What changed in Squad in 2022

The Australian Army faction was added to the game.

Numerous bug fixes and gameplay tweaks were implemented across updates.

New Seeding Mode allows servers to build player count faster with smaller map layers.

Issue causing player disconnect and server crash when changing playercontrollers in map switch.

The People’s Liberation Army faction was added to the game.

The UI for Squad Leaders was updated for better usability.

Two new maps, Black Coast and Harju, were added to the game.

The American Marine Forces faction was added to the game.

Addressed framerate issues and improved overall performance.

New FOB fortifications like the Observation Tower and Tire Fire were added, improving defender survivability.

A total of 8 new vehicles were added to existing factions throughout the year.

Includes ZBL-08 Wheeled APC, ZTZ-99A Main Battle Tank, ZBD-04A Infantry Fighting Vehicle, and more.

The 10th playable faction, the People's Liberation Army, will be added to Squad.

Expanding localization efforts with the addition of Simplified Chinese.

Players can call in a tactical bombing run using the PLA’s JH-7A Flying Leopard aircraft.

Features PP87 Deployable Mortar, QJZ-89 Heavy Machine Gun, HJ-8 ATGM Emplacement, QBU-88 Marksman Rifle, QJY-88 Machine Gun, and more.

Includes mainland China’s land, sea, and air forces.

Removed unnecessary hard references that were negatively impacting performance.

Includes ZBD-04A, ZTZ99A, Z8G, CTM131, ZSL-10, CSK131, ZBL-08.

Improvements made to anti-cheat software.

Players could become invulnerable to damage after using the admin camera feature.

Players could shoot through the floor of certain houses.

Fixed crashes related to grenades and WorldSettings parameter.

Includes QJY88, QBU88, QSZ92, DJZ-08, PF-98, JH7A, QBZ95-1, QJB-95-1, QBZ-95B-1, QLG-10.

Fixed issues relating to graphics settings resetting upon exiting the game.

Updated mod versioning to v4.0, requiring mods to be re-cooked.

Fixed visual issue with the top hatches of BMP-2 desert vehicles.

Fixed various performance issues regarding oceans and water intensity.

Fixed several issues with vehicle sound effects.

Firing another missile will cause the oldest deployed missile to lose guidance and crash.

Fixed a server crash related to CAF.

Frag grenades were not doing appropriate damage in the tutorial.

Attempting to bandage yourself while sprinting will now cancel the sprint.

USMC flag was not appearing on the server browser menu.

Players could be disconnected from their server after pushing a helicopter.

Toggle lean options were not behaving properly.

AUS MRH90 Helicopter was missing its vehicle reset options.

Fixed several issues with water sound effects.

Unique icons for armed transport trucks and APCs with open-top turrets.

Minor visual issue where clouds of smoke could stick to vehicles.

Fixed several small visual and collision issues relating to indirect fire shelters.

Includes Jensen’s Range, Pacific Proving Grounds, Harju, Yehorivka, Goose Bay, Fallujah, Sumari, Narva, Gorodok, Tallil, Mutaha, Lashkar, Al Basrah, Kohat, Chora, Logar, Kokan.

Fixed various issues across multiple maps including Harju, Fallujah, Narva, and Al Basrah.

Harju has been designed to support amphibious attacks, providing new opportunities for gameplay.

Harju, the newest map in Squad, has been officially released after being developed from a community project.

The map flow has been improved with more locations for combat, enhancing gameplay dynamics.

The map features unique foliage and terrain that differentiate it from existing maps in Squad.

Western helicopter pad would not repair damaged helicopters.

Carrier was sitting too low in the water.

Capture point would spawn in the air on RAAS v1.

Repair stations blocked the road.

A new war theater in Sweden with various gameplay layers.

Mod versioning updated to v3.4, requiring re-cooking of mods.

Players will now take damage underwater within the main base protection zone.

Chat HUD now clears older messages once faded out.

Ammo cost for Grenadier kits changed from 10 to 7 points.

Fixed an issue where VOIP UI elements were not showing up when any screen overlay was active.

Resolved a bug that prevented IEDs from detonating when switching from Rifleman to Sapper kit after placing an ammo bag.

Fixed a client crash in ASQHUD::OnPlayerTalkingStateChanged when the PlayerState was not valid.

New Russian MT-LB Amphibious Logistics variant added, carries 1000 construction points and ammo points, deploys FOB Radios.

Vehicle Push wait time is 8 seconds. Initial Vehicle Reset Recovery wait time is 30 seconds. Consecutive attempts to reset a vehicle within a 15 second window will now take 8 seconds.

Added a new hideable HUD Squad List for leaders to see critical status information on their squad.

Added new map layer - Black Coast Invasion v4 (RUS vs MIL).

Fixed a gameplay issue with deployables placement, which caused their cost in construction points to be deducted before placement was validated.

Added the ability to push RHIB boats, motorcycles and helicopters to get them out of difficult positions.

Fixed floating foliage and rocks in grids H8 and I8.

Fixed a desync where demolition charges and IEDs could apply damage several seconds before the VFX and SFX played.

Optimized overall performance and fixed some hitches related to audio by offloading audio decompression to a separate engine thread.

Fixed a visual/gameplay issue with the BMP2 and BFV guided missile having blinding smoke from 1p when firing.

Updated the Vehicle Recovery System to allow helicopters and some other vehicles to be reset.

Updated the river to use the new water system in Kokan, Mutaha, and Tallil Outskirts.

Toggled sprinting now behaves as it did pre-v3.2, toggling off when letting go of forward movement key or when ADS.

Resolved an issue where the sprinting state persisted until going into ADS or toggling off manually.

Radial menu no longer gets stuck after leaving a vehicle or interacting with an ammo crate.

Rally Points no longer get destroyed incorrectly when teammates switch teams.

Now includes a small rudder for better maneuvering.

No longer requires a Crewman kit role to operate the turret.

Canisters now have true-to-life markings.

Drowning now consistently takes two ticks of damage over 14 seconds instead of instant death below 51 hp.

Improved user experience and input responsiveness for sprinting.

Soldiers in open seats will be ejected if the vehicle becomes completely submerged.

Improved visual aesthetics, animations, smoothness, thickness, and duration of smoke.

Damage, firing rate, accuracy, armor penetration, and overheating adjusted for better alignment with real-world performance.

Now includes markers for enemy Repair Stations.

Improved performance related to water effects.

Power icon now says Exit and improved button UI flow.

New layer featuring MEA vs INS with a similar layout to Al Basrah Invasion v2.

Reduced trigger collider size, added pickup ability, reduced ammo cost, and increased mine availability in kits.

Iron sights adjusted slightly forward for better aiming.

Addressed crashes occurring during player connection and transmission.

Cleaner, more minimal styling for improved readability.

Combined ROLE LOADOUT and ROLE QUICK SELECT panels for better usability.

New default values for VOIP channels to improve audio experience.

The update will focus on fine-tuning weapons, kits, vehicles, and overall game performance.

Sapper and Combat Engineers will receive more AT mines to deploy.

The BRDM and BTR80 vehicles have received buffs.

Mines will now only explode when a vehicle drives directly over them with its wheels/tracks.

New vehicle gunner smoke effects have been improved.

Announcement of a new Community Manager for Squad to enhance community engagement.

Various updates aimed at improving Squad's performance based on community feedback.

Added the Australian Army and the American Marine Forces as new playable factions.

Offworld Industries has moved into a new office to facilitate in-person development.

Continued efforts to address bugs and issues identified in previous updates.

Addressed the turret not passing damage to the vehicle.

Addressed a crash related to the waterline post process.

Addressed issues causing poor FPS and client crashes when vehicles were launched into space after being in water.

Improved server network performance.

Addressed missing repair stations and helicopter pad issues.

Resolved an issue with the AUS F88 (old) scope being invisible through water.

Recommended clearing cache to resolve residual issues after updating.

Increased rearm cost, time to rearm, limited magazines, and increased projectile spread.

Fixed seat configuration on certain variants to 1 driver + 11 passengers.

No special kit is required for Commander seat and Pintle mounted MG seat.

Resolved the issue of using the wrong map marker icon.

Resolved issue allowing USMC soldiers to survive as frogs.

Resolved a crash caused by a new water compute shader not being compatible with older machines / GPU drivers.

Resolved crash regarding replication of vehicle seats.

Fixed an issue with log spam, reducing the log size on clients.

Resolved deployables not having a cost or limit on the Black Coast map layers.

Improves install times for patches following v3.0.

New amphibious functionality including water interaction and vehicle capabilities.

Reduced rearm costs for various GPMG weapons on multiple vehicle turrets.

Resolved issues where user input could break Rallypoints.

Reduced texture memory usage for various assets.

A new faction, the American marine forces, will be added to the game.

Introduces iconic weapons, equipment, and tactics for the American Marine forces.

A new map designed specifically for amphibious gameplay will be introduced.

Adjusted textures and visual elements for improved quality and consistency.

Exact ticket values for vehicles are now displayed in the vehicle card list.

A new map showcasing amphibious capabilities.

New gameplay mechanics allowing players to cross previously impassable river and ocean terrain.

Five existing maps have been updated to support the new amphibious gameplay.

Changed main weapon from Mosin Carbine to PPSH41 for better close-range combat.

Attempted fix for the crash related to ASQTeamState error.

Updated Seeding Mode with pre-placed FOBs and a new ruleset transition.

Attempted fix for the crash related to muted players cache.

Improved clarity of Game Mode descriptions for new players.

Introduced new map layers: Kohat RAAS v9 and Goose Bay RAAS v2.

Resolved issue where ADS peripheral blur was not removed when entering vehicles.

A new explosive-filled propane tank launcher for the Insurgent faction.

Resolved issue with missing destruction sound effects for light vehicle engines.

Now includes 3 capture points.

Introduced M113A3 APC variants, LUVW Light Jeep variants, and CH-178 Transport Helicopter.

Resolved several issues across different map layers including spawn points and naming.

Increased penalty from 10 to 20 tickets to incentivize FOB defense.

Fixed audio issues with AUS MRH90 Helicopter’s exterior rotor sounds.

Resolved flickering issues on the GB SA330 Helicopter’s instrument panel.

Added movement impairment to enhance its effectiveness as a barrier.

Resolved issue where players experienced thick fog after swapping layers.

Introduced a new light infantry focused faction with unique assets.

Adjusted damage resistance for various deployables to improve resilience.

Resolved an issue where players experienced thick fog after switching maps.

All flags remain visible for teams after discovery.

New HUD feature to indicate capture speed on the Flag Status widget.

Improved clarity and digestibility of game mode descriptions.

Added camouflage nets and new deployables like fortified HASCO Observation Tower.

Introduced new vehicles including PMV and ASLAV-25.

Replaced most particle VFX with improved visual fidelity and performance optimizations.

Added various new weapons including EF88 rifles, HK417, and F89 Minimi.

Corrected blinking indicator issue on the map.

Modified vehicle and emplacement availability to favor attackers on the CAF Al Basrah Invasion v3 map.

Fixed an issue where deployable Indirect Fire Shelters had no limit per FOB, now limited to 3.

Resolved multiple floating grass and terrain issues in the Yehorivka map.

Introduced a 'CLEAR CACHE' option in settings to resolve residual issues after updating.

Resolved a client crash related to MaterialQuality caused by uniform layout mismatch.

Corrected various graphical and gameplay issues in the Tallil map.

Introduced a BTR80 APC variant for the INS faction with a desert camo scheme, available on CAF Al Basrah Invasion v3.

Corrected an issue where low textures graphic settings caused excessively blurred iron sight weapons.

Resolved an issue with the alignment of CAF C8A3 Iron Sights being slightly off.

Corrected an issue where no capture notification appeared in Invasion game mode.

Resolved an issue with ADS blur not working correctly on the outside of optics for scoped infantry weapons.

Reduced construction point costs for various deployable fortifications including Razor Wire and Sandbag Walls.

Resolved multiple floating objects and collision issues in Gorodok.

Corrected an issue where vehicles gained an unintended infinite invulnerability buff upon entering restriction zones.

Fixed an issue with Ambient Occlusion not working properly, this fix will be most apparent in interior spaces.

Improved performance by optimizing the Shadows System, especially on Low and Medium settings.

Fixed an issue with specific foliage assets on Gorodok, Mestia & Yehorivka causing excessive performance loss, especially in sunset/sunrise lighting.

Fixed an issue on Fallujah which caused poor performance due to shadow render distance being in excess of what was intended.

Created more physically accurate parameters for outdoor lighting, enhancing visual quality.

Easier to use Buddy Boost feature allowing players to climb on each other without restrictions.

Replaced Standard and Far Shadows with optimized Cascade Shadow Maps, improving efficiency and gameplay.

Updated graphics scalability settings for Shadows and Ambient Occlusion, including a new 'Shaders' section.

Improvements to visuals including dynamic shadows and lighting for better gameplay experience.

Significant updates to Yehorivka and Gorodok maps including lighting updates and new geographic features.

Soldier stamina will no longer regenerate while vaulting and climbing.

Enhanced visibility of muzzle flashes to aid in spotting enemies during firefights.

Capture speed now scales with the number of players on a point, encouraging strategic gameplay.

Lossless FLAC files for the Squad Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 & 2 have been restored on the Steam Store.

Plans to create a new visual format for the Roadmap that is easier to update.

Acknowledgment of unexpected technical challenges affecting the upcoming 2.12 release.

Aiming to update the Roadmap once every two months to keep players informed.

Confirmation that outstanding announced content including V2.12, US Marines, Australian Faction, and Pan Asia Faction will be released.

Plans to enhance communication through various channels including Developer Q&As and monthly features.

Announcement regarding the new approach to the game's Roadmap, focusing on improved communication and realistic timelines.