ARMA, stylized as ARMA, is a series of first-person tactical military shooters originally developed for Microsoft Windows. The series is renowned for its high level of realism and simulation, combining large-scale military operations spanning vast terrains with intense close-quarters combat. The inaugural game was launched in 2006, with subsequent entries released until 2013. Over time, ARMA titles have expanded beyond Windows, becoming available on Linux, Android, and iOS platforms.
The first installment, *ARMA: Armed Assault*, also known as *ARMA: Combat Operations* in the United States, debuted for Windows in November 2006 in the Czech Republic and Germany, followed by Europe in February 2007, and North America in May 2007. It utilized the Real Virtuality 2 engine. The latest major release, *ARMA 3*, is a standalone title for Windows, launched on September 12, 2013. It was initially accessible to players through Steam’s Early Access starting March 5, 2013. Between late 2015 and early 2016, *ARMA 3* was also released for Linux and Mac in earlier versions, with plans to synchronize these platforms with the Windows version afterward.
