WW3
Attention Commanders
The world has changed.
Solar Flare
Introducing Solar Flare, a new seasonal scenario where without warning, a solar flare of unimaginable magnitude tore across the globe, reducing the world's electronic infrastructure to rubble. Power grids collapsed, satellites fell from orbit, and the factories that once fueled modern warfare were silenced forever. As the Earth's magnetic field buckled under the strain, continents shifted, coastlines disappeared beneath towering tsunamis, and nations were left fighting not only each other, but the aftermath of a world reborn.
From the ruins came humanity's greatest breakthrough: Refineries. Revolutionary facilities capable of converting raw resources into the Electronics needed to power your armies. There are only a handful left, and every nation knows the truth:
Whoever controls the Refineries controls the future.
The Refinery System
The Refinery System is the core gameplay feature of this season, introducing an entirely new strategic objective to every match.
Electronics have become one of the scarcest resources on the planet. Due to the effects of the recent solar flares, Electronics production has decreased drastically across all cities. Every circuit board, processor and communications system is now a resource worth fighting for.
To overcome this shortage, commanders must seize control of the world's Refineries.
Only a limited number of Refineries exist across the map, all located in non-core provinces. No nation begins the match with one, meaning every player must expand, conquer, and secure these strategic facilities if they hope to dominate the battlefield.
Refineries passively generate Electronics and can be upgraded to become even more powerful. Once upgraded to Level 2, commanders must choose a specialization:
- Fuel Refinery
- Components Refinery
- Rare Materials Refinery
- Supplies Refinery
Each specialization converts its respective resource into a steady stream of Electronics. Choosing the right upgrade will depend on your economy, your strategy, and the resources you can reliably secure.
Further upgrading to Level 3 significantly increases Electronics production.
Control the Future
Refineries are designed to become some of the most valuable objectives on the battlefield.
- Level 1 Refineries are permanent structures that cannot be destroyed.
- New Level 1 Refineries cannot be constructed, they must be captured.
- Upgraded Refineries retain their level when conquered, allowing victorious commanders to immediately benefit from their opponent's investment.
- Level 2 Refineries can be upgraded to Level 3
- Both Level 2 and Level 3 Refineries can be downgraded to their previous level
Every Refinery represents a critical strategic asset. Expect fierce battles over these facilities, shifting frontlines, and wars fought not only for territory, but for the technology needed to sustain your military.
The lights have gone out. The race to rebuild has begun.
Will you seize the Refineries and shape the future... or watch another Commander claim it instead?
Elite Cruiser
This season introduces the Elite Cruiser.
Designed to dominate the coastline, the Elite Cruiser is a powerful naval artillery platform that delivers devastating bombardments against ground forces. Trading missile systems for massive naval guns, it excels at supporting amphibious invasions, destroying enemy infrastructure, and breaking through fortified coastal defenses.
Beyond its overwhelming firepower, the Elite Cruiser also brings enhanced reconnaissance capabilities to your fleet, allowing commanders to better identify and engage enemy forces before battle. As it progresses through its technology tiers, it gains increased range, mobility, and powerful new abilities that further reinforce its role as the ultimate coastal support vessel.
While it won't replace your traditional naval fleet, commanders who integrate the Elite Cruiser into their task force will gain a formidable advantage whenever the battle reaches the shoreline.
Prepare your fleet and let your guns do the talking.
Rebalancing
Alongside this season's new content, we've revisited several existing units to further refine their battlefield roles.
Armored Fighting Vehicles have received a doctrine overhaul, giving each doctrine a more distinct identity through unique combat bonuses, utility, and cost efficiencies that encourage different strategic approaches.
Marines have been reworked to better fulfill their role as fast amphibious assault troops, with updated combat performance, expanded reconnaissance capabilities, a streamlined research path, and improved accessibility.
To support these changes, Transport Boats have also been expanded with new technology tiers and improved mobility, providing greater speed, survivability, and flexibility for amphibious forces throughout the game.
Reconnaissance has also received a significant balance pass. Infantry sight ranges have been standardized, AWACS and Mobile Radar systems have been enhanced, UAVs have been refined with improved research accessibility, and several Elite units have received reductions to research, mobilization, and upkeep costs alongside improvements to their reconnaissance capabilities. These changes strengthen intelligence gathering while making advanced reconnaissance assets more accessible throughout a match.
These updates are part of our ongoing effort to make every doctrine and unit choice feel more unique, impactful, and strategically rewarding on the battlefield.
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