What changed in Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm in 2014

102 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 6, 2014 to Nov 19, 2014

  1. 5 events
    New American vs German Faction Gameplaynew content

    Players can now engage in battles between Americans and Germans.

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    New Victory Music for Both Factionsaudio

    New victory music has been added for both American and German factions.

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    New American Helmets with Netsnew content

    American helmets now feature netting for added realism.

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    Updated UI for Heroes Of The West Modui ux

    The user interface has been updated to reflect changes in the mod.

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    New American Uniforms Addednew content

    New uniforms for American forces including Airborne and Rangers.

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  2. 15 events
    New Map: Demyansknew contentMilestone

    Added a new map based on the historical battle at Demyansk.

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    Fixed Exploit in Fallen Fighters Mapbug fix

    Resolved reported exploit in the Fallen Fighters map.

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    Fixed Exploit in Barracks Mapbug fix

    Resolved reported exploit in Barracks.

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    Fixed Weapon Bob Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug that allowed users to minimize or turn off weapon bob.

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    New Map: Demyansknew content

    Added Demyansk map featuring a strong German defensive line.

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    Fixed Russian MG-42 Spawn Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug that allowed Russians to spawn with the MG-42 and Germans to spawn on them.

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    Updated Map: Barashkagameplay

    Added T-70 and Panzer III tanks to the Barashka map.

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    Armored Assault Pack 2 Releasedlc releaseMilestone

    New content pack released including new map and updates to existing maps.

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    Armored Assault Pack 2 Releasedlc releaseMilestone

    New content pack featuring new maps and updates.

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    Fixed Exploit in Barracks Mapbug fix

    Resolved reported exploit in the Barracks map.

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    Updated Map: Gumrakgameplay

    Added T-70 and Panzer III tanks to the Gumrak map.

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    Fixed Exploit in Fallen Fighters Mapbug fix

    Resolved reported exploit in Fallen Fighters.

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    Fixed Weapon Bob Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug allowing users to minimize or turn off weapon bob.

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    Updated Maps: Gumrak and Barashkagameplay

    Added T-70 and Panzer III tanks to Gumrak and Barashka maps.

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    Fixed Russian MG-42 Spawn Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug allowing Russians to spawn with MG-42.

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  3. 12 events
    Contest Map: Kobura Releasednew content

    Americans defending a jungle airstrip in Burma against Japanese assault

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    Soviet T-70 Light Tank Introducednew content
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    Contest Map: Kobura Introducednew content

    Americans defending a jungle airstrip in Burma against Japanese assault

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    German Panzer IIIM Light/Medium Tank Addednew content
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    Arad 2 Map Updated for New Tanksnew content

    Updated to showcase the new T-70 and Pz III tanks

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    Arad 2 Map Updated for New Tanksnew content

    Updated to showcase the new T-70 and Pz III

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    German Panzer IIIM Light/Medium Tank Addednew content
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    Contest Map: Tula Outskirts Remake Releasednew content

    A remake of an old favorite from RO1, featuring Germans attacking dug-in Russians

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    German MG 42 Light Machinegun Addednew content
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    Soviet T-70 Light Tank Addednew content
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    German MG 42 Light Machinegun Addednew content
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    Contest Map: Tula Outskirts Remake Releasednew content

    A remake of an old favorite from RO1, featuring Germans attacking dug-in Russians

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  4. 6 events
    Fix for Beta Config File Issuebug fix

    Updated beta to use the correct config files; players need to manually adjust settings if they previously installed the beta.

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    Introduction of MG-42 and New Tanksnew content

    Players can now test the MG-42 and new tanks in the Rising Storm Beta.

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    Tripwire Ladder Fall 2014 Season Announcementseasonal event

    Announcement of the Fall 2014 Season for competitive play in RO2/Rising Storm with two competitions.

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    Rising Storm Beta Update Announcementnew content

    Upcoming update to the Rising Storm beta for community balancing of new content.

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    Introduction of MG-42 and New Tanksnew content

    Players can now test the MG-42 and new tanks in the Rising Storm Beta.

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    Fix for Beta Config File Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where the beta was using the live game's config files. Players need to manually adjust their DefaultEngine.ini file.

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  5. 8 events
    Upcoming SDKfz 251 with 6 Passenger Capacitynew content

    Future build will allow the SDKfz 251 to carry 6 passengers in the back.

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    Introduction of MG-42 Machine Gunnew content

    A squad and mounted machine gun of the German armies, designed to replace the MG-34.

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    Inclusion of Panzer III Tanknew content

    The main battle tank of the German armies, known for its modifications and standard 3 man turret.

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    Introduction of MG-42 Machine Gunnew content

    Added the Maschinengewehr 1942 (MG-42), a squad and mounted machine gun for the German armies.

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    Introduction of Panzer III Tanknew content

    Added the Panzerkampfwagen III (Panzer III), intended as the main battle tank for the German armies.

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    Introduction of T-70 Light Tanknew content

    Added the T-70, a light tank for the Russian army featuring a 45-mm cannon and a coaxial mounted DT machine gun.

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    Addition of T-70 Light Tanknew content

    A light tank designed to replace previous models in the Russian army, featuring a 45-mm cannon.

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    Upcoming SDKfz 251 with 6 Passenger Capacitynew content

    Announced the SDKfz 251 which will accommodate 6 passengers in a future build.

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  6. 2 events
    Crash Fix on First Server Load or Map Changebug fix

    Addresses a recent crash that many users have experienced on first server load or map change.

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    Crash Fix on First Server Load or Map Changebug fix

    Addresses a recent crash that many users have experienced on first server load or map change.

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  7. 12 events
    Fixes for server crash hacks/exploitsbug fixMilestone
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    New setting for minimum kick votes requiredsystem

    Server admins can now tune the minimum kick votes required to kick a player from the server.

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    Setting to prevent VAC banned users from joining serverssystem

    Server admins can prevent users with VAC bans from joining their server, defaulted to off.

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    Session ban for players vote kicked from a servernetwork

    Players who are vote kicked are now session banned and cannot return immediately.

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    Fixes for hit detection hacks/exploitsbug fixMilestone
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    Refined gameplay, balance, and cover on map OtoriShimigameplay
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    Fixes for server crash hacks/exploitsbug fixMilestone
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    New setting for minimum kick votes requiredsystem

    Server admins can now tune the minimum kick votes required to kick a player from the server.

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    VAC ban prevention setting for serverssystem

    Server admins can prevent users with a VAC ban from joining their server, with configurable options.

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    Refined gameplay and balance on map OtoriShimigameplay
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    Session ban for players vote kicked from a servernetwork

    Players who are vote kicked are now session banned and cannot return immediately.

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    Fixes for hit detection hacks/exploitsbug fixMilestone
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  8. 12 events
    Fixed overhead map in Aradbug fix
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    Minor bug fixes in Fallen Fighters S&Dbug fix
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    Squad leader location icons updated in Countdownui ux
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    Fixed cap lettering order in Aradbug fix
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    Minor bug fixes in Fallen Fighters S&Dbug fix
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    Copying objects out of packages works again in SDKbug fix
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    Fix for server exploit and crashbug fixMilestone
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    Updated squad leader location icons in Countdownui ux

    Icons are now properly updated

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    Fix for server exploit and crashbug fixMilestone
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    SDK object copying issue resolvedbug fix

    Copying objects out of packages works again

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    Fixed cap lettering being out of order in Aradbug fix
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    Fixed overhead map in Aradbug fix
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  9. 10 events
    Updated Maps for Troop Transport Useworld

    Barashka, Arad 2, and Rakowice have been configured for the use of troop transports.

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    Gameplay Changes to Maggot Hillgameplay

    Minor gameplay changes have been made to the Maggot Hill map.

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    Passenger Limit for SDKfz Troop Transportbalance change

    The SDKfz troop transport is currently limited to 4 passengers in the back.

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    Introduction of Universal Carrier and SDKfz Troop Transportsnew content

    Adding troop transports for the Russian and German factions in the Rising Storm beta.

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    Passenger Limit on SDKfz Transportbalance change

    The SDKfz is currently limited to 4 passengers in the back, with potential plans to increase to 6.

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    Updated Maps for Troop Transport Useworld

    Barashka, Arad 2, and Rakowice have been configured for the use of troop transports.

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    Tweaks to Search and Destroy Mapsgameplay

    Continued adjustments made to the Search and Destroy maps.

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    Introduction of Universal Carrier and SDKfz Troop Transportsnew content

    Adding troop transports for the Russian and German factions in the Rising Storm beta.

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    Minor Gameplay Changes to Maggot Hillgameplay

    Maggot Hill has received some minor gameplay adjustments.

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    Tweaks to Search and Destroy Mapsgameplay

    Continued gameplay tweaks to the Search and Destroy maps.

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  10. 6 events
    Updated Search and Destroy Mapsnew content

    Several Search and Destroy maps have been updated in the beta build.

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    New Map: Maggot Hillnew content

    Introduction of the new map Maggot Hill to the beta build.

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    New Map: Maggot Hillnew content

    Introduction of the new map Maggot Hill in the beta build.

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    Transport Gameplay Testinggameplay

    Added transports to the maps Arad, Rakowice, and Barashka for gameplay testing.

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    Updated Search and Destroy Mapsnew content

    Several Search and Destroy maps have been updated in the beta build.

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    Transport Gameplay Testinggameplay

    Added transports to the maps Arad, Rakowice, and Barashka for gameplay testing.

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  11. 4 events
    Bug Fixes in Maggot Hillbug fix

    Various bugs have been fixed in the updated build of Maggot Hill.

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    Updated Build of Maggot Hillnew content

    Significant changes to player spawns and world geometry in the Maggot Hill map.

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    Updated Build of Maggot Hillnew content

    Significant changes to player spawns and world geometry in the Maggot Hill map.

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    Bug Fixes in Maggot Hillbug fix

    Various bugs have been fixed in the updated build of Maggot Hill.

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  12. 2 events
    Introduction of Search and Destroy Gametypenew content

    Added the Search and Destroy gametype where one team plants explosives on objectives while the other defends.

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    New Maps for Search and Destroynew content

    Added new maps specifically designed for the Search and Destroy gametype.

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  13. 4 events
    Transition to Brewed Buildgameplay

    The game has transitioned from a cooked build to a brewed build, allowing for further testing and updates.

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    Added Maggot Hill Map to Rising Storm Betanew content

    The update introduces the new map Maggot Hill for testing in the Rising Storm beta application.

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    Transition to Brewed Buildgameplay

    The game has transitioned from a cooked build to a brewed build for the Rising Storm beta.

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    New Map: Maggot Hillnew content

    Introduction of the new map Maggot Hill in the Rising Storm beta.

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  14. 4 events
    Introduction of Brewing Systemnew contentMilestone

    A new system called 'Brewing' replaces the cooking system of Unreal Engine 3, optimizing game content without random aspects.

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    Introduction of Brewing Systemnew content

    A new system called 'Brewing' replaces the cooking system of Unreal Engine 3, optimizing game content without random aspects.

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    Public Test of New Map Maggot Hillnew content

    The new map Maggot Hill will debut for public testing in the Rising Storm beta.

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    Public Test of New Map Maggot Hillnew content

    The new map Maggot Hill will debut for public testing in the Rising Storm beta.

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