Obsidian Entertainment bringing new map for Armored Warfare

Obsidian Entertainment has been hard at work developing Armored Warfare, the free-to-play tactical military MMO for the PC

Since the game is still in development, new things are headed its way all the time — like this icy map that was just revealed. This 1.2 square kilometer map called, Cold Strike, is covered in layers of snow and slush. It's the perfect environment to spot an enemy, but the ideal conditions for a giant armored vehicle…This is where tactics comes into play.

Check out the video above for a look at the map, specifics are below.

Borrowing from the blog post on Cold Strike, we can take a look at the actual map and zones within the map:

• White Zone: These are the drop-off points for teams. To the north is a field camp with warehouses and cargo containers, and to the south is a bus station. You’ll have to select your route through the map starting here.

• Green Zone: This is the area that encompasses the most direct route to the enemy base. In order to cross this deadly valley, you’ll need a quick and easily maneuverable vehicle, since the terrain is wide open, and enemy fire can come from all sides. In addition, it’s easy pickings for artillery, so you’ll have to avoid their fire as well.

• Blue Zone: A longer, but safer route to the enemy base. The highway is here, allowing rapid movement for wheeled vehicles and light tanks. Scouts can use this route to gather information about the location of enemy artillery. Vehicles can also take up positions to shell the city from this area, using vegetation as cover.

• Red Zone: These city streets will see the bulk of main battle tank conflict. Heavy tanks can rely on their strengths without concern for artillery fire. Narrow city streets help to limit the enemy’s options and their ability to organize counterattacks. Even for weaker fighting vehicles, the territory provides additional cover to compensate for low armor.

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