Episode 8 Schedule
EPISODE START |
16 Sep 2019 (Monday) 07:00 UTC +8 |
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EPISODE END |
23 Sep 2019 (Monday) 04:00 UTC +8 |
CEASEFIRE |
04:00 - 07:00 UTC +8 |
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Load up on shells and gather your crew — the eighth episode of Frontline 2019 is just around the corner! This Episode begins a new chapter in the mode, because an epic new map, Kraftwerk, is entering the mix.
The new map’s setting is winter in the suburbs of a post-World War II Central European city. Here, you can battle it out in open patches with complex terrain, small towns, the ruins of old castles, a power station, a quarry, and lots of other settings.
The real highlight of the map is the array of huge military bunkers in which you can also fight. We’re sure battles underground will be just as fierce as on the surface!
Kraftwerk has an impressive soundtrack conveying a tense military plot. At first, the music resembles the sounds of footsteps of soldiers sneaking in the snow, as if approaching an enemy. Gradually, the melody intensifies, becomes more epic and dramatic, and then finally we hear a huge army rushing into attack with a brave battle cry. Check it out!
Compared to the existing Frontline map, Kraftwerk has more variety, with a larger number of urban buildings. There are six zones (bases) to defend or capture, and there are five large Pillboxes (the main targets) for the attackers to destroy.
- The first line of defense is chiefly made up of city blocks with some open passages and approaches. Expect close- to mid-range fighting here.
- The second line of defense is less urban, featuring large terrain folds at the flanks that favor bold and swift moves to take the best tactical positions. The power plant at the center is a true redoubt, being one of the most densely built-up parts of the map.
- The last line (the zone with primary targets) has a mixed landscape with varied terrain shapes. Here, there are military bunkers so large you can enter them to outmaneuver your adversaries or to fight them inside.
The map has 5 pillboxes. As soon as attackers capture at least one sector within the 2nd defensive front they can embark on their primary mission and destroy Pillboxes: long-range guns, each with their own HP pool. Pillboxes are protected by armored hoods and virtually impenetrable from head-on. Aim at their rear, where there is significantly thinner armor. The attacking team wins as soon as they destroy 3 pillboxes.
An area on the map where the attacking team can gain control over a particular front. Standard base capture mechanics apply: once the attacking vehicles enter the circle, the front begins being captured. When the attackers capture a base, they take control of the entire zone, and the next zone (vertically) becomes available for capture.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
An area on the map where the attacking team can gain control over a particular front. Standard base capture mechanics apply: once the attacking vehicles enter the circle, the front begins being captured. When the attackers capture a base, they take control of the entire zone, and the next zone (vertically) becomes available for capture.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
The map has 5 pillboxes. As soon as attackers capture at least one sector within the 2nd defensive front they can embark on their primary mission and destroy Pillboxes: long-range guns, each with their own HP pool. Pillboxes are protected by armored hoods and virtually impenetrable from head-on. Aim at their rear, where there is significantly thinner armor. The attacking team wins as soon as they destroy 3 pillboxes.
The map has 5 pillboxes. As soon as attackers capture at least one sector within the 2nd defensive front they can embark on their primary mission and destroy Pillboxes: long-range guns, each with their own HP pool. Pillboxes are protected by armored hoods and virtually impenetrable from head-on. Aim at their rear, where there is significantly thinner armor. The attacking team wins as soon as they destroy 3 pillboxes.
The map has 5 pillboxes. As soon as attackers capture at least one sector within the 2nd defensive front they can embark on their primary mission and destroy Pillboxes: long-range guns, each with their own HP pool. Pillboxes are protected by armored hoods and virtually impenetrable from head-on. Aim at their rear, where there is significantly thinner armor. The attacking team wins as soon as they destroy 3 pillboxes.
The map has 5 pillboxes. As soon as attackers capture at least one sector within the 2nd defensive front they can embark on their primary mission and destroy Pillboxes: long-range guns, each with their own HP pool. Pillboxes are protected by armored hoods and virtually impenetrable from head-on. Aim at their rear, where there is significantly thinner armor. The attacking team wins as soon as they destroy 3 pillboxes.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
An area on the map where the attacking team can gain control over a particular front. Standard base capture mechanics apply: once the attacking vehicles enter the circle, the front begins being captured. When the attackers capture a base, they take control of the entire zone, and the next zone (vertically) becomes available for capture.
An area on the map where the attacking team can gain control over a particular front. Standard base capture mechanics apply: once the attacking vehicles enter the circle, the front begins being captured. When the attackers capture a base, they take control of the entire zone, and the next zone (vertically) becomes available for capture.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
An area on the map where the attacking team can gain control over a particular front. Standard base capture mechanics apply: once the attacking vehicles enter the circle, the front begins being captured. When the attackers capture a base, they take control of the entire zone, and the next zone (vertically) becomes available for capture.
An area on the map where the attacking team can gain control over a particular front. Standard base capture mechanics apply: once the attacking vehicles enter the circle, the front begins being captured. When the attackers capture a base, they take control of the entire zone, and the next zone (vertically) becomes available for capture.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
There are special spots scattered across the active combat area where you can restore HP, repair modules, replenish ammo and consumables.
Repair and Resupply Zones have a cooldown time. Once you have repaired your vehicle to 100%, you must wait 120 seconds before you can use it again. If you are hit while in a Repair or Resupply zone, you must wait an additional 5 minutes to stock up on rounds and finish repairing the vehicle.
The original Frontline map will remain in the pool with the release of Kraftwerk, so you may get matched on either map.
Even More Reserves!
In this Episode, you will again have the opportunity to boost your progress thanks to Personal Reserves. They can be activated in the standard slots for Personal Reserves in your game client.
Just like the last time, you can get a maximum of 20 Reserves — 10 for completing special combat missions a week before the start of the Episode, and 10 available in the in-game shop for gold. The cost of one Reserve in the shop is still 250.
What will happen to Reserves when the Season's over?
All unused Reserves will be saved for the following Episodes. If you still have Personal Reserves at the end of the entire 2019 Season, then we’ll compensate you the full cost of those purchased for gold. For example, if you have 10 Reserves left, and 5 of them were purchased for gold, then we will refund the full cost of 5 Reserves at the end of the Season. All unused free Reserves will disappear.
The AE Phase I: A Battle Star is Arising!
Starting from Episode 8, the most skillful Frontline players will be able to grab the unique AE Phase I, a Tier IX American heavy tank with four segmented tracks and well-sloped armor.
This is a versatile heavy vehicle that can carry a team. Just like most American tanks, it has a solid bouncy turret, and boasts an accurate gun with good vertical gun angles and penetration values. The AE Phase I can easily operate as a front-line brawler or stay between the first and the second lines of attack, supporting its allies as a menacing flanker.
This heavy tank features a free built-in Large Repair Kit consumable, which occupies one of the slots on the Consumable Panel of your vehicle. This free Large Repair Kit doesn't take the consumable slot permanently — you can swap it with other consumables (a First Aid Kit, etc.). In battle, it works just like a regular Large Repair Kit but with a passive bonus of +15% to the module repair speed instead of the usual +10%. After the battle, it will be automatically refilled, free of charge.
You can also move crew members from other top-tier American heavy tanks into the AE Phase I to train them faster without penalty.
A final note: Frontline Episode 9 is scheduled for 14 to 21 October, so if you don't manage to earn enough points to redeem your desired prizes this time round, you'll still have a chance to next month. Be sure to save the date!
Good luck in the next Episode of Frontline, Commanders! Push for victory and claim your well-deserved rewards!