What changed in RUNNING WITH RIFLES in 2025

The X-MAS event features BAD SANTA and new characters like elves and nutcrackers.

2025 saw the introduction of an Easter event and expanded Summer and Halloween events with new content.

Added new soldier classes: Evil Commander, Fire Demon (modified Demon Sniper), Pumpkin Knight, and Pumpkin Skeleton.

New Halloween Box 3 added with unique items and 10 new weapons.

New vehicle, Sidecar bike, introduced in the WW2 Undead mode.

The VIP character is enabled during the Halloween event.

Fixed issue where a few one-hand weapons did not fire correctly when prone.

New map Operation Sealion added to the WW2 Undead mode.

Playable Soviet faction added to the WW2 Undead mode.

The traditional RWR Halloween event returns with new enemies and features.

The Summer Event has been extended for another 10 days until September 8.

Fixed some weapons being wrongly in stock in the armory.

VIP has a shorter stun duration and moves 25% slower.

Player marker color changer now also usable in WW2.

Only players escorting the VIP within a generous radius receive a reward ticket.

VIP spawn rate set to 40% on designated maps.

VIP will be bombarded by artillery if away from the frontline for too long.

Player marker color changer refresh time limited to one color change every 5 minutes.

Significantly increased commonness.

Slight nerf in detectability and movement speed.

Decreased by 66%.

VIP vest melee hit results set to none instead of stun but still consumes the vest layer.

Added player ring color changer using /color # # # format.

A new unit called the VIP, a blue helmet war reporter, needs to be escorted to another base.

A new Cooling Box 3 added as a random soldier drop with new equipment and goodies.

Various weapons received tweaks including new animations, stats adjustments, and model reworks.

New items such as Beach Ball, pyrite crystal, dragon fruit, and whoopee cushion added.

Five new weapons including Water Gun, ASM-VAL, P416, Benelli M3, and more.

Vehicle flares now indicate the vehicle's icon on their HUD.

P416 projectile speed increased from 100 to 105.

The Summer Event will last the entire Summer with new additions and features.

DP64's close range ballistics have been fixed.

New seasonal event featuring the Cheeky Bunny and Easter goodies.

New enemy, the Cheeky Bunny, introduced in online Invasion.

New items including Easter eggs and shiny new weapons.

Costumes no longer disappear instantly when dropped.

Both modes are now easier to use.

Galil ARM, MK47 Mutant, OTs-14 and M14EBR volume adjusted.

Fixed an issue which caused soldiers to get stuck in the prone position in most mods when played on the DLC maps.

The Bergetiger's crane now repairs automatically if the vehicle has a driver.

Fixed an issue which caused mapview objective cards to not show up in Edelweiss.

The Eastern Front DLC will introduce over 40 new weapons and over 20 new vehicles for both German and Soviet factions.

The login issue for RWRStats.com has been fixed, allowing users to track stats and manage profiles.

Changed the AI slot priority, so that the passenger seat will be used last

Fixed UV issues

Fixed ice cream van spawn locations. No more spawns outside of the safe zones

Repair crane is static and can be operated solely by the driver

Removed obsolete projectile resources from invasion

Stun result on healthy vest will be a stun instead of wound to avoid revive exploit

Spawn time reduced by 20%, 25% more projectiles, new sound and fixed shadow casting issue

Fixed the excentric position of the turret

No Bad Santa spawn in invasion anymore