- Added hotkey [\|] to activate the menu of crew commands.
- Different effects on detonation of ammunition and ignition of the fuel/charges.
- Ability to close the hatch on the current seat (button [P]).
- Added highlighting the center of the view, to set targets without cursor mode.
- Display for enabled smoke generator.
- Added an order for the commander and gunner to switch to active defense mode (hold [0]).
- Added an order for the commander and gunner to switch to active defense with respect to the priority targets (hold [9] ).
- Added a command [noparse][U][/noparse] to set/change the point on the route of active defense.
- Added a command [K] to turn the tank/formation directly on the priority target.
- Added the single missions menu.
- Hatches with attached preiscopes are automatically closed when crewmember get inside the tank.
- Fixed a bug with a closed wedge at the first loading of the projectile.
- Fixed bugs related to the dynamic time deceleration and decreased rate of fire for the machine guns in the simulator mode.
- Added a single mission explains the principle of a smoke shield order.
- Added a single mission explains the use of active defense mode.
Steel Armor: Blaze of War
New patch - April 29th 2015
New patch - April 23rd 2015
- Added the [Delete] button to cancel the selected target from the commander.
- Added setting the priority target by clicking [LMB]/[MMB] in the center of sight (binoculars) for the commander and gunner.
- Changed some icons in the combat interface.
- Added clickable area for the M60 tank commander for switching to the main turret controlling mode.
Hotfix - April 21st 2015
New patch - April 20th 2015
- Added the mission driving T-62 tank.
- Changed sounds for MGs fire for M60 tank.
- Direction indicators for gun and hull moved to the back of the indicator area.
- Added a smoke generators for M60A1 and T-62 tanks on the driver's seat and the corresponding command to the commander.
- Ability to turn on smoke generation for M60A1, T-62 and T-55 tanks for few minutes in the tactical interface.
- Added automatic alignment of the commander's turret on M60 tank during the transition to the stowed position.
- Ability to use the variable thickness for sight reticles depending on the zoom.
- Changed a view system for M60 tank commander, added additional poses in the cockpit.
- The display of the "ceasefire" query in the combat interface.
- Slightly optimized visualization for smoke and dust.
- Added new commands in combat interface.
- Changes in User Guide.
April, 4 small update
2) Some bugfixes
New patch - April 3rd 2015
- Modeling of hydrostatic transmissions.
- Added ability to lose the caterpillar in active maneuvering.
- Added ability to damage the engine due to long-term overheating.
- Added a signal on drivers place ("H" button).
- Added the lighting of the tank cockpit in the stowed position at night.
- Added an "Instant Action" mode without the troop placement and initial orders.
New patch - March 24th 2015
- Added another movement speed for formation of tanks under the player's control.
- Added a realistic tank control from the driver using the mouse.
- Added Control Panel for IR illuminator in the cockpit of the M60 tank.
- Orders for tank crew moved to the seat selection dialog.
- Added eye adaptation to the light (only works when the HDR is enabled).
New patch - March 20th 2015
- New more sharper textures for cockpits of M60 and T-62 tanks.
- Added the ability to control the movement of the tank with a manual gearbox [Q].
Animated gear levers [R], [F] and fixed gas [Mouse Wheel]. - Disappearing marks and labels on burned vehicles.
- Expand the number of soil types for which produces crushing surface of the landscape under the tank tracks.
- Added a setting to increase the details of the landscape.
- Added option to alter the distance of change LODs for objects.
- Added option allows smoothing of animation for nearest soldiers.
- The game end rules in a quick battle is changed.
The endgame timer will only appear if there are no tanks that could take a player.
We now have Steam trading cards
New patch - March 16th 2015
- Updated manual.
- Small graphical updates.
- Changed the lighting and some controls in the T-62 cockpit.
- Changed the controls on driver's panel in the M60A1 cockpit.
- Fixed several minor bugs and glitches.
- Improved the T-62 cockpit.