Wishlist Games has revealed that the first major update for the tactical shooter World War 3 will arrive with the December 8 update cycle. This marks the end of the Open Beta window and introduces a sweeping expansion called Operation Redline. The update broadens the theater of war to include fresh frontline arenas, notably a border region between the Koreas known as the DMZ and stretches into the vast expanse of the Chinese Gobi Desert. Players can expect the introduction of additional military hardware sourced from both the South Korean and Chinese armed forces.
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World War 3 is a tactical first-person action game developed by the Polish studio The Farm 51. It has also been associated with alternative monikers such as Chernobyl and Odes in certain markets. The game emphasizes team-based combat across ground assaults, armored vehicle operations, and aerial reconnaissance through drones. Players deploy coordinated tactics to maximize impact, with battles featuring up to forty players divided across two principal modes: Tactical Ops and Deathmatch. The maps are crafted to deliver a highly realistic battlefield feel, inviting strategic positioning and split-second decisions that can turn the tide of the match.
Operation Redline
Operation Redline marks the first Global Operation and stands as the season’s largest content drop. It introduces new conflict zones, expands the roster of nations and locations, and broadens the world of warfare within the game. Each new operation brings a wave of additions, including maps, modes, user interface improvements, weapons, vehicles, and fresh tactical actions. Operation Redline is described as the inaugural Global Operation for the first year of the game and is followed by plans for three additional operations in 2023. The focus centers on expanding the theater of operations into China and the Korean Peninsula, with two new battlefields available in these regions. One map places teams in the Gobi Desert for Deathmatch-style play, while a larger DMZ map is designed to accommodate Tactical Ops, encouraging larger-scale team engagements and strategic defense or offense in an expansive environment.
New features
The update appears to extend beyond a handful of maps, introducing a broader set of weapons, vehicles, and tactical actions. Players will also unlock new blueprints, enabling fresh approaches on the battlefield:
- Operator aircraft customization draws on equipment inspired by the Republic of Korea’s 707th Special Operations Regiment and the People’s Liberation Army of China.
- Weaponry updates include the standard South Korean K2C1 assault rifle and the Chinese QBZ-95 assault rifle.
- New tools and tactics feature heavy artillery roles, a Chinese ZTZ-99 light battle tank, South Korea’s K21 light infantry combat vehicle, and an advanced aircraft option for aerial surveillance, opening up a wider range of strategic decisions on any given map.
A flood of updates
One notable aspect of the update strategy is that all new gear, weapons, vehicles, and tactical actions can be unlocked through regular game progression, with no need to purchase a Battle Pass. The development team confirms ongoing improvements for World War III, while the December 8 season launch is set to bring more realism to weapons, more accurate player status indicators, enhanced vehicle rendering, and other gameplay refinements. The cadence of updates is designed to keep the experience fresh and challenging, inviting players to reevaluate tactics and coordinate with teammates as new content reshapes the battlefield dynamics.