What changed in Arma 3 in 2016

An experimental cooperative scenario introduced in the Arma 3 Dev-Branch.

An experimental cooperative scenario introduced for testing in the Arma 3 Dev-Branch.

64-bit Arma 3 is now available on the Dev-Branch, enhancing performance and memory usage.

Arma 3 now supports 64-bit executables, enhancing performance and memory usage.

Introducing the latest AI path-following improvements for wheeled vehicles to enhance navigation and collision avoidance.

Introducing the latest AI path-following improvements for wheeled vehicles to enhance navigation and collision avoidance.

The Tac-Ops DLC is planned for release in the third quarter of 2017.

A Tanks DLC is in development with a release date to be announced.

Scheduled for Q3 2017

New game content is being developed to expand gameplay opportunities.

New content aimed at expanding gameplay opportunities for existing and new players.

Continued support for the creation and installation of player-created content.

Scheduled for Q2 2017

Release date TBA

A free DLC named Malden is scheduled for release in June 2017.

Scheduled for June 2017

Ongoing improvements to game performance.

A new DLC titled 'Orange' is expected to be released in the second quarter of 2017.

Continued support for the creation and installation of player-created content.

New DLC focused on jets is planned for release in the first quarter of 2017.

Bohemia Interactive will continue to optimize game performance.

Scheduled for Q1 2017

The experimental client ports for Linux and Mac have been updated to version 1.58, including the Eden Update.

New feature for sharing mod presets has been introduced.

Improvements have been made to the Eden Editor.

A corresponding free update to the Arma 3 platform has been released alongside the Apex expansion.

The Arma 3 Apex expansion has been officially released, introducing new content and gameplay features.

The Arma 3 Apex expansion has been officially released, introducing new content and features.

The corresponding free platform update version 1.62 has been released alongside the Apex expansion.

A 1-4 player co-op campaign with 7 missions connected to the original Arma 3 campaign.

Includes VTOL aircraft, Light Strike Vehicles, UCAV drones, and more.

A mix of classic and modern firearms, including thermal-masking uniforms and NVGs.

Major improvements to audio and visual aspects of the game.

Improvements to environmental audio effects.

Introduction of the Apex Expansion.

Introduction of the Apex Expansion for Arma 3.

Significant changes made to the revive system.

A 100 km² South Pacific island archipelago featuring varied locations including jungles, cities, and a volcano.

New feature allowing vehicles to be transported within other vehicles.

The Apex expansion introduces a new South Pacific terrain, armed forces, weapons, vehicles, and a co-op campaign.

New feature allowing vehicles to be transported within other vehicles.

Introduction of a new faction of local Tanoan criminals and ex-paramilitaries, along with NATO & CSAT special forces.

Includes a new main menu, default control preset, and other enhancements.

Includes repainted weapons and vehicles, new character appearances, new radio protocols, and more.

Includes repainted weapons, new character appearances, radio protocols, and new scenarios.

Improvements to the server browser and mod handling in the Launcher.

Includes a new main menu and a new default control preset.

A mix of classic and modern firearms, including thermal-masking uniforms and NVGs.

The 100 km² South Pacific island archipelago Tanoa, featuring varied locations including jungles, cities, and a volcano.

Includes VTOL aircraft, Light Strike Vehicles, UCAV drones, and more.

Improvements to the server browser and mod handling in the Launcher.

Significant changes to the revive mechanics in the game.

Introduction of a new faction of Tanoan criminals, NATO & CSAT special forces, and local law enforcement.

Significant improvements to audio and visual aspects of the game.

Improvements made to environmental audio effects.

A 1-4 player co-op campaign featuring 7 replayable missions connected to the original Arma 3 campaign.

Complete redesign of the main menu interface.

Complete redesign of the main menu interface.

Arma 3 Apex will launch worldwide on July 11th, introducing a new 100 km² South Pacific archipelago Tanoa.

Arma 3 Apex is available for pre-order with a 20% discount.

Players who pre-order Arma 3 Apex can access a Sneak Preview of the expansion's content, excluding the co-op campaign.

Arma 3 Apex will be released on July 11th, introducing a new South Pacific archipelago, Tanoa.

Players who pre-ordered Arma 3 Apex can access all expansion content except for the co-op campaign starting today.

Players will engage in a co-op campaign as NATO CTRG special operators on Tanoa.

Apex introduces 13 new weapons and 10 new vehicles, including VTOL aircraft and LSVs.

Apex features a new 1-4 player co-op campaign where players act as NATO CTRG special operators on Tanoa.

Arma 3 Apex is available for pre-order at a 20% discount.

Apex will feature a mix of classic and near-future firearms along with new vehicle classes such as VTOL aircraft and LSVs.

The update introduces significant visual improvements to the game.

Mod creators have released updates for compatibility with the new visual improvements.

An updated respawn screen has been introduced in the game.

Update 1.58 introduces a new Apex control preset, weapon switching while moving, and an overhaul of difficulty options.

Continued support for the recently released Eden 3D Editor is included in the update.

The ADR-97 Weapon Pack, featuring variants of the ADR-97 submachine gun, is now available as an official mod on the Arma 3 Steam Workshop.

The base game price is reduced to 34.99 EUR / 27.99 GBP / 39.99 USD. DLC prices have also been lowered.

Continued support for the recently released Eden 3D Editor.

An improved system for assigning and managing in-game tasks has been implemented.

The update includes an improved system for assigning and managing in-game tasks.

The ADR-97 Weapon Pack includes variants of the ADR-97 submachine gun, inspired by the FN P90.

Includes new Apex control preset, weapon switching while moving, and an overhaul of difficulty options.

The price of Arma 3 and all its DLCs has been permanently reduced, with the base game now priced at 34.99 EUR / 27.99 GBP / 39.99 USD.

New compositions added to the Eden Editor.

Significant changes to the task system in the game.

Improvements made to the action menu for better usability.

Players can now switch weapons while moving.

Introducing splendid upgrades to Arma 3's lighting and visuals to enhance authenticity.

Upgraded visual fidelity of Arma 3's terrains to enhance authenticity.

New scripting additions included in the update.

Announcement of upcoming BattlEye anti-cheat support for Linux and Mac OS ports.

Introduction of an overhaul to tasks and additional scripting features.

Release of the 1.54 version for experimental client ports to Linux and Mac OS.

Introduction of an overhaul for tasks within the game.

Release of the 1.54 version for experimental client ports to Linux and Mac OS.

Announcement of future BattlEye anti-cheat support for Linux and Mac OS ports.

The legacy 2D editor is now available for use.

Introduction of dynamic specialties for characters.

A small hotfix for version 1.56 is being prepared.

Announcement regarding the pre-order for the Apex expansion.

The game recorded a peak of almost 50,000 concurrent players.

A small hotfix is being prepared to address issues in version 1.56.

The game reached a peak of almost 50,000 concurrent players.

Significant changes made to the game's difficulty settings.

New character specialties that dynamically change gameplay.

The legacy 2D editor has been made available for use.

Changes made to the game's difficulty settings.

Over 1000 mods are now available on the Workshop.

Announcement of the pre-order for the Apex expansion.

Continued development of assets for the Tanoa map in the Apex expansion.

Ongoing work on platform improvements and updates leading to Apex.

Improved multiplayer session access with better filtering options and Workshop mod support.

Various scripted system optimizations and the introduction of Steam Leaderboards.

A new, easier-to-read font for improved information processing.

An easier-to-read font for quicker processing of information.

The new editor adds a third dimension and enhanced functionality for scenario creation.

Introduction of parallax ground surfaces for improved visual fidelity.

The new editor adds a third dimension and enhanced functionality for scenario creation.

Improved filtering options and Workshop mod support for easier access to multiplayer sessions.

Multi-channel amplitude panner and distance-based samples for weapons and explosions enhance sound fidelity.

Enhanced visual fidelity with new parallax ground surfaces and support for NVIDIA's HBAO+.

Introduction of Steam Leaderboards for competitive gameplay.

Integration of NVIDIA's Horizon-Based Ambient Occlusion for better graphics.

Various optimizations implemented to enhance game performance.

Introduces multi-channel amplitude panner and distance-based samples for weapons and explosions.

Building scenarios is now more effective and fun with access to a vast library of assets.

A new Scenario Editor allowing players to create scenarios directly within the 3D game environment.

Building scenarios using a vast library of weapons, characters, vehicles, and objects is now more effective and fun.

A new Scenario Editor allowing players to create scenarios directly within the 3D game environment.

Players can publish their creations to the Arma 3 Steam Workshop or subscribe to over 17,000 scenarios made by others.

Players can publish their creations to the Arma 3 Steam Workshop and subscribe to over 17,000 scenarios made by others.

Release Candidate testing for the 1.56 Eden Update has commenced.

1.56 saves cannot be loaded in the older 1.54 version due to inventory serialization fixes.

Campaign save games from version 1.56 cannot be loaded in version 1.54 due to inventory serialization fixes.

Testing for the 1.56 Eden Update has commenced, with a Steam branch access code provided for participants.

Campaign saves carry over from 1.54 to 1.56, but not mid-scenario.

Players are advised to back up their saves before switching branches to avoid compatibility issues.

Players are advised to back up their saves before switching to the Release Candidate.

The update will feature new audio configurations and samples.

Bohemia Interactive plans to enhance the Arma 3 Units service, allowing users to manage roles, schedule events, and more.

The update will include new audio configurations and samples.

The in-game font will be replaced to improve text legibility.

The Arma 3 Apex expansion will introduce the South Pacific island archipelago of Tanoa, new vehicles, weapons, and a co-op campaign.

A new server browser will make it easier for players to search and join multiplayer servers.

The in-game font will be replaced for better legibility of text.

The free platform update will provide a graphics upgrade including lighting configuration overhaul and new Sea Shader and Screen-space Reflections technology.

The Eden Update will feature a new server browser to improve multiplayer server search and joining.

The free platform update will include an overhaul of game lighting and introduce new Sea Shader and Screen-space Reflections technology.

Bohemia Interactive plans to enhance the Arma 3 Units service with new functionalities for managing unit roles and scheduling events.

The free Arma 3 Eden Update will introduce a new 3D scenario editor for placing and editing objects and defining mission objectives.

The free Arma 3 Eden Update will introduce a new scenario editor allowing users to edit objects and define mission objectives in a 3D environment.

The Arma 3 Apex expansion will introduce the South Pacific island archipelago of Tanoa, new vehicles, weapons, and a co-op campaign.