ARMA, stylized as ARMA, is a series of first-person tactical military shooter games primarily developed for Microsoft Windows. Renowned for its level of realism and simulation, the series combines large-scale military operations spanning expansive terrains with close-quarters combat. The franchise's debut title was launched in 2006, with subsequent releases continuing through 2013. Over time, ARMA games have been made available on multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS. The initial game, titled *ARMA: Armed Assault*—known as *ARMA: Combat Operations* in the United States—was released for Windows in November 2006 in the Czech Republic and Germany, February 2007 across Europe, and May 2007 in the US. It utilized the Real Virtuality 2 game engine. The series' latest installment, *ARMA 3*, is a standalone title for Windows, officially launched on September 12, 2013, powered by the more advanced Real Virtuality 4 engine. It was first accessible to players through Steam's Early Access program on March 5, 2013. Between late 2015 and early 2016, *ARMA 3* was also released in versions compatible with Linux and Mac, with plans to synchronize these versions with the main Windows release.
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