Bohemia Interactive initially revealed that Arma 4 was under development in 2022 during a livestream event. Since that announcement, there has been minimal news regarding the next major installment in the Arma series. However, during Bohemia Interactive's 25th-anniversary celebration earlier this week, attendees were treated to the live announcement that Arma 4 is scheduled for release in 2027. Bohemia also broadcasted the anniversary concert on YouTube, featuring the Czech National Symphony Orchestra performing selections from Arma, DayZ, Ylands, and Vigor. According to IGN, the concert's finale briefly showcased the Arma 4 logo and its 2027 release date. Although the logo was on screen for only a short time, it made a significant impact on fans of the military tactical-shooter franchise.
The original Arma game was launched in 2006, with Arma 2 and Arma 3 following in 2009 and 2013, respectively. These titles are among Bohemia Interactive's most successful game series, with Arma 3 receiving numerous DLC releases up until 2021. The latest entry in the series, Arma Reforger, was released in 2022 and serves as a transitional game between Arma 3 and Arma 4.
Arma 4 is set to be released on both PC and consoles, but additional details about the game remain undisclosed. While there are expected to be enhancements and changes from Arma Reforger, it will likely be several years before we gain a comprehensive understanding of what to anticipate from the next sequel.
