What changed in Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm in 2016

224 updates · 12 main milestones · Feb 19, 2016 to Dec 14, 2016

  1. 8 events
    New Vehicle: Jeep with M2 50 cal. Machine Gunnew content

    A light support vehicle added to the game.

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    Three New Maps Releasednew contentMilestone

    Includes two winter maps and Saint-Come-du-Mont, a community-made map.

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    All-New Winter Uniforms for US and German Forcesnew content

    Updated uniforms reflecting the winter setting.

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    Introduction of Foy Map from Darkest Hour Modnew content

    Classic map featuring the Battle of the Bulge.

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    Classic Map Foy Addednew content

    Foy map from Darkest Hour mod included in the update.

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    Release of 3 New Maps for Heroes of the Westnew contentMilestone

    Includes 2 winter maps and the community-made Saint-Come-du-Mont map.

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    All-New Winter Uniforms for US and German Forcesnew content
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    New Vehicle: Jeep with M2 50 cal. Machine Gunnew content

    A light support vehicle added to the game.

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  2. 8 events
    Attachable Bayonet for Mosin Nagantnew content

    Both versions of the Mosin Nagant include an attachable 'pig-sticker' bayonet.

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    Attachable Bayonet for Mosin Nagantnew content

    Both versions of the Mosin Nagant include an attachable 'pig-sticker' bayonet.

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    Helicopter Gameplay Previewnew content

    PC Gamer previews pilotable helicopters in Rising Storm 2: Vietnam.

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    Mosin Nagant 91/30 PU Sniper Rifle Addednew content

    The Mosin Nagant 91/30 PU sniper rifle is now available for use by the NLF and PAVN.

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    Introduction of Mosin Nagant 1891/30 Riflenew content

    The Mosin Nagant 1891/30 rifle is now available in-game, used by the NLF and PAVN.

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    Introduction of Mosin Nagant 1891/30 Riflenew content

    The Mosin Nagant 1891/30 rifle is now available in-game, used by the NLF and PAVN.

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    Pilotable Helicopters Previewnew content

    PC Gamer previews pilotable helicopters in Rising Storm 2: Vietnam.

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    Mosin Nagant 91/30 PU Sniper Rifle Addednew content

    The Mosin Nagant 91/30 PU sniper variant is now included, usable by both NLF and PAVN.

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  3. 10 events
    Introduction of Caen Outskirts Mapnew contentMilestone

    A new combined arms map featuring the British in a fight to break out from the Normandy beachhead.

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    Technical Fixes Implementedbug fix

    Numerous technical fixes have been introduced in this update.

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    Cosmetic Additions and Fixesvisuals

    Various cosmetic additions and fixes have been made.

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    Introduction of Hill 400 Mapnew contentMilestone

    A new map recreating the fighting in the winter of 1944 with the 2d Ranger Battalion.

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    Numerous Balance Adjustmentsbalance change

    Various balance changes have been made to improve gameplay.

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    Numerous Balance Adjustmentsbalance change

    Various balance changes have been made to improve gameplay.

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    Cosmetic Additions and Fixesvisuals

    Cosmetic changes and fixes have been added to enhance the visual experience.

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    Introduction of Caen Outskirts Mapnew contentMilestone

    A new combined arms map featuring the British in a fight to break out from the Normandy beachhead.

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    Technical Fixes Implementedbug fix

    Multiple technical fixes have been introduced in this update.

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    Introduction of Hill 400 Mapnew contentMilestone

    A new map recreating the fighting in the winter of 1944 with the 2d Ranger Battalion.

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  4. 48 events
    Axis Radioman Weapon Changebalance change

    Axis Radioman now uses MP40.

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    Allied Radioman Now Uses Carbine and M3balance change
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    Axis Radioman Now Uses MP40balance change
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    New Sdkfz 251 Skinnew content
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    Axis Squad Leader Changesbalance change

    Kar98 added to Axis Squad Leader.

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    Germans No Longer Turn Invisible in the Halftrackbug fix
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    Allied Radioman Weapon Changebalance change

    Allied Radioman now uses Carbine and M3.

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    Bren Alt Fire Removedbug fix
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    Added Radioman Role for Germans and Americansnew content
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    Game Mode Display Fixbug fix

    Now properly displays in webadmin.

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    Axis Engineer Role Changesbalance change

    G43 replaced by Kar98, Shotgun replaced by carbine, AT grenade added.

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    Added Radioman Role for Germans and Americansnew content
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    New Panzer IV Skinnew content
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    German 'Spiderman' Gear Bug Fixedbug fix
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    New Sdkfz 251 Skinnew content
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    Divisional Shoulder Patches Fixbug fix

    Now show up in online games.

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    Axis Rifleman Hero Garand Replaced by Springfieldbalance change

    Springfield no longer frontline upgrade.

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    Sten Bolt No Longer Detaches from the Weapon While Blindfiringbug fix
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    Halftrack Invisibility Bug Fixedbug fix

    Germans no longer turn invisible in the halftrack.

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    German Eagle Now Shows on Chest for All Variationsbug fix
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    German Eagle Display Fixbug fix

    Now shows on chest for all variations.

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    SMi44 Mine Kill Icon Resizedbug fix

    Resized to fit properly.

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    Axis Rifleman Hero Changesbalance change

    Garand replaced by Springfield, Springfield no longer frontline upgrade.

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    Sten Gun Now Has a Single Shot Functionbalance change
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    German Marksman Level 5 Helmet Bug Fixedbug fix

    No longer spawns with a Japanese helmet.

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    Sten Bolt Detachment Issue Fixedbug fix

    Sten bolt no longer detaches from the weapon while blindfiring.

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    Axis Engineer G43 Replaced by Kar98balance change

    Shotgun replaced by carbine. AT grenade added.

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    STG44 Fire Rate Changedbalance change

    Changed from 600rpm to 550rpm.

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    Added Scoped Enfieldnew content

    Created by Shel100.

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    STG44 Fire Rate Adjustmentbalance change

    Fire rate changed from 600rpm to 550rpm.

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    New Panzer IV Skinnew content
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    Axis Squad Leader Has Kar98 Addedbalance change
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    German Marksman Level 5 No Longer Spawns with a Japanese Helmetbug fix
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    MP40/I Removedbalance change
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    Added Caen Outskirts Mapnew content
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    Added Caen Outskirts Mapnew content
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    Added Enfield Bayonetnew content

    Introduced by shel100.

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    Bren Alt Fire Removedbug fix
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    Game Mode Now Properly Displays in Webadminbug fix
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    German 'Spiderman' Gear Bug Fixedbug fix
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    SMi44 Mine Kill Icon Resized to Fitbug fix
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    Added Scoped Enfieldnew content

    Introduced by Shel100.

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    Added Enfield Bayonetnew content

    Created by shel100.

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    Divisional Shoulder Patches Now Show Up in Online Gamesbug fix
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    Sten Gun Single Shot Function Addedbalance change

    Sten gun now has a single shot function.

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    PIAT Launcher is Now Empty When Firedbug fix
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    PIAT Launcher Empty When Firedbug fix

    PIAT launcher is now empty when fired.

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    MP40/I Removedbalance change
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  5. 138 events
    Increased F Capture Time by 2 Seconds in Oosterbeekgameplay
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    Added More Props and Details in Carentanvisuals
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    Shifted E Cap Slightly South in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Adjusted position towards defenders

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    Increased Allies Tickets in Port Brestbalance change

    Allies now have 750

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    Added Newer Logo to Overhead Mapsvisuals
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    Blocked 3 Windows in Last Objective in Port Brestgameplay

    Prevented view into Axis spawn

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    Increased Height of Dirt Mounds in Center of River in Port Brestgameplay

    Provided more cover

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    Completely Reworked Spawn Locations for Allies on A and B Caps in Port Brestgameplay
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    Fixed Dead End Fenced Area in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Led to nowhere

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    Balanced Mapsbalance change
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    Staggered Overhead C-47s Flight in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Previously synchronized together

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    Fixed SMi44 Mine 3rd Person Modelbug fix
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    Adjusted Lock Down Times in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Increased Match Time to 30 Minutes in Port Brestgameplay
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    American Lines in British Voices Mutedbug fix
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    Fences Surrounding Building Near Objective A are No Longer Destructible in Port Brestgameplay
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    Removed Looping Victory Musicaudio

    Victory music now plays only once

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    Increased Reinforcements for Allies in Carentanbalance change
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    Increased Time to 30 Minutes in Port Brestbalance change
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    Increased Match Time to 41 Minutes in Omaha Beachgameplay

    Increased by 4 minutes

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    SMi44 Mine Kill Icon Resizedui ux

    Adjusted to fit space

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    Addressed Spawn Protection and No Arty Areas for Allies in Port Brestgameplay
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    German Uniforms Display Correctly on Low Detailbug fix
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    Satchel Objective Objects Now Glow When Armed in Port Brestgameplay
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    Reduced A, B, and D Capture Times by 2 Seconds in Port Brestgameplay
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    Added Several Sheds in A/B as Cover for Attackers in Port Brestgameplay
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    Added More Props and Details in Carentangameplay
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    Added Second Axis Spawn Closer to B in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Activates once A is capped

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    Removed Looping Victory Musicaudio

    Victory music now plays only once

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    Enhanced Spawn Protection in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Prevented players from getting too far past the caps

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    Added More Cover to B Approach in Oosterbeekgameplay
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    Removed Ladder Inside Church in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Enhanced Spawn Protection in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Prevented getting too far past the caps for both teams

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    Added Newer Logo to Overhead Mapsui ux
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    Staggered Overhead C-47s Flight in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Previously synchronized together

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    Fixed Enfield Autobolting Issuebug fix
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    Addressed Frequent Overtimes in Carentanbalance change
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    Only 2 Objectives Enabled at Any Given Time in Carentangameplay
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    Added Cover on Approach to Objective A in Port Brestgameplay

    Includes fences and vehicles along the river

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    Modified Terrain Relief on Beach for More Cover in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Added More Obstacles/Cover to the Beach in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Addressed Frequent Overtimes in Carentanbalance change
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    Added More Cover to B Approach in Oosterbeekgameplay
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    Increased Axis Tickets in Port Brestbalance change

    Axis now have 600

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    Added Foliage in Some Areas to Obscure View of Defenders in Omaha Beachvisuals
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    Reduced G Capture Time by 2 Seconds in Oosterbeekgameplay
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    Reduced A, B, and D Capture Times by 2 Seconds in Port Brestbalance change
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    Increased Axis Tickets in Oosterbeekbalance change

    Axis tickets increased by 50 to 650

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    Added 2 Additional Ammo Resupplies on Beach for Allies in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Fixed Mantling into Windows of F Cap in Oosterbeekbug fix
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    Moved Second Floor Resupply in Hotel to Outside in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Near basement door

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    Adjusted Spawn Protection in Omaha Beachgameplay

    Prevented players from getting too far beyond the caps

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    SMi44 Mine Now Has a Counter of Mines Placedgameplay
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    Shifted E Cap Slightly South in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Moved towards defenders

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    SMi44 Mine Now Has a Counter of Mines Placedgameplay
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    Added Cover on Approach to Objective A in Port Brestgameplay

    Includes fences and vehicles along the river

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    Replaced Non-Destroyable Wire Fences with Destroyable Versions in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Increased Allies Ticket Count in Oosterbeekbalance change

    Allies ticket increased by 100 to 600

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    Shifted A Cap Zone Towards Attackers in Port Brestgameplay
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    Blocked 3 Windows in Last Objective in Port Brestgameplay

    Prevented view into Axis spawn

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    SMi44 Mine HUD Fixesbug fix
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    Fixed Bugged Far Right Spawn on Beach in Omaha Beachbug fix
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    Increased Tickets for Both Sides in Omaha Beachbalance change
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    Removed Japanese Referenced Lines from American Voicesbug fix
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    Dirt Mounds in Center of River Now Higher in Port Brestgameplay

    Provides more cover

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    Reduced Rifleman Roles in Carentanbalance change
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    Increased Reinforcements for Allies in Carentanbalance change
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    SMi44 Mine Kill Icon Resizedui ux

    Adjusted to fit space

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    SMi44 Mine 3rd Person Model Fixedbug fix
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    Added 2 Additional Ammo Resupplies on Beach for Allies in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Fixed Mantling into Windows of F Cap in Oosterbeekgameplay
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    If Axis Retake B, Then C Disables and A Reopens in Carentangameplay
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    Removed Ladder Inside Church in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Fences Surrounding Building Near Objective A No Longer Destructible in Port Brestgameplay
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    American Lines in British Voices Mutedbug fix
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    Moved Second Floor Resupply in Hotel to Outside in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Near basement door

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    Capping A and B Enables C and Disables A in Carentangameplay
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    Completely Reworked Spawn Locations for Allies in Port Brestgameplay

    Updated for A and B caps

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    Added Foliage to Obscure View of Defenders in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Redid Spawn Protection/No Artillery Volumesgameplay

    Updated for all 3 maps

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    Increased Allies Tickets in Omaha Beachbalance change

    Allies have 975

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    Adjusted Window Frames in Objective G (Barracks) in Port Brestgameplay
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    Added 200 Tickets to Both Sides in Port Brestbalance change
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    Adjusted Lock Down Times in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Increased F Capture Time by 2 Seconds in Oosterbeekbalance change
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    Enfield Autobolting Fixbug fix
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    Added Several Sheds in A/B for Cover in Port Brestgameplay
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    Removed More Japanese Referenced Lines from American Voicesbug fix
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    Added 10 More Rifleman Roles to Each Team in Port Brestgameplay
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    Fixed Dead End Fenced Area in Oosterbeekbug fix

    Led to nowhere

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    Shifted A Cap Zone Towards Attackers in Port Brestgameplay
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    Reduced Capture Time of B Objective in Oosterbeekbalance change

    Capture time reduced from 22 to 20 seconds

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    Reduced Capture Time of B Objective in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Capture time reduced from 22 to 20 seconds

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    Redid Spawn Protection/No Artillery Volumesgameplay

    Updated for all 3 maps

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    Increased Allies Ticket Count in Oosterbeekbalance change

    Allies ticket increased by 100 to 600

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    Fixed Bugged Far Right Spawn on Beach in Omaha Beachbug fix
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    SMi44 Mine HUD Fixesbug fix
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    Fixed Interior Lighting in D Cap Building in Oosterbeekbug fix
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    Capping A and B Enables C and Disables A in Carentangameplay
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    Marked Destroyable Fences with Red Painted X in Port Brestgameplay

    Indicates alternate routes

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    Replaced Non-Destroyable Wire Fences with Destroyable Versions in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Increased Lockdown Times in Port Brestbalance change
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    German Uniforms Display Correctly on Low Detailbug fix
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    Only 2 Objectives Enabled at Any Given Time in Carentangameplay
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    Adjusted Window Frames in Objective G (Barracks) in Port Brestgameplay
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    Reduced Victory Music Volumeaudio
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    Removed Collision from Several Bushes in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Shifted B Objective Zone Slightly North in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Adjusted towards attackers

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    Added Path Blocking Volume in Port Brestgameplay

    Prevented bots from getting stuck

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    Marked Destroyable Fences with Red X in Port Brestgameplay

    Indicates alternate routes

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    Added 200 Tickets to Both Sides in Port Brestbalance change

    Allies now have 750, Axis now have 600

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    Added 3 Destructible Windows to F Building in Oosterbeekgameplay
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    Reduced Rifleman Roles in Carentanbalance change
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    Increased Axis Tickets in Oosterbeekbalance change

    Axis tickets increased by 50 to 650

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    Increased Time to 41 Minutes in Omaha Beachbalance change
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    Balanced Mapsbalance change
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    Added More Obstacles/Cover to the Beach in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Increased Axis Tickets in Omaha Beachbalance change

    Axis have 700

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    Added Second Axis Spawn Closer to B in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Activates once A is capped

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    Satchel Objective Objects Now Glow When Armed in Port Brestgameplay
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    Reduced Capture Time of C in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Fixed Missing Collision on Sidewalks in Port Brestbug fix
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    Increased Lockdown Times in Port Brestgameplay
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    Increased Tickets for Both Sides in Omaha Beachbalance change

    Allies now have 975, Axis have 700

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    Removed Collision from Several Bushes in Omaha Beachbug fix
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    Fixed Missing Collision on Sidewalks in Port Brestbug fix
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    Added 10 More Rifleman Roles to Each Team in Port Brestnew content
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    Addressed Spawn Protection and No Arty Areas on A/B Caps for Allies in Port Brestgameplay
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    Added 3 Destructible Windows to F Building in Oosterbeekgameplay
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    Modified Terrain Relief on Beach for More Cover in Omaha Beachgameplay
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    Adjusted Spawn Protection in Omaha Beachgameplay

    Kept players from getting too far beyond the caps

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    Shifted B Objective Zone Slightly North in Oosterbeekgameplay

    Moved towards attackers

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    Added Path Blocking Volume in Port Brestgameplay

    Addressed bots getting stuck

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    Fixed Interior Lighting in D Cap Building in Oosterbeekvisuals
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    If Axis Retake B, then C Disables and A Re-opens in Carentangameplay
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    Reduced Victory Music Volumeaudio
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    Reduced Capture Time of C in Omaha Beachbalance change
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    Reduced G Capture Time by 2 Seconds in Oosterbeekbalance change
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  6. 10 events
    Five New Character Sets Introducednew content

    New player character models for the European Theater including various American and German troops.

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    New Faction: British Forcesnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of the British faction, bringing the 'Tommies' to the game.

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    New Character Models for European Theaternew content

    New player character models include German 1944 Heer, American Rangers, American Temperate Army, American Airborne, and British Airborne.

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    Ten New Weapons Availablenew content

    New weapons include M3 Grease gun, G43 rifle, STG44, and more.

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    Ten New Weapons Addednew content

    New weapons include M3 Grease gun, G43 rifle, STG44, Sten MK V, Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI, and more.

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    Heroes of the West Mod Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Community-made mod for Red Orchestra 2/Rising Storm now available for free, featuring new factions, maps, and weapons.

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    Four New Maps Introducednew contentMilestone

    New maps include Omaha Beach, Carentan, Port Brest, and Oosterbeek.

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    Four New Maps Addednew contentMilestone

    New maps include Omaha Beach, Carentan, Port Brest, and Oosterbeek.

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    Heroes of the West Mod Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Community-made mod for Red Orchestra 2/Rising Storm now available for free, featuring new factions, maps, and weapons.

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    New Faction: British Forcesnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of the British faction, bringing the 'Tommies' to the game.

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  7. 2 events
    Heroes of the West Steam Build Announcementnew content

    Announcement of a new Steam build for the Heroes of the West mod, separate from the workshop.

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    Closed Testing for Heroes of the Westother

    Call for volunteers to participate in closed testing of the new Steam build this Sunday.

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