ArmA Video Game Series
A series of tactical TPP/FPP shooters, with clearly outlined simulation elements. The brand is developed by Czech studio Bohemia Interactive.
The first game in the series - ArmA: Armed Assault - was released in 2006 as a "spiritual successor" to the bestselling Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis. The title was warmly received by fans of the genre, who praised the mechanics, credible storyline and visuals. Its success was repeated three years later, with the release of the second part of the series - ArmA II, powered by the third-generation Real Virtuality engine. In 2011, the series received its first spin-off, the game Arma: Cold War Assault, which is a refreshed version of the aforementioned game Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis. Two years later, another side project followed in its footsteps, a turn-based strategy game titled Arma Tactics, prepared primarily with mobile devices in mind. Nevertheless, in 2013, the full-fledged third part of the series also saw the light of day, namely. Arma III, the action of which was set in the near future, and the title itself ran on the fourth generation of the Real Virtuality engine. After three years, the brand returned to mobile devices with the game Arma Mobile Ops; this time the authors gave us an RTS in the style of the hit Clash of Clans. In 2023, another spin-off saw the light of day, namely. Arma Reforger. The latter was a kind of test of a brand new, proprietary technology - Enfusion - which was also to drive the full-fledged fourth part of the series.
In games under the banner of Arma players take on the role of soldiers and participate in fictional military operations, played out on vast maps with an open structure. In the course of the game a variety of military equipment is put at their disposal, led by various types of weapons and vehicles. The gameplay is characterized by a high degree of freedom of action and an emphasis on realism. Unlike many competing products, in games of the series Arma dynamic action gives way to simulation aspects, which also forces players to take a more tactical approach to the game, especially skillful planning and coordination of actions. In addition to single-player modes, the flagship works of the Bohemia Interactive studio offer extensive multiplayer modules, based on both cooperation and competition.
A strong point of the entire series is support for mods, which can be created with the help of excellent tools. The latter are so extensive that separate games are prepared based on them, so to speak; the best example of this is DayZ, which, although over time has become a separate item, started life as a mod for the game ArmA II.
ArmA Series Evolution
2023
Arma Reforger
2016
Arma Mobile Ops
2013
Arma III
2013
Arma Tactics
2011
Arma: Cold War Assault
2009
ArmA II
2006
ArmA: Combat Operations
Arma 4
Action
2027
Arma 4 is the fourth installment of the shooter series from Bohemia Interactive. The title uses a completely new graphics engine.
Arma Reforger
Action
November 16, 2023
Arma Reforger is an online shooter that tests the new Enfusion graphics engine ahead of the release of Arma 4. The title is set in 1989 and allows players a lot of freedom to create new content - including gameplay mechanics.
Arma Mobile Ops
Strategy
June 28, 2016
A mobile version of the popular military simulation series Arma, taking the form of a battle strategy similar in style to Clash of Titans. The game was developed by the team at Bohemia Interactive. Arma Mobile Ops takes place in modern times and depicts a military conflict in which advanced technology is used. During gameplay, you develop your base, gather resources, and conduct research into new technologies. Naturally, you have to protect your base by building fortifications, watch towers, bunkers, and other facilities. At the same time, you need to raise an army with which you can invade bases of other players or the AI opponents. For the most part, combat is automatic, but before you take any action, it is necessary to instruct your units on the attack direction, movement speed, and tactics. Arma Mobile Ops features a massive single player campaign and extensive multiplayer in which players’ fractions constantly wage war. The title utilizes attractive 3D visuals.
Arma III
Action
September 12, 2013
The third installment in the first-person shooter cycle that focuses heavily on faithful recreation of the modern battlefield. The action of Arma III is set in the near future, where a conflict in the Middle East has greatly weakened NATO forces. A small island in the middle of the Mediterranean is of key importance to the stability of this part of the world, and it is there that the events of the story-driven single player campaign take place. The production of the Czech studio - Bohemia Interactive – stands out due to the extremely thorough and realistic re-enactments of operations of actual military assets, including a variety of vehicles. A well-developed mode for online multiplayer skirmishes is one of the game’s greatest strengths. Arma III features high-quality graphics generated by the Real Virtuality engine, as well as a set of fully functional modding tools, allowing you to create your own scenarios.
- Arma III: Apex July 11, 2016
- Arma III: Laws of War September 7, 2017
- Arma III Creator DLC: Global Mobilization - Cold War Germany April 29, 2019
- Arma III: Contact July 25, 2019
- Arma III Creator DLC: S.O.G. Prairie Fire May 6, 2021
- Arma 3 Creator DLC: Spearhead 1944 July 25, 2023
Arma Tactics
Strategy
September 4, 2013
Spin-off popular shooter originally dedicated to mobile devices. In the game we play the role of the commander of a small unit of special forces soldiers and set off to the battlefield. The creators made available a feature mode, as well as tasks with randomly generated objectives.
Arma: Cold War Assault
Action
August 9, 2011
Arma: Cold War Assault is a refreshed version of the debutant Bohemia Interactive studio, Operation Flashpoint. Renewal combines the basic game and the Resistance plugin. The whole set has been enriched with 1.99 patch, which contains patches improving compatibility with modern PCs.
ArmA II: Reinforcements
Action
April 1, 2011
Compilation of two DLC add-ons, which does not require ArmA II to work properly. Add-ons allow you to become a member of a private security company and a soldier of the British armed forces.
ArmA II
Action
May 29, 2009
ArmA 2 is a continuation of one of the most popular PeCet tactical games. The action of the second part takes place in the near future. We conduct our activities on the territory of a fictitious state - Montenegro.
- ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead June 29, 2010
- ArmA II: British Armed Forces August 26, 2010
- ArmA II: Private Military Company November 30, 2010
- ArmA II: Army of the Czech Republic July 30, 2012
ArmA: Combat Operations
Action
November 10, 2006
A program directly referring to Operation Flashpoint, the famous production of Bohemia Interactive Studio from 2001. So once again we are dealing with a tactical shooter viewed from the perspective of the first person.
- ArmA: Queen's Gambit September 28, 2007
ArmA Series News
More people than ever before play Arma Reforger. Revolutionary installment of ultra-realistic military shooter gets revival
The number of Arma Reforger players is growing regularly, and yesterday the title reached a new record for activity. This is linked to the game's release on PS5 in mid-December.
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Martin Bukowski
January 7, 2025
Bohemia Interactive Sold 174 Copies of Arma 2 on Day One on Steam. 15 Years Later, the Czechs Reflect on „the Power of Digital Distribution”
The CEO of Bohemia Interactive revealed the sales statistics of the studio's games on Steam. In doing so, he noted how strong digital distribution is.
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Martin Bukowski
October 21, 2024
Bohemia Interactive Sold 174 Copies of Arma 2 on Day One on Steam. 15 Years Later, the Czechs Reflect on „the Power of Digital Distribution”
The CEO of Bohemia Interactive revealed the sales statistics of the studio's games on Steam. In doing so, he noted how strong digital distribution is.
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Martin Bukowski
October 21, 2024
ArmA 4 with Release Window. Bohemia Interactive Will Severely Test Fans' Patience with a Long Wait Ahead
Bohemia Interactive announced the release window for the highly anticipated realistic shooter ArmA 4. However, fans have to be patient.
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Hubert Sledziewski
October 17, 2024
Beautiful, Realistic Shooter Went Through Small Revolution. Groundbreaking Update Introduces Important New Feature to Arma Reforger
Bohemia Interactive studio released the Reinforcements update for the Arma Reforger game. Prepare orders for soldiers, as you will finally lead your own squad.
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Maciej Gaffke
July 1, 2024
DayZ Mod in Arma Reforger
Arma Reforger supports mods. Some of them are related to DayZ. In this guide you will learn how to download them.
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Agnes Adamus
November 17, 2023
Arma Reforger - Is There Single Player Campaign
Players wonder if there is a solo mode in Arma Reforger 1.0. In our guide, we explain whether there is a single player campaign in this title.
How to
Dawid Lubczynski
November 17, 2023
Update 1.0 Takes Arma Reforger Gameplay to New Level
The full version of Arma Reforger has debuted. Update 1.0 introduced a slew of new features to this realistic online shooter, including helicopters.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
November 16, 2023
Arma 3 Once Again Used for Disinformation; This Time on Israel's War With Palestine
Arma 3 has again been used to spread false information. This time, videos from the game were used to „show” Israel's conflict with Palestine.
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Agnes Adamus
October 15, 2023
Huge WWII DLC for Arma 3 Now Available
A new DLC for Arma 3, created as part of the Creator DLC program, has debuted on Steam. Spearhead 1944 takes players back in time to World War II.
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Christian Pieniazek
July 26, 2023