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War Alert Demo June 18 Update Maintenance Notice

Dear Commanders, War Alert will undergo version update maintenance starting at 2:00 AM, June 18, 2026 (UTC+0). The maintenance is expected to last approximately 2 hours, ending around 4:00 AM, June 18, 2026 (UTC+0).

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What changed

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  • Events
  • Server
  • Performance
  • Compatibility
  • Maps
  • Balance
changedWar Alert will undergo version update maintenance starting at 2:00 AM, June 18, 2026 (UTC+0) . The maintenance is expected to last approximately 2 hours , ending around 4:00 AM, June 18, 2026 (UTC+0) .
changedServers will be unavailable during maintenance. If the schedule changes, we will share updates through official channels. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
changedHardware-Related IssuesThe current version has compatibility issues with certain AMD, Intel, and other graphics cards. These may cause stuttering or crashes when opening the squad interface. We are continuing compatibility testing and optimization.
changedHardware-Related IssuesChanging the rendering mode may cause the game to crash and may also cause repeated crashes when relaunching the game. Steam: Right-click the game, open Properties > General > Launch Options , enter the launch parameter [c]-dx11[/c], and then restart the game. Launcher: Try deleting the following folder and then restart the game: [c]C:\\Users\\Your Windows Username\\AppData\\Local\\AutoRTS\\Saved\\SaveGames[/c]
removedHardware-Related IssuesSome Bluetooth receivers for external devices may be incorrectly detected as controllers. This can trigger an in-game controller-switching popup and prevent players from entering the game. Controller support has now been disabled. Please try restarting the game, or use wired devices to play.
changedMap AdjustmentsThe Krivostrov map mode has been changed from 2v2 to 4v4, and its Chinese name has been changed to "松香冰河" .
overall cost of heavy tanks: Type 6 Armor110100overall cost of heavy tanks: Type 6 Armor decreased, nerfType 6 Armor reduced from 110 to 100, Pershing110100Type 6 Armor reduced from 110 to 100, Pershing decreased, nerfthe Combat Engineer flamethrower's damage76.4the Combat Engineer flamethrower's damage decreased, nerf4, and adjusted its weapon cooldown1-11.1-1.54, and adjusted its weapon cooldown increased, nerf

War Alert changes

changedWar Alert will undergo version update maintenance starting at 2:00 AM, June 18, 2026 (UTC+0) . The maintenance is expected to last approximately 2 hours , ending around 4:00 AM, June 18, 2026 (UTC+0) .
changedServers will be unavailable during maintenance. If the schedule changes, we will share updates through official channels. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
changedThe current version has compatibility issues with certain AMD, Intel, and other graphics cards. These may cause stuttering or crashes when opening the squad interface. We are continuing compatibility testing and optimization.
changedChanging the rendering mode may cause the game to crash and may also cause repeated crashes when relaunching the game. Steam: Right-click the game, open Properties > General > Launch Options , enter the launch parameter [c]-dx11[/c], and then restart the game. Launcher: Try deleting the following folder and then restart the game: [c]C:\\Users\\Your Windows Username\\AppData\\Local\\AutoRTS\\Saved\\SaveGames[/c]
removedSome Bluetooth receivers for external devices may be incorrectly detected as controllers. This can trigger an in-game controller-switching popup and prevent players from entering the game. Controller support has now been disabled. Please try restarting the game, or use wired devices to play.

Dear Commanders,

War Alert will undergo version update maintenance starting at 2:00 AM, June 18, 2026 (UTC+0). The maintenance is expected to last approximately 2 hours, ending around 4:00 AM, June 18, 2026 (UTC+0).

Servers will be unavailable during maintenance. If the schedule changes, we will share updates through official channels. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Patch Notes

  1. The current version has compatibility issues with certain AMD, Intel, and other graphics cards. These may cause stuttering or crashes when opening the squad interface. We are continuing compatibility testing and optimization.

  2. Changing the rendering mode may cause the game to crash and may also cause repeated crashes when relaunching the game.

    Steam

    Right-click the game, open Properties > General > Launch Options , enter the launch parameter [c]-dx11[/c], and then restart the game.

    Launcher

    Try deleting the following folder and then restart the game: [c]C:\\Users\\Your Windows Username\\AppData\\Local\\AutoRTS\\Saved\\SaveGames[/c]

  3. Some Bluetooth receivers for external devices may be incorrectly detected as controllers. This can trigger an in-game controller-switching popup and prevent players from entering the game. Controller support has now been disabled. Please try restarting the game, or use wired devices to play.

Map Adjustments

  1. The Krivostrov map mode has been changed from 2v2 to 4v4, and its Chinese name has been changed to"松香冰河".

  2. The"October" Farm map now supports 2v2 mode.

Combat Optimization

  1. Adjusted the Fuel required to unlock tech phases in different player-count modes:

    • 1v1: Phase 2 now requires 30 Fuel; Phase 3 now requires 40 Fuel.

    • 2v2: Phase 2 now requires 35 Fuel; Phase 3 now requires 45 Fuel.

    • 4v4: No change. Phase 2 requires 40 Fuel; Phase 3 requires 50 Fuel.

  2. Slightly increased the combat camera height.

  3. Reduced the overall cost of heavy tanksType 6 Armor reduced from 110 to 100, Pershing reduced from 110 to 100, and Joseph II reduced from 113 to 105.

Oceanic Federation

  1. Increased the damage output of the 81mm Mortar.

  2. Fixed an incorrect accuracy curve issue for the Super Pershing. The Reinforced Armor Plate ability can now only gain stacks by killing vehicle squads.

  3. Reduced the M29 Weasel's main gun damage output by 25%, and reduced its movement speed from 3.5 to 3.2.

  4. Reduced the Combat Engineer flamethrower's damage from 7 to 6.4, and adjusted its weapon cooldown from 1-1 to 1.1-1.5.

Ironblood Empire

  1. Reduced the armor-piercing effect of the Type 42 Machine Gun from 2 to 1.3. Setup time increased from 1 second to 1.3 seconds, and pack-up time increased from 0.8 seconds to 1.5 seconds.

  2. Increased the production cost of the 251 AA Half-track from 260 Manpower and 15 Fuel to 280 Manpower and 18 Fuel.

  3. Increased the production cost of the Panzer Command Type 4 from 300 Manpower and 40 Fuel to 320 Manpower and 45 Fuel.

  4. Increased the throwing range of the Ironblood Panzergrenadier's Advanced Anti-Armor Grenade from 10 to 13. It now reduces the target's vision by 40% and increases the target's main weapon scatter by 30% for 10 seconds.

  5. Increased the damage output of the Type 34 Mortar.

Red Alliance

  1. Reduced the Munitions cost of the Guards Infantry anti-tank rifle upgrade from 40 to 30.

  2. Increased the damage of the M3A1 Scout Car's front and rear machine guns by 20%.

  3. Enhanced the KV-1's Coordinated Defense ability. It can now also increase infantry movement speed.

  4. Increased the Obstacle-Clearing Engineer flamethrower's damage from 5.4 to 6.4, and reduced its weapon cooldown from 1.25-1.75 to 1.1-1.5.

Thank you for your support, Commanders. See you on the battlefield!

The War Alert PC Team

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Steam News / 17 June 2026

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