The Level 13 OH-58 Kiowa and Level 12 AH-64 Apache are here!
As with the recent unit level cap releases, your Level 13 OH-58 Kiowa and Level 12 AH-64 Apache will also feature improved stats and no increases in battalion space requirements. As with any improvement in power, there are increases in cost, production time, and repair time.
The Level 13 OH-58 Kiowa and Level 12 AH-64 Apache upgrades require a blueprint that can only be purchased during Hardware Event Weeks in the Hardware Prize Store. We will continue to release similar levels in this catch-up mechanic boost to more core units going forward.
Welcome to Season 14! Going into the new season, all Leaderboards and PvP Points are reset, meaning that it’s a fresh start for YOUR Clan to be the new the dominating Clan of Gundar, and win the Seasonal Clan Tournament Grand Prize of 10,000 Gold for your Clan at the end of the Season in 3 months from now. Does your Clan have what it takes?
OH-58 Kiowa Strike Squadrons
Commander, we can now place alert beacons on some of our Ambush Points to call in our Kiowa Strike Squadrons. These reserve OH-58s will give the enemy a nasty surprise. Our surveyors have found room for a few more Ambush Points to accommodate our new reserves.
Ambush Point limit raised by two. You will need to research the next Ambush Point quantity tech to unlock the extras spots.
Deploy up to two OH-58 Kiowa Strike Squadrons to your Ambush Points.
OH-58 Kiowa Strike Squadrons can be upgraded in your Weapons Lab. At Level 1, three OH-58s deploy when the Ambush Point is triggered. You can currently research up to Level 5, which will result in seven OH-58s deploying when the Ambush Point is triggered.
Even if the enemy retreats, the deployed OH-58s will remain until destroyed or you return to repair your base. Don’t forget, Strike Team and Strike Squadron units benefit from equips and unit levels.
Head to the Cyclops Event ONP Prize store to purchase your OH-58 Kiowa Strike Squadron blueprints, and 2 OH-58 Kiowa Strike Squad units today!
Warehouse Upgrades
Following the release of the various new types of blueprints, unit equipment sets, strike teams, and strike squads now available: our Quatermaster has been in a quandary trying to figure out how he’s going to fit everything in storage. Fear not, Commanders! Upgrades to the Warehouse are here.
Warehouse hit points have been tripled at all levels with no changes to repair times.
Warehouse Levels 5 – 12 now contain two additional inventory slots.
Warehouse Level 13 now contains six additional inventory slots.
Warehouse Levels 2 – 12 now cost less supply and fuel to construct.
Warehouse Levels 5 – 12 will take longer to build than before (L5 now takes as long as the previous L6, L6 takes as long as the previous L7, all the way up to L12). This change has no effect on the Level 13 Warehouse.
We have been observing all of the Community’s great feedback, and we hear you loud and clear! As such, we’re considering several additional Warehouse improvements to make unlocking more inventory space easier, while granting more control over item sorting. While we don’t yet have a date set for the next batch of Warehouse upgrades, more information will be coming soon.
Have feedback to share about this week’s releases? Let us know over on Clan HQ.
The Level 13 M1 Abrams and Level 12 AH-1 Cobraare here!
As with the recent unit level cap releases, yourLevel 13 M1 Abrams and Level 12 AH-1 Cobra will also feature improved stats and no increases in battalion space requirements. As with any improvement in power, there are increases in cost, production time, and repair time.
TheLevel 13 M1 Abrams and Level 12 AH-1 Cobra upgrades require a blueprint that can only be purchased during Hardware Event Weeks in the Hardware Prize Store. We will continue to release similar levels in this catch-up mechanic boost to more core units going forward.
M1 Abrams at Max Level
AH-1 Cobra at Max Level
End of Season 13 Clan Tournament
From March 28th – April 4th, 2019, rally your Clan and head to the regional map for your chance to be the strongest Clan of Season 13!
Be one of the Top Clans with the most Clan PvP Points to win between 3,000-10,000 Gold, divided evenly among the top 10 members of your clan.
Tournament ends on April 4th, 2019 at 1700 GMT, at which point winners will be announced, prizes awarded, and leaderboards will be reset for the new season.
Season 14 Opens: April 4th, 2019
The new season will begin immediately after the end of the tournament. Here are just a couple things you can expect to see in Season 14:
Thunder Run (Season 14):
New Units! 🚁
New Unit Equipment sets, and expanded levels for some of your favorite unit types! 🔫
A hotfix for the UH-60 Blackhawk has been applied, effective right now:
The UH-60 Blackhawk is supposed to only carry 11 total infantry, just like the real-life version of the UH-60. The number of deployed Riflemen was correct, but a bug in the Machine Gunners and other airdropped troops could result in the UH-60 dropping as many as 17 extra troops. The clown-car UH-60s have been sent back to the manufacturer and the corrected UH-60s are ready to roll out. The troops are already reporting more elbow room and we have fewer complaints of excessive body odor.
We appreciate those of you in the Community who brought this issue to our attention, and we thank you all in advance for your understanding.
*Army crew chiefs prepare M240B machine guns for UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters on the flightline before participating in aerial gunnery training at the Army Aviation Support Facility, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 16, 2015.
Gundar Arms Industries is rolling out a new set of Unit Equipment for the UH-60 Blackhawk, available this week on the front page of the Event Prizes Store:
UH-60 Blackhawk Laser Sights I – Laser homing technology that increase range by +3%
UH-60 Blackhawk Ballistic Armor MK I – Improved armor coating reduces damage taken by -10%
UH-60 Blackhawk Airdrop Troops
Also available now in the Menace Event ONP Prize store:
Collect all new Airdrop Troop sets for all of your favorite infantry units. In addition to the Riflemen and Machine Gunners that are already available, the Mortarman, Javelin Gunner, Sniper, Sapper, Combat Engineer, and Stinger Gunner are joining the fray. Collect ’em all so that your enemy will never know what’s coming!
UH-60 Blackhawk Battle Replay Contest
Think you’ve got what it takes to prove you’re the Master of the UH-60 Blackhawk? Only 24 Hours left until the competition comes to a close!
Post a link to your most action-packed Battle Replay featuring the recently released UH-60 Blackhawk unit as a comment on our Thunder Run Community Forums before Friday, March 15th at 17:00 GMT to be entered into the contest and become eligible to win BIG Blackhawk prizes, including a one-of-a-kind custom UH-60 Unit Payload Equip named after yours truly.
The Level 13 M2 Bradley and Level 12 OH-58 Kiowa are here!
As with the recent unit level cap releases, your Level 13 M2 Bradley and Level 12 OH-58 Kiowa will also feature improved stats and no increases in battalion space requirements. As with any improvement in power, there are increases in cost, production time, and repair time.
The Level 13 M2 Bradley and Level 12 OH-58 Kiowa upgrades require a blueprint that can only be purchased during Hardware Event Weeks in the Hardware Prize Store. We will continue to release similar levels in this catch-up mechanic boost to more core units going forward.
M2 Bradley at Max Level
OH-58 Kiowa at Max Level
Blackhawk Battle Replay Contest Extension – 1 More Week!
Think you’ve got what it takes to prove you’re the Master of the UH-60 Blackhawk? We’re giving you one more week to prove it.
Post a link to your most action-packed Battle Replay featuring the recently released UH-60 Blackhawk unit as a comment on our Thunder Run Community Forums before Friday, March 22nd at 17:00 GMT to be entered into the contest and become eligible to win BIG Blackhawk prizes, including a one-of-a-kind custom UH-60 Unit Payload Equip named after yours truly.
The UH-60 Blackhawk L6 Stats Blueprint is now available in the Event Prizes store, allowing you to upgrade the Blackhawk’s Health, Damage, Mine Defense, and Blast Defense stats to Level 6. Unlock the blueprint as part of this week’s ONP Event by spending ONP in the Event Prizes store!
Skywatch Company Strike Teams
Skywatch Company is ready to roll out, Commander. These boys delight in making sure nothing else can roll out. Three squads are ready to deploy to your Ambush Points. You can now upgrade your Ambush Point to allow you to field Vanguard, Roadblock, and Skywatch Companies at the same time.
Able Squad fields eight Rifleman and three Panzerschrecks, plus an addtional Panzerschreck if you field the entire company.
Bravo Squad’s spotters field seven Panzerschrecks and three Snipers, plus an additional Sniper if you field the entire company.
Charlie Squad’s logistics team fields eight Snipers and three Panzerschrecks, plus an MQ-8B spotter drone if you field the entire company.
Don’t forget, your Strike Teams get stronger as you upgrade their component units. Be sure to take advantage of the recent level 13 unit blueprints in the Hardware Store for a considerable strength boost.
UH-60 Blackhawk Battle Replay Contest – 1 More Week!
Think you’ve got what it takes to prove you’re the Master of the UH-60 Blackhawk?
Post a link to your most action-packed Battle Replay featuring the recently released UH-60 Blackhawk unit as a comment on our Thunder Run Community Forums before Friday, March 15th at 17:00 GMT to be entered into the contest and become eligible to win BIG Blackhawk prizes, including a one-of-a-kind custom UH-60 Unit Payload Equip named after yours truly.
Think you’ve got what it takes to prove you’re the Master of the UH-60 Blackhawk?
Post a link to your most action-packed Battle Replay featuring the recently released UH-60 Blackhawk unit as a comment on our Thunder Run Community Forums before Friday, March 15th at 17:00 GMT to be entered into the contest and become eligible to win BIG Blackhawk prizes.
The player who showcases the most entertaining and action-packed Battle Replay that features the UH-60 Blackhawk as the primary unit will be selected by our Community Team and announced on the forums on Friday, March 15th.
Prizes
3rd Prize: You get a free unreleased Airdropped UH-60 Blackhawk Mortarman Team
2nd Prize: You get a free unreleased Airdropped UH-60 Blackhawk Mortarman Team -or- a free UH-60 Blackhawk L1 Equip.
1st Prize: You get a free Airdropped UH-60 Blackhawk Infantry Team of your choice -or- a free UH-60 Blackhawk L1 Equip
Grand Prize: Assemble your Team, Commander! You’ll get to pick any six (non-elite) infantry for you to deploy in an Airdropped UH-60 Blackhawk Equip. Even better, since this Blackhawk unit payload will be designed specifically for you, we’ll even name it after you too!
The Level 13 M109 Paladin and Level 11 AH-64 Apache are here!
As with the recent unit level cap releases, your Level 13 M109 Paladin and Level 11 AH-64 Apache will also feature improved stats and no increases in battalion space requirements. As with any improvement in power, there are increases in cost, production time, and repair time.
The Level 13 M109 Paladin and Level 11 AH-64 Apache upgrades require a blueprint that can only be purchased during Hardware Event Weeks in the Hardware Prize Store. We will continue to release similar levels in this catch-up mechanic boost to more core units going forward.
L13 M109 Paladin at Max Level
L13 M109 Paladin at Max Level
Changes to Infantry & Ground Units On Water Terrain
RIP “Stinger Jesus”
Following the release of the UH-60 Blackhawk last week, we’ve been hearing reports of air cavalry getting stuck on water, and some (like the infamous “Stinger Jesus” pictured above) have even been walking on water to pursue their attackers. It’s a miracle I tell you!
Time to put the miracles to rest, however – at least for now. As of today, all infantry placed on water tiles will be subject to crossing paths with the fearsome man eating sharks of Gundar’s oceans (in the case of infantry), or will sink (in the case of armor vehicles). Careful around those shores, Commander!
Tomorrow: UH-60 Blackhawk Battle Replay Contest
Keep an eye out for more information coming in tomorrow regarding an all new UH-60 Blackhawk Battle Replay Contest where you and your clan mates can win huge prizes… Including never before seen unreleased unit payload equips for the UH-60 Blackhawk.
Check back on this space in about 24 hours from now for more information!
