What changed in Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm in 2012

When 'Fire At Will' command is given and server is set to 'Player Ordered Gunnery Only'.

From 5 to 10 seconds.

Bipod MGs now properly show the direction they are aimed at.

Options available under Countdown settings.

Increased duration of round/match won display.

Setting bDisableTeamMemberIcons now properly hides team icons.

Except during the single player campaign.

Allows adjustment of Countdown objective Time and Reinforcement counts (up to double).

An objective progression bar displays team progress during the match.

Now includes objective letter and team role (attacking/defending).

Tip cycle time increased from 5 to 10 seconds.

Prevents match from starting with just the first few players.

The setting bDisableTeamMemberIcons now properly hides team icons.

Countdown matches are now streamlined to consist of only one round.

Capture and Victory music will no longer play at the same time.

Timers now allow the victory screen and scoreboard to stay up longer for readability.

Modified respawn message to include objective letter and team role.

Shows attackers/defenders and 'Full' if no more players can join due to team balancing.

Added a factory for placing weapons anywhere in the level for players to pick up.

Vehicles now spawn on a separate timer from infantry, with a default of 30 seconds.

VOIP talk widgets now appear during round/match won screens.

Tank crew will now respawn correctly when killed from the commander seat.

Players can now walk while actively firing machine guns from the hip.

Resolved issue causing players to be kicked for team killing when shooting a friendly tank.

Basic implementation with cheat code 'spawnucranged' to spawn and drive the vehicle.

Basic implementation of the Universal Carrier transport added for mod makers.

Improvements made to the workshop upload UI including multiple file selection.

The compass in classic mode now points in the correct direction.

The defenders can no longer see the manpower of the attackers.

Includes multiple file selection.

Players are now positioned correctly when using bipod MGs deployed on slopes.

An error message will now display instead of crashing the game.

Added Total Round Points and Total Objective Captures to the scoreboard.

Players will no longer be kicked for team killing when shooting a friendly tank.

All players will now respawn correctly when commanded.

Allows designers to place a weapon anywhere in the level for players to pick up.

End of round messaging is clearer and provides more information.

Default respawn time is 30 seconds.

An exploit related to blind firing has been fixed.

AI will no longer use cover/mantle positions near or occupied by the player.

Moving from one objective to the next is now smoother for players.

Indicates attackers/defenders and team 'Full' status in the team select menu.

Added ability to use developer cheat codes in standalone games, excluding single player campaign.

Moving from one objective to the next is now smoother.

Timers now allow the victory screen and scoreboard to stay up longer for easier reading.

The closest 2 ammo supply points are now displayed on the tactical view.

Press tactical view to bring it up at any time.

Admins can now adjust Countdown objective Time and Reinforcement counts (up to double).

Displays progress each team has made during the match.

Web Admin now includes options to adjust Countdown Objective Time and Reinforcement count.

XP rewards for performing well in Countdown matches have been increased.

Added water volume where players cannot go prone.

The team leader will now show up correctly in the squad member list.

Now displays an error instead of crashing.

Modified tie breaking criteria and time constraints; removed 'Objective to beat/Time to Beat'.

Includes separate chat and system message areas, grid location, and team colors.

Removed 'Objective to beat/Time to Beat' from victory conditions.

Tanks will no longer autonomously shoot at enemies when 'Fire At Will' is set to 'Player Ordered Gunnery Only'.

More clear and informative about who won and why.

Added a minimum time delay to prevent matches from starting with only a few players.

Menus will no longer pop up when typing during map vote.

Team members will now update correctly on the map during Countdown.

Satchel objectives will no longer give points at the start of a Countdown match.

Press tactical view to access the new objective status HUD at any time.

Servers with disabled weapon progression bonuses now function correctly.

Refinements include separate chat and system message areas, grid location, and team colors.

Only the attacking team can see the message 'Attackers Got Reinforced'.

Phase 2 of the contest with $15,000 in prizes and hardware is now open for entries.

Top 3 original levels and remakes awarded cash prizes and hardware.

Winners for the 'Best Original Level' and 'Best Remake' categories have been revealed, with cash prizes awarded.

Phase 2 of the mapping contest is now open, with $15,000 in cash prizes and hardware.

Upcoming ability to grab new maps and content through the Steam Workshop.

Players can now play new maps from the contest on public servers.

Players can now play the new maps from the contest on public servers.

The classic game type Capture The Flag is now available in Red Orchestra, developed by Thor and the Death B4 Dishonor clan.

The classic game type Capture The Flag is now available in Red Orchestra, developed by Thor and the Death B4 Dishonor clan.

Added the upcoming map Barashka to the stand alone Red Orchestra 2 beta build.

Refinements made to various elements of the UI.

Refinements made to the Countdown gamemode.

Refinements made to the Countdown gamemode.

Introduction of the new map Barashka in the standalone beta.

Improvements to various elements of the UI.

The classic RO map Barashka is being brought back to life with combined arms gameplay and will be added to the standalone beta for community feedback.

Plans to add additional vehicles, particularly troop transports, are still in consideration.

Updates to SDK and Steam workshop support to enhance community mapping.

Existing RO2 owners will receive a discount for Rising Storm and will not be separated from the community.

Support for the RO2 mod community is being enhanced with SDK updates and Steam Workshop support to improve map distribution.

Existing RO2 owners will receive a significant discount for upgrading to Rising Storm, and players will not be separated by ownership status on servers.

Additional vehicles, particularly troop transports, are planned for future updates but will not be available in the near future.

Players can play on servers running both RO2 and Rising Storm maps without being separated.

Barashka, a classic RO map, is being brought back to life with combined arms gameplay.

Barashka will be added to the standalone beta for community feedback on gameplay.

Phase 1 of the Counterattack Mapping Contest is complete, with phase 2 entries underway.

Custom mappers are working on their entries for the second phase of the contest.

Steam Workshop will be integrated into Red Orchestra 2, allowing players to browse and subscribe to community-generated content.

Players can browse and subscribe to community-generated content easily.

Congratulations to the custom level designers who submitted their maps for Phase 1 of the Counterattack mapping contest.

The Multiplayer Campaign server will go up for its first test later today for those with the Red Orchestra 2 Beta installed.

Congratulations to the custom level designers who submitted their maps for Phase 1 of the contest.

The Multiplayer Campaign server will go up for its first test later today for those with the Red Orchestra 2 Beta installed.

Rising Storm takes players into the islands and jungles of the Pacific and introduces new weapons and features as well as the Japanese and American factions.

Rising Storm takes players into the islands and jungles of the Pacific and introduces new weapons and features as well as the Japanese and American factions.

Adjustments have been made to how players move while firing machine guns.

Adjustments have been made to how players move while firing machine guns.

Players will experience increased stamina capacity in classic mode.

The Multiplayer Campaign feature has been turned on in the beta version.

A new official map is in development, designed for combined arms gameplay with tanks and infantry.

Improvements to countdown and UI functionality to enhance player understanding of game expectations.

The Multiplayer Campaign feature has been turned on in the beta version of the game.

Improvements to countdown and UI functionality to enhance player understanding of game expectations.

Player stamina capacity has been increased in classic mode as per player requests.

A new official map is in development, designed for combined arms gameplay with tanks and infantry.

It should no longer continue to snap to the top.

Squad view shifting down as roles open up eventually making roles un-selectable.

Mutators are generally still compatible, but testing is recommended.

Most custom maps will need to be republished if not already done.

Defenders in a spawn protection area will have twenty seconds to pull back.

Defenders in a spawn protection area will now have twenty seconds to pull back.

Several client crashes have been addressed in the upcoming patch.

First map updates based on player feedback from the Steam stats tracking system.

RO 2 now features eight fully playable custom maps.

There are now eight fully playable custom maps available in RO 2.

First map updates based on feedback from the Steam stats tracking system are ready.

Addressing multiple client crashes in the upcoming patch.

The server includes TE-Arad2 Beta 3, TE-Butovo Beta 6, TE-Coldsttel Beta 6, TE-DieBresche Beta 3, TE-Provkhoy Beta 2 A, and TE-Univermag Beta 1.

Tripwire has launched an official custom map server featuring all official TE maps and community released custom maps.

The server includes maps such as TE-Arad2 Beta 3, TE-Butovo Beta 6, TE-Coldsttel Beta 6, TE-DieBresche Beta 3, TE-Provkhoy Beta 2 A, and TE-Univermag Beta 1.

Tripwire has launched an official custom map server featuring all official TE maps and community released custom maps.

Owners of Red Orchestra 2 will receive a guest pass to share with a friend for free access to the game.

An upcoming add-on, Rising Storm, will bring the Pacific Theater to Red Orchestra 2 players.

The price of Red Orchestra 2 has been cut in half to $19.99.

Announcement of the upcoming add-on, Rising Storm, which will introduce the Pacific Theater.

Recent updates have introduced new game modes and a new map to Red Orchestra 2.

Recent updates include new game modes and a new map, available for free to all players.

All owners of Red Orchestra 2 will receive a guest pass to share with a friend for free access to the game.

The game has received a wide range of gameplay refinements and performance improvements.

The price of Red Orchestra 2 has been cut in half to $19.99.

The double XP weekend event has been turned off.

Several client crashes have been fixed.

Users are advised to verify their cache after updating or downloading the game.

Users are advised to verify their cache after updating or downloading the game.

New map added in the free GOTY Content Pack.

Game of the Year Edition for Red Orchestra 2 has been released.

Game available at 75% off for purchases made before Monday.

Multiplayer available for free from May 24 to May 27.

Red Orchestra 2 multiplayer is available for free from May 24 to May 27.

The game is on sale for 75% off if purchased before May 27.

The Game of the Year Edition for Red Orchestra 2 has been released.

The GOTY Content Pack includes the new map Mamayev Kurgan.

Blends gameplay innovations of the new game with the tactical gameplay of the original.

Features close-quarters battles in trenches and bunkers, as well as longer ranged combat across the famous hill in Stalingrad.

Featuring a crosshair, easier aiming, toned down recoil, reduced damage, and open access to a wide range of weaponry.

Refined and improved gameplay across the board based on community feedback.

Refined and improved gameplay across the board based on community feedback.

Featuring a crosshair, easier aiming, toned down recoil, reduced damage, and open access to a wide range of weaponry.

General enhancements to performance and polish in the game.

Features close-quarters battles in trenches and bunkers, as well as longer ranged combat across the famous hill in Stalingrad.

Blends gameplay innovations of the new game with the tactical gameplay of the original.

General improvements to performance and polish in the game.

RO 2 owners can opt into a beta version of the game through Steam properties.

RO 2 owners can opt into a beta version of the game, replacing the current live build.

Iron sight breathing and sway increased, with longer transition times to iron sights.

Players can no longer spawn on the squad leader in Classic mode.

Sprinting mechanics have been modified to closely match RO1 functionality.

Stamina has a greater effect on weapon sway and recoil, similar to new realism mode.

Classic mode features no lockdown and no killcam.

A new Classic mode has been added, featuring modified role and weapon loadouts.

Most Classic mode settings can be toggled on/off for Custom mode via webadmin.

Players can gain experience and level up, but levels do not grant bonuses for class or weapon in Classic mode.

Transitioning from sprinting to aiming takes longer, encouraging less 'run and gun' play.

Classic mode does not feature lockdown or killcam.

Players take damage instantly without bleeding out over time, matching RO1 functionality.

An RO1 style compass has been added to the HUD, with no peripheral action indicators.

Transitioning out of sprinting takes twice as long, encouraging less 'run and gun' play.

Stamina has a greater effect on weapon sway and recoil, similar to new realism mode.

Players can gain experience and level up, but levels do not grant bonuses for class or weapon in Classic mode.

Players can no longer spawn on squad leaders in Classic mode.

Most Classic mode settings can be toggled on/off for Custom mode via webadmin.

Players take damage instantly without bleeding out over time, matching RO1 functionality.

Role and weapon loadouts are modified to closely match Red Orchestra 1, with fewer MkBs, AVTs, and SMGs available.

Stamina usage and regeneration have been modified to match RO1 functionality.

Added an RO1 style compass to the HUD, removing peripheral action indicators.

Role and weapon loadouts are modified to closely match Red Orchestra 1, reducing availability of certain weapons.

Iron sight breathing and sway have been increased, with longer transitions into iron sights.

A new Classic mode has been added, featuring modified role and weapon loadouts.

Player movement speed has been adjusted to match Red Orchestra 1, with slower sprinting speed.

Player movement speed has been modified to match Red Orchestra 1, with slower sprinting speed.

Stamina usage and regeneration have been modified to match RO1 functionality.

Sprinting mechanics have been adjusted to closely match RO1 functionality.

New game modes introduced as part of the upcoming changes.

The beta is reopened for all players to test and provide feedback on upcoming changes and additions.

A new map has been added to the game.

Mamayev is a new infantry-only map set on the outskirts of Stalingrad, featuring combat between trenches and bunkers.

A new infantry-only map set on the outskirts of Stalingrad, featuring combat between trenches and bunkers.

Major refinements to existing gameplay systems to improve balance and fun, incorporating player feedback.

Improvements and optimizations to enhance game performance.

Launching an open Beta for players to try new features and provide feedback during development.

Introduction of a new multiplayer campaign mode for players.

A complete new map will be added to the game.

Continued fixing of bugs identified by the community and developers.

Refinements to systems such as Lockdown and Player Damage to improve balance and fun.

Continuing to fix bugs and optimize the game based on player feedback.

Various crash fixes based on player reports

Made a number of improvements to ammo resupply

Fixed a bug where some voice chatter would play from somewhere other than the location of the person speaking

Fixed max audio channels setting not always working correctly in the settings menu

Bots now have more variation in the spawn points they select

Added additional debug information for crashing during startup

Fixed max audio channels setting not always working correctly in the settings menu

Modders can once again unsuppress logging without causing the game to crash

Modders can once again unsuppress logging without causing the game to crash

Added additional debug information for crashing during startup

Achievements for single player campaign progress should unlock properly now

Made a number of improvements to ammo resupply

Reduced range of the rifle bash attack. Bayonets are unaffected.

Player still encountering stability problems can use our new automatic crash reporting system.

Achievements for single player campaign progress should unlock properly now

Fixed some situations where teammates could not resupply machine gunners.

Fixed occasionally invisible binoculars when using them as a melee weapon

Fixed a bug where some voice chatter would play from somewhere other than the location of the person speaking

Various crash fixes based on player reports

Reduced range of the rifle bash attack. Bayonets are unaffected.

Fixed some situations where teammates could not resupply machine gunners.

Bots now have more variation in the spawn points they select

Fixed occasionally invisible binoculars when using them as a melee weapon

Player still encountering stability problems can use our new automatic crash reporting system.

Inviting applications for beta testers for the Rising Storm expansion.

Announcement of the forthcoming Rising Storm expansion with new features.

Teaser video showcasing the Iwo Jima level featuring beaches and tunnels.

Updated Punkbuster to address framerate spike.

Fixed occasional freezing when spawning.

The commander's order marker will now disappear properly when aimed at the sky.

Switching roles/teams while in a tank should now work properly.

Switching roles/teams while in a tank should now work properly.

Crash fixes based on .dmp files provided by players.

Modding and map making tools are now available free to everyone that owns Red Orchestra 2.

The commander's order marker will now disappear properly when aimed at the sky.

Fixed occasional freezing when spawning.

Countdown maps will no longer show the improper amount of manpower when a new player joins during a match in progress.

It is now possible to hit a prone player with a bayonet while standing.

Countdown maps will no longer show the improper amount of manpower when a new player joins during a match in progress.

Changing Vsync setting now requires a restart.

Updated Punkbuster to address framerate spike.

Changing Vsync setting now requires a restart.

Crash fixes based on .dmp files provided by players.

It is now possible to hit a prone player with a bayonet while standing.

Modding and map making tools are now available free to everyone that owns Red Orchestra 2.

SDK for all users expected to release next week.

Hosting a server for testing ping growth issues related to full servers.

Update released to fix load times and SDK compile time for existing SDK users.

SDK for all users is on track for release next week.

Update released to fix load times and SDK compile time for existing SDK users.

Investigating reports of unnatural ping growth for players on full servers.