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Steam News26 February 20264mo ago

Locations: Updated Ardennes and the return of White Rock Fortress!

In the next major update, we’ll introduce two visually redesigned maps for Ground Battles: Ardennes and the long-awaited White Rock Fortress!

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changedIn the next major update, we’ll introduce two visually redesigned maps for Ground Battles: Ardennes and the long-awaited White Rock Fortress!
changedWhite Rock FortressWhite Rock Fortress is one of the oldest Ground Battle maps, and it’s returning to the rotation in the next major update! We’ve recreated this legendary location from scratch, made some gameplay-enhancing changes to it, all while preserving the familiar navigation for those who played on it years ago. The fortress itself has also been rebuilt, this time from light stone to emphasize the map name. Be ready to meet at its white walls with the first rays of sun!
addedArdennesThe spacious autumnal Ardennes location has also been completely redesigned. Abandoned fire positions, collapsed houses, puddles and mud, and of course trees covered in autumn gold, all now rendered in modern graphics standards with a wealth of fine detail. All general navigation remains unchanged, with all approaches, bypasses, and terrain remaining the same. There’s some new features, including abandoned equipment, bulldozers and tractors, which can now be used as temporary, mobile shelters when pushed forward.

In the next major update, we’ll introduce two visually redesigned maps for Ground Battles: Ardennes and the long-awaited White Rock Fortress!

White Rock Fortress

White Rock Fortress is one of the oldest Ground Battle maps, and it’s returning to the rotation in the next major update! We’ve recreated this legendary location from scratch, made some gameplay-enhancing changes to it, all while preserving the familiar navigation for those who played on it years ago. The fortress itself has also been rebuilt, this time from light stone to emphasize the map name. Be ready to meet at its white walls with the first rays of sun!

Ardennes

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The spacious autumnal Ardennes location has also been completely redesigned. Abandoned fire positions, collapsed houses, puddles and mud, and of course trees covered in autumn gold, all now rendered in modern graphics standards with a wealth of fine detail. All general navigation remains unchanged, with all approaches, bypasses, and terrain remaining the same. There’s some new features, including abandoned equipment, bulldozers and tractors, which can now be used as temporary, mobile shelters when pushed forward.

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Steam News / 26 February 2026

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