Broken Arrow
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Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game that combines the complexity of joint-forces wargaming with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay.

DEV: Steel BalalaikaPUB: Slitherine Ltd.AppID 1604270
UPDATE PULSEevery ~10d·last 13d ago·11 recent on record

Is Broken Arrow still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

70.0
Mixed

Elixir Rating

54.3% of 35,797 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 53.8. The developers have shipped 1 substantial update in the past six months, adding 16.2.

reception 53.8·support +16.2·Mixed

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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From Steam's own record

Current price

$49.99

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

13 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~6.5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

1

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 6.5 days and were last heard 13 days ago — within their normal range. 1 substantial update landed in the past six months, 1 of them major.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

patchAug 12, 2026

Broken Arrow Hotfix 1.1.1.1 Patches Fog of War Failure and Dozens of Unit Errors

A hotfix published August 5 brought Broken Arrow to version 1.1.1.1, with servers taken offline at 13:30 CEST for up to one hour during deployment.

What changed

Critical fixes

  • A Fog of War bug causing system throttling and eventual failure when more than 500 units were simultaneously on the map has been fixed.
  • Players were incorrectly receiving twice the intended ELO points — now corrected.
  • Additional server logging added for missing game modes and stuck multiplayer timers.

Unit stat corrections

  • VDV Shturm: incorrect optic value fixed.
  • Shturmoviki: incorrect 3D models fixed.
  • Assaultmen (SMAW) and CAAT Javelin: ammo counts fixed.
  • 9K317 Buk-M2: incorrect base damage fixed.
  • 9K720 Iskander-K (×4 missiles): incorrect max speed, dispersion, and resupply time fixed.
  • KC-130J Harvest Hawk: AGM-176 Griffin count fixed.
  • Rearm timers for all helicopters fixed.
  • Blast area of 152–155 mm cluster shells corrected to match HE shells of the same tier.

Balance adjustments

  • All UBGLs: penetration reduced.
  • M250: weapon class changed to GPMG, aim-time increased.
  • RPG-7V2 (with TBG-7V) and MK153 SMAW: reload speed increased.
  • MRO-Z and M74 incendiary round: penetration increased.
  • BTO, RPO-A: penetration reduced.
  • Ka-52K Katran (Kh-31P and Kh-35U): resupply time increased.
  • Kh-BPLA: penetration increased.
  • 2S7M Malka: guided shell resupply time reduced.
  • Resupply time standardised across ground-based cruise and ballistic missiles.
  • T-15 Barbaris: "Supply" ability added; M1025 HMMWV M240: incorrect "Smoke" ability removed.
  • Infantry prices adjusted for SSO and Rangers CQC; vehicle prices corrected for multiple platforms including the CV9035, M10 Booker, and M1128 Stryker MGS.

Taken together, the patch closes a server-destabilising performance fault while sweeping through a broad set of stat and pricing inconsistencies that had been affecting competitive balance.

Two years of development

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48 announcements · 5 substantial · 12 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 14, 2026
Hotfix on September 14 — 1.2.0.3

Please note that today, September 14, at 12:00 CEST, the servers will be temporarily unavailable during the build deployment. Based on our current estimates, the maintenance should take up to 2 hours.Multiple network stability improvements …

Community AnnouncementsSep 7, 2026
Hotfix on September 7th - 1.2.0.2

This version will not require additional maintenance, and the servers will remain available after the new build is installed.⠀Expanded logging for player login failures.Fixed gateway selection for players.Fixed “SendSpawnUnit” node crashing…

Community AnnouncementsSep 3, 2026
Hotfix on September 3 — 1.2.0.1.

Please note that today, September 3, at 12:00 CEST, the servers will be temporarily unavailable during the build deployment. Based on our current estimates, the maintenance should take up to 2 hours.⠀Revised the default deck compositions.Sh…

Community AnnouncementsSep 1, 2026
Specialization: “Russian Guard”

Despite its extremely limited number of heavy armored units, the Russian Guard specialization makes up for this with a powerful combination of aviation and artillery, backed by specialized infantry squads and armored transports.RECONSpetsna…

Community AnnouncementsAug 31, 2026
“Russian Guard” DLC Release

The long−awaited 6th specialization for the Russian faction is now available for purchase!Meet new Rosgvardiya, FSB, and Army Reserve units, as well as unique ground and air vehicles that will expand the Russian Army’s arsenal.Alongside the…

Community AnnouncementsAug 28, 2026
New DLC Is on the Way

Greetings! We’re excited to announce that the release date for the new DLC has been officially confirmed.Update 1.2.0 will be released on August 31 at 12:00 CEST, bringing “Russian Guard” with it.The new specialization for Russia will be pr…

Community AnnouncementsAug 21, 2026
Hotfix on August 21 — 1.1.2

Please note that today, August 21, at 11:00 CEST, the servers will be temporarily unavailable during the build deployment. Based on our current estimates, the maintenance should take up to 2 hours.Network accessibility improvements for play…

Community AnnouncementsAug 20, 2026
Statement from the Studio Founder

Link to the full video with battle footage:Hello, comrades! For those hearing from me for the first time — my name is Sergei Kuzmin. I’m one of the founders of Steel Balalaika Studio, and some of you may know me by my old nickname, Serega S…

Community AnnouncementsAug 11, 2026
Hotfix on August 11 — 1.1.1.2

This version will not require additional maintenance, and the servers will remain available after the new build is installed.⠀Fixed issues with the user database for multiplayer.

Community AnnouncementsAug 5, 2026
Hotfix on August 5 — 1.1.1.1

Please note that today, August 5, at 13:30 CEST, the servers will be temporarily unavailable during the build deployment. Based on our current estimates, the maintenance should take up to 1 hour.⠀VDV Shturm, incorrect optic value fixed — \A…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 30, 2026
Gameplay Balancing, Technical Improvements, and Spectator Mode released

Major Update on July 30 — 1.1.1A new update for the main version of the game has arrived. Observer Mode, updated maps, improved performance and connection stability, a wide range of changes from the PTE branch, and, of course, many more QoL…

Community AnnouncementsJul 22, 2026
Broken Arrow: Russian Guard Specialization DLC | Announced

During July's Slitherine Next event, we revealed the upcoming Russian Guard specialization, set to arrive later this summer.This new specialization brings together elite infantry units, powerful fire support and AA systems, as well as reser…

Community AnnouncementsJul 13, 2026
The Current Situation

Following the release of version 1.1.0.3, it became clear that the update did not meet the expectations of the vast majority of the community. This is primarily because too few of the changes from the testing branch made it into the update,…

Community AnnouncementsJul 3, 2026
Hotfix on July 3 — 1.1.0.4

Please note that deploying the update will result in a short server downtime.⠀Infantry rearm speed modifier from “Supply” ability reduced — ×0,5 → ×0,25.Resupply time for all RPGs has been reduced by half. →⠀In practice, only ATGMs and MANP…

Community AnnouncementsJul 2, 2026
Anniversary Update

ForewordFor the past 3 months the Private Test Environment (our beta branch) has been running. What was initially supposed to be a shorter 2 to 4 weeks test ended up creeping in scope, with some features needing time to be refined and playe…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 24, 2026
End of PTE v.1 and Update Preview

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the first public test. According to our statistics, since the branch launched on April 22, more than 50k unique players have joined the test. Throughout both the closed and open phases of …

Community AnnouncementsJun 12, 2026
Devblog 2.0 on June 12 — Observer Mode

Devblog 2.0 on June 12 — Observer ModeFor a long time, one of the community's most requested features has been spectator functionality. There are many occasions when someone needs to be present in a match without actively participating, fro…

Community AnnouncementsMay 27, 2026
Version 1.1.0.2 hotfix

Hello Everyone, Dear players, today, we are releasing a small patch for the main version of the game aimed at fixing the invisible unit exploit.We appreciate your reports and encourage you to continue sharing any issues you encounter. -----…

Community AnnouncementsMay 21, 2026
Broken Arrow dev stream recap – What’s coming next

It’s been a little while since our last major development update, and during this week’s livestream we wanted to take the opportunity to talk openly about where Broken Arrow currently stands, what the team has been working on behind the sce…

Community AnnouncementsMay 18, 2026
Devblog 1.0 — May 18

Over the past month, the PTE has already seen a large number of new solutions and balance changes. Some of them still require serious fine-tuning, while others managed to hit the intended target almost immediately. In today’s Devblog, we’ll…

Community AnnouncementsApr 22, 2026
PTE Available Now

Hi everyone,After a few weeks of internal testing, we are happy to announce that the PTE build is now available to everyone.How to access the PTEOpen BA Properties in Steam;Go to the “Game Versions” tab;Select the “openbeta” branch and inst…

Community AnnouncementsApr 16, 2026
PTE Opening Date + Next Livestream

Hi everyone,The time has come, we’re happy to announce that the PTE Steam branch will be available for everyone to join on April 22nd at 5pm CEST.On this branch, you’ll be able to test a wide range of gameplay improvements, balance adjustme…

Community AnnouncementsApr 9, 2026
Hotfix Update 1.1.0.1

Dear players, We’ve released a small update that includes several fixes and improvements aimed at increasing overall game stability.Fixed announced infantry damage modifiers not being appliedFixed incorrect playback of few voice commands of…

Community AnnouncementsApr 2, 2026
Dev Notes: PTE and Development Progress

Hello everyone! We’re glad to share an update on the test build, including the progress we’ve made and what comes next. The team is currently focused on several key tasks. Major changes to gameplay and core mechanics are ahead, along with a…

Community AnnouncementsMar 30, 2026
Baltic Battalion free DLC is out now

The new DLC Baltic Battalion is out now and available for free.You can download it today and immediately access all the new content included in this release, expanding your experience with everything listed below:New army specialization : B…

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Community AnnouncementsMar 19, 2026
March Live Event - Recap

A few days ago we hosted a live event on our Twitch channel to update you on Broken Arrow’s Baltic Battalion release development progress. In case you missed it, you can re-watch it here. Below, you’ll find a recap of what was discussed. Th…

Community AnnouncementsMar 16, 2026
Baltic Battalion - Dev Diary

Baltic Battalion army specializationLocated in Europe’s far northeastern edge, the three Baltic states, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia; are bordered by mainland Russia to the east, Belarus to the south, and the Russian exclave of Kaliningra…

Community AnnouncementsMar 12, 2026
Baltic Battalion - Unit List Reveal

Hi everyone,In case you missed it, our live event about Baltic Battalion is coming soon. We’ll be live on March 16th on our Twitch channel to talk about it. Additionally, we are happy to share with you the list of units coming with this DLC…

Community AnnouncementsMar 5, 2026
Live Event on March 16th

Dear Players, It's time to update you on our progress on Broken Arrow. We’re hosting a live event on March 16th at 5:00 PM CET on the Slitherine Twitch channel. Here’s what to expect: A roadmap updateMore details about the Baltic Battalion …

Community AnnouncementsFeb 26, 2026
User Scenario Overview

We continue to follow the work of our community and are always glad to see creators who develop their own scenarios and expand the game’s possibilities. Today, we would like to highlight the PvP scenarios for the “Assault” game mode in 3v3 …