Broken Arrow is an extensive real-time tactical warfare game set in modern times. Its distinctive army-building mechanics and comprehensive unit customization options provide limitless replay value. Featuring over 200 authentic military units and technologies, every engagement is highly immersive. Slitherine have not yet confirmed a release date for Broken Arrow although it is expected to release some time in 2024. The developer Steel Balalaika is constantly updating the game and the latest update was released just last month.
Deploy to the battlefield by land, sea, and air. Rapidly secure key positions with paratroopers and helicopters, bolster them with heavy tanks, and counter enemy assaults with artillery and tactical missile strikes. Send special forces behind enemy lines to disrupt their supply chains and provide laser targeting for your aircraft. Use the terrain strategically to set ambushes, flank, and outwit your foes. Deploy your amphibious troops in vast industrial ports, airdrop soldiers and vehicles to capture airports and air bases, and engage in battles within sprawling refineries or throughout cities filled with high-rise buildings, malls, and apartment complexes. The expansive battlefields in Broken Arrow are modelled after real-world locations to enhance their authenticity.
There are around 300 units which can all be customized in multiple ways. You can choose what kind of armour and weapons to put on them. The helicopters and aircrafts can be fitted with fuel tanks, missiles, bombs, machine guns and much more to help you strategize and seize victory in any way possible! You can customize tanks and other ground vehicles and add armour to them to withstand enemy attacks or add sensors to detect enemy mines and traps, it is all up to you how you want to proceed in the battlefield and strategize. The type of ammunition your artillery uses can also be determined by you. Whatever works best for your strategy such as high explosives, smoke, laser guided and much more can be used at your commands!
Winning a battle involves strategic planning: craft a mix of units and weapons tailored to your playstyle to outsmart and defeat your opponents. The vast array of options ensures that each battle is unique. Broken Arrow offers a diverse selection of units divided into six categories:
- Recon Units: These include vehicles, drones, and sniper teams skilled in detecting and marking enemy positions.
- Infantry: Equipped with rifles, machine guns, rocket and grenade launchers, as well as anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles, infantry can occupy buildings for stealth and protection.
- Fighting Vehicles This category encompasses tanks, ATGM carriers, and fire support vehicles.
- Support: Comprising artillery and anti-aircraft vehicles that provide long-range battlefield support, as well as trucks for ammunition, repairs, and medical supplies.
- Helicopters: Ideal for hit-and-run tactics, helicopters come armed with various rockets, guns, and missiles. They also have the capability to transport infantry and move vehicles and supplies across the battlefield.
- Airplanes: Control aircraft to intercept enemy planes or support ground troops with bombs, rockets, and cruise missiles. Cargo planes are also available for airdropping infantry, vehicles, and supplies.
Broken Arrow is an ambitious real-time military strategy game currently in its pre-release stage, offering players an immersive experience in modern warfare. With its expansive range of units, deep customization options, and strategic combat scenarios, it promises to deliver a unique and engaging experience for fans of tactical military games. Set to release sometime in 2024, the game continues to evolve with regular updates from the developers. Once the official release date is confirmed, strategy enthusiasts should mark their calendars and prepare to step into the role of a military commander, where every decision could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Whether you’re coordinating large-scale assaults or fine-tuning your unit’s weaponry, Broken Arrow invites you to craft your own path to domination on the battlefield.
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