Broken Arrow PTE Launches April 22 with Conquest Mode

The headline addition is Conquest mode, which shifts the tactical focus toward score thresholds and territorial control. To complement this, Steel Balalaika is introducing a non-linear income system. Instead of a flat rate, your income will now fluctuate based on the value of units you currently have deployed. This is a massive shift for the meta, as it forces players to weigh the benefit of a massive armored push against the diminishing returns of their resource flow.

Combat feel is also getting a significant upgrade via the new anti-overkill system. In many RTS titles, units waste precious DPS by firing at a target that is already doomed; this system ensures your units intelligently distribute their fire, making large-scale engagements much more efficient. Additionally, infantry will now receive supply crates directly from their transports, providing much-needed staying power during frontline pushes.

PTE v.1 Balance and Unit Changes

The PTE v.1 patch notes reveal a heavy hand in rebalancing the current unit roster to emphasize role specializations:

• Infantry: Significant buffs to weapon effectiveness across the board to make them more viable in urban clear-outs.
• Armor: Tank damage has been increased to ensure they remain the kings of the open field.
• Artillery: Costs and ranges have been adjusted to prevent low-risk spamming.
• Anti-Air: AA damage has been reduced, likely to give air wings more breathing room to execute tactical strikes.

Units also now feature specific respawn timers, preventing the "conveyor belt" of reinforcements that can sometimes plague late-game matches. To celebrate the launch, a livestream featuring VulcanHD will kick off on Slitherine’s Twitch channel at 3pm CEST on April 22nd, two hours before the branch goes live. If you're looking to optimize your decks for the new income meta, that's where you'll want to be.