Broken Arrow — Frequently Asked Questions
Short, honest answers to common questions about the game — with links to our tools where the answer goes deeper.
What kind of game is Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow is a real-time tactics (RTT) game about a modern USA–Russia conflict: 350+ units of real hardware, directional armor and deep loadout customization. Released June 19, 2025 on Steam. The core is competitive PvP with 10,000-point Battle Group decks.
How much does Broken Arrow cost and where to buy it?
The game is sold on Steam; the price depends on your region and edition, so check the Steam store page for the current number. It goes on discount during Steam sales.
What's included in the Vanguard Edition?
Vanguard Edition is an expanded edition with extra content on top of the base game. Check the official Steam page for the exact contents and the difference from the base version — bundles can change.
Is there a single-player campaign?
Yes — there are single-player missions and AI skirmish, but the heart of Broken Arrow is competitive multiplayer. Treat the solo content as training before PvP.
Is Broken Arrow coming to mobile or consoles?
No. Broken Arrow is PC-only (Steam, Windows). No mobile or PlayStation/Xbox versions have been announced; any 'Broken Arrow' mobile apps in stores are not this game.
Is there a zombie mode in Broken Arrow?
There is no official zombie mode. The game modes are PvP battles (1v1 up to team games), matches against AI, and single-player missions.
How big is the Broken Arrow download?
The install is around 30 GB and grows with every patch (big updates add a few GB each). Plan for 35–40 GB free and prefer an SSD — the exact current size is always shown on the Steam store page.
What are the system requirements for Broken Arrow?
It runs on a mid-range modern PC: 64-bit Windows 10/11, a quad-core CPU, 8–16 GB RAM and a GTX 1060 / RTX 2060-class GPU for a smooth picture. Large battles and high settings like more RAM and an SSD. Check the Steam page for exact minimum and recommended specs.
Does Broken Arrow have English and other languages?
Yes — the interface and texts are localized into English, Russian and several other languages. Full voice-over may be limited, but the interface language is switchable in the game settings.
How many players are online in Broken Arrow?
The live count changes daily; the peak and current player counts are easiest to check on Steam Charts / SteamDB for the game. The bulk of activity is ranked PvP in the evenings.
Broken Arrow or WARNO — which one to pick?
Both are serious military RTTs, but different: Broken Arrow is a modern setting (USA vs Russia) with deep unit customization and deck building; WARNO is Cold War with a different battle tempo. If you want modern hardware, Javelins, F-35s and a deck builder — that's Broken Arrow.
How do I start playing Broken Arrow as a beginner?
In short: pick a faction, grab a ready meta deck, learn recon and point-based buying, keep anti-air up, and never push vehicles without infantry. From there, follow our beginner guide with step-by-step combat and economy basics.
Beginner guide →How do I review past matches and analyze a game?
The game itself has no match history — it only shows your current rating. On our site you can look yourself up by SteamID and open any past game with a full breakdown: units, damage, teammates and opponents, plus your ELO trend.
Match history & stats →How do I build a good deck?
A Battle Group is built on a 10,000-point budget around one faction and two doctrines. Start from proven meta decks and our deck-building guide, then adapt to your style.
Deck building guide →Where can I download ready-made decks?
In our deck showcase: meta builds and community decks with full rosters — download the .dek file and import it straight into the game.
Deck showcase →How do I check my stats and ELO?
On our stats page: look yourself up by SteamID — match history, ELO trend, win rate, teammates and opponents. Free, no login.
Player stats →How do I counter tanks, artillery or anti-air?
We have counter guides for every class and every unit: the best units against each target, split by faction, with tactics — built on real match data.
How to counter tanks →Does Broken Arrow work in Russia?
Yes — it's a normal Steam game and runs in Russia like any other Steam title. The only regional nuance is payment: how you buy and the regional price depend on your Steam account and available payment methods — see the Steam store page for details.
Can I play with friends or co-op?
Yes. You can team up in PvP (2v2, 3v3 and larger) or play together against AI. There is no co-op story campaign — playing together means team multiplayer and skirmishes versus bots.
Is there a tutorial in Broken Arrow?
Yes, there are tutorial missions covering the basics of controls and economy. That alone won't get you far in PvP — pair it with our beginner guide for a fast start.
Beginner guide →