What changed in Rising Storm 2: Vietnam in 2016

Special Skirmish Weekend event running from December 15th to December 19th to gather feedback on the new game mode.

A new survey link has been added in the main menu for player feedback on the Skirmish mode.

A special Skirmish Weekend event is running to allow players to experience the new game mode and provide feedback.

A new survey link has been added in the main menu for players to provide feedback after playing the Skirmish mode.

Players can now participate in the new Skirmish game mode during the event.

Continued work on replacing placeholder audio with base weapon sounds.

Ongoing work on mantling and deployment mechanics.

Adjusted throwing distance for grenades.

Reduced and smoothed recoil on AK models, adjusted damage on shotguns at range, and modified recoil on flamethrowers and machine guns.

Sanity-checked damage on shotguns at range.

Identified and addressed the cause of performance drops in the territory map Hue City during the Alpha.

Identified and addressed cause of performance drops in Hue City territory map.

Continuing to replace placeholder audio with new sounds, aiming for a cohesive audio experience by the next beta.

Addressing bugged areas in code and problematic map locations related to mantling and deployment.

Integrated BugSplat tool for better crash tracking.

Reduced/smoothed recoil on AK models, Flamethrower, and machine guns.

Invites for the next beta wave will be sent out soon.

Integrated BugSplat for better tracking of user crashes and understanding their frequency and causes.

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam has officially reached Beta, starting the first phase of the invite-only Closed Beta on November 17th.

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam has officially reached Beta with an invite-only Closed Beta starting on November 17th.

The Mosin Nagant PU sniper variant is now available for both the NLF and PAVN.

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

The Mosin Nagant PU sniper variant is now available for both NLF and PAVN factions.

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

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

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

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

PC Gamer previews pilotable helicopters in an early version of Rising Storm 2: Vietnam.

Highlighting a new pistol grip variation of the Ithaca shotgun.

A new location set in a jungle valley is being worked on, yet to be officially named.

Highlighting a new pistol grip variation of the Ithaca shotgun.

A new location set in a jungle valley is being worked on, yet to be officially named.

Momentum from the player's movement is now applied to ragdolls, enhancing the realism of kills, especially when players are sprinting.

The ragdoll system has been updated to allow bodies to fall in more natural ways, applying momentum from player movement.

A closed beta sign up form is available, but no official start date has been announced yet.

The ragdoll system has been updated to allow bodies to fall in more natural ways, with improved relaxation and positioning.

Announcement of a closed beta sign up form with no official start date yet.

Updated particles and effects for the M8 Smoke Grenade showcased.

Announcement of a closed beta sign up form with no official start date yet.

The M576 40mm grenade replaces the stock high explosive grenade, firing a load of buckshot for close encounters.

The M576 40mm grenade replaces the stock high explosive grenade, firing a load of buckshot for close encounters.

A closed beta sign up form is available, but no official start date has been announced yet.

Mines in close proximity can detonate each other, a feature making a return.

Mines in close proximity can detonate each other, a feature making a return.

The MD-82 (Toe Popper) is a new planted trap/mine/explosive weapon that uses a pressure switch.

A closed beta sign up form is available, with limited invitations and multiple phases planned.

A closed beta sign up form is available, with limited invitations and multiple phases planned.

A new planted trap/mine/explosive weapon, the MD-82 (Toe Popper), has been introduced.

C4 is a stable plastic explosive that can be molded and is used by the US Army and Marine arsenal.

Tripwires are homemade traps that detonate grenades when triggered by passing soldiers.

Announcement of a closed beta sign up form with no official start date yet.

Announcement of a closed beta sign up form with no official start date yet.

First appearance of the North Vietnamese Army in the game.

Upcoming weapon prototype M34 WP grenade showcased for the pointman role.

Showcasing the XM-21 Sniper Rifle and current scope technology.

New system allows dynamic mantling/climbing and deploying machine guns without mappers needing to place nodes.

A closed beta sign up form is available, but no official start date has been announced yet.

Announcement of a closed beta sign up form with no official start date yet.

The team will be showcasing an early build of Vietnam and a competitive mode at PAX East.

Reminder of attendance at PAX East with an early build of Vietnam and competitive mode.

The XM-21 Sniper Rifle has been showcased as part of the latest build.

A new system allows for dynamic mantling/climbing and deploying machine guns without needing mappers to place nodes in maps.

Stamina no longer directly impacts player speed, allowing for smoother movement.

The Baikal shotgun is now showcased in action.

The Baikal shotgun is now showcased in action.

A closed beta sign up form is available, but no official start date has been announced.

A closed beta sign up form is available, with no official start date yet.

Stamina no longer directly impacts player speed, allowing for smoother movement.

Confirmed new weapons include Grease Gun, M60, SKS, MAT 49, M14, XM21, and RPG 7.

Players can fold the stock of the Grease Gun and MAT 49 for tighter fights and aiming.

Confirmed new weapons include Grease Gun, M60, SKS, MAT 49, M14, XM21, and RPG 7.

Comparison videos showing weapon handling between AK and M16, including recoil behavior.

Trailer used placeholder audio items from Red Orchestra 2 & Rising Storm; weapons recording session planned for this month.

Trailer used placeholder audio items from Red Orchestra 2 & Rising Storm; weapons recording session planned for this month.

Players can fold the stock of the Grease Gun and MAT 49 for tighter fights and aiming.

Comparison of weapon handling between AK and M16 showcased in webm videos.

Tactical view icons now scale with distance and fade when iron sighting to reduce obtrusiveness while providing useful information.

Preview of the Type56, a primary weapon of Vietnam, as part of the ongoing development.

Introduced a new type of spawn protection that lowers the player's weapon into a non-firable state until they leave the spawn protection zone.

Players can now customize their HUD in terms of opacity and scale for optimal settings.

Players can now customize their HUD in terms of opacity and scale for optimal settings.

Introduced a new spawn protection system that lowers the player's weapon into a non-firable state instead of tinting the screen.

Preview of the Type56, a primary weapon of Vietnam, shown as a Work In Progress.

Tactical view icons now scale with distance and fade when using iron sights to reduce obtrusiveness.

Introducing a new firefight system with iron sight misalignment affected by player actions.

Squad accomplishments will be highlighted in the scoreboard with players grouped and ranked by their squads.

Players can choose roles, create or join squads, and the squad leader will gain more tools as the squad fills up.

Details on the new firefights system including iron sight misalignment affected by player actions.

Players can choose roles, create or join squads, and the squad leader will gain more tools as the squad fills up.