition, if you want to keep your decks, be sure to back them up. You can open the decks folder via the button in the bottom-left co…
NewsPTE Opening Date + Next Livestream———Community
Community · published 16 Apr 2026, 14:14:51 UTC
PTE Opening Date + Next Livestream
Hi everyone, The time has come, we’re happy to announce that the PTE Steam branch will be available for everyone to join on April 22nd at 5pm CEST . On this branch, you’ll be able to test a wide range of gameplay improvements, balance adjustments and new systems designed to deepen strategy and enhance overall battlefield dynamics. Such as: · Game Mode Changes A new Conquest mode has been introd…
Dear players, We’ve released a small update that includes several fixes and improvements aimed at increasing overall game stability. · Fixed announced infantry damage modifiers not being applied · Fixed incorrect playback of few voice commands of some Baltic units; · Fixed an issue with scrolling being too fast in few menus; · Fixed an issue when starting a scenario from Editor tab led to assig…
NewsDev Notes: PTE and Development Progress———Community
Community · published 2 Apr 2026, 10:41:47 UTC
Dev Notes: PTE and Development Progress
Hello everyone! We’re glad to share an update on the test build, including the progress we’ve made and what comes next. The team is currently focused on several key tasks. Major changes to gameplay and core mechanics are ahead, along with a full balance review. These decisions are meant to expand the game’s potential and build a stronger foundation for its future development. We are currently w…
NewsBaltic Battalion free DLC is out now———Community
Community · published 30 Mar 2026, 10:01:52 UTC
Baltic Battalion free DLC is out now
The new DLC Baltic Battalion is out now and available for free. You can download it today and immediately access all the new content included in this release, expanding your experience with everything listed below: · New army specialization : Baltic Battalion, including more than 30 new units and many more customization options. · New map : Kadaga Military base · New solo+coop scenario “Welcome…
A few days ago we hosted a live event on our Twitch channel to update you on Broken Arrow’s Baltic Battalion release development progress. In case you missed it, you can re-watch it here . Below, you’ll find a recap of what was discussed. Thanks for your continued support, the game will continue to evolve according to the Roadmap and your feedback. The next live event will be held in April. Rel…
Baltic Battalion army specialization Located in Europe’s far northeastern edge, the three Baltic states, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia; are bordered by mainland Russia to the east, Belarus to the south, and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to the west. This geography leaves them connected to their NATO allies only through a narrow corridor with Poland known as the Suwałki Gap, a critical lif…
NewsBaltic Battalion - Unit List Reveal———Community
Community · published 12 Mar 2026, 15:13:30 UTC
Baltic Battalion - Unit List Reveal
Hi everyone, In case you missed it, our live event about Baltic Battalion is coming soon. We’ll be live on March 16th on our Twitch channel to talk about it. Additionally, we are happy to share with you the list of units coming with this DLC. A proper Dev Diary with more details about each category and units is coming next week. RECONNAISSANCE Reconnaissance vehicles · Scimitar · Spartan · TGB-…
Dear Players, It's time to update you on our progress on Broken Arrow . We’re hosting a live event on March 16th at 5:00 PM CET on the Slitherine Twitch channel . Here’s what to expect: · A roadmap update · More details about the Baltic Battalion free DLC and the reveal of the Release Date. · Baltic Battalion patch note · Upcoming PTE · A live Q&A session with Félix Habert, Creative Director fo…
We continue to follow the work of our community and are always glad to see creators who develop their own scenarios and expand the game’s possibilities. Today, we would like to highlight the PvP scenarios for the “Assault” game mode in 3v3 and 5v5 formats , created by the author known as Comrade Romanov . The defining feature of these scenarios is the large-scale confrontation between the attac…
Dear friends, We would like to share important information regarding the upcoming updates and our further development plans for the project. First and foremost, the Baltic Battalion DLC is scheduled for release in mid-March . The team is currently in the final stage of preparation, completing the last rounds of testing and polishing. All major development work has already been finalized, and we…
The Broken Arrow community is home not only to skilled commanders, but also to players who strive to make interacting with the game more convenient and accessible. We’re glad to see the community taking initiative by creating their own tools for match analysis, communication, and tracking key gameplay data. We’d like to highlight some of these resources and share them with a wider audience. Let…