Arma Reforger
Tactical shooter set in the late Cold War on Everon.
Arma Reforger is an open-world tactical shooter video game developed by Bohemia Interactive. Released in early access in May 2022 and fully launched in November 2023, it serves as a test bed for the Enfusion engine, which will be used in the upcoming Arma 4. The game is set in the late Cold War period on the fictional mid-Atlantic island nation of Everon, featuring a conflict between the United States, the Soviet Union, and Everonian guerrilla fighters.
- developer
- Bohemia Interactive
- initial_release_date
- May 2022 (early access)
- full_launch_date
- November 2023
- platforms
- Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
- engine
- Enfusion engine
- setting
- Late Cold War, fictional island of Everon
- copies_sold
- Over two million (as of April 2025)
Lore & Background
Arma Reforger is set in 1989 on the fictional mid-Atlantic island nation of Everon, characterized by pine forests, farmland, villages, military installations, and cities. Players can control soldiers from the United States, the Soviet Union, and guerrilla fighters from the native Freedom and Independence Army (FIA). The game's late Cold War setting means simpler weapons and equipment than previous Arma titles, with no thermal sights, drones, or GPS receivers. Players can equip body armor, helmets, load-bearing equipment, and backpacks, with mobility affected by gear weight. The medical system includes bandages, morphine, and IV-therapy fluids like saline. Handheld and manpack radios have realistic communication ranges. The game focuses on infantry combat but offers vehicles including military trucks, light armored fighting vehicles, helicopters, and civilian cars.
Reader's Guide
Arma Reforger is significant as a test bed for Bohemia Interactive's Enfusion engine, which will power the upcoming Arma 4. Its release across multiple platforms—Windows, Xbox Series X/S, and later PlayStation 5—expanded the series' reach. The game sold over two million copies by April 2025, indicating strong commercial performance. Reforger features a single-player campaign of five missions, co-op Combat Ops missions, and multiplayer modes including Conflict (large-scale PvPvE) and Capture & Hold (shorter firefights). The Game Master mode allows real-time scenario editing. Player-generated content is actively supported with official modding tools and a workshop. In 2025, Bohemia Interactive hosted the Make Arma Not War modding competition with over $100,000 in prizes. Reception was favorable, with IGN giving a 6/10. The game's legacy lies in bridging the gap between Arma 3 and Arma 4 while introducing the Enfusion engine to the community.
Did You Know?
- Arma Reforger was released in early access in May 2022 and fully launched in November 2023.
- The game is set in 1989 on the fictional mid-Atlantic island nation of Everon.
- It runs on the Enfusion engine, developed in-house by Bohemia Interactive as a test bed for Arma 4.
- Bohemia Interactive announced in April 2025 that Reforger had sold over two million copies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arma Reforger?
Arma Reforger is a tactical open-world shooter from Bohemia Interactive that drops players into a late Cold War conflict on a fictional island. It blends realistic military simulation with the freedom of an open world, letting players engage in large-scale combat scenarios.
What game engine powers Arma Reforger?
The game runs on Bohemia Interactive's Enfusion engine, which was built specifically as a proving ground for the technology that will eventually power Arma 4.
Where and when is Arma Reforger set?
The story takes place on Everon, a made-up mid-Atlantic island nation, during the tail end of the Cold War era. Players see tensions between American and Soviet forces alongside local guerrilla fighters vying for control of the island.
When did Arma Reforger come out?
It entered early access in May 2022 and reached its full retail launch in November 2023. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
How does Arma Reforger relate to Arma 4?
Bohemia Interactive designed it as a test bed to stress-test the Enfusion engine before that engine ships with Arma 4. In other words, it is a standalone game that doubles as a development milestone for the next mainline Arma title.
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