War Robots: Frontiers News

[p][/p][p]As a Wild Ten Pilot, it’s good to get to grips with your partner in battle—the War Robot. With several War Robots to choose from, each with its own unique attributes, picking the best ally for each fight is crucial.[/p][p]Designed for sustained engagements, Hitcher thrives at medium range, trading fire efficiently and applying steady pressure where it matters most.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]Combat Analysis[/h2]

• [p]War Robot Model: Hitcher[/p]
• [p]Class: Assault[/p]
• [p]Dominion: Freecon[/p]

[p]Hitcher is a medium assault War Robot engineered for frontline stability. Its armor allows it to confidently engage enemies in one-on-one firefights, while its mobility ensures it can reposition when situations grow dangerous. Though not built to dive into tightly packed enemy groups, Hitcher excels at holding territory, supporting allies, and punishing exposed targets from mid-range.[/p][p]Its combat philosophy is simple: endure, adapt, and outgun.[/p][h2]Under the Hood[/h2][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Make the most of your War Robot by learning about its Core Gear and recommended Weapons, Supply Gear, and Cycle Gear.[/p][p]Don’t forget, you can always customize any War Robot with your favorite elements![/p]

• [p]Winged drone (Core Gear): Spawns a drone with flat 2,500 long wings that makes 14,600 damage to all the enemies on its way.[/p]
• [p]Nucleon (Electromagnetic, Autocannon, Heavy): Heavy plasma autocannon designed for sustained fire at medium range.[/p]
• [p]Nanite Repair (Cycle Gear): Repairs all modules for 3% armor per tick. Lasts 10 seconds.[/p]
• [p]Emergency Shield (Supply Gear): Restores 6,000 shield per second for 6 seconds.[/p]

[p]The stats provided are for a maxed-out level.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Stay tuned to our official X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok channels, and join the War Robots: Frontiers subreddit and Discord for all the latest news and updates.[/p][p] ​[/p]

[p]​[/p][p]Across Tortuga, alarms scream through rusted corridors and neon skylines alike. Old factories roar back to life, weapon systems spin up, and Pilots find themselves hunted in tight spaces where hesitation means destruction.[/p][p]This update brings relentless new combat tools, a high-stakes Event Pass, and returning simulations designed to test reflexes, pressure control, and raw firepower.[/p][p]There is no safe ground left.[/p][p]There is No Place to Hide.[/p][p] [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]New War Robot: Hitcher[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Built for endurance and battlefield control, Hitcher is a War Robot engineered for sustained medium-range engagements. It thrives where firefights drag on, trading blows efficiently, anchoring lanes, and applying constant pressure until enemies crack.[/p][p]Designed to hold ground and punish overextensions, Hitcher rewards disciplined positioning and steady aggression.[/p][p]Available in Daily Deals and Direct Offers.[/p][h2]New Weapon: Slugger[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Slugger is a light autocannon that delivers devastating damage up close, shredding targets at short range before rapidly losing effectiveness over distance. Perfect for ambushes, brawls, and aggressive flanking tactics, Slugger turns proximity into power.[/p][p]When fights get personal, Slugger finishes them fast.[/p][p]Available in Daily Deals and Direct Offers.[/p][h2]New Event Pass: No Place To Hide (January 20 – February 9)[/h2][carousel][/carousel][p]The No Place to Hide Event Pass challenges Pilots to step into relentless combat and emerge armed with elite technology and exclusive customization.[/p][p]Progress through the Event Pass to unlock:[/p]

• [p]Crix War Robot[/p]
• [p]Stormpike Weapons[/p]
• [p]Hero Pilot Giancarlo[/p]
• [p]Intel and Salvage resources[/p]
• [p]Wraps and Stickers[/p]

[p]Every tier pushes you deeper into danger, and closer to dominance.[/p][h2]New Events[/h2][h3]Fire Alert! (January 20 – February 3)[/h3][p][/p][p]Complete 3 battles daily to earn rewards and keep your streak alive. Miss a day, and the fire fades. Stay active to claim all available resources and cosmetic rewards before the alarm goes silent.[/p][p]Daily Rewards:[/p]

• [p]Day 1: 10,000 Salvage[/p]
• [p]Day 2: Tortuga Firefighters Sticker, 50 Intel[/p]
• [p]Day 3: 10,000 Salvage[/p]
• [p]Day 4: Extreme Heat Decal, 50 Intel[/p]
• [p]Day 5: 10,000 Salvage[/p]
• [p]Day 6: Fire Engine Wrap, 50 Intel[/p]
• [p]Day 7: 10,000 Salvage[/p]

[p]How to Participate:[/p]

• [p]Complete your Training Battles to qualify.[/p]
• [p]Play 3 battles and claim rewards as you go.[/p]
• [p]You must receive the previous reward to be eligible for the next one (you can’t skip rewards).[/p]

[p]The heat is on.[/p][h3]Intel Discount Event (January 20 – January 27)[/h3][p][/p][p]This week, the Tortuga engineers invite Pilots to take a closer look at the following builds:[/p]

• [p]War Robot Modules: Phantom, Griffin, Decker[/p]
• [p]Weapons: Lighter, Quantum, Hefty, Jigsaw (Grim Titan)[/p]
• [p]Gear: Holofield, Umbrella, Minefield, Energy Wall, Emergency Shield, Supply Surge[/p]

[h3]Solidus Node: Foundry (January 20 – February 3)[/h3][carousel][/carousel][p]The industrial nightmare returns.[/p][p]Solidus Node: Foundry reopens in a dedicated unranked queue, offering close-quarters combat in a stripped-down factory environment built for relentless pressure and unforgiving engagements.[/p][p]Tight angles. Limited cover. No mercy.[/p][h3]Activate & Dominate![/h3][p][/p][p]Jumpstart your No Place To Hide adventure with the OPERATIONSTART promocode! Available from January 20 to February 2, simply activate it on the website to claim a 3-Day Premium Account, 5,000 Salvage, and 50 Intel. [/p][p]Don’t miss your chance to power up your roster from day one![/p][h2]No Escape, No Mercy[/h2][p]Pilots, the factory doors are open, and they won’t stay that way forever.[/p][p]Arm your Hitcher. Load your Sluggers. Burn through the Event Pass and prove you can survive when escape is no longer an option.[/p][p]Tortuga is watching.[/p][p]And this time... there’s No Place to Hide.​[/p]

[p]Attention, Pilots! The following patch will be deployed for War Robots: Frontiers following a short period of maintenance on January 20, 2026.[/p][h3]New Content[/h3][p]New Event Pass: No Place to Hide (January 20-February 9)[/p][p]Unlock the Crix War Robot and Stormpike weapon, and recruit Hero Pilot Giancarlo. Collect Wraps and Stickers as you progress, and prove your skills on the battlefield.[/p][p]New War Robot: Hitcher[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Designed for sustained engagements, Hitcher thrives at medium range, trading fire efficiently and applying steady pressure where it matters most. [/p][p]Available in Daily Deals and Direct Offers.[/p][p]New Weapon: Slugger[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Light autocannon that deals increased damage at close range but quickly loses effectiveness over distance. [/p][p]Available in Daily Deals and Direct Offers.[/p][h3]New Events[/h3][p]Fire Alert! (January 20-February 3)[/p][p]Complete 3 battles daily to get your reward and keep the streak burning.[/p][p]The event will run from January 20 to February 3 with resources and cosmetic rewards available — stay active to earn them all.[/p][p]Intel Discount Event (January 20-27)
This week, the Tortuga engineers invite Pilots to take a closer look at the following builds:[/p]

• [p]War Robot Modules: Phantom, Griffin, Decker[/p]
• [p]Weapons: Lighter, Quantum, Hefty, Jigsaw (Grim Titan)[/p]
• [p]Gear: Holofield, Umbrella, Minefield, Energy Wall, Emergency Shield, Supply Surge[/p]

[p]Solidus Node: Foundry is Back (January 20-February 3)[/p][p]Solidus Node: Foundry will return on January 20 and remain available in a dedicated unranked queue for two weeks.[/p][h3]Gameplay Adjustments[/h3][h3]Daily Deals[/h3][p]The probabilities for Titan modules have been adjusted to the Uncommon module levels. As a result, the Norna Titan, Bayonet, Scrubber, and Jigsaw weapons now have a higher chance of appearing in Daily Deals.[/p][h3]Balance Changes[/h3][p]The following adjustments apply to modules at max level:[/p][p]Crix Torso[/p]

• [p]Grappling cooldown decreased from 30s to 25s[/p]
• [p]Armor increased from 59,000 to 68,000[/p]

[p]Stormpike[/p]

• [p]Time to reload decreased from 1.9s to 1.65s[/p]

[p]Incinerator[/p]

• [p]DoT duration decreased from 4.5s to 4s[/p]
• [p]Effective range decreased from 100m to 80m[/p]
• [p]Max range decreased from 180m to 150m[/p]

[p]MLx2[/p]

• [p]Time to reload decreased from 4s to 3.8s[/p]

[p]Loki Chassis[/p]

• [p]Fuel capacity increased from 16 to 17[/p]
• [p]Acceleration increased from 46 to 48[/p]

[p]Loki Torso[/p]

• [p]Holographic Decoy duration increased from 8s to 11s[/p]

[p]Scorpion Chassis[/p]

• [p]Pelvic Armor increased from 62,500 to 66,000[/p]
• [p]Legs Armor increased from 62,500 to 66,000[/p]
• [p]Speed increased from 118 km/h to 124 km/h[/p]

[p]Pursuer Chassis[/p]

• [p]Acceleration increased from 49 to 55[/p]

[p]Mesa Chassis[/p]

• [p]Pelvic Armor increased from 121,400 to 142,000[/p]
• [p]Legs Armor increased from 121,400 to 142,000[/p]

[p]Mesa Shoulder[/p]

• [p]Armor increased from 158,000 to 171,000[/p]
• [p]Shield Cooldown Reduction increased from 13% to 15%[/p]

[p]Mesa Torso[/p]

• [p]Armor increased from 116,000 to 128,000[/p]
• [p]Core Gear Harmonizer cooldown decreased from 38s to 30s[/p]

[p]Varangian Shoulder[/p]

• [p]Shield Cooldown Reduction increased from 11% to 13%[/p]
• [p]Armor increased from 53,200 to 55,800[/p]

[p]Ares Shoulder[/p]

• [p]Shield amount decreased from 35,620 to 29,000[/p]

[p]Recon Mode[/p]

• [p]Active radius increased from 230m to 280m[/p]
• [p]Active duration increased from 15s to 18s[/p]

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Norna Titan is now available in the Titan Arena in the Firing Range.[/p]
• [p]Kinetic Barrier ability no longer requires charges and can be used after cooldown.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Stay tuned to our official X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok channels, and join the War Robots: Frontiers subreddit and Discord for all the latest news and updates.[/p][p] ​[/p]

[p][/p][p]War Robots: Frontiers servers are scheduled to enter maintenance at the following time:[/p]

• [p] Maintenance Time: 20/01/2026 at 07:00 UTC[/p]
• [p] Estimated Downtime: 3 hours [/p]

[p]The game servers will be inaccessible during this time. Keep an eye on our official social channels and Discord for further updates, and to find out when War Robots: Frontiers servers are live again. [/p][p]Thank you for your patience! [/p][hr][/hr][p]Follow MY.GAMES on Steam[/p]

[p][/p][p]Intel is a crucial resource used to upgrade your battle Builds. You can never have enough, so from January 20 until January 27 (10:00 CEST/01:00 PT), we’re making it easier to maximize your Builds’ potential with upgrade discounts![/p][h2]Featured Items (January 20 – January 27)[/h2][p]This week, the Tortuga engineers invite Pilots to take a closer look at the following builds:[/p]

• [p]War Robot Modules: Phantom, Griffin, Decker[/p]
• [p]Weapons: Lighter, Quantum, Hefty, Jigsaw (Grim Titan)[/p]
• [p]Gear: Holofield, Umbrella, Minefield, Energy Wall, Emergency Shield, Supply Surge[/p]

[h2]Intel Upgrade Costs by Rarity[/h2][p]See how much Intel you need for each rarity level, with discounted prices.[/p][p]WAR ROBOT MODULES (COMMON UPGRADES)[/p]

• [p]Level 3: 6 Intel (Previously 20 Intel)[/p]
• [p]Level 5: 12 Intel (Previously 40 Intel)[/p]
• [p]Level 9: 33 Intel (Previously 110 Intel)[/p]
• [p]Level 13: 100 Intel (Previously 230 Intel)[/p]

[p]WAR ROBOT MODULES (UNCOMMON UPGRADES)[/p]

• [p]Level 3: 9 Intel (Previously 30 Intel)[/p]
• [p]Level 5: 18 Intel (Previously 60 Intel)[/p]
• [p]Level 9: 50 Intel (Previously 165 Intel)[/p]
• [p]Level 13: 150 Intel (Previously 345 Intel)[/p]

[p]WAR ROBOT MODULES (RARE UPGRADES)[/p]

• [p]Level 3: 12 Intel (Previously 40 Intel)[/p]
• [p]Level 5: 24 Intel (Previously 80 Intel)[/p]
• [p]Level 9: 66 Intel (Previously 220 Intel)[/p]
• [p]Level 13: 200 Intel (Previously 460 Intel)[/p]

[p]Stay tuned to our official X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok channels, and join the War Robots: Frontiers subreddit and Discord for all the latest news and updates.[/p]