[i]What if humanity suddenly encounters extraterrestrial intelligence on Earth?[/i] [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021790][img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/2799889/821200a203d6e92a55c795f575c94ab078b69b58.png[/img][/url] We're excited to present: [b][i]Arma 3 Contact[/i][/b] – a spin-off expansion about the most important discovery in the history of mankind. Scheduled for release on [b]July 25[/b], Arma 3 Contact features a military science fiction singleplayer campaign, which will arrive together with a fresh new sandbox terrain, factions, weapons, vehicles, gear, and more. https://youtu.be/ds7RoCrhUyk https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021790 In the [i]“First Contact”[/i] singleplayer campaign, you'll assume the role of NATO drone operator Aiden Rudwell, who is deployed to Eastern Europe as part of a military training exercise. When a massive alien vessel suddenly enters the atmosphere, you're sent to investigate the extraterrestrial visitors and determine their intentions. However, amid the tension and chaos, armed conflict inevitably unfolds. [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/2799889/a9ffe6e9e0b33596c396a3bf0853f81ccdf50e2b.png[/img] Besides its story-driven campaign, the Contact expansion also brings various additions to the greater Arma 3 sandbox. One highlight is the massive new [b]163 km2 terrain[/b] set in the fictional Polish-speaking country of Livonia. With this new locale come two smaller yet capable fighting forces: [b]Livonian Defense Force[/b] and [b]Russian Spetsnaz[/b]. Furthermore, the expansion packs [b]5 additional weapons[/b], [b]2 new vehicles[/b] plus variants, extra [b]gear[/b], a wide variety of [b]decorative objects[/b], and more. [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/2799889/cce33b6b0944d0b398add87b9e00cb95df817baf.png[/img] [i]Arma 3 Contact[/i] is scheduled for release on [b]July 25[/b] and will be distributed as DLC for [i]Arma 3[/i] on Steam. You can now [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021790]pre-purchase the expansion[/url] on Steam with a temporary 10% discount. Also, if you pre-order, you'll gain Sneak Preview Access to the new Livonia terrain as of today. Click [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021790]here[/url] for more information. [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/2799889/2c965fd6aacbe0d02cc814c6f20e2a8bba2f98e7.png[/img] If you're new to Arma 3, you should consider getting the [b][i][url=https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11065]Arma 3 Contact Edition[/url][/i][/b], which bundles the Arma 3 base game and Contact expansion at a much lower price than when both are bought separately. To learn more about the Arma 3 Contact spin-off expansion, be sure to visit [url=https://www.arma3.com/contact]contact.arma3.com[/url]. Live long and prosper, Bohemia Interactive