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MISSION CUSTOMIZATION

• Training range missions cannot have vehicles swapped, only ammunition if applicable.
  
• Neutral missions have customization unlocked by default.
  
• The Rally mission cannot be customized.
  
• Some incomplete or incompatible vehicles are not included in the options.
  

NEW VEHICLES

KPz T-72 ÜV1

KPz T-72 ÜV2

AMMO CHANGES

CHANGE LOG

NEW CONTENT

• Added mission customization, allowing any completed mission to have its entire vehicle and ammunition set changed at will
  
• Added KPz T-72 ÜV1
  
• Added KPz T-72 ÜV2
  
• Added Bradley backup sight
  
• Added M735 APFSDS-T ammunition for US tanks
  

FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

• M833 has been replaced by M774 as the standard APFSDS ammunition for US tanks
  
• M833 and M774 are now both possible to find at max campaign logistics state for US forces
  
• Revised tuning of several APFSDS rounds to bring their performances more in line with expected results
  
• T-72 models have been slightly revised and improved
  
• T-72 tanks now have their East German names
  
• Early model KPz T-72 no longer has "Tucha" smoke grenade launchers
  
• Buffed T-64 glacis armor slightly to match expected results
  
• Mission result message on screen now shows the name of the mission
  
• All planes now have pilots
  
• Improved jet trails
  
• Reduced some unnecessary memory usage
  
• Updated naming on Hind helicopters to be more precise
  

FIXES

• Fixed vegetation slider being unable to remove grass
  
• Fixed an issue where tree hits would record vehicle positions for AAR, leading to some moving targets appearing to be in a different place than the main round impact and spall origin when viewing the shot in AAR mode
  
• Fixed an issue where vehicles, especially trucks, could flip over at mission start
  
• Fixed an issue with detecting when a percentage of enemies were eliminated, which led to some missions being difficult to complete
  
• Fixed an issue with area triggers not detecting vehicles in specific situations
  
• Fixed T-72 front road wheels clipping the ground
  
• Fixed missing night sight cover on T-72M1
  
• Fixed some visual issues on T-64 and T-80 models
  
• Fixed some incorrectly named damage model components
  
• Fixed an issue that could lead to T-80B crew treating a partial armor penetration as a full compartment incursion
  
• Fixed glass textolite composite creating extra spall that could escape armor layers
  
• Fixed 1G42 gunsight range scales moving when range setting was changed while Kobra was the selected ammunition
  
• Fixed some issues with malformed vehicle number decal settings
  
• Fixed an issue where T-64B flame torch effect could be detached from the vehicle
  
• Fixed multiple mission layout issues
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented restocking T-62 ammo racks when 3BM21 was carried
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented any A-10 flyovers from appearing
  

NEW VEHICLES

T-64B

• 125mm smoothbore cannon with access to the newest Soviet ammunition
  
• Modern 1A33 fire control system with laser rangefinder, automatic lead and superelevation, delta-D, cant correction, and more
  
• 1G42 gunner's sight with automatic and manual modes for range adjustment
  
• Passive night vision sight with manually adjustable range scale
  
• Composite upper hull armor (steel and glass textolite) reinforced with high-hardness surface plate
  
• Composite turret armor (corundum ceramic "ultraporcelain" balls suspended in cast steel)
  
• Access to "Kobra" Gun-Launched ATGM in MZ carousel only
  

BTR-70

KOBRA FLIGHT MODES

• 1920-4000 meters: Elevated mode. The missile will launch at an elevated angle with a brief control lockout. Once the lockout ends and SACLOS guidance begins, the flight path will be 3-5 meters above the gunner's aimed line of sight (LOS) until a short distance remains to the target. The missile will then drop down into LOS until it strikes the target.
  
• 1000-1920 meters: Normal mode. The missile will launch at an elevated angle with a brief control lockout. Once the lockout ends and SACLOS guidance begins, the missile immediately descends into LOS for the remaining duration of the flight.
  
• 0-1000 meters: Direct/emergency mode. The missile will launch without extra elevation and with a shortened lockout. SACLOS guidance commences with no extra height or other deviations. While this mode is intended as a fallback for close range engagements when the missile is already loaded, it can also be forced (by resetting the FCS range to zero) in order to engage tricky targets such as helicopters.
  

MCLOS FLIGHT MODEL UPDATE

• Unlike a SACLOS system, the missile does not know where it is at all times. You will need to provide ALL steering instructions to the missile, and it will not assist you.
  
• Be sure to counter-steer once you've made the missile slide over your target, to stop it from drifting further.
  
• Avoid over-correcting. The safest technique for MCLOS is a series of short input spikes as you watch the missile flare dance around. Give it a "push" in the right direction, let go of the aim (or tap the release button if you've inverted your palm switch setting), and get ready to nudge it again when you see how it's reacted.
  
• If there is turbulence that affects the flight path, you will need to manually correct for it. A quick and measured response is needed, or the missile may strike the ground before you can get it back on track.
  

NEW CONTENT

• Added new GSFG vehicle: T-64B
  
• Added new GSFG vehicle: BTR-70
  
• Added 9M112M and 9M112 "Kobra" GLATGMs, with 2x 9M112M standard in T-80B and T-64B
  
• Added 2 new instant action missions in Eastern Hills: Destroy In Place, Ruined Regiment
  
• Added the new vehicles and missiles to the campaign logistics system
  
• Added T-64B to existing missions: Obscene Odyssey, Jolly Joust, Main Effort
  

FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

• Added camo netting as random attachment on M1, M1IP, and T-80B
  
• Added reload callouts to manually loaded Soviet and East German vehicles
  
• Changed Malyutka ATGM to true MCLOS guidance, with direct steering and no counter-correction
  
• Improved visibility of tracking flare on Malyutka
  
• Reduced number of zoom steps in 1G42 gunsight (T-80B and T-64B)
  
• Made M833 deplete far sooner in campaign logistics system
  
• Reduced skill of enemies in Abrams intro mission "Abrams Alley"
  
• Improved pacing of M60A1 intro mission "Patton Pass"
  
• Reticle illumination now defaults to activated in night missions
  
• Improved 3BK14M performance to similar level as 3BK18M
  
• Map markings can now update during missions
  

FIXES

• Fixed crew voice lines for fire evacuation never playing
  
• Fixed a game stability issue with M60A1/A3 turret throwing
  
• Fixed game allowing inputs during mission load
  
• Fixed decal not disappearing with searchlight cover on T-64A
  
• Fixed clipping issue on T-62 searchlight
  
• Fixed smoke coming from wrong location for M901 ITV
  
• Fixed truck canvas cover generating spall
  
• Fixed tracks falling off wheels when tanks flipped over
  
• Fixed some pre-destroyed vehicles having illuminated lamps
  
• Fixed heat distortion being visible through some hulls
  
• Fixed sizes of water can decorations
  

FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

• Removed April Fools Day content (T-54A will remain as a reserve tank for the East German forces in campaign, but M47 is out of theater)
  
• Modified campaign logistics mechanic to send reinforcements more frequently, but their effectiveness is capped and they diminish each time (requires a campaign started after this update to observe the changes)
  
• The logistics section of campaign briefings may now include a small note about recent reinforcements
  
• Reduced team health impact per mission in campaign
  
• Made T-62's minimum campaign spawn chances higher
  
• Made Hind pilots less defiant in the face of incoming fire
  
• Added more names to credits
  

FIXES

• Fixed some parts of smoke grenade effects not showing up
  
• Fixed stray smoke cloud appearing in midair when smoke shells were landing
  
• Fixed some armor/component tagging issues
  
• Fixed an issue where some Soviet crew voices would glitch out if a target was spotted at 60 (6000 mils, hull rear)
  
• Fixed possibility of a catastrophic detonation with a turret throw not killing all occupants of the compartment who have not yet bailed out
  
• Fixed script errors
  
• Fixed a log spam issue
  
• Fixed AI vehicles behaving oddly while player was solving an easter egg
  

NEW VEHICLES

• Added a new West German (Bundeswehr) tank
  
• Added a new Pact tank
  

NEW CONTENT

• Added new two-part mission series "Retro Rumble" in Fulda Outskirts
  
• Added 3BM8 APDS ammunition for 100mm guns (available at lowered Pact logistics states in campaign)
  

FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

• HEAT penetrator jets are now a different size and color in AAR to improve readability
  
• HEAT and HE detonations are now explicitly mentioned in the AAR shot log text sequence
  
• Orbit camera distance changes are now smoothly animated
  
• Reworked M60A1/M60A3 armor model to fix glitches
  
• Optimized AI vision checks
  
• Improved efficiency and stability of numerous code systems
  
• Made M901 ITV less resistant to crew panic and missile unit damage
  
• Reduced the amount of time for which AI gunners will be willing to "blind-fire" after their target moves into concealment
  
• Slightly increased clarity of Pact night sights
  

FIXES

• Fixed an issue where some shot impacts created excessive CPU and memory load, potentially leading to a crash
  
• Fixed Soviet loader in T-62 not announcing rounds loaded
  
• Fixed grid pattern appearing with high amounts of screen blur
  
• Fixed sprocket/track sync on T-80B
  
• Fixed CAS planes loitering forever if they can't find a target
  
• Fixed BMP-2 having no turret traverse drive sound
  
• Fixed shots reporting wrong timestamp in AAR
  
• Fixed some vehicle fire smoke effects suddenly increasing in size
  
• Fixed suitcase item on T-80B intersecting with radio aerial
  
• Fixed track animation glitch on M2 IFV
  
• Fixed some parked vehicles in Soviet menu scene having their convoy lamps illuminated
  

CHANGES

• Adjusted performance and gearing of T-80B to better match real life stats
  
• Modified some mission setups
  
• Re-tuned default AI to use a lower speed in combat
  
• Further decreased BMP-1 accuracy over range, as well as reducing its precision for estimating target speed and distance
  
• Removed engine smokescreen from T-80B for historical accuracy
  
• Fixed unlockable missions re-locking when the unlock mission was lost after previously being won
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented stabilizers from turning off when restocking began
  
• Fixed audio levels for T-80B engine
  
• Fixed T-62 engine smoke system being unusable
  
• Fixed an issue that made AI gunners get distracted and look at inconvenient angles
  
• Fixed coaxial machine gun ballistic scale on 1G42 not being accurate
  
• Fixed joystick/controller not being able to zoom in all the way in multi-step sights
  
• Fixed smoke from burning vehicles expiring too early
  
• Fixed radio ping appearing when exiting free cam
  
• Fixed smoke effects not being blown by wind on Eastern Hills map
  
• Fixed T-80B driver seat position
  

NEW VEHICLE

• 125mm smoothbore cannon with access to the newest Soviet ammunition
  
• Modern 1A33 fire control system with laser rangefinder, automatic lead and superelevation, delta-D, cant correction, and more
  
• 1G42 gunner's sight with automatic and manual modes for range adjustment
  
• Passive night vision sight with manually adjustable range scale
  
• Composite upper hull armor (steel and glass textolite) reinforced with high-hardness surface plate
  
• Composite turret armor (steel and "kvartz" ceramic)
  
• Turbine engine
  

NEW CONTENT

• Two new Instant Action missions featuring T-80B: Pushing Tin parts 1 and 2
  
• T-80B training range mission
  
• T-80B added to campaign
  
• 125mm HEAT-FS-T 3BK18M added to Soviet tanks (but not East German ones)
  
• 125mm ammunition 3BK18M and 3BK14M added to campaign logistics system for Soviet forces
  
• Mi-2 scout helicopter added
  
• New unlockable Soviet themed main menu scene (reward for completing Pushing Tin part 1)
  
• Soviet themed main menu scene features new remade version of music track "Target Acquired"
  

FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

• Artillery batteries can now be used in parallel with separate controls in the map view
  
• Helicopter tail rotor driveshafts and gearboxes can now be destroyed
  
• Early TPN-1 type active night sights no longer have illuminated reticles
  
• TPN-1 reticle updated to match sources
  
• Added area triggers to ramps in training range missions
  
• Mildly increased drag coefficients on 3BM22 and 3BM32
  
• M901 can now have its missile tubes damaged individually
  

FIXES

• Fixed a bug that would lock all functions on the Bradley if a restock attempt was made while there was still too much ammo remaining to restock
  
• Fixed an issue that could lead to repeated or cut-off voice lines
  
• Fixed a bug that allowed taking control of unintended vehicles using instant swap
  
• Improved stability of projectile impacts
  
• Improved stability of several code systems
  
• Fixed improperly configured armor on T-62
  
• Fixed visual issues with night sight covers on T-62 and T-64A
  
• Fixed mislabeling of optical rangefinders as laser rangefinders in damage HUD
  
• Corrected labeling of some turret and gun drives in damage HUD
  
• Corrected some briefing errors
  
• Removed smoke grenade setup elements from T-62
  
• Helped M113 commander keep his head during free cam mode
  

NEW VEHICLE

• 115mm high-velocity smoothbore cannon with a selection of Soviet ammunition including late model APFSDS rounds
  
• Basic gunsight with adjustable range setting and stadiametric rangefinder
  
• Automatic shell casing ejection to assist the loader
  

NEW CONTENT

• Two new Instant Action missions featuring T-62: PACT Partnership and Rubber Mallet
  
• T-62 training range mission
  
• T-62 added to campaign
  
• 115mm ammunition 3BM28 and 3BM21 added to campaign logistics system
  

FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

• Restored spotting reports system to the in-game tactical map, now with improved stability
  
• Added a 3-second "grace period" to ammo restocking, where canceling within this period will undo the current ammo move in progress and quickly return the crew to fighting positions
  
• Modified the labeling shown during restocking countdowns after a "cancel" command to clarify whether the move is going to be completed
  
• Added PT-76B as rare low-logistics spawn for NVA in campaign
  
• Improved efficiency of volumetric armor calculations
  

FIXES

• Fixed a bug where looking through smoke could cause a crew to see through trees as well
  
• Fixed an issue where autoloader carousels could stop rotating or get out of sync after a restock
  
• Fixed some command flow issues in Soviet crew voices
  
• Fixed an issue with evaluation of layered armor under certain conditions, which could lead to incorrect behavior such as the T-64A glacis stopping I-TOW hits
  
• Fixed T-64A compartment zone being penetrable from outside the armor in the rear
  
• Fixed "flickering" Z-fighting effect in T-64A X-ray model
  
• Fixed T-64A turret traverse drive not reacting to damage
  
• Corrected name of T-64A main gun
  
• Fixed issue with tail number of Mi-8
  
• Fixed a rare bug where the M2 could restock 25mm ammunition over the capacity of its ready belts
  
• Fixed a bug in projectile impact audio
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented some mission triggers from activating
  
• Fixed layout issues in some missions
  
• Hatches now open on T-64A
  
• Fixed error spam from some gunsight reticles
  
• Fixed various script bugs that could lead to instability
  

Changelog

• Fixed an issue with automatic weapon audio switching between interior and exterior versions unnecessarily
  
• Fixed a performance issue related to spotting reports
  
• Fixed a performance issue related to weapon impact effects
  
• Fixed subtitles not appearing by default
  
• Fixed 30mm HE rounds having excessively high explosive mass
  

• Temporarily removed spotting reports until we can resolve a related memory leak and crash issue
  
• Fixed T-64A rangefinder having 500m minimum range instead of 1000m
  

NEW VEHICLE

• 125mm smoothbore cannon firing the latest in Soviet ammunition (3BM32 "Vant" APFSDS)
  
• TPD-2-49 gunner's sight with split image coincidence rangefinder
  
• Late model composite turret with "ultraporcelain" ball array in cast steel
  
• Composite hull with steel-textolite sandwich
  
• "MZ" carousel autoloader with vertical charges and bi-directional seeking
  
• Opposed piston diesel engine
  
• 3BM32 will frontally defeat the M1IP turret within around 800 meters, and it will defeat the M1 turret at up to double that distance
  

MAJOR FEATURES AND ADDITIONS

• Preliminary launch of Soviet Army GSFG with Soviet marked vehicle variants (there are more Soviet vehicles still in production and they will be added in the future!)
  
• Russian crew voices added for Soviet Army vehicles
  
• Russian crews give target alerts using "hull compass" system, a 60-unit circle with "30" at hull front
  
• 3 new instant action missions featuring Soviet T-64A and BMP-2
  
• T-64A training mission
  
• Soviet Army now appears as red team in 50% of campaign missions
  
• On-call artillery smoke shells are now available in many missions
  
• Crew AI now attempts to relay spotting reports to HQ, and HQ relays them to platoons in turn (dependent on transmission delays, the crew remaining alive, and the radio being operational)
  
• In-game tactical map now displays recent spotting reports and self-reports from friendly units
  
• Exhaust effects on all vehicles have been overhauled to look more realistic
  
• The restocking system now allows you to choose a specific ammo type or pull all types like before
  
• While restocking, you can no longer instantly return to fighting positions - your crew must finish handling the current round
  

MISC. CHANGES

• Modified field of view on most vehicle gunsights to match their real-world equivalents
  
• Added ammunition data for 125mm APFSDS 3BM22 "Zakolka"
  
• Added models for 3BM32 and 3BM22, which can both exclusively be carried in Soviet Army tanks (not East German)
  
• Soviet forces' ammo selection can now degrade with logistics losses: from 3BM32 to 3BM22 to 3BM15
  
• Additional aircraft types are now available for CAS calls
  
• Added Soviet variant of Mi-24 armed with 9M114 "Kokon" ATGMs
  
• Tactical marker symbols added for Soviet Army vehicles (these are synced for vehicles per mission)
  
• M2 Bradley now has unit markings
  
• Power loss from fire is now delayed until the fire has burned for some time or an explosion occurs
  
• Fire in the compartment now triggers an explicit alert on the damage HUD to avoid confusion
  
• Large fires from aircraft crashes now block AI sight lines
  
• Various visual effects have been improved and optimized
  
• Parked vehicle props in the main menu scene are now updated to match the full vehicle models
  
• Mission designer can now detect and/or force a vehicle change
  
• Overhauled the crew voice system for optimization and better audio control
  
• Slightly increased T-64A's maximum AI aim time due to optical rangefinder
  
• Refreshed some textures on T-64A
  
• Added names to credits
  

FIXES

• Updated pathing in several missions to fix issues that prevented completion
  
• Fixed AI drivers of wheeled vehicles getting confused and turning in circles
  
• Fixed AI drivers reversing into battle in some situations
  
• Fixed AI drivers driving in a sweeping zigzag pattern while trying to follow a formation
  
• Fixed CAS button not working in certain situations
  
• Optics with animated range adjustment no longer wait until the player enters optic view to begin adjusting
  
• T-72 laser aiming mark will no longer stay hidden if the player exits optic view while it's in cooldown
  
• Fixed vehicles jittering around at low speeds on certain ground types
  
• AI crews on vehicles equipped with thermal optics are no longer blinded by regular smoke obscuration (they will continue to be blinded by special compositions such as white phosphorous smoke shells)
  
• T-55A now has its engine smoke system
  
• AI crews will no longer elevate their weapons at odd angles while idly scanning for targets
  
• Gunner will no longer say "cease fire" after every shot when calling his own shots while the commander is incapacitated
  
• Fixed GST marker lamps and convoy number lamp on T-64A
  
• Fixed a bug that could reset volume sliders
  
• Fixed BMP-1P and BMP-2 not scorching properly when burned
  
• Fixed issues with pre-destroyed vehicle wrecks
  
• Fixed some mission triggers not working properly
  
• Firing smoke grenades while in free cam will no longer launch all grenades at once
  
• Fixed an issue where AI teammates using their rangefinders could cause glitches in the player's rangefinder
  
• Fixed a bug that could cause rangefinder elements to be visible from outside the optic
  
• Fixed a large number of script stability issues