Commanders, start your engines! Independent developer Armative Studios has officially launched the Steel Aces Open Play Weekend — and this is no fleeting test run. For the first time ever, your progress stays with you permanently. Jump in, claim your name, and command history’s most legendary armoured vehicles — completely free.
When Can You Play?
| Phase | Time |
|---|---|
| Starts | 25 September — 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST |
| Ends | 27 September — 23:00 BST / 28 September — 00:00 CEST |
| Accounts | Permanent — everything you unlock carries forward |
| Monetisation | Disabled — no shop, no paywalls, pure gameplay |
| Sign-Up | Create your account & secure your username now at steelaces.com |
What Is Steel Aces?
Steel Aces isn’t just another tank game — it’s built from the ground up on fairness, history, and skill:
- 100% historically authentic — over 1,000 vehicles across 40+ nations, spanning from WWI to the modern era. No imaginary tanks, no “what-if” fantasy designs
- No pay-to-win — ever — Collector vehicles are balanced equally with earnable ones. No loot boxes, no gambling, no shortcuts
- Pure line-of-sight combat — artillery and aircraft are excluded. It’s tank vs tank, face-to-face, 15v15 tactical battles
- Two eras, balanced separately — Ranks I–X (1916–1950) and Rank XI+ (1950–present) never mix, so late-war heavies don’t face Cold War tech
- Fair matchmaking — paired with same-rank opponents; no random stomping
- Co-op PvE included — team up against AI to learn the ropes before PvP
Major Update Drops for Open Play
The weekend brings a freshly tuned build:
- Revised driving physics — smoother, more responsive handling
- Rebalanced vision system — visibility and spotting refined for launch-ready balance
- Tweaked gun dispersion & aiming stats — tighter, more consistent combat
- Refined progression paths — vehicle unlocks and upgrades streamlined
- All progress retained — tanks, ranks, and unlocks stay with your account
Why It Matters
“This isn’t another playtest — accounts are permanent. Play for real.” — Steel Aces Team
Every vehicle you research, every battle you win, every crew you train — it all stays with you. Secure your preferred username now before it’s claimed, and get a genuine head start on the road to Early Access.
Ready to Roll Out?
Head to steelaces.com to register, download, and deploy. The servers are live — but not for long. Don’t let this weekend pass you by.
Find out more here
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