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War Room Challenge 2025 (AW2) by Kartal
Base Game: Advance Wars 2 (U)
Release Date: 14th February 2025
Version 1.0: Download (IPS Format)
Editing Notes: Download
Short Description: A complete War Room mod with rebalanced COs and Navy.
Sami
Army:  Orange Star |  |
| An infantry-unit specialist that has trouble with other ground units. She’s a proud graduate of special-forces training. | |
 Chocolate | |
 Cowards | |
| “Ready or not, here I come!” |
Max
| Army: Orange Star |  |
| An enthusiastic strongman who is loyal and earnest. He’s unmatched when it comes to direct combat but weak over distances. | |
| Weight training | |
| Studying | |
| “Roll, tanks, roll!” |
Colin
Army:  Blue Moon |  |
| An inexperienced little rich boy who somehow became a CO in Blue Moon. He views Olaf and Grit with awe and admiration. | |
| Olaf and Grit | |
| Black Hole | |
| “Money buys power!” |
Olaf
| Army: Blue Moon |  |
| A braggart whose tactical prowess has earned him respect. Easily affected by the climate, he’s strong in snow and weak in rain. | |
| Warm boots | |
| Rain clouds | |
| “Let the winds of war bring snow!” |
Hachi
| Army: Orange Star |  |
| Rumored to be Orange Star’s former chief, he’s closing up shop to relive his glory days on the battlefield once more. | |
| Tea | |
| Medicine | |
| “This brings back memories!” |
Lash
Army:  Black Hole |  |
| The wunderkind of the Black Hole Army. A small, fierce, and brilliant inventor, she revels in the joy of battle. | |
| Getting her way | |
| Not getting it | |
| “Tee-hee! C’mon! Let’s play!” |
Hawke
| Army: Black Hole |  |
| The appointed leader of Black Hole’s COs, he has a Machiavellian streak and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. | |
| Black coffee | |
| Incompetence | |
| “To be defeated is to lose everything. Are you prepared for that outcome?” |
Adder
| Army: Black Hole |  |
| A self-absorbed CO who believes his skill is unmatched and is versed in the art of psychological warfare. He’s second to Hawke in rank. | |
| His own face | |
| Dirty things | |
| “The look of terror on your face is delicious.” |
Flak
| Army: Black Hole |  |
| The strongman of the Black Hole Army who was promoted from private by Hawke. Occasionally strikes with barbaric strength. | |
| Meat | |
| Veggies | |
| “Why think when you can fight?!” |
Clone Andy
| Army: Black Hole |  |
| A Black Hole officer generated from a sample of Andy’s DNA. He has no major weaknesses and is just like Andy in every way. | |
| Whatever Andy likes | |
| Ladybugs (they’re scary) | |
| “Activating mimicry… I can fix anything!” |
Andy
| Army: Orange Star |  |
| A mechanical boy wonder with good all-around skills. Impulsive to a fault, he’s fiercely protective of those he calls friends. | |
| Mechanics | |
| Waking up early | |
| “I’m not worried! I can fix anything!” |
Jess
Army:  Green Earth |  |
| The gallant tank-driving CO who fought her way to the top. While her ground vehicles are mighty, she suffers outside her domain. | |
| Dandelions | |
| Unfit COs | |
| “Battle should never be taken lightly. I always give one hundred percent! Always!” |
Eagle
| Army: Green Earth |  |
| The king of the skies who joined the air force to honor his father’s legacy. His air units are matchless, but he has weak naval units. | |
| Lucky goggles | |
| Swimming | |
| “The Eagle soars above you!” |
Sensei
Army:  Gold Comet |  |
| This former paratrooper was an unbeatable CO in his day. He excels with foot soldiers and copters, even if his eyesight isn’t what it used to be. | |
| Lazy, rainy days | |
| Busy malls | |
| “I’ve still got what it takes! Now, fetch me my goggles! …Whaddaya mean I’m already wearing ’em?” |
Kanbei
| Army: Gold Comet |  |
| The leader of Gold Comet who has a soft spot for his daughter. His superior units are full of fighting spirit, yet they come at a cost. | |
| Sonja | |
| Computers | |
| “Your numbers mean nothing! Nothing can stop me!” |
Factory Player Vs Player (AW2) by Kartal
Base Game: Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (GBA)
Release Date: 19th March 2023
Version 1.0: Download (IPS Format)
Short Description: Allows you to play on Factory maps with a human-controlled player
War Room Sturm (AW1) by Kartal
Base Game: Advance Wars (GBA)
Release Date: 24th May 2023
Version 1.0: Download (IPS Format)
Short Description: Allows the use of Sturm in the War Room
Grit
| Army: Blue Moon |  |
| A peerless marksman with ranged attacks, he tends to dislike direct combat. His laid-back style masks his dependability. | |
| Cats | |
| Rats | |
| “Reckon it’s time to take you down!” |
Sonja
| Army: Gold Comet |  |
| Kanbei’s daughter who values intel over all else. She operates best in Fog of War and is cool and collected. | |
| Computers | |
| Bugs | |
| “I see right through your plans!” |
Drake
| Army: Green Earth |  |
| A former pirate with a big heart. His naval units rule the seas, but he has trouble with air units. Rain seems to follow wherever he goes. | |
| The sea | |
| Heights | |
| “Panic is for landlubbers!” |
Sturm
| Army: Black Hole |  |
| The apparent commander in chief of the Black Hole Army, Sturm is a riddle within a shadow, revealing nothing. | |
| Invasions | |
| Peace | |
| “Such power… I almost regret crushing it.” |
Nell
| Army: Orange Star |  |
| A well-balanced CO with no weak points. They say she was born under a lucky star. | |
| Willful students | |
| Downtime | |
| “Lucky me!” |
W0-01 War Room Speed Limits
These are the speed limits for each map. To obtain 100 points in Speed ranking, you must complete the map in the number of days listed or less.
Continue readingW0-00 War Room Overview
Introduction
The War Room features 30 high score challenge maps where maps unlocked can be played in any order.
Continue readingC2-00 Advance Wars 2 Campaign Speed Limits
These are the speed limits for each map. To obtain 100 points in Speed ranking, you must complete the map in the number of days listed or less.
Continue readingC1-00 Advance Wars Campaign Speed Limits
These are the speed limits for each map. To obtain 100 points in Speed ranking, you must complete the map in the number of days listed or less.
Continue readingC0-00 Campaign Overview
Introduction
The Advance Wars campaign features a branching path campaign which is played in sequential order. Maps not cleared during your first run will become available to play after completing the campaign.
Continue readingUnlockables and Secrets
Commanding Officers
Spoilers
| CO | Unlock Condition | Price in Hachi's Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Nell | Complete every stage in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 1000 Points |
| Hachi | Complete every stage in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 1000 Points |
| Grit | Complete either "Olaf's Sea Strike" or "History Lesson" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 900 Points |
| Colin | Complete "Two Week Test" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 900 Points |
| Kanbei | Complete "Kanbei's Error" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 900 Points |
| Sonja | Complete "Sonja's Goal" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 900 Points |
| Sensei | Complete "Foul Play" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 900 Points |
| Eagle | Complete "Wings of Victory" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 900 Points |
| Drake | Complete "Battle Mystery" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 900 Points |
| Jess | Complete "Rain of Fire" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 900 Points |
| Flak | Complete "Liberation" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 900 Points |
| Lash | Complete "Factory Blues" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 900 Points |
| Adder | Complete "The Hunt's End" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 900 Points |
| Hawke | Complete "Great Sea Battle" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 900 Points |
| Sturm | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 1000 Points |
| Clone Andy | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign | 900 Points |
Game Modes
Spoilers
| Mode | Unlock Condition | Price in Hachi's Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign OR select the locked menu item for the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" on the Campaign Select menu and confirm that you wish to proceed with spoilers | N/A |
| Style 2 in Design Maps, Versus and War Room | Start the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | N/A |
| Challenge Campaign | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty | 1 Point |
| Challenge Campaign 2 | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty | 2 Points |
| Dossier | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty | 300 Points |
| Alt. Colors | Complete "Enigma" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 300 Points |
| Extra Parts in Design Maps | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty and view the tutorial for changing between "Style 1" and "Style 2" | 300 Points |
Wallpapers and Artworks
Spoilers
| Artwork | Unlock Condition | Price in Hachi's Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Nell | Complete "Field Training" | 200 Points |
| Andy | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Max | Complete "Max Strikes" (Andy) or "Max Strikes" (Max) in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Sami | Complete "Sami's Debut" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Hachi | Clear every stage in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 200 Points |
| Olaf | Complete "It's War" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Grit | Complete "Gunfighter" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Colin | Complete "Reclamation" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 200 Points |
| Kanbei | Complete "Kanbei Arrives" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Sonja | Complete "Divide and Conquer" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Sensei | Complete "Sensei's Return" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 200 Points |
| Eagle | Complete "Air Ace" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Drake | Complete "Captain Drake" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Jess | Complete "Sinking Feeling" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 200 Points |
| Flak | Complete "Flak Attack" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 200 Points |
| Lash | Complete "Lash Out" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 200 Points |
| Adder | Complete "Tanks!" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 200 Points |
| Hawke | Complete "Sea For All" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" challenge campaign | 200 Points |
| Sturm | Complete "Enigma" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Clone Andy | Complete "Andy Times Two" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 200 Points |
| Bonus Artwork 1 | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign on Casual or Classic mode | N/A |
| Bonus Artwork 2 | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic mode | N/A |
| Reward Artwork 1 | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign on Casual or Classic mode | N/A |
| Reward Artwork 2 | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic mode | N/A |
| Reward Artwork 3 | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign on Challenge mode | N/A |
| Reward Artwork 4 | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole" campaign on Challenge mode | N/A |
Music
Spoilers
| Artwork | Unlock Condition | Price in Hachi's Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Star National Anthem | Complete "Liberation" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Orange Star Theme | Complete "Orange Dawn" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Nell's Theme | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Andy's Anthem | Complete Field Training | N/A |
| Max's Theme | Complete "Max's Folly" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Sami's Theme | Complete "Sami Marches On" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Hachi's Theme | Complete "Final Front" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Blue Moon National Anthem | Complete "Factory Blues" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Blue Moon Theme | Complete "Toy Box" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Olaf's Theme | Complete "Olaf's Sea Strike" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Grit's Theme | Complete "Sniper" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Colin's Theme | Complete "Reclamation" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Green Earth National Anthem | Complete "Great Sea Battle" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Green Earth's Theme | Complete "Drake's Dilemma" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Eagle's Theme | Complete "Sami's Debut" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Drake's Theme | Complete "Naval Clash" (Andy), "Naval Clash" (Max) or "Naval Clash" (Sami) in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Jess' Theme | Complete "Sinking Feeling" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Gold Comet National Anthem | Complete "The Hunt's End" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Gold Comet Theme | Complete "Duty & Honor" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Kanbei's Theme | Complete "Mighty Kanbei" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Sonja's Theme | Complete "Sami Marches On" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Sensei's Theme | Complete "Sensei's Return" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Black Hole National Anthem | Complete "Hot Pursuit" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Black Hole's Theme | Complete "Final Front" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Flak's Theme | Complete "T Minus 15" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Lash's Theme | Complete "Nature Walk" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Adder's Theme | Complete "Showstopper" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Hawke's Theme | Complete "Sea Fortress" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Clone's Theme | Complete "Andy Times Two" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Sturm's Theme | Complete "The Final Battle" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Fanfare | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Fanfare 2 | Complete "Orange Dawn" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Wars World News | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Wars World News 2 | Complete "Orange Dawn" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Prologue | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| The World of Macro Land | Complete "Orange Dawn" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Cosmo Land Map | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Macro Land Map | Complete "Orange Dawn" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Mission Start | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Battle Success | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Battle Success 2 | Complete "Orange Dawn" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Defeat | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Count Up | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Reinforcements | Complete "T Minus 15" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Move Out! | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| It's War! | Complete "It's War" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Sniper! | Complete "Sniper" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Air Ace! | Complete "Air Ace" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Mighty Kanbei! | Complete "Mighty Kanbei" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Captain Drake! | Complete "Captain Drake" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Sonja's Goal! | Complete "Sonja's Goal" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Enigma! | Complete "Enigma" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Resolve | Complete "Rivals" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Victory | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| To the Last Stage | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Last Stage Theme | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Epilogue | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Final Front! | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Victory Fanfare | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| CO Power! | Complete "The Hunt's End" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Super CO Power! | Complete "Great Sea Battle" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Black Hole CO Power! | Complete "Factory Blues" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Black Hole Super CO Power! | Complete "Liberation" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Factory Domination | Complete "Liberation" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Staff Roll | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Staff Roll 2 | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 150 Points |
| Changing Hands | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Design Time | Complete "Tank Ops" in the "Advance Wars" campaign | 150 Points |
| Gallery | Complete Field Training | N/A |
Maps
Spoilers
| Map | Unlock Condition | Price in Hachi's Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Dirt | Complete "Factory Blues" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Long Road | Complete "Great Sea Battle" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Nest Egg | Complete "The Hunt's End" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| The Trident | Complete "Great Sea Battle" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Banker Hills | Complete "Factory Blues" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Lost Basin | Complete "The Hunt's End" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Risky Vale | Complete "The Hunt's End" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| The Ring | Complete "Hot Pursuit" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Strong Land | Complete "Hot Pursuit" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Missile Plains | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty | 100 Points |
| The Ring | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty | 100 Points |
| Strong Land | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty | 100 Points |
| Big Daddy | Complete "Factory Blues" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Grid Assault | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty | 100 Points |
| Crossroad | Complete "Great Sea Battle" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Thorn Islands | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty | 100 Points |
| Portsmouth | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty | 100 Points |
| Wyrm's Eye | Complete "Hot Pursuit" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Knotted Keys | Complete "Great Sea Battle" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Pipe Maze | Complete "The Hunt's End" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Lock Ridge | Complete "Factory Blues" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Heartland | Complete "Hot Pursuit" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | 100 Points |
| Badlands | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic difficulty | 100 Points |
| Bean Island | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Crater Isle | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Triangles | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Ball Islands | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Coral Lagoon | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Puzzle Trio | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Fist Peninsula | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Deer Harbor | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Alara Range | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Lost River | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Volcano Isle | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Turtle Atoll | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Squash Island | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Cube Keys | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Mirror Islands | Purchase the "Classic Case" | N/A |
| Shark Strait | Purchase the "Classic Case" | 100 Points |
| Royal Channel | Purchase the "Classic Case" | 100 Points |
| Little Island | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Sun Canal | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Beaker River | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Star Islands | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Eon Springs | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Portal Bridge | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Sabre Range | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Asphalt Maze | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Cog Isle | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Zero Wood | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Switchback | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Ruby Keys | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Rainy Haven | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Rail Strait | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Tribe Islands | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Vision Bridge | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Piston Dam | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Hat Harbor | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | 100 Points |
| Swan Cove | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | 100 Points |
| Go Islands | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | N/A |
| Hourglass Isle | Purchase the "Bonus Case" | 100 Points |
Campaign Secrets
Spoilers
| Unlock | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| "Max's Folly", "Olaf's Navy" and "Olaf's Sea Strike" missions | Select the mission "Max Strikes (Andy)" in the "Advance Wars" campaign |
| "Sniper!", "Blizzard Battle" and "History Lesson" missions | Select the mission "Max Strikes (Max)" in the "Advance Wars" campaign |
| "Rivals" mission | Complete every mission in the "Advance Wars" campaign |
| Free Play in "Advance Wars" campaign | Complete the mission "The Final Battle" in the "Advance Wars" campaign |
| "Neotanks!?" mission | Capture the property at [3,8] in the mission "Toy Box" and complete the mission in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign |
| "Sea of Hope" mission | Capture the property at [6,8] in the mission "Showstopper" and complete the mission in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign |
| "Danger Times Nine" mission | Capture the property at [0,9] in the mission "Sinking Feeling" and complete the mission in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign |
| "Test of Time" (Challenge Campaign) mission | Capture the property at [2,15] in the mission "Andy's Time" and complete the mission in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" challenge campaign |
| Neotanks for Orange Star | Complete the mission "Test of Time" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign |
| Neotanks for Blue Moon | Complete the mission "Neotanks!?" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign |
| Neotanks for Gold Comet | Complete the mission "Sea of Hope" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign |
| Neotanks for Green Earth | Complete the mission "Danger Times Nine" in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign |
ID Tag & Medals
Spoilers
| Medal | Unlock Condition | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ID Tag | Complete Field Training | |
| ID Tag Color Select | Connect to Online for the First time and set it from the Online Menu | |
| Advance Wars Campaign | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign on Casual or Classic Difficulty | Bronze |
| Advance Wars Campaign | Complete every mission in the "Advance Wars" campaign | Silver |
| Advance Wars Campaign | Complete the "Advance Wars" campaign on Challenge Difficulty | Gold |
| Advance Wars 2 Campaign | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Casual or Classic Difficulty | Bronze |
| Advance Wars 2 Campaign | Complete every mission in the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign | Silver |
| Advance Wars 2 Campaign | Complete the "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising" campaign on Challenge Difficulty | Gold |
| War Room | Complete a War Room map with an A rank or better | Bronze |
| War Room | Complete 7 War Room maps with an A rank or better | Silver |
| War Room | Complete 15 War Room maps with an S rank | Gold |
| Design Maps | Create a design map | Bronze |
| Design Maps | Share a design map | Silver |
| Design Maps | Share 5 design maps | Gold |
| Hachi's Shop | Purchase an item | Bronze |
| Hachi's Shop | Purchase 3 of each item type (CO, Map, Music, Art) | Silver |
| Hachi's Shop | Purchase all shop items | Gold |
| Online | Complete 1 online match | Bronze |
| Online | Complete 3 online matches | Silver |
| Online | Complete 10 online matches | Gold |
Easter Eggs
Spoilers
| Easter Egg | How to Activate |
|---|---|
| Deleting Data Tutorial | Start up the game, then hold L, minus and right arrow when the "Nintendo Switch" logo appears |
| Secret Design Map | From the design maps menu hold minus, then press plus to create a new map |
| Hachi Alt Costume | Purchase every single item from the "Battle Maps" shop and then re-enter it from the menu |
| View Hachi's Hints again | Enter the "Battle Maps" shop when he has nothing to sell you and you will be asked if you would like to chat, if you say yes you will receive one of Hachi's Hints again |
| Unit placement message | Illegally place a unit in Design Maps 50 times |
| Unit placement message 2 | Illegally place a unit in Design Maps 100 times |
| Unit placement message 3 | Illegally place a unit in Design Maps 150 times |
| Unit placement message 4 | Illegally place a unit in Design Maps 200 times |
| Listen to Shop/Combat arrangements of Music | In the Gallery, when playing a song, press R3 to switch between the standard, shop/menu and combat arrangements of a song |
| "Tank Ops" extra dialogue | Win by HQ capture in the mission "Tank Ops" |
| "Copter Tactics" extra dialogue | Win by rout in the mission "Copter Tactics" |
| "Olaf's Navy" extra dialogue | Win by rout in the mission "Olaf's Navy" |
| "Cleanup" extra dialogue | Run out of fuel with every unit in your army in the mission "Cleanup" |
| "Andy's Time" extra dialogue | Build a Neotank in the mission "Andy's Time" |
| "Test of Time" extra dialogue | Win by rout in the mission "Test of Time" |
| "Silo Scramble" extra dialogue | Win by HQ capture in the mission "Silo Scramble" |
Re-Boot Camp is out!
Advance Wars 1 & 2 Re-Boot camp has now been released. You can purchase it off the Nintendo eShop and at retailers
Reboot Camp Release Date: 21 April 2023
Nintendo has announced the new release date for Advance Wars 1 & 2: Re-Boot Camp to be released on the 21st of April 2023. A new trailer has been released.
The Nintendo store listing has also been updated and is now available again: Nintendo Store Listing
New Hack Uploaded
A new hack has been uploaded – Advance Wars 2 Christmas Map Pack 2022 by Kartal. It is a mini-campaign hack featuring newly remixed maps, modified AI and a few challenges. Go have a play!
Christmas Map Pack 2022 (AW2) by Kartal
Base Game: Advance Wars 2 (U)
- File/ROM SHA-1: 14DD0B22C894865867AFF89E8116B2DFFAE25605
- File/ROM CRC32: 5AD0E571
Release Date: 18th December 2022
Version 1.1: Download (IPS Format)
Forum Thread: View
Short Description: This Christmas map pack features reworked/reimagined/AI improved/harder (at least 1 of those apply) versions of Advance Wars 2 maps, and Advance Wars 1’s The Final Battle map with Advance Wars 2 COs selectable (each having a custom pre-deployed army).
New Hacks Uploaded
Two new hacks have been uploaded to the site for you to play! The first is Advance Wars Story by PlatinumSkink for Advance Wars 2. It is a full campaign for you to play and enjoy!
The second is Advance Wars Balance by Kartal. It is a rebalance of the Advance Wars 1 COs for a more competitive Vs mode experience.
Give them both a play today, and give the authors feedback on their project posts on the forum, or discuss on the discord.
Advance Wars Balance (AW1) by Kartal
Base Game: Advance Wars 1 (U, 1.0)
Release Date: 23rd July 2022
Version 1.0: Download (IPS Format)
Forum Thread: View
Short Description: I tried my hands at balancing the AW1 COs.
The CO profiles detail the Power Bar length and stat changes (in AW2 defense format).
The game defines firepower and defense differently than its sequels.
Defense is damage taken, aka +10% defense = 90% damage taken. Each unit can have individual values to damage dealt and taken, and there’s a universal value pair for the whole army. The universal values are usually 110% damage dealt and 90% damage taken during Power. For COs with unite boosts/weaknesses, these add up. E.g. Max has 170% on his direct combat units. With 110% universal damage on top it adds up to 187%. Drake’s 80% air units become 88%.
COs which werern’t changed:
Nell
Sturm (Campaign) Continue reading
Advance Wars Story (AW2) by PlatinumSkink
Base Game: Advance Wars 2 (U)
Release Date: 14th January 2022
Version 1.82: Download (IPS Format)
Forum Thread: View
Short Description: This here is Advance Wars 2: A Story. It is made primarily because I had a story in mind and I wanted to make it into an actual game, but along the way I made a whole slew of changes to both COs and Units in ways that make sense to me.
Maps
Reboot Camp Release Date and New Trailer
Today’s Nintendo Direct came with a large bundle of news! The release date has been confirmed for 8th April, and there is a new trailer.
Many more of the COs have been revealed, as well as the War Room, Design Maps and other features!
AW Royale (AW3) By Actual_Krys
Base Game: Advance Wars: Dual Strike (U)
Release Date: 10th November 2021
Last Updated: 10th November 2021
Version 1.1: Download (XDELTA Format)
Short Description: An Advance Wars DS Hack designed currently for PVP
Continue reading
Advance Wars 1 & 2 Reboot Camp Officially Delayed
Nintendo of America placed out this tweet today:
Hello, troops! #AdvanceWars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, which was set to launch on 12/3, will now release for #NintendoSwitch in spring 2022. The game just needs a little more time for fine tuning. You’ll be battling with Andy & friends soon! Thanks for your patience.
@NintendoAmerica
Fire Emblem Wars hack for AW2
A new hack has been released by Kartal! Fire Emblem Wars is a full scale Advance Wars 2 rom hack which re-imagines Fire Emblem units as Advance Wars units and Fire Emblem characters as Advance Wars Commanding Officers.
The hack’s now hosted on the webpage page here
You can also comment on the Forum post here.
Fire Emblem Wars (AW2) by Kartal
Base Game: Advance Wars 2 (U)
Release Date: 10th September 2021
Version 2.0: Download (IPS Format)
Forum Thread: View
Short Description: Fire Emblem Wars is a full scale Advance Wars 2 rom hack which re-imagines Fire Emblem units as Advance Wars units and Fire Emblem characters as Advance Wars Commanding Officers.
Pre-Release Media
E3 Reveal Trailer:
Nintendo Treehouse Live – Gameplay Stream:
Basic Information
Game Platform:
- Nintendo Switch (Cartridge)
- Nintendo Switch (Digital Download USA) • (Digital Download UK)
Release Dates:
- North America: 21/4/2023
- Europe: 21/4/2023
Other Information:
- Players: 1 to 4
- Online Players: 1 to 2
- Local Wireless Players: 1 to 4
- Game Mode: Single Player, Single-System Multiplayer, Nintendo Switch Online
- Game Size: 6.6 GB