The War

The War is a real-time strategy game with 4X elements, set in a world still caught in conflict after a global war over the Black Stone mineral. You develop an empire, expand and build across a grid-based battlefield, and command Core-Gear, giant war machines powered by Black Stone. Battles and development happen in real time, with rules designed to keep operations minimal so you can focus on strategy and social interaction.

A world at war

Humanity discovered the high-energy-density Black Stone in 2069, setting countries against one another for control of the resource. The conflict became the First Black Stone War in 2085. Five years into the war, humanity developed the Core-Gear, whose immense combat capabilities helped bring about a brief return to peace within a year. The world divided into three major factions: the Black Eagle Union, which represents democracy and freedom; the White Bear Front, which represents the people; and the neutral Suzaku Covenant in the East. The war crisis continues despite that brief peace.

Develop your strategy

Expansion, construction, development and battles take place in real time on a grid. The battlefield contains over 10,000 grids and supports dozens of players cooperating and competing. As you build your empire, you repeatedly choose from three randomly presented pondering cards, shaping a strategic card combination through dozens of selections.

Dozens of distinct heroes pilot Core-Gear across the battlefield. Using their active strategic skills effectively can determine the outcome of battles.

Game modes

• Adventure mode: follow the plot, learn the basic rules and gradually explore the game’s world.
• Evacuation mode: 16 players take part in a three-day strategic confrontation. Find a teammate, become the commander and lead the group to victory.
• Alliance mode: 18 players split into three factions for a five-day confrontation. Cooperation and alliances are central to victory, rather than simply eliminating opponents.

Factions and forces

The White Bear Front emphasizes heavy industry and machinery, deploying heavy bomb and electromagnetic weapons. Its K-47 Aviation Fortress is the only weapon in the game that can deliver a powerful ground strike from the air, and is very difficult to sink.

The Black Hawk Combined Arms focuses on modern, high-tech combat troops and makes extensive use of optical weapons. Its Rhino Heavy Tank is the game’s toughest tank, with an energy shield that lets it withstand heavy damage on the frontline.

The Vermilion Phoenix Alliance Force combines classical and technological elements, with an Eastern mystical style in its tech tree.