What changed in Heroes & Generals in 2017

Reto.SantaBjarne and Reto.Gargamel conducted the last Q&A & Why-Stream for the year.

Players can receive 12 weapon specialist ribbon boosters for the twelve days of Christmas.

A new Xmas story created by Atway featuring voice talents of Reto.Gargamel.

A new Xmas story created by Atway featuring voice talents of Reto.Gargamel.

Players can receive 12 weapon specialist ribbon boosters for the twelve days of Christmas.

An all new wall calendar for planning major offensives and events in 2018.

An all new wall calendar to help plan major offensives and events in 2018.

Receive 12 weapon specialist ribbon boosters for the holidays.

All weapons and new soldiers from different factions are 50% off until January 3rd.

Downloadable PDF calendar featuring Heroes & Generals screenshots and notable WW2 dates.

All weapons and new soldiers from different factions are 50% off until January 3rd.

Downloadable PDF calendar featuring Heroes & Generals screenshots and notable WW2 dates.

Receive 12 weapon specialist ribbon boosters for the holiday season.

Resolved a crash issue related to offline players' projectiles.

Added support for TLS1.1 and TLS1.2 in web client requests.

All weapons and equipment are available at a 50% discount during the Winter Sale.

Updates made to improve user interface experience.

Various minor fixes applied to maps.

Added support for TLS1.1 and TLS1.2 in web client requests.

Updates made to improve user interface experience.

All ammo is available at a 25% discount during the Winter Sale, excluding ammo refills.

Fixed a rare issue for some Windows 7 users with corrupted files.

Maximum distance for spotting icons has been raised to 1,000 meters.

New limited Xmas paint jobs for SMGs available for purchase during the Winter Sale.

A new map featuring open farmland, a shallow creek, and a forest edge, designed for the encounter game mode.

Several maps renamed for better clarity and personality.

Changes made to ensure compliance with GDPR regulations.

The 'Underdog bonus' has been renamed to 'Underpopulation bonus' and the Warfund bonus has been removed.

Introduction of 42 new helmet covers for infantry soldiers to match their uniforms.

Disabled retrieval of certain data on login to prevent stalls.

Various minor fixes applied to maps.

Addition of 14 new paint jobs for various vehicles in the game.

Addition of 14 new paint jobs for various vehicles, enhancing customization options.

Maximum distance for spotting icons raised to 1,000 meters.

Fixed a rare issue for some Windows 7 users with corrupted files.

New limited Xmas paint jobs for SMGs available for purchase during the Winter Sale.

Introduction of 42 new helmet covers for infantry soldiers to match their uniforms.

A new map featuring open farmland and a shallow creek, designed for the encounter game mode.

Improved post-battle logging to prevent Warfund loss from server timeouts.

All ammo is available at a 25% discount during the Winter Sale, excluding ammo refills.

Five new weather settings added to enhance gameplay experience.

All weapons and equipment are available at a 50% discount during the Winter Sale.

Battle rewards are now distributed to a random assault team based on the killer's vehicle type.

Renamed 'Underdog bonus' to 'Underpopulation bonus' and removed Warfund bonus from it.

Several maps have been renamed for better clarity and personality.

Five new weather settings added, enhancing the game's environmental variety.

Updated to correct image of BA-6 instead of BA-64b.

Added new paint jobs for the SdKfz 250-3 half-track and Blitz truck, including Light Olive and Ambush DB schemes.

Updated to correct image of BA-6 instead of BA-64b.

Added Kutuzov Two Tone and Vasyugan Light paint jobs for KV-85 heavy tank, GAZ cargo truck, M3A1 half-track, and BA-6 recon vehicle.

Added Kutuzov Two Tone and Vasyugan Light paint jobs for KV-85 heavy tank, GAZ cargo truck, M3A1 half-track, and BA-6 recon vehicle.

Introduced Ardennes Four Color and Olive Drab & Black paint jobs for various US vehicles including the CCKW Cargo Truck and M26 Pershing.

Introduced Ardennes Four Color and Olive Drab & Black paint jobs for various US vehicles including CCKW Cargo Truck and M26 Pershing.

Added Light Olive and Ambush DB paint jobs for SdKfz 250-3 half-track and Blitz truck.

A total of 42 new helmet covers have been added, allowing infantry soldiers to match their uniforms.

With the new helmet covers and previous helmet paints, there are now over 700 possible infantry uniform combinations.

The update allows for over 700 possible infantry uniform combinations across factions.

Introduction of 42 new helmet covers for infantry soldiers in update 1.10, allowing matching of uniforms to helmets.

Added Night Overcast, Dawn Foggy, Dawn Overcast, Dusk Foggy, and Dusk Overcast weather settings.

Added Night Overcast, Dawn Foggy, Dawn Overcast, Dusk Foggy, and Dusk Overcast weather settings.

Introducing a new encounter map named 'Colmar Hamlet' where opposing forces fight over a handful of buildings.

A new encounter map named 'Colmar Hamlet' has been added, featuring open farmland and a shallow creek.

RETO MOTO has secured an investment from Nordisk Film to enhance game development and international expansion.

RETO MOTO has secured an investment from Nordisk Film to enhance game development and expand internationally.

An additional batch of vehicle paint jobs will be included in the upcoming update.

An additional batch of vehicle paint jobs will be included in the upcoming 1.10 Update.

The XP earned by pilots has been adjusted in Update 1.09.1.

Tweaks have been made to the player level rewards in Update 1.09.1.

Introduced an all new encounter map called ‘Culmar Hamlet’ for testing on the prototype server.

An all new encounter map called ‘Culmar Hamlet’ is available for testing on the prototype server.

Added new helmet covers and vehicle paint jobs available for testing on the prototype server.

New helmet covers and vehicle paint jobs are available for testing on the prototype server.

Tweaked the XP earned by pilots and made adjustments to player level rewards.

Lowered the amount of XP earned by pilots to match other soldier types for balanced gameplay.

Added a 100 gold reward to levels five and ten.

Changes to the rewards for leveling up, including new unlocks and credit bonuses.

Moved the 24-hour Veteran Membership reward from level six to level two.

XP earned by pilots adjusted to match other soldier types for balanced gameplay.

Increased credit rewards at levels two, six, and nine from 5,000 to 10,000 credits, and added a 10,000 credit reward at level eight.

Changes made to player level rewards to enhance progression for new players.

14 new vehicle paint jobs available for seven different vehicles, enhancing customization options.

Introduced a Bulletin screen for war status and friends list, along with various other UI improvements.

Introduced a Bulletin screen for war status and friends list, along with various other UI improvements.

Tweaks made to maps: Factory, Airfield, Mountain Town, Forward Airfield, Town based on player feedback.

Reduced bushes in field boundaries, improved multi move for Assault Team stacks, and updated friends list button.

Reduced bushes in field boundaries, improved multi-move for Assault Team stacks, and enhanced friends list functionality.

Adjusted light settings for better visibility and made muzzle smoke more transparent with a shorter reach.

Tweaks made to Factory, Airfield, Mountain Town, Forward Airfield, and Town maps based on player feedback.

Nine new helmet paints for infantry soldiers, including two painted steel helmets and one camouflage variant for each faction.

Nine new helmet paints for infantry soldiers, including two painted steel helmets and one camouflage variant for each faction.

14 new vehicle paint jobs available for seven different vehicles, enhancing customization options.

Adjusted light settings for better visibility and made muzzle smoke more transparent with shorter reach.

Thousand separators have been added for improved number readability.

Various UI bugs have been fixed, including issues with scopes not showing on all weapons.

A News section has been added to the Bulletin page for current game news and changelogs.

A new default front page called the 'Bulletin' has been added to the game client.

Various UI bugs have been fixed, including issues with scopes not showing on all weapons.

Thousand separators have been added for improved number readability in the UI.

The Quick Squad Area has been updated to allow squad leaders to manage members more easily.

A Friends section allows players to see online friends and queue for battles.

Added multi move functionality for Assault Teams on cities.

A News section has been added to the Bulletin page for current game news and changelogs.

The top bar has been redesigned to be less cluttered and easier to read.

The top bar has been redesigned to be less cluttered for improved focus.

Players can now perform multi move actions for Assault Teams on cities.

A Friends section allows players to see online friends and queue for battles with them.

Polishes and tweaks added to the Generals screen for improved flow and intuitiveness.

A new default front page called the 'Bulletin' has been added to the game client.

The Bulletin page features a War Update section with three states: Novice, Join the War, and Elite – War Participant.

The Bulletin page includes a War Update section with three states: Novice, Join the War!, and Elite - War Participant.

Improvements made to the Quick Squad Area for easier squad management.

Polishes and tweaks have been made to the Generals screen for better flow and usability.

Added new paint jobs for IS-2 heavy tank and SU-76M, SU-85 tank destroyers.

Added new paint jobs for IS-2 heavy tank and SU-76M, SU-85 tank destroyers.

Introduced new paint jobs for M10 and M18 Tank Destroyers.

Added new paint jobs for Jagdpanzer 38(t) and StuG III.

Introduced new paint jobs for M10 and M18 tank destroyers.

Added new paint jobs for Jagdpanzer 38(t) and StuG III.

Light settings are now brighter, especially in 'day overcast' and 'night' settings. Brightness slider scale adjusted to prevent overexposure.

Some light settings are now brighter, especially in 'day overcast' and 'night' settings.

Eye adaptation has been made more distinct, improving visibility in shadowed areas and environments with varying light.

Muzzle smoke is now more transparent and shorter, improving visibility of targets.

Light settings have been tweaked to bring more light to darker areas while maintaining color richness.

The scale of the brightness slider in the settings menu has been adjusted to prevent excessive brightness.

Eye adaptation has been made more distinct to improve visibility in shadowy areas.

Muzzle smoke is now more transparent and shorter, allowing for better visibility of targets while shooting.

Introducing nine new helmet paints for infantry soldiers in update 1.09, including two painted steel helmets and one camouflage variant for each faction.

Introducing nine new helmet paints for infantry soldiers in update 1.09, including two painted steel helmets and one camouflage variant for each faction.

Significant changes to the A-, D-, and E-line deploy zones to improve combat around control points.

Overall improvements to the game's lighting.

New helmet paint options added to the game.

A new Bulletin page has been added to the game for players to find information on War progress, see news, and connect with friends.

New paint jobs for vehicles introduced in the update.

Adjustments to O3 'Church' and C-line to improve gameplay experience for both teams.

Adjustments to the O2 'Fuel Depot' and A-line deploy zones for better combat dynamics.

Adjustments to O3 'Church' and C-line for improved gameplay experience.

Adjustments made to the O2 'Fuel Depot' and A-line deploy zones to enhance gameplay and combat dynamics.

A new Bulletin page added for War progress, news, and friend connections.

Significant changes made to the A-, D-, and E-line deploy zones to improve combat around control points.

Updates made to the assault maps for improved gameplay.

Enhanced visual effects for muzzle flash and smoke.

Halloween event featuring a free voucher for Ribbon Boosters.

All uniforms available at a 50% discount during the HalloWar Sale.

Instructions provided for activating the voucher code in-game.

Limited time sale offering 50% off on all uniforms.

Redeemable voucher for eight different ribbon boosters available until November 7, 2017.

Halloween event featuring a free voucher for Ribbon Boosters.

Players can now deploy each of their assault teams to the war for free once per war until November 30th, 2017.

All players can redeem a voucher for a 30 day free Veteran Membership.

Players can now deploy each of their assault teams to the war for free once per war until November 30th, 2017.

Fixed the issues causing server instability.

All players can redeem a voucher for a 30-day free Veteran Membership.

An optimization has been rolled out to address server issues.

The team is investigating ongoing server issues and monitoring performance closely.

Update 1.08.1 includes weapon tweaks to the MG 42, M1/M2, and Johnson.

The 1.09 update will contain tweaks to maps based on community feedback.

The 1.09 update will include updates to the user interface based on community feedback.

A community member has compiled a list of acronyms to help new players understand game terminology.

Community member Gerrit compiled a list of acronyms to help players understand in-game terminology.

A sneak peek at the design model for a new fort map currently in development.

The upcoming 1.09 update, named Battle Flow, will introduce new vehicle paint jobs and helmet paints.

The 1.09 update will include updates to the user interface based on community feedback.

The upcoming 1.09 update, named Battle Flow, will introduce new vehicle paint jobs and helmet paints.

The server framework has been updated to improve logging and help identify solutions.

A screenshot contest with an October, Autumn, Halloween theme has been organized on the Heroes & Generals Subreddit.

A screenshot contest with an October, Autumn, Halloween theme is being held on Reddit.

Invitations have been sent out for the first Reto Insider Summit scheduled for November.

Invitations have been sent out for the first Reto Insider Summit happening in November.

Update 1.08.1 includes adjustments to the MG 42, M1/M2, and Johnson weapons.

A preview of the design model for a new fort map is available on Reto.Splixxen’s Twitch channel.

The team is investigating ongoing server issues and monitoring them closely.

Johnson slightly decreased precision mode performance and increased ranged damage

Fixed issue with war ending because of endless retries trying to fetch evicted data

MG 42 slightly easier to control and additionally so when crouched

MG 42 slightly easier to control and additionally so when crouched

M1/M2 easier to control

Fixed issue with war ending because of endless retries trying to fetch evicted data

Johnson slightly decreased precision mode performance and increased ranged damage

A temporary fix was implemented to prevent server crashes, but further monitoring is needed.

M1/M2 easier to control

A crash was identified as an update gone wrong that caused a server restart.

The main cause of the server issues has been identified, related to memory management under heavy load.

Players can redeem a voucher for five different Ribbon Boosters to celebrate German Unity Day.

Players can redeem a voucher for five Ribbon Boosters to celebrate German Unity Day.

Expanded O2 deploy zone to have more exits and increased distance from the objective based on community feedback.

Moved the German starting capital from Berlin to Belgrade to test war balance effects.

Expanded the O2 deploy zone to have more exits and increased distance from the objective based on community feedback.

Initial plans for new helmets and more vehicle paint jobs in upcoming updates.

Resources dedicated to identifying and resolving recent server issues.

Various cool UI changes are in the works for future updates.

Moved the German starting capital from Berlin to Belgrade to test its influence on war balance.

Plans for weapon tweaks in upcoming updates.

Initial plans set for new helmets and more vehicle paint jobs in upcoming updates.

Various cool UI changes are in the works for future updates.

Resources dedicated to pinpointing server issues experienced at the beginning of the week.

Upcoming updates will include weapon tweaks based on community feedback.

The first Reto Insider Summit will take place on November 11, 2017, in Copenhagen, inviting players to engage with developers.

We are monitoring the servers closely to gather more information.

Over the last week we have seen a number of server crashes and general instability in the servers. Some of these issues have been fixed in hotfixes, but not all.

An optimization has been rolled out to address server issues.

All active Veteran Memberships are paused when servers are offline. All active Ribbon Boosters are completely reset.

More debugging tools have been added to analyze server issues.

All active Veteran Memberships are paused when servers are offline, and Ribbon Boosters are reset.

Some server issues have been fixed in hotfixes, but not all.

Over the last week we have seen a number of server crashes and general instability in the servers.

Celebration of the 1-Year launch anniversary with special promotions and discounts.

All players receive a voucher-code for 3 days of free Veteran Membership.

Limited time offer on a 1-Year Veteran Membership bundle with additional Ribbon Boosters.

All players receive a voucher-code for 3 days of free Veteran Membership.

Special bundle available for 50% off, includes 365 days of Veteran Membership and Ribbon Boosters.

Celebrating the one year anniversary of Heroes & Generals with special offers and free membership.

Special discount on recruiting new soldiers for a limited time.

Limited time discount on recruiting new soldiers, allowing players to try different types or factions.

The MiG-3 unlocks at the Dog Fight Ribbon grade 5, where the Yak-9 used to be. The Yak-9 is moved to grade 7.

The Yak-9 is moved to grade 7, while the MiG-3 unlocks at Dog Fight Ribbon grade 5.

The Soviet faction receives a new Medium Fighter plane, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3, a high altitude interceptor armed with machine guns.

The Soviet faction receives a new Medium Fighter plane: The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3, a high altitude interceptor.

The Warhawk is moved to grade 7, while the P-35A unlocks at Dog Fight Ribbon grade 5.

The US faction receives a new Medium Fighter plane: The Seversky P-35A, featuring a retractable landing gear and armed with machine guns.

Detailed steps provided for players to redeem their voucher code in-game.

The Warhawk is moved to grade 7, while the P-35A unlocks at Dog Fight Ribbon grade 5.

Detailed steps provided for players to redeem their voucher code in-game.

The US faction receives a new Medium Fighter plane, the Seversky P-35A, in the '1.08 - Planes & Ladders' update.

Players can log in to receive a unique Warbond worth 500 gold with a 10% interest rate.

Players can log in to receive a unique Warbond worth 500 gold with a 10% interest rate.

Players can log in to receive the third voucher-code for 7 Ribbon Boosters.

The German faction receives a new Medium Fighter plane, the Messerschmitt Bf109D-1, armed with a 20mm cannon and two 7.92mm machineguns.

The Bf109D-1 unlocks at the Dog Fight Ribbon grade 5, replacing the Bf109E-4 which is moved to grade 7.

The German faction receives a new Medium Fighter plane, the Messerschmitt Bf109D-1, armed with a 20mm cannon and two 7.92mm machineguns.

The Bf109D-1 unlocks at the Dog Fight Ribbon grade 5, where the Bf109E-4 used to be, which is now moved to grade 7.

Players can log in to receive the third voucher-code for 7 Ribbon Boosters.

Players can log in to receive a free 3-day Veteran Membership voucher as part of the Gamescom celebration.

Players can log in to receive a voucher for 3 days of Veteran Membership.

Players can redeem a free voucher for a limited edition 'Cologne Shovel' skin.

Players can redeem a unique skin for a shovel by using a voucher code available in-game.

Players can receive 4 free voucher-codes with unique presents during Gamescom.

Instructions provided for redeeming voucher codes in-game.

Players can meet Reto.RedBjarne at Gamescom for a special present on August 24th.

Up to 50% discount on Gold packages during the Golden Days event.

10% off 1400 Gold, 20% off 2200 Gold, 30% off 5100 Gold, 40% off 12500 Gold, and 50% off 26000 Gold.

Up to 50% discount on various Gold packages.

10% off 1400 Gold, 20% off 2200 Gold, 30% off 5100 Gold, 40% off 12500 Gold, 50% off 26000 Gold.

A new format for leaderboards has been introduced in the update.

The US Seversky P-35A, the German Messerschmitt Bf109D-1, and the Soviet MiG-3 have been added.

A new format for leaderboards has been introduced in the update.

The US Seversky P-35A, the German Messerschmitt Bf109D-1, and the Soviet MiG-3 are now available.

New sounds for the M1 Garand, Gewehr 43, Tokarev SVT-40, M3 Grease Gun, Maschinenpistole 34, and PPD-40.

Heavier vehicles now deal more damage to lighter ones, and vehicle vs vehicle collisions count as kills.

Heavier vehicles now deal more damage to less sturdy ones, and vehicle vs vehicle collisions count as kills.

New sounds for the M1 Garand, Gewehr 43, Tokarev SVT-40, M3 Grease Gun, Maschinenpistole 34, and PPD-40.

Players can redeem a voucher for five different Ribbon Boosters to celebrate Independence Day.

Players can redeem a voucher for five different Ribbon Boosters to celebrate Independence Day.

14 days of discounts on various items and memberships.

Detailed discount schedule for various items from June 22 to July 6.

Discounts on various Gold packages during the Summer Sale.

Discount available throughout the Summer Sale.

New items on extreme discounts every 48 hours during the sale.

Discounts on various Gold packages during the Summer Sale.

Various discounts on items scheduled from June 22 to July 6.

Discount available throughout the Summer Sale period.

14 days of discounts on various in-game items and memberships.

New items on flash sale every 48 hours during the Summer Sale.

Players can redeem a voucher for five different Ribbon Boosters to celebrate Russia Day.

Celebrate Russia Day with a free voucher for five Ribbon Boosters available for one day.

Introducing the new Care Bundle containing handguns, a First Aid Kit, a wrench, a one day Veteran Membership, and Ribbon Boosters.

Introducing the new Care Bundle containing handguns, a First Aid Kit, a wrench, a one day Veteran Membership, and three Ribbon Boosters.

Revamped casing and eject system for a more authentic look and feel.

Added visual indicator when a teammate is using a First Aid Kit to heal you.

Players can perform melee attacks while sprinting without slowing down.

Sound from weapons and vehicles is now muffled when behind obstacles.

Players can now take cover while driving all four recon vehicles.

Sound from weapons and vehicles is now muffled when behind obstacles, improving gameplay awareness.

Improvements made to the anti-cheat system.

Anti-Cheat system has been updated.

Players can now perform melee attacks while sprinting without slowing down.

Casing ejection from weapons has been revamped for more realism.

Enhanced animations for running and sprinting.

Three new pistols added: Soviet Korovin TK, German Model 1934, and US 1903 Pocket Hammerless.

Players can now take cover while driving recon vehicles using 'ctrl'.

Green Medic-icon appears above health bar when a teammate uses a First Aid Kit to heal you.

A new Care Bundle containing one of the new handguns, a First Aid Kit, a wrench, three Ribbon Boosters, and a one-day Veteran Membership.

New pistols available for all soldiers: Soviet Korovin TK, German Model 1934, and US 1903 Pocket Hammerless.

A new Care Bundle containing a new handgun, First Aid Kit, wrench, Ribbon Boosters, and Veteran Membership.

Running and sprint animations have been improved.

Each faction will receive a new pistol: M1934 for Germans, Korovin TK for Soviets, and M1903 Pocket Hammerless for Americans.

Each faction will receive a new pistol: M1934 for Germans, Korovin TK for Soviets, and M1903 Pocket Hammerless for Americans.

The M1934 is a small pocket pistol that offers adequate damage at close range, with 1-hit kills on headshots.

The M1934 unlocks at Tactical Ribbon first grade for infantry, recon, tankers, and paratroopers; and Ground Support ribbon, grade 6, for pilots.

The M1934 pistol offers 1-hit kills with headshots and has quick follow-up shot capabilities, making it effective as a backup weapon.

A new pistol, the M1934, will be available for German soldiers as part of the upcoming update.

A new pistol, the M1934, will be available for German soldiers in the upcoming update.

The M1934 unlocks at Tactical Ribbon first grade for infantry, recon, tankers, paratroopers, and Ground Support ribbon grade 6 for pilots.

Each faction will receive a new pistol: M1903 Pocket Hammerless for the US, M1934 for Germans, and Korovin TK for Soviets.

A new US pistol, the M1903 Pocket Hammerless, will be available as a backup weapon for all soldiers.

The pistol offers 1-hit kills with headshots, quick follow-up shots, and similar reload times to other pistols, making it a viable backup weapon.

The M1903 unlocks at Tactical Ribbon first grade for infantry, recon, tankers, and paratroopers, and Ground Support ribbon grade 6 for pilots.

A new US pistol available for all soldiers as a backup weapon, unlocking at Tactical Ribbon first grade.

Each faction will receive a new pistol: M1903 Pocket Hammerless for the US, M1934 for Germans, and Korovin TK for Soviets.

The Korovin TK unlocks at Tactical Ribbon first grade for infantry, recon, tankers, and paratroopers, and Ground Support ribbon grade 6 for pilots.

The Korovin TK unlocks at Tactical Ribbon first grade for infantry, recon, tankers, paratroopers, and Ground Support ribbon grade 6 for pilots.

A new pistol, the Korovin TK, will be available for Soviet soldiers as part of the upcoming update 1.07 'Care Package'.

Each faction will receive a new pistol: Korovin TK for Soviets, M1934 for Germans, and M1903 Pocket Hammerless for the USA.

The Korovin TK is designed for close range and offers 1-hit kills with headshots, making it an effective backup weapon.

A new pistol, the Korovin TK, will be available for Soviet soldiers as part of the upcoming update 1.07 'Care Package'.

The Korovin TK is noted for its small size, making it a useful backup weapon that costs only 1 equipment point.

Each faction will receive a new pistol: Korovin TK for Soviets, M1934 for Germans, and M1903 Pocket Hammerless for Americans.

Three new handguns: US 1903 Pocket Hammerless, German Model 1934, and Soviet Korovin TK.

Introduction of a new sound occlusion system.

Introduction of a new sound occlusion system.

Three new handguns: US 1903 Pocket Hammerless, German Model 1934, and Soviet Korovin TK.

Use the voucher code 'VictoryDay2017' to receive fourteen different vehicle specialist ribbon boosters.

Players can redeem a voucher for fourteen different vehicle specialist ribbon boosters to celebrate Victory Day.

Celebrate Victory Day with a special voucher for fourteen vehicle specialist ribbon boosters.

Instructions provided for activating the Victory Day voucher in the game.

Updated chat layout and added shortcut keys for faster communication during gameplay.

You can now press Alt + Enter to toggle between Fullscreen, Maximized, and Custom size modes.

Map preview images have been updated with a new color scheme.

Matchmaking window now shows detailed information on players searching for battles and matching battles based on filter settings.

Map preview images have been updated with a new color scheme.

Updated chat layout and added shortcut keys for faster communication during gameplay.

Battle briefing now displays relevant information such as time of day and weather conditions before entering a battle.

Matchmaking window now shows detailed information on nearby and worldwide players searching for battles.

Weather settings for staged battles no longer include night or foggy conditions.

Pressing the Escape button now closes popup windows.

Players can now toggle between three size modes using Alt + Enter.

Updated Heroes & Generals icons and images for the installer.

Updated Heroes & Generals icons and images for the installer.

Battle briefing now displays relevant information such as time of day and weather conditions before entering a battle.

Pressing the Escape button now closes popup windows.

Weather settings for staged battles no longer include night or foggy conditions.

Special Easter event offering nine different specialist ribbon boosters for players.

Players can unlock weapon upgrades faster with ribbon boosters for M1917 Revolver, Thompson M1A1 SMG, and more.

Instructions on how to activate the Easter voucher code for ribbon boosters.

Special Easter egg containing nine different specialist ribbon boosters for various weapons.

A bug that caused discrepancies in experience gained from battles has been fixed.

All players receive a free three day veteran membership to earn extra experience and credits.

Fixed a bug that caused players to receive incorrect amounts of experience from battles.

All players can redeem a voucher for a free three day veteran membership to earn extra experience and credits.

New players can now engage in a tutorial to learn the basics of the game.

Tutorial bots added to assist new players in battles, ensuring they can join matches even with fewer human players.

Wednesdays feature Midweek Deals with a 25% discount on select items.

Tutorial bots are added to help new players in encounter battles on the Depot map.

Wednesdays feature Midweek Deals with a 25% discount on select items.

New players can now complete four sets of tutorial tasks to learn the basics of the game.

Four sets of tutorial tasks for new players to complete, covering movement, weapon reloading, map usage, and weapon pickup.

Players graduate from Basic Training upon reaching Player Level 2 or purchasing specific weaponry.

A new tutorial with basic training tasks for new players to learn the game mechanics.

New players will complete tasks such as moving, firing weapons, and entering capture zones.

Players can join the Prototype server to test the Basic Training Tutorial without affecting live server data.

Players graduate after reaching Player Level 2 or purchasing specific weaponry.

A new tutorial with basic training tasks for new players to learn the game mechanics.

Players can join the prototype server to test the Basic Training Tutorial.

Tactical Training I and II tasks introduced to teach players about map usage and control point strategies.

Tutorial bots will capture objectives and engage enemies when discovered.

Four series of tutorial tasks including Combat Training I and II to help players learn movement and combat basics.

Tasks include using the map, ammo crate, and medic crate, as well as capturing control points.

Introduction of tutorial bots to provide new players with a combat experience against AI.

Addition of tutorial bots for new players to practice against in the Basic Training.

High explosive shells from planes now damage friendly players like other explosives.

Players can now equip standard First Aid Kits or larger Medic Pouches to heal themselves or teammates.

Changes made to improve gameflow on the Medium French Village (Town) map.

Changes made to improve gameflow on the Medium French Village map.

New one-day sales offering 25% discounts on select items.

Unlock three new combat badges: First Aid, Combat Medic, and Hand of God through the Medic Ribbon.

Bundle includes 365 days of Veteran Membership and Ribbon Boosters at a discounted price.

Bundle includes 365 days of Veteran Membership and Ribbon Boosters at a discounted price.

High explosive shells from planes now damage friendly players like other explosives.

Unlock three new combat badges: First Aid, Combat Medic, and Hand of God by completing the Medic Ribbon.

Players can now equip First Aid Kits or Medic Pouches to heal themselves or teammates.

New one-day sales offering a 25% discount on selected items in the game.

Healing friends grants more XP based on the amount healed.

First Aid Kit costs 1 equipment point; Medic Pouch costs 2 and holds 3 kits.

First Aid Kits heal 80hp and can be used every 5.5 seconds.

New Medic Ribbon and three combat badges added to enhance the use of First Aid Kits.

Players can now heal themselves or teammates using First Aid Kits.

First Aid Kit costs one equipment point; Medic Pouch costs two.

Earn points on the Medic Ribbon by using First Aid Kits to treat combat injuries.

The larger Medic Pouch holds three First Aid Kits and takes up two equipment points.

A health bar appears above teammates when holding a First Aid Kit or Medic Pouch.

New combat badges unlock on the Medic combat ribbon to enhance First Aid Kit usage.

First Aid Kits heal 80hp and can be used every 5½ seconds.

Players can now heal themselves or teammates using First Aid Kits.

Health bars will appear above players when holding a First Aid Kit or Medic Pouch.

Players can try out a new experimental DirectX 12 setting, which may yield varying results.

Players can see stars in the sky when playing at night.

Update 1.04 introduces a new render engine that provides a 20% average framerate improvement.

Players can now split resolution and render resolution for better performance.

Players can see stars in the sky when playing at night.

Heroes & Generals is now available in Brazilian Portuguese.

Players can try out a new experimental DirectX 12 setting.

The new render engine provides an average 20% framerate improvement.

Players can now split resolution and render resolution for better performance without sacrificing UI quality.

The update introduces a new tone mapping system for crisper and more saturated colors.

New anti-aliasing method for a more stable image with less pixel flicker.

Heroes & Generals is now available in Brazilian Portuguese.

Update 1.04 ends support for DirectX 9 based graphics cards to improve game performance.

The update introduces a new tone mapping system providing more saturated colors.

New anti-aliasing method that uses previous frames to improve image stability and reduce flicker.

Update 1.04 ends support for DirectX 9 based graphics cards to improve performance.

Limited time offer on Infantry Support Vehicles, expiring on February 17th.

Limited time offer for 25% off Infantry Support Vehicles, expiring February 17th.

Players can activate a voucher for a free one day Veteran Membership.

Players can activate a voucher code for a free one day Veteran Membership until February 17th.

New challenge focusing on aerial combat with upgraded flight controls for planes.

Players can create romantic videos for a chance to win gold and veteran vouchers.

Planes have been upgraded with new flight controls and settings for improved maneuverability.

New challenge focusing on aerial combat with upgraded flight controls and video submissions.

Players are encouraged to create romantic videos for a chance to win veteran voucher codes.

Planes have been upgraded with new flight controls and settings for improved maneuverability.

New paint jobs introduced for Yak-9, Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4, and US P-38 Lightning.

Planes now fly slightly slower and are less prone to stalling at low speeds.

Added mouse aim mode, camera aim mode, and classic controls for flying planes.

Added mouse aim mode, camera aim mode, and classic controls for flying planes.

Two heavy fighters (Petlyakov Pe-3bis and Messerschmitt Me 410B-2) and one medium fighter (Curtiss P40N Warhawk) added.

Changes made to the Factory Map for improved safety and gameplay flow.

All factions now have access to a Reconnaissance airplane, Medium Fighter, and Heavy Fighter.

Two heavy fighters (Petlyakov Pe-3bis, Messerschmitt Me 410B-2) and one medium fighter (Curtiss P40N Warhawk) added.

Tweaks made to the Factory Map for safer deployment and improved gameplay flow.

Planes fly slightly slower and stalling at low speed has been adjusted.

New paint jobs introduced for Yak-9, Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4, and US P-38 Lightning.

All factions now have access to a Reconnaissance airplane, Medium Fighter, and Heavy Fighter.

Two new flight control modes and additional throttle controls are introduced to make flying easier.

The Me 410, nick-named 'Hornet', features two 20mm cannons and two 13mm heavy machine guns for attack, plus rear-facing guns for defense.

Two new flight control modes and additional throttle controls are introduced to ease the flying experience.

The Me 410, nick-named 'Hornet', features two 20mm cannons and two 13mm heavy machine guns for attack and defense.

Two new flight control modes and two additional throttle controls introduced to make flying easier.

The Warhawk is a low altitude pursuit fighter with fast dive speeds and equipped with six .50 cal heavy machine guns.

The P-38 Lightning has been moved to Dog Fight Ribbon grade 9 as a Heavy Fighter.

Two new flight control modes and additional throttle controls introduced to ease the flying experience.

The Warhawk is a low altitude pursuit fighter with six .50 cal heavy machine guns and the ability to carry six small bombs.

The P-38 Lightning has been moved to Dog Fight Ribbon grade 9 as a Heavy Fighter.

The Pe-3 is a long range heavy fighter with multiple armaments and bomb capabilities, available in the '1.03 – Wings of War' update.

The Pe-3 is a Soviet long range heavy fighter with a variety of armaments and capabilities against ground targets.

Two new flight control modes and two additional throttle controls introduced to ease the flying experience.

Two new flight control modes and additional throttle controls are introduced to make flying easier.

New default setting where moving the mouse aims the plane's direction.

Two new throttle settings for smoother control or fixed values.

New default setting where moving the mouse aims the plane's direction.

Fixed camera mode where the plane moves according to camera direction.

Added two new control options for plane movement and two new throttle options.

Fixed camera mode where the plane follows the camera's direction.

Added two new control options for plane movement and two new throttle options.

Two new throttle settings allow smooth control or fixed values for speed.

New paint jobs will be available for purchase in the shop upon the release of the Wings of War-update.

Three all new paint jobs inspired by World War 2 designs for the Yak-9, Messerschmitt BF 109E-4, and US P-38 Lightning.

Existing paint jobs for the Yak-9, Messerschmitt BF 109E-4, and US P-38 Lightning will be grandfathered for current owners.

Existing paint jobs for the Yak-9, Messerschmitt BF 109E-4, and US P-38 Lightning will be grandfathered for current owners.

New factory paint jobs introduced to standardize the design of factory paint jobs on all vehicles in the game.

New factory paint jobs will be available for purchase in the shop after the Wings of War-update.

Introducing brand new paint jobs for the Soviet Yak-9, German Messerschmitt BF 109E-4, and US P-38 Lightning.

Introducing new factory paint jobs for the Yak-9, Messerschmitt BF 109E-4, and US P-38 Lightning to standardize designs.

Limited time offer for a 25% discount on Fighter Pilots to celebrate 10 million players.

Celebrate reaching 10 million players with contests for a total prize of 10 million credits.

Celebrate reaching 10 million players with contests to win a total of 10 million credits.

New planes will be introduced in the next update.

Limited time offer for a 25% discount on Fighter Pilots to celebrate the milestone.

New planes will be introduced in the next update.