What changed in Argo in 2017

Announced the next Monthly Challenge scenario with preset loadouts, available until December 21st.

Players would not get kicked if they repeatedly incapacitated and revived others in some cases.

Monthly Challenge now uses a new icon.

Error in MVP screen if a player didn't spawn for the last round has been fixed.

Monthly Challenge now uses a new icon.

Resolved an error in MVP screen if a player didn't spawn for the last round.

Players would not get kicked if they repeatedly incapacitated and revived others in some cases.

Announced the next Monthly Challenge scenario with preset loadouts, available until December 21st.

A new Monthly Challenge is set to start on November 30th, with details to be revealed in a future blog post.

The first Monthly Challenge, featuring the Halloween-themed 'Witch Hunt' scenario, has concluded.

Players found violating fair play rules during the Monthly Challenge will have their points removed and face bans.

A new Monthly Challenge is set to start on November 30th, with details to be revealed in a future blog post.

Players found cheating during the Monthly Challenge will have their points removed and face bans.

The first Monthly Challenge, featuring the Halloween-themed 'Witch Hunt' scenario, has concluded.

A new failsafe mechanism has been added to prevent players from spawning far from the AO.

Fixed missing nodes connection between Delta and Foxtrot in Clash Le Port (South).

In Clash Le Port (South), fixed missing nodes connection between Delta and Foxtrot.

A new failsafe mechanism added to prevent players from spawning far from the AO.

Fixed PO-30 Orca HUD showing unavailable countermeasures.

Armory screen now explains Marketplace package items more clearly.

Daytime reverted to original settings.

Fixed issues in MVP screen with JIP players.

Fixed PO-30 Orca HUD showing countermeasures that weren't available.

Armory screen now explains Marketplace package items in a more understandable way.

Halloween decorations removed from main menu and most scenarios.

Fixed issues in MVP screen with JIP players.

Daytime reverted to original settings.

Halloween decorations removed from main menu and most scenarios.

Halloween assets and items from the 'I went to Cologne and all I got was this DLC' package available on the Steam Marketplace.

A new asymmetrical 1vs5 game mode where one player plays as a Witch trying to capture terminals while being hunted by others.

New Halloween-themed cosmetic items including balaclavas, bandanas, and special weapon skins available for a limited time.

Halloween assets and items from the 'I went to Cologne and all I got was this DLC' package are now available on the Steam Marketplace.

Introduction of Halloween themed cosmetic items including balaclavas, bandanas, and special weapon skins.

Halloween assets available for a limited time in the store until November 6th.

Asymmetrical 1vs5 game mode where one player plays as a Witch and the others as Hunters.

Launch of the Halloween themed Monthly Challenge called Witch Hunt, featuring a new game mode.

Introduction of a Monthly Challenge that features a new challenge each month with preset loadouts and cosmetic rewards.

Incorrect respawn marker shown during AO selection phase.

Now it is not possible to respawn even if the team had no tickets left.

Fixed unresponsive AO selection in some cases.

Alt-tabbing during initialization could cause a never-ending countdown cycle.

Notification when player gains a level.

Autokick feature for cases when a player incapacitates others.

Witch's abilities description was incorrect.

Simulations of lanterns placed into scenarios are disabled.

Icons showing the number of players respawning at the same location were not visible.

New assets added to Clash, Link, and Raid scenarios.

Autokick feature added for cases when a player incapacitates other players.

Players cannot use respawn menu on direct server Witch Hunt scenario.

Simulations of lanterns placed into scenarios are disabled.

Fixed the description of the Witch's abilities in the Challenge description.

This also affects the Editor.

Icons showing the number of players respawning at the same location were not visible.

Fixed unresponsive AO selection in some cases.

Mission cannot start due to never ending countdown cycle.

Voiceover notification when player gains a level.

This change also affects the Editor.

Incorrect respawn marker shown during AO selection phase.

Players cannot use respawn menu on direct server Witch Hunt.

New assets added to Clash, Link, and Raid scenarios.

Tweaks aimed at improving internal clarity and leveling out inconsistencies; arms and legs hits are less impactful, Cyrus and MAR-10 damage slightly lowered.

Inactive players are now kicked from lobby as well as from the scenarios.

Fixed animation issue with sector flag not displaying properly when a round ended by elimination.

Inactive players are now automatically kicked from the lobby and scenarios.

Completely reworked the respawn system to eliminate issues like players spawning without loadouts or outside the game area.

Tweaked damage model for improved clarity and consistency; reduced impact of arm and leg hits, and lowered damage for Cyrus and MAR-10.

Editor entries for 'I went to Cologne and all I got was this DLC pack' caps are now properly localized.

Fixed sector flag not animating properly if a round ended by elimination of one team.

Completely reworked the respawn system for all scenarios except Combat Patrol.

Editor entries for 'I went to Cologne and all I got was this DLC pack' are now properly localized.

Fixed the message 'committed suicide' in kill cam when a player bleeds to death in Combat Patrol.

Many bugs related to the old respawn system should be fixed with the rework.

Fixed message 'committed suicide' in kill cam when player bleeds to death in Combat Patrol.

The 'I went to Cologne Expo and all I got was this DLC' Pack is no longer available to purchase on Steam.

Various security fixes have been implemented in this update.

The DLC pack is no longer available for purchase on Steam.

Graffiti related to the Gamescom event has been removed from the game.

Fixed too small component for mouse acceleration in controls for some languages.

New languages – Turkish added.

Changed the radio volume slider in Audio Options as it was an obsolete setting with no function in Argo.

Fixed occasional stuck black screen at the match start.

Proper vests are now used for playable units in Combat Patrol.

New package with exclusive in-game assets available for a limited time during Gamescom.

Fixed issue where if you host your own game of Combat Patrol, the mission will not end properly.

Fixed player wasn't able to move after multiple pressing of 'Kill yourself' button.

Fixed Combat Patrol - proper vests are now used for playable units.

Fixed issue where Airdrop crate would not get deleted between rounds if claimed near the round end.

Cool Gamescom-themed graffiti added to playable locations.

Added new package with exclusive in-game assets called 'I went to Cologne Expo and all I got was this DLC'.

Radio volume slider in Audio Options changed as it was an obsolete setting with no function in Argo.

Fixed issue where player wasn't able to move after multiple pressing of 'Kill yourself' button.

Added cool Gamescom graffiti to various playable locations.

Fixed wrong visualization of the power stat of AK-12 and AK-12 GL in the Equipment.

HUD Helpers states in Game Options are now localized.

Fixed too small component for mouse acceleration in controls for some languages.

Fixed HUD Helpers states in Game Options are now localized.

Fixed occasional stuck black screen at the match start.

Includes caps, balaclavas, and a bandana themed around Gamescom/Germany.

Descriptions in loading screens added based on new unit's apparels.

Fixed issue where hosting your own game of Combat Patrol would not end the mission properly.

Added the option to use the Strider vehicle in the Editor, based on the Fennek used by the German Army.

Descriptions in loading screens added based on new unit's apparels.

Fixed wrong visualization of the power stat of AK-12 and AK-12 GL in the Equipment.

Fixed link - Airdrop crate would not get deleted between rounds if claimed near the round end.

Official servers are now accessible from Server Browser again.

Inconsistencies in receiving leg and arm damage have been fixed.

Inconsistencies in receiving leg and arm damage have been fixed.

Official servers are now accessible from Server Browser again.

Lowered the volume of footsteps while crouching and walking.

Players can no longer access official servers through server browser; use main menu scenario tabs or QuickPlay tab instead.

Players can no longer access official servers through the server browser to ensure correct matching in Quick Play.

Randomized object positions could sometimes collide with rocks and other objects.

Playing Combat Patrol now earns you XP and currency.

Fixed displaying weapons from previous account after logging in the second account and launching Metagame.

Fixed issue where randomized object positions could sometimes collide with rocks and other objects.

Improved friendly/foe distinction with a reskin of the Flame uniform and faction-specific protective vests.

Fixed various Localization issues.

Lowered the volume of the Flame voiceovers.

Argo now only has one difficulty. HUD can be disabled in options.

Fixed issue where dropped weapons would not get deleted in between rounds.

Added the Rahim designated marksman rifle (DMR II).

Incapacitated players should no longer get kicked because of inactivity.

Lowered the volume of the Flame voiceovers.

Added a warning message before inactivity kick.

Fixed various localization issues.

Fixed incorrect displaying of attachments list in Metagame.

Fixed displaying weapons from previous account after logging in the second account and launching metagame.

Japanese and Korean languages added.

Fixed inability to rearm from a dead body under certain circumstances.

Fixed overlapping texts in Main Menu in some languages.

Lowered the volume of footsteps in crouch and walk.

Dropped weapons would not get deleted in between rounds.

Fixed incorrect name of mission shown in Reward Breakdown screen.

Players who reconnected during the last round can now appear in the MVP screen if they have more than 0 points.

Fixed issue with floating crates.

Various Level Design fixes including FOV fixes in Houdan, Arfield Hangars and more.

Added warning message before inactivity kick.

Server name is now displayed in the MVP screen.

Flame uniform received a reskin and protective vests are now faction specific.

Fixed issue where team killing kick was not working in Combat Patrol.

Fixed issue where players could sometimes spawn very far from the objective in Combat Patrol.

Fixed issue where dead bodies left by disconnected players are now properly deleted.

Incapacitated players should no longer get kicked due to inactivity.

Rahim designated marksman rifle (DMR II) added.

Added Enter shortcut for saving the name of a loadout in the metagame.

Added dedicated map marker for players in incapacitated state in Combat Patrol.

Fixed various level design issues including FOV fixes in Houdan, Arfield Hangars and more.

Concrete Barrier now sticks to terrain instead of keeping horizontal placement.

Combat Patrol now has a dedicated map marker for players in incapacitated state.

Fixed the price of a few Tier 3 suppressors.

Fixed incorrect displaying of attachments list in the metagame.

Fixed displaying of prices of attachments in 1280x1024 resolution.

Fixed incorrect name of mission shown in Reward Breakdown screen.

Added Enter shortcut for saving the name of a loadout.

Fixed overlapping texts in Main Menu in some languages.

Increased number of magazines on shooting range.

Added Field Manual to the shooting range in the metagame.

Supporter badges are now visible in the Scoreboard and Lobby.

Dead bodies left by disconnected players are now properly deleted.

Due to uniform rework, player's vests were refunded and need to be repurchased.

New messages under MP Score Table to help players mute and vote kick players.

Sometimes the player could get spawned very far from the objective.

Added new messages under MP Score Table to help players mute and vote kick players.

Playing Combat Patrol now earns players XP and currency.

Fixed floating crates.

Concrete Barrier now sticks to terrain instead of keeping horizontal placement.

Players' vests were refunded due to uniform rework; they need to purchase them again.

Fixed inability to rearm from a dead body under certain circumstances.

Argo now only has one difficulty. HUD can be disabled in options.

Added server name display in the MVP screen.

Increased number of magazines available on the shooting range.

Players who reconnected during the last round can now appear in the MVP screen as long as they have more than 0 points.

Fixed displaying of prices of attachments in 1280x1024 resolution.

Fixed the price of a few Tier 3 suppressors.

Fixed team killing kick not working in Combat Patrol.

Players speaking through VON are now identified on the map and minimap.

Players can no longer capture a point from inside a container.

Players speaking through VON are now identified on map and minimap.

Supporter badges are now visible in Scoreboard and Lobby.

Field Manual added to the shooting range.

Player can no longer capture a point from inside a container.

Leaderboards are currently 'frozen' as the team works on improvements.

Players will now receive a message explaining login failures.

Leaderboards are currently 'frozen' as the team works on improvements.

Players will now receive a message explaining login failures.

Argo will be released as a free game on Steam on June 22nd.

A new cooperative mode allowing players to go on missions with friends.

Players can earn points and experience to unlock new weapons and attachments.

The Link game mode has been re-designed for improved gameplay.

Leaderboards have been introduced to enhance competitive play.

The game's name has been updated to simply 'Argo'.

The Malden terrain will be available for free in Arma 3 as a DLC.

The Malden terrain will be available for free in Arma 3 as DLC on June 22nd.

The number of in-game UI elements has been reduced for better immersion.

Optional DLC available for purchase with exclusive in-game rewards.

Leaderboards have been introduced to enhance competitive play.

Argo will be released as a free game on Steam on June 22nd.

A trimmed down version of the 3D Scenario Editor from Arma 3 will be included.

Optional DLC available for €10/$10 with exclusive in-game rewards.

The game's name has been updated from 'Project Argo' to 'Argo'.

A new coop mode allowing players to go on missions with friends.

The number of in-game UI elements has been reduced for better immersion.

The Link game mode has been re-designed for improved gameplay.

Players can earn points and experience to unlock new weapons and attachments.

Only official servers generate XP and money; do not trust unofficial servers.

Fixed score to award 100 points for a kill instead of 1.

CMR-76 is now compatible with normal 6.5mm sound suppressors.

Players now receive in-game currency along with XP.

Fixed incorrect skill point count on the reward screen.

Future updates should be smaller thanks to a new technology we implemented.

XP requirements for levels have been adjusted, your level might have dropped slightly.

Level of player is now visible in MVP Screen, Lobby and Scoreboard.

Opening Cloud logo boxes rewards in-game currency at the end of the game.

White boxes with Cloud logos reward in-game currency at the end of the game.

Player gained points from claiming airdrop after locating terminal.

You now receive not only XP but in-game currency as well.

AKM moved to Assault Rifles III, AK-12 moved to Assault Rifles IV.

Message appears after a Friendly Kill to remind players of friend/foe status.

Fixed various LOS issues between points in Clash.

Fixed incorrect information about gained XP on the reward screen.

XP and AC rewards on Normal servers are roughly 33% higher than on Easy servers.

Score now correctly awards 100 points for a kill instead of 1.

Various LOS issues between points fixed.

Tweaks made to messages about linking main.

Normal is now Easy, Hardcore is now Normal.

Throwing grenades during the round start countdown timer is no longer possible.

QuickPlay feature helps find suitable matches.

Uniform pictures in Loading Screen enlarged for better memorization.

Tutorial videos are now accessible via the scenario button in the main menu.

You can now access Editor through main menu to create your own missions.

Fixed mismatched uniforms and added fail-safe mechanism.

Fixed flags to change color to grey when defending and change back correctly.

Sudden Disconnects were not handled correctly (remaining AI).

Added fail safe mechanism.

Fall damage increased, still not lethal.

New Scenario - Combat Patrol, 10 vs AI.

Fixed issue of no ammo being available on the shooting range.

Player level is now visible in MVP Screen, Lobby, and Scoreboard.

Messages with links about the Supporter’s pack added, active upon release.

Scopes should now be properly set to 100m zeroing.

Players must now unlock weapons and gear for AC received so far in the Armory.

XP and AC rewards on Normal servers are roughly 33% higher than on Easy ones.

Every scope should now be properly set to 100m zeroing.

Resulted in 'Unable to reach Bohemia servers' message.

Fixed unsynced PC time resulting in 'Unable to reach Bohemia servers' message.

Fixed various level design issues including levitating objects and asset clipping.

Fixed missing sound for sprinting in shallow water.

Now tracks head movement to prevent players hiding from being kicked.

Fixed missing reward UI parts for the winner on the reward screen.

Leaderboards and in-game stats will be reset before the release.

XP requirements for levels have been adjusted, possibly dropping player levels slightly.

Added new scenario for 10 vs AI gameplay.

Bushes now don't have collision to prevent getting stuck.

Players can now access the Editor through the main menu.

Friendly players are now visible on GPS.

Fixed handling of sudden disconnects with remaining AI.

Fall damage increased, still not lethal.

Players can now access an Armory in the Equipment Screen.

AKM moved to Assault Rifles III, AK-12 moved to Assault Rifles IV.

Fixed points gained from claiming airdrop after locating terminal.

Automatic server kick now tracks head movement to prevent hiding players from being kicked.

You now have to unlock weapons and gear for AC received so far.

Normal is now Easy, Hardcore is now Normal.

QuickPlay feature will help you find suitable matches.

Flags change color to grey when defending and don't change back.

Includes levitating objects and clipping of assets.

Introduced 64-bit executables for Project Argo, compatible with the latest update.

Added 64-bit executables for Project Argo, compatible with the latest update.

Resolved issues such as duplicated loadouts or invalid 'Rifleman' loadout appearing in the list

New reward system implemented for node re-capture

Resolved duplicated loadouts and invalid 'Rifleman' loadout appearing in the list

Resolved issue in Raid Radio Station.

Added new voice-overs for certain situations in Hardcore Link.

Now appears after the end of the game instead of the score table.

Players are kicked for team killing more than twice or being inactive for longer than 60 seconds.

Only one player can hear the ticking sound of progress when multiple players are downloading.

Countdown is now active at the beginning of the match and resets correctly.

Now displayed without colour variant in weapon info.

UGLs now have 2 grenades instead of 3.

Now appears after the end of the game instead of the score table.

Updated UI to correspond better with new design.

Players shown as default model with any name.

Countdown is now active at the beginning of the match and resets correctly.

Shows player in MVP as default model with any name.

Players can now create predefined loadouts from equipment unlocked in Skill Tree.

Shows the position of the player from where you were killed.

Provides players with more information during the game.

Resolved issue with error code 0xC06D007E.

Players can now create predefined loadouts from equipment unlocked in Skill Tree.

Resolved issue in Raid Radio Station.

Hardcore difficulty only on official servers, both difficulties available on unofficial ones.

Only one player can hear the ticking sound of progress when multiple players are downloading airdrop.

Shows the position or player from where you were killed.

UGLs now have 2 grenades instead of 3.

Resolved issue with error code 0xC06D007E.

Players are kicked for team killing more than twice or being inactive for longer than 60 seconds.

Players acquire XP and Skill points to unlock weapons and attachments in Skill tree.

Provides players with more information during the game.

Hardcore difficulty only on official servers, both difficulties available on unofficial ones.

Buildings are not destructible anymore, as intended.

Now displayed without colour variant in weapon info.

Players acquire XP and Skill points to unlock weapons and attachments in Skill tree.

Buildings are now destructible as intended.

Updated to correspond better with new design.

Scenario names format changed from CLASH in Cancon to CLASH – Cancon.

Fixed firing indicators on friendly markers that were sometimes not visibly triggered.

Fixed an occasional issue where negative ping value was displayed for some players in lobby.

Tasks are no longer displayed in map diary.

Various adjustments made in Hardcore mode including disabling 3D markers, mission info, weapon crosshair, and more.

Added a new and nicer texture for hit indicator.

Fixed an issue where enemy positions were occasionally displayed in map/respawn.

Fixed a script error on round end when airdrop was not captured by either site.

Respawn locations and loadout of teammates are shown on the map on the respawn screen.

When crossing the battlefield zone in Raid and Clash mode, screen is desaturated, and a timer was added to the warning message.

Added a new mission vote screen at the end of every mission on dedicated servers.

The progress of securing the airdrop is now expressed by sound.

Added a new Mission Vote screen at the end of every mission on dedicated servers.

Various gameplay changes in Hardcore mode including turning off 3D markers, mission info, weapon crosshair, and more.

Apparel/Equipment screen is turned off and apparel is assigned automatically based on faction.

Added a new scenario difficulty called Hardcore mode.

The progress of securing the airdrop is expressed by sound.

Fixed the message 'Press key to download intel' in Raid being shown when player was too far from the objective.

Fixed the message 'Press key to download intel' in Raid being shown when player was too far from the objective.

Fixed friendly markers being visible in the MVP screen.

On the login screen, Tab key can now be used to switch focus from login to password field.

Fixed an issue where firing indicators on friendly markers would sometimes not be visibly triggered.

Added a new and nicer texture for hit indicator.

Fixed flag animation states in Clash.

Fixed an occasional issue where negative ping value was displayed for some players in lobby.

Fixed a script error on round end when airdrop was not captured by either site.

Score and time to round end are now present in the scoreboard.

When crossing the battlefield zone in Raid and Clash mode, screen is desaturated and a timer was added to the warning message.

Score and time to round end are now present in the scoreboard.

Tasks are no longer displayed in the map diary.

Score reward for capturing a point in Clash is now awarded after the capturing ends.

Terminal in Raid scenario now has a new animation to show preparation and disruption phase.

Fixed friendly markers being visible in the MVP screen.

Fixed flag animation states in Clash.

Fixed an issue where forced respawn in case of death at round start didn't work in some cases.

Fixed an issue where forced respawn in case of death at round start didn't work in some cases.

Respawn locations and loadout of teammates are shown on the map on respawn screen.

Terminal in Raid scenario now has a new animation to show preparation and disruption phase.

Fixed an issue in lobby where pressing Enter or Numpad Enter key would change role assignment instead of changing player's state to Ready.

Changed scenario names format from CLASH in Cancon to CLASH – Cancon.

Added a new scenario difficulty – Hardcore mode.

LIM loadouts with MRCO optics now use iron sights only.

Score reward for capturing a point in Clash is now awarded after the capturing ends.

Fixed an issue in lobby where pressing Enter or Numpad Enter key would change role assignment instead of changing player's state to Ready.

Fixed an issue where enemy positions were occasionally displayed in map/respawn.

On the login screen, Tab key can now be used to switch focus from login to password field.

The News panel is removed, and related icons are moved under the profile icon.

Scenario UI elements are now properly hidden between rounds.

Scenario UI elements are now properly hidden between rounds.

The News panel in Main Menu is removed, with related icons moved under the profile icon.

Score Table is now only displayed when the player holds the Tab key and is non-interactive by default.

All gates should now be open from the start of the match.

Removed redundant plural form in some UI texts when there's only one point left to win.

Weapons are now less precise during movement, reflected by the size of the crosshair.

Camera shake upon player hit has been increased.

Lowered damage of AK-12 and AKM to better represent ammunition characteristics.

Added a new playable location, the harbour city of La Riviére.

Characters in MVP screen should now have the correct faces.

Removed the redundant plural form in some UI texts when there's only one point left to win.

All gates should now be open from the start of the match.

The lovely harbour city of La Riviére is now playable.

The icon for auto-respawn was changed from a triangle to a more intuitive checkbox.

The position of auto-respawn was moved slightly to left.

Weapons are now less precise during movement, indicated by crosshair size.

Score Table is now displayed only when the player holds the Tab key and is non-interactive by default.

Changed auto-respawn icon from triangle to checkbox and adjusted its position.

Characters in MVP screen should now have the correct faces.

Damage is lowered to better represent the characteristics of the used ammunition.

HUD messages now better reflect victory conditions when the enemy team is eliminated.

HUD messages now reflect the victory condition better in case the enemy team was eliminated.