What changed in Heroes & Generals in 2014
134 updates · 20 main milestones · Jun 27, 2014 to Dec 11, 2014
- 10 eventsNotification Tray Addedui ux
A new notification tray has been added for relevant updates including battle bonuses and reports.
SteamVeteran Bonus Claiming Improvedquality of lifePlayers can now claim their veteran bonus from previous battles without needing to be a veteran member.
SteamOpen Faction Fighting Introducednew contentMilestonePlayers can now engage in staged battles using soldiers from both US and German factions.
SteamReduced Reinforcement Costsbalance changeReinforcement costs have been significantly reduced for most Assault Team types.
SteamVeteran Bonus Claiming Improvedquality of lifePlayers can now claim their veteran bonus from previous battles without needing to be a veteran member.
SteamOpen Faction Fighting Introducednew contentMilestonePlayers can now engage in staged battles using soldiers from both US and German factions.
SteamMobile Command App UpdatedotherThe Android version of the Mobile Command app has been updated for compatibility with Spaatz addon #1.
SteamMobile Command App UpdatedperformanceThe Android version of the Mobile Command app has been updated for compatibility with Spaatz addon #1.
SteamNotification Tray Addedui uxA new notification tray has been introduced for relevant updates including battle bonuses and reports.
SteamReduced Reinforcement Costsbalance changeReinforcement costs have been significantly reduced for most Assault Team types.
Steam - 4 eventsIntroduction of Notification Featurenew content
A new button in the lower left corner opens a list of recent notifications, including daily gold battle bonus and recent action games played.
SteamBattle Report Access via Notificationsnew contentClicking an icon in the notifications opens the battle report for recent battles, allowing players to review past games and add friends.
SteamBattle Report Access via Notificationsnew contentClicking an icon in the notifications opens the battle report for recent battles, allowing players to review their performance and add friends.
SteamIntroduction of Notification Featurenew contentA new button in the lower left corner opens a list of recent notifications, including daily gold battle bonus and recent action games played.
Steam - 8 eventsFaction Lock in War Battlesgameplay
Players will be locked to a faction in War Battles after their first join, but can still play Staged Battles on both sides.
SteamIntroduction of Open Faction Fightingnew contentMilestonePlayers can now participate in Staged Battles without committing to a faction beforehand.
SteamIntroduction of Open Faction Fightingnew contentMilestonePlayers can now participate in Staged Battles without committing to a faction, allowing for mixed faction gameplay.
SteamStaged Battles with All FactionsgameplayPlayers can add soldiers from all factions into the matchmaker for Staged Battles.
SteamSquad LimitationsgameplaySquads are limited to one faction, preventing mixed faction squads in Staged Battles.
SteamFaction Lock in War BattlesgameplayPlayers will be locked to a faction only when joining a War Battle on the campaign map.
SteamStaged Battles with All FactionsgameplayMilestonePlayers can add soldiers from all factions into the matchmaker for Staged Battles.
SteamSquad LimitationsgameplaySquads are limited to one faction, preventing mixing of US and German soldiers.
Steam - 22 eventsCompensation for Server Downtimebug fix
WarServer compensates players for veteran membership and ribbon booster time lost due to downtime.
SteamNew Village Skirmish Mapnew contentSet in rural France with key objectives designed for action-packed gameplay.
SteamLimited Faction Resources in CampaigngameplayMilestoneIntroduces a shared stockpile for Assault Teams, requiring strategic deployment.
SteamUniforms Stored in Equipment Depotquality of lifeUniforms are now stored when promoting a character to general.
SteamLimited Faction Resources in CampaigngameplayMilestoneIntroduces limited army resources for factions, requiring strategic deployment of Assault Teams.
SteamIncreased Veteran Membership XP Bonusbalance changeRaised XP-rank bonus from +25% to +100% for Veteran Membership.
SteamNew Mission Briefing and Battle Reportui uxEnhanced briefing and battle report provide better mission context and performance overview.
SteamUniforms Stored in Equipment Depotquality of lifeUniforms are now stored in the equipment depot when promoting a character to general.
SteamNew Weapons: P08 Pistol and M1917 Revolvernew contentGerman soldiers can use the P08 Pistol; US soldiers can use the M1917 Revolver.
SteamNew Village Skirmish Mapnew contentA new action packed Skirmish map set in rural France with key objectives designed for tighter gameplay.
SteamFaster Tank Turret Trackingbalance changeSteamNew Mission Briefing and Battle Reportui uxEnhanced mission briefing and battle report provide better context and performance overview.
SteamIn-game Messaging Systemui uxNew system allows players to send messages to friends even when they are offline.
SteamCompensation for Server Downtimebug fixWarServer compensates players for veteran membership and ribbon booster time lost.
SteamNew Weapons: P08 Pistol and M1917 Revolvernew contentGerman soldiers can now use the P08 Pistol, and US soldiers can use the M1917 Revolver.
SteamFaster Tank Turret Trackingbug fixSteam - 2 eventsFree 3-day Veteran Membershipquality of life
Players who registered and played before September 26 will receive a free 3-day Veteran Membership for the weekend.
SteamSpecial Assignment Weekend Eventseasonal eventPlayers can participate in 6 Special Assignments to win Steam Packs with various rewards.
Steam - 2 eventsSpecial Assignment Weekendseasonal event
Participate in 6 Special Assignments to win Steam Packs with weapons, vehicles, characters, and gold.
SteamFree 3-day Veteran Membershipquality of lifePlayers who registered and played before September 26th will receive a free 3-day Veteran Membership due to server downtime.
Steam - 8 eventsTank Crew Starter Pack Releaseddlc release
Pack for aspiring Tankers including a Tank Crewman, tanks, a submachine gun, a handgun, a wrench, gold, and a 14-day Veteran Membership.
SteamUltimate Heroes & Generals Pack Introduceddlc releaseMilestoneComprehensive pack includes all roles, Assault Team command, substantial gold, and a 365-day Veteran Membership.
SteamInfantry Rookie Pack Releaseddlc releaseA starter pack for new players including a fully equipped Infantryman, an All Terrain Vehicle, gold, and a 7-day Veteran Membership.
SteamInfantry Rookie Pack Availabledlc releaseStarter pack includes a fully equipped Infantryman, All Terrain Vehicle, gold, and 7-day Veteran Membership.
SteamAll Heroes Pack Launchdlc releasePack allows access to all roles with 5 characters, gear, vehicles, and a 90-day Veteran Membership.
SteamUltimate Heroes & Generals Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneComprehensive pack offering full access to all roles, Assault Teams, gold, and a 365-day Veteran Membership, valued over 200 EUR/250 USD.
SteamTank Crew Starter Pack Releaseddlc releasePack for aspiring Tankers includes a Tank Crewman, selection of tanks, submachine gun, handgun, and 14-day Veteran Membership.
SteamAll Heroes Pack Releaseddlc releasePack that allows players to access all roles with 5 characters, gear, vehicles, gold, and a 90-day Veteran Membership.
Steam - 18 eventsReduced Prices for Bazooka and Panzerschreckbalance change
Prices for these weapons have been reduced, but they now require restocking.
SteamNew Weapons for Paratroopers: FG 42 and M1 Carbinenew contentGerman and US paratroopers receive new weapons at specific ranks.
SteamPistols Damage and Cone Fire Adjustmentbalance changePistols now deal more damage and have a reduced cone fire.
SteamNew War Victory Condition and Expanded Campaign MapgameplayMilestoneWinning a war now requires capturing 12 capitals or ensuring the enemy owns none.
SteamIntroduction of Nosecam for Fighter Planesnew contentA nosecam has been added to fighter planes, with cockpit view planned for future updates.
SteamPistols Damage and Cone Fire Adjustmentsbalance changePistols now deal more damage and have reduced cone fire.
SteamReduced Prices for Bazooka and Panzerschreckbalance changePrices lowered but now require restocking like mines and grenades.
SteamImproved Tank-Track PhysicsperformanceTanks can now better cross obstacles and handle rough terrain.
SteamIntroduction of Officer Ranks and General Charactersnew contentMilestoneOfficers and Generals are now actual characters with command abilities over Assault Teams.
SteamIntroduction of Vehicle Wrench Toolnew contentMilestoneA new tool for repairing vehicles, also usable as a close combat weapon.
SteamAssault Teams XP Earned Based on Killsbalance changeAssault Teams now earn XP based on their actual kills in battle.
SteamNew War Victory Condition and Expanded Campaign MapgameplayMilestoneWinning a war now requires capturing 12 out of 15 capitals or ensuring the enemy owns none.
SteamAssault Teams Earn XP Based on KillsgameplayAssault Teams now gain experience based on their actual kills in battle.
SteamIntroduction of Officer Ranks and Generalsnew contentMilestoneNew ranks and characters for officers and generals with command abilities.
SteamAdded Nosecam to Fighter Planesui uxNew camera view for fighter planes, with cockpit view planned for future updates.
SteamIntroduction of Vehicle Wrench Toolnew contentA wrench tool is added for repairing vehicles and can also be used as a close combat weapon.
SteamImproved Tank-Track PhysicsperformanceTanks are now better at crossing obstacles and handling rough terrain.
SteamNew Weapons for Paratroopers: FG 42 and M1 Carbinenew contentMilestoneGerman and US paratroopers receive new weapons at specific ranks.
Steam - 2 eventsIntroduction of M1 Carbine and FG42 Weaponsnew content
New paratrooper weapons added: M1 Carbine for Americans at rank 6 and FG42 for Germans at rank 9, unlockable with the Parachute ribbon.
SteamIntroduction of M1 Carbine and FG42 Weaponsnew contentMilestoneNew paratrooper weapons M1 Carbine for Americans and FG42 for Germans added, unlockable with Parachute ribbon.
Steam - 8 eventsAdjustable Wrench Added for Tankers and Infantrymennew content
A new adjustable wrench has been introduced, allowing players to repair vehicles and bikes.
SteamWrench Repair MechanicsgameplayThe wrench repairs 30 HP per second, taking about 2 minutes to fully repair a heavy tank.
SteamAdjustable Wrench Added for Tankers and Infantrymennew contentA new adjustable wrench has been added, allowing players to repair vehicles and bikes.
SteamWrench Availability in StoreshopThe adjustable wrench will be available in the store once the Rommel build is live.
SteamWrench Repair MechanicsgameplayThe wrench repairs 30 HP per second, taking about 2 minutes to fully repair a heavy tank.
SteamWrench Availability in StorestoreThe adjustable wrench will be available in the store with the Rommel build release.
Steam - 5 eventsVeteran Weekend Celebrationseasonal event
Free 72-hour Veteran Membership for players who participated in battles before August 8th.
SteamVeteran Weekend Contestseasonal eventPlayers compete for prizes by capturing objectives during the Veteran Weekend.
SteamVeteran Membership Prizesnew contentPrizes include 90-day and 30-day veteran memberships and gold for top players.
SteamVeteran Weekend Celebrationseasonal eventFree Veteran Membership for players who participated in battles before August 8th.
SteamVeteran Weekend Contestseasonal eventPlayers compete to capture the most objectives for prizes including veteran memberships and gold.
Steam - 2 eventsIntroduction of Generals and Officersnew contentMilestone
Players can now promote soldiers to the ranks of Officers and Generals, who will command their own Assault Teams.
SteamIntroduction of Generals and Officersnew contentMilestonePlayers can now promote soldiers to the rank of Generals and Officers, who will command their own Assault Teams.
Steam - 4 eventsServer Maintenance and Movenetwork
Servers will be down for maintenance due to relocation to increase capacity.
SteamVeteran Membership Compensationquality of life1 day of Veteran Membership added to accounts after downtime.
SteamVeteran Membership Compensationquality of life1 day of Veteran Membership will be added to accounts affected by the downtime.
SteamServer Maintenance and MovenetworkServers will go down for maintenance due to relocation to increase server capacity.
Steam - 6 eventsOngoing Login Issues Investigationnetwork
Investigation into ongoing login issues affecting some players.
SteamServer Maintenance for Sluggish PerformancenetworkServers taken down for maintenance to fix issues causing sluggish and unresponsive behavior.
SteamCompensation for Downtimequality of lifeEvery player will receive 2 days of Veteran Membership as compensation for the downtime.
SteamCompensation for Downtimequality of lifeEvery player will receive 2 days of Veteran Membership as compensation for the downtime during the weekend.
SteamServer Maintenance for Performance IssuesnetworkServers taken down for maintenance to fix sluggish and unresponsive issues.
SteamOngoing Login Issues InvestigationnetworkInvestigation into ongoing login issues affecting some players.
Steam - 23 eventsFixed Player Stuck Issue in Housebug fix
Fixed an issue where players could get stuck between the roof and the gap in a crouched position.
SteamStuart Tank Unlock Level Changedbalance changeMoved Stuart Tank unlock from level 5 to level 3.
SteamFixed Ownership Change Issuebug fixFixed an issue where planes could change ownership of town via mobile command.
SteamUniform Variations for Charactersnew contentNew uniform variations added for US Recon, US Paratrooper, German Tank Crew, German Recon, and German Paratrooper.
SteamIncreased Personalization Options for WeaponsgameplayNew personalization options for the US Bazooka and German Panzerschreck, along with variations for the M1 Garand and Gewehr 43.
SteamIntroduction of Paratrooper Classnew contentMilestoneThe Paratrooper class has been reintroduced with new features and AI-controlled planes.
SteamNew Uniform Variations for Charactersnew contentNew uniform variations for US and German characters have been added.
SteamIntroduction of Paratrooper Classnew contentMilestoneThe Paratrooper class has been reintroduced with new features and AI-controlled planes.
SteamFixed Exploit Below the Mapbug fixAn exploit that allowed players to be below the map has been fixed.
SteamFixed Ownership Change Issue for Planesbug fixFixed an issue where planes could change ownership of a town via mobile command.
SteamFixed Player Stuck Issuebug fixFixed an issue where a player would get stuck between the roof and the gap in crouched position.
SteamNew Ammo Types for VehiclesgameplayMore ammo types have been added for vehicles along with a new user interface for ammo management.
SteamIncreased Grenades/Mines Purchase Limitquality of lifeIncreased the amount of grenades/mines per purchase.
SteamWeapon Personalization OptionsgameplayNew personalization options for the US Bazooka and German Panzerschreck, along with special variations for Gewehr 43 and M1 Garand.
SteamStuart Tank Unlock Level Adjustedbalance changeThe unlock level for the Stuart Tank has been moved from level 5 to level 3.
SteamNew Ammo Types for VehiclesgameplayAdded more ammo types for vehicles and updated the user interface for better visibility.
SteamAmmo State Display on Soldier Screenquality of lifeAmmo state and a repair button now shown on the soldier screen under vehicles.
Steam - 4 eventsAI-Controlled Transport Planesgameplay
Transport planes are now AI-controlled, allowing players to focus on landing and objectives.
SteamParatroopers Return with Uniform Personalizationsnew contentParatroopers are back with added uniform personalizations.
SteamAI-Controlled Transport PlanesaiTransport planes are now AI-controlled to improve landing and objective capping.
SteamParatroopers Return to Battlefieldnew contentParatroopers are back with new uniform personalizations.
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