WARSHIFT news & patch notes

Following numerous player requests, I have added the ability to command your troops directly while playing in Action Mode. You can now lead groups of units across the battlefield or call in artillery and air support at the right moment without switching back to RTS Mode. This feature created a surprisingly engaging new way to play, and it is definitely worth trying.

To get started, create unit control groups in RTS Mode by pressing Ctrl + 1–9. You can create up to nine groups.

Then switch to Action Mode and select a unit group using the 1–9 keys. Press 0 to clear the current selection.

You can issue the following commands:

E — Send the selected units to the location targeted by sight of your combat avatar.

T — Activate Artillery Mode.

Y — Activate Guard Mode.

U — Activate Patrol Mode.

I — Stop and cancel all current orders.

I would also like to remind you that the WARSHIFT 2 Feedback Survey is still available. Your answers will help me understand what should be improved before the game’s release: WARSHIFT 2 - Player Feedback / QA Survey

Experience the dynamic ocean technology used in WARSHIFT 2 to bring large-scale naval battles to life.

This video showcases the game’s advanced water system, including realistic waves, reflections, foam, underwater effects, ship wakes, buoyancy, and dynamic interaction between the ocean, aircraft carriers, battleships, amphibious units and floating combat avatars. The water surface changes naturally with weather, lighting, wind, and combat conditions, helping create a more immersive atmosphere during massive sea and air battles. Also, a lot of work has also been done to optimize water system performance.

WARSHIFT 2 features two epic story-driven campaigns for the Cyber Legion and the Alien Enclaves, with dozens of missions, including tutorials and even some live-action cutscenes (no AI).

 The campaign story centers around a brutal conflict between Earth corporations and alien forces fighting for control over the resources of disputed colonial worlds and ancient artifacts that could unlock the creation of hyperspace jump gates. Human corporations seek to secure their distant mining colonies by launching a decisive strike into the heart of the alien civilization, while the Aliens are willing to do anything to isolate their world from the invaders from Earth and reclaim the planets they consider their own. The outcome of this war between worlds will depend on the skill and strategy of Commanders on both sides of the battlefield!

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Carrier strike groups operating on remote planets have received powerful reinforcements from Earth in the form of a mobile shipyard for constructing and maintaining aircraft carriers. The carrier can now be deployed and repaired directly in the combat zone, both at sea and in the air.

Unlike other buildings, the shipyard is built in a fixed location. Simply click on its icon, and it will deploy automatically.

The carrier’s air wing has been expanded to 32 aircraft: 12 fighters, 8 bombers, 8 strike aircraft, and 4 helicopters.

A new playable level has been added - Oblivion, set in orbit above the planet Inferra. It will be available in both skirmish and campaign modes, where intense battles unfold over control of hyperspace jump gates.

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The Aircraft Carrier is now available as an opponent, and you can face it in battle as shown in the video below:

In the first battle, the Aliens relied on a straightforward battleship strategy and were overwhelmed by the unstoppable power of the Legion’s carrier strike group.

However, in the second round, the Aliens were forced to take extreme measures and deploy their experimental weapon: kamikaze drones launched from destroyers. A mass launch of heavily armored kamikaze drones is specifically designed to break through the missile defense systems of carrier strike groups. This tactic of small, mobile groups of units proved highly effective in combat, reminiscent of the kamikaze attacks used by Japanese pilots during World War II.

As a result, the Aliens have gained a new destroyer-class unit - the Carrier Killer.

‘Disruptor’ - The Carrier Killer

‘Disruptor’ combines the role of a compact drone carrier with the durability and firepower of a destroyer. It can launch up to 5 heavily armored kamikaze drones simultaneously from medium range. It is also equipped with 3 anti-air turrets that engage enemy units using energy beams and plasma missiles.

Balance has been restored! Now it all comes down to your skill - will the Aircraft Carrier remain an unstoppable superweapon, or will it be brought down by Alien ingenuity?

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Introducing a new super unit — the Aircraft Carrier!

Aircraft Carrier 'Atlas' is the flagship of the Cyber Legion fleet. It carries 18 aircraft organized into three squadrons:

• Fighter Squadron

• Bomber Squadron

• Strike Aircraft Squadron

You can also form custom squadrons for specialized missions.

The carrier is equipped with advanced self-defense systems, including:

• 2 anti-air systems featuring six-barrel miniguns and homing missiles

• 4 anti-missile systems designed to intercept incoming threats

 The Carrier operates as part of a Carrier Strike Group alongside battleships, landing ships, and a wide range of aircraft, all coordinated by the command ship ARK. This is a fully mobile airbase that can be deployed anywhere on any planet and immediately begin combat operations. Together with escort ships, it forms an autonomous strike system capable of operating without land support, implementing the Power Projection concept in the game. The introduction of the aircraft carrier marks a new stage in strategic gameplay.

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I’m glad to announce that WARSHIFT 2 is currently in active development and preparing for its release on Steam. The game’s universe is back - bigger, more ambitious, and technologically advanced!

Meet The New WARSHIFT 2 Teaser Trailer!

I'm excited to present the official teaser trailer for WARSHIFT 2 — the next chapter in a large-scale sci-fi war where tactics, technology, and firepower determine the fate of distant planets. This teaser offers a first look at the atmosphere, visual style, and intensity that define WARSHIFT 2. And this is only the beginning.

New Features In WARSHIFT 2

Alien Campaign

 In the alien campaign, you will embark on a journey into the heart of a biomechanical civilization, exploring its technologies and motives. Uncover the true goals of the invaders and learn what lies behind their assault.

New Gameplay Modes

 In the new mode, you will command an air fleet and capture floating islands, turning them into strategic resource hubs and expanding your control over the skyfront. The air fleet becomes a key element of warfare. Capturing floating islands will provide you a strategic advantage in any campaign.

New Planet & Environment

Discover a new volcanic planet — a dark, scorched world where active volcanoes constantly release streams of lava and ash, shaping a dynamic and hazardous landscape. The surface is carved by rivers of molten magma, while gravitational anomalies caused by unstable tectonics create additional risks and tactical opportunities.

This planet will challenge your forces with unstable terrain, fissures, lava flows, and zones altered by shifting gravity, requiring careful planning and adaptive strategy during every combat operation.

Total rework of environment graphics & visual FX

A complete overhaul of the environment: new 3d models, shaders, rendering, dynamic lighting, enhanced landscape detail, and modern visual effects for maximum scene depth. Dynamic water with realistic physics.

New Units & Heroes

New units have been added, featuring unique characteristics, weapon types, and battlefield roles, expanding the depth of gameplay.

New features: Support Drones & Automated Turrets

Automatic turrets and escort drones have been added, featuring multiple weapon types and a missile interception system, providing the hero with flexible and reliable fire support.

New Weapons & Upgrades

New types of weapons and hero upgrades have been added, expanding their combat capabilities. This opens up new tactics and even more impressive battle abilities.

New UI

The game now features an updated interface with a minimalist design, improved usability, and full support for scaling to any screen resolution.

Gamepad Support

Gamepad support has been fully implemented, delivering comfortable controls and a smooth gameplay experience on any compatible controller.

Improvements have also been made to all aspects of gameplay, including AI, physics, and many other features.

Stay tuned for more details in future updates!

UPDATE, New requested buildings:

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UPDATE, New requested buildings:

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