Arma 3 News & Announcements
FROM: Tiny Gecko Studios
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: Expeditionary Forces
ACTIVITY: Update 1.2.1 (Hotfix)
SIZE: ~692.2 MB


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Expeditionary_Forces  


Changelog

CHANGED
CHANGED: Re-enabled bounding box limits for Gyra Driver periscopes
CHANGED: Tweaked materials on QAV-80 wheels
CHANGED: Tweaked PhysX wheels and dampers on Harpy to reduce jittering and bouncing while on the ground

FIXED
FIXED: Force update ef_ui version header
FIXED: Visual and IR sensor on Harpy now follow targeting pod movement correctly
FIXED: 30mm AP magazines for Hunter/Gyra now use the correct strings
FIXED: Added pylon weapons to QAV-80 fire geometries
FIXED: QAV-80 now uses separate LODs for regular and fire geometries
FIXED: Empty Amphibious Assault Vest now carries less than fully kitted variants
FIXED: QAV-80 Stealth variant now loads weapon presets to the correct slots
FIXED: QAV-80 Stealth variant cannot carry Falchions and Sidearms in the internal weapons bay anymore
FIXED: Fixed CfgAddons array with duplicate items
FIXED: Fixed Harpy hard transition from VTOL to normal flight mode
FIXED: Harpy now defaults to VTOL mode with nozzles down on startup


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Publisher Bohemia Interactive and third-party developer Tiny Gecko Studios have released a content update for Arma 3 Creator DLC: Expeditionary Forces!

Update 1.2 brings an all-new Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), a new weapon variant, equipment, vehicle liveries, as well as various fixes and improvements.

Update highlights:

New content:

  • QAV-80 Harpy UCAV
  • MX with vertical grip
  • CSAT Urban Hex Crewman helmet
  • APDS magazines for Hunter/Gyra 30mm autocannon
  • MJTF Camo livery for UCAV Sentinel
  • CDF livery for Gyra
Various fixes and quality-of-life improvements

You can read the full changelog for Update 1.2 here.



The CDLC is available for purchase on the Steam Store.
 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Expeditionary_Forces
 
We hope you enjoy this free update!

Bohemia Interactive & Tiny Gecko Studios

Creator DLC is a label for original Arma 3 projects made by third-party developers and published by Bohemia Interactive. This program enables external talent to earn a financial reward for their work, while players get to enjoy more quality content. For more information, please visit the Arma 3 website.
FROM: Tiny Gecko Studios
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: Expeditionary Forces
ACTIVITY: Update 1.2
SIZE: ~1.4 GB  


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Expeditionary_Forces  


Changelog

ADDED
ADDED: QAV-80 Harpy UCAV
ADDED: MX with vertical grip
ADDED: CSAT Urban Hex Crewman helmet
ADDED: APDS magazines for Hunter/Gyra 30mm autocannon
ADDED: MJTF Camo livery for UCAV Sentinel
ADDED: CDF livery for Gyra
ADDED: Commando Chest Rig model variants with closed pouches (modding resource only)
ADDED: Amphibious Assault Vest variants without MX pouches (modding resource only)

CHANGED
CHANGED: LPD now has memory points for helipad spots ("helipad_X_pos") to allow AI to land more precisely
CHANGED: CSAT Urban Crewman now uses correct Urban camo helmet
CHANGED: CSAT Urban Crewman now uses correct black Diplomat
CHANGED: OPFOR Gendarmerie faction now also has access to Gyra AFVs
CHANGED: Reduced armor value on Gyra from 200 to 180
CHANGED: OPFOR texture on Gyra renamed to Hex in Virtual Garage
CHANGED: Removed faction restrictions from Olive and Sand Gyra camos
CHANGED: AAV-9 turret can now be hidden via script
CHANGED: MJTF Camo liveries now all have the appropriate roundel

FIXED
FIXED: Gyra autocannon muzzleflash not working
FIXED: Gyra muzzleflash not hiding correctly when destroyed
FIXED: Hunter muzzleflash not hiding correctly when destroyed
FIXED: LPD custom name attribute now has correct tooltip
FIXED: Removed erroneous duplicates of certain static weapons from Virtual Garage
FIXED: Gyra Mortar reload sound was not playing outside of close firemode
FIXED: UH-80 Stub Wing duplicates appearing in Virtual Garage
FIXED: Updated CfgAddons class with missing entries
FIXED: MX SW Coyote groundholder now appears under Machine Guns like vanilla weapons


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FROM: Rotators Collective
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: Western Sahara
ACTIVITY: Update 1.1.8 Hotfix
SIZE: ~4 MB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/

Changelog
DATA
FIXED: Erroneous reload animation with the SA-77 weapon.
FROM: Rotators Collective
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: Western Sahara
ACTIVITY: Update 1.1.7
SIZE: ~2.7 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/

Changelog
DATA
ADDED: Offroad (Zu-23) variant for the Tura and FIA factions
ADDED: Zu-23 texture variants (Black, Beige, SFIA2, White)
FIXED: Side window on the Offroad (Desert) variant wouldn't hide correctly on destruction
FIXED: Replaced old legacy Arma 2 environment map paths with Arma 3 files
FIXED: IK issue with right weapon hand on reloading
FIXED: Visible hole in the Galat and Velko rifle internals
FIXED: BLUFOR Gendarmerie Marid (HMG) wasn't showing up in Zeus
FIXED: Independent Tura infantry groups wouldn't show up in Zeus
FIXED: Small shadow issues on ION / Contractor uniform pants
FIXED: Wound material on long sleeve SFIA uniform would not show up
FIXED: Zu-23 was missing Turret/Gun hitpoints, which made it impossible to destroy the rotation mechanics
TWEAKED: Replaced all weapon hand animations
TWEAKED: Velko 50rnd magazine shape improvements
TWEAKED: Overhauled 12 Gauge HE shell particle effect

MISSIONS
EXTRACTION
ADDED: Offroad (Zu-23) to enemy vehicle pool
ADDED: Various new scenery compositions
FIXED: Despawning of Quilin in CSAT base
FROM: Rotators Collective
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: Reaction Forces
ACTIVITY: Update 1.0.5
SIZE: ~2.7 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647760/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Reaction_Forces/

Changelog
DATA
FIXED: VRCO-S pistol optic model issue in 3rd person
FIXED: Pickup headlights (light mesh element) would turn invisible in LOD1
FIXED: RC40 drone was removed by the garbage collector even though it was still alive
FIXED: RC40 drone model weight wasn't centered correctly
FIXED: Non-working camo selection in Guerilla Combat Uniform
FIXED: Spotlight On/Off user action wasn't showing up on the Pickup (AA) variant
TWEAKED: Pickup headlight and spotlights have been visually improved
TWEAKED: Veles bullet performance improved slightly for better longer range combat
TWEAKED: Replaced weapon hand animations for the H6 and Veles rifles
TWEAKED: Slightly reduced the audio signature / AI reaction range for the RC40 drones

MISSIONS
AIR CONTROL
FIXED: Save & Load didn't updated JIP player variables correctly


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Reinforce your Arma 3 game with additional terrains, factions, weapons, vehicles, gear, campaigns, scenarios, and more.












Arma 3 Creator DLC - up to 60% off
Expand your Arma 3 experience even further with Creator DLC packs made by external third-party developers.










For even more in-game assets, scenarios, mods, and other types of content, visit the Arma 3 Steam Workshop, Here you'll find 160,000+ free Workshop items shared by talented community content creators.

To get in touch with other members in our community, you can always jump into the Arma Discord server, head over to the r/arma subreddit and Bohemia forums, or join one of thousands of community groups via Arma 3 Units.

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Publisher Bohemia Interactive and third-party developer Tiny Gecko Studios have released a content update for Arma 3 Creator DLC: Expeditionary Forces just in time for its one year anniversary!

Update 1.1 brings new vehicles, weapons, equipment, features, as well as various fixes and improvements.



UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS

New content:

  • Gyra Armored Fighting Vehicle with Unarmed, IFV, AA, HMG, and Mortar variants
  • Diplomat 9mm SMG with suppressor attachment
  • CSAT Guard Motorized Infantry groups
  • Camo liveries for the AH-99, CH-67, F/A-181, UH-80, and V-44X
  • AAF and Grey LCC-1 liveries
  • Support Provider Cruise Missile module
  • Animated Intro and Outro for the Resolute Cyclone campaign

Various fixes and quality-of-life improvements



You can read the full changelog for Update 1.1 here.



The CDLC is available for purchase on the Steam Store.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Expeditionary_Forces/

We hope you enjoy this free update!

Bohemia Interactive & Tiny Gecko Studios

Creator DLC is a label for original Arma 3 projects made by third-party developers and published by Bohemia Interactive. This program enables external talent to earn a financial reward for their work, while players get to enjoy more quality content. For more information, please visit the Arma 3 website.
FROM: Tiny Gecko Studios
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: Expeditionary Forces
ACTIVITY: Update 1.1
SIZE: ~3.6 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Expeditionary_Forces
Changelog
ADDED
ADDED: Gyra Armored Fighting Vehicle (including Unarmed, IFV, AA, HMG and Mortar variants)
ADDED: Diplomat 9mm SMG
ADDED: Diplomat 9mm SMG Silencer
ADDED: Animated Intro/Outro for Resolute Cyclone campaign
ADDED: CSAT Guard Motorized Infantry groups
ADDED: TGS team to main Credits ORBAT
ADDED: Field Manual entries for Gyra and Diplomat
ADDED: Gyra AFV to Western Sahara CDLC Compatibility Data (SFIA and UNA units)
ADDED: Protecta Headset in facewear too
ADDED: AAF and Grey LCC-1 liveries
ADDED: Camo liveries for AH-99, CH-67, F/A-181, UH-80, V-44X
ADDED: Amphibious Assault Vest Diver variant without rebreather
ADDED: Support Provider: Cruise Missile module
ADDED: Grey livery for Combat Boat
ADDED: Dark Grey livery for Spartan SAM launcher (virtual garage texture only)
ADDED: Ammo Bearer to MJTF
ADDED: New units to Warlords presets
ADDED: Missing static weapons (Autonomous Mk30/Mk32, Raised GMG)
ADDED: MJTF textures for new vanilla UH-80 with stub wings
ADDED: Crewman for CSAT (Urban)

KNOWN ISSUES
Some of the Picture-in-Picture functionality of the Gyra may show a black image due to a platform issue (fix will be deployed in game update 2.22, and is available on Profiling Branch already)

CHANGED
CHANGED: Updated CfgMods page with Gyra and Diplomat
CHANGED: AH-99J Python radar signature increased to match vanilla Blackfoot with stub wings
CHANGED: Updated Credits
CHANGED: Updated Warlords presets with Gyra for OPFOR factions (both standard and Western Sahara CDLC compatibility)
CHANGED: Tweaked LCC-1 platform animation, now uses a custom scripted controller instead of being tied to speed alone
CHANGED: Drone Radar will give warning about Data Link Receive required in debug
CHANGED: Toned down dirt on MBS/Microsight glass lenses
CHANGED: Drone Radar now supports angleRangeHorizontal config value for directional radars
CHANGED: LCC-1 can now load vehicles from the rear ramp too (unload is still hardcoded from the front only)
CHANGED: Players now have a useraction to return to the LPD when they are stuck in an animation loop on the rear ramp
CHANGED: LPD and other static ships from base game are now available in Zeus interface
CHANGED: Simplified and optimized NVG filter code
CHANGED: MJTF Autorifleman now has a bipod equipped on his rifle by default
CHANGED: Shores of Kavala now starts at 6:01 AM to better fit in with existing Arma lore
CHANGED: Titan NLOS now reloads automatically once the magazine is finished
CHANGED: Credits titles are now translated
CHANGED: Added brief explanation on how to use the Combat Boat Cradle Teleporter module
CHANGED: Renamed LPD from "Amphibious Warfare Ship " to "USS Takmyr "
CHANGED: AAV9A1 50mm autocannon now uses red tracers
CHANGED: Lowered armor value on AAV9 and AAV9A1
CHANGED: Replaced Grenadiers with Riflemen in MJTF Rifle Squads and Mechanized Rifle Squads
CHANGED: Improved Combat Boat handling and steering
CHANGED: Commando Mortar carried by MJTF units now displays the correct name (requires Reaction Forces CDLC)
CHANGED: Increased radius for Load Vehicle action detection on LCC-1
CHANGED: Increased reverse speed on LCC-1
CHANGED: Improved Combat Boat reverse speed
CHANGED: M02, do not check if commander camera is hit if AI commands

FIXED
FIXED: AH-99J Python MFDs showing wrong data
FIXED: MXAR shadowvolume 10 being incorrectly numbered
FIXED: AAV9 passengers not disembarking when receiving a transport unload command/waypoint, crewman station will still remain occupied due to technical limitations
FIXED: LPD custom name attribute now has correct tooltip
FIXED: MXAR now has the correct rate of fire for AI firemodes too
FIXED: Compatibility configs now have correct addonRootClass entries
FIXED: Missing fire/view geometry components on Hunters
FIXED: Anti-drone radar MP compatibility
FIXED: Modified MFD string for Sidearm missile to fit better in the UI
FIXED: Diver Engineer traits
FIXED: NVG filter not working in mounted vehicle weapon iron sights
FIXED: Static Titan launchers for MJTF now display the correct coyote textures like the man-portable variants
FIXED: Removed DLC icon from Game Master module
FIXED: Combat Boat miniguns now have splash damage on Independent and Opfor variants like Blufor ones
FIXED: Shadows on LCC-1 clipping through the hull below the cockpit
FIXED: M01 add auto save after tank platoon is destroyed
FIXED: M02 uses stringtable entry for RV Dallas in briefing
FIXED: M01 use stringtable entries for LZ and RP markers
FIXED: Radome on AH-99J not hiding when the main rotor was destroyed after a collision
FIXED: Hunter vehicles now shoot missiles from the correct positions
FIXED: A typo in translations that would cause a script error during RC Mission 1 briefing
FIXED: Added proper localization to Combat Boat Cradle Teleporter module
FIXED: Removed antislip coating from AH99J wings
FIXED: Changed identity of officer during Resolute Cyclone briefings to be consistent across missions
FIXED: Normal and ambient occlusion issues on MCH helmet
FIXED: Changed PremiumContent class from EF_Premium to PremiumEF to fix licensing issues in main menu
FIXED: All MJTF units now carry pistols in the appropriate coyote camo
FIXED: MX sound suppressors now have proper muzzle flashes when firing
FIXED: Resolute Cyclone campaign missions and COOP mission now display the correct dates (7th and 8th August instead of 8th and 9th)
FIXED: LPD helper object cannot be loaded into other vehicles with VIV anymore
FIXED: LPD doors can now be locked individually
FIXED: LCC-1 can now stop correctly at given waypoints
FIXED: Combat Boat can now stop correctly at given waypoints
FIXED: LPD hangar door used wrong stringtable entry
FIXED: Some LPD actions not working in multiplayer
FIXED: Missing MFD elements for Titan NLOS and SideArm when used on AH-99J Python
FIXED: Tweaked min/maxMove values on AAV9 to prevent driver and commander from clipping their heads outside the turret's interiors
FIXED: AAV-9 AP autocannon rounds now use red tracers


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Pick up Arma 3 for yourself or a friend at 75% off or its DLCs and CDLCs for up to 67% off!

The sale runs from October 25 - November 1. ⏳
Arma 3 base game - 75% off


Arma 3 DLC and Expansions - up to 67% off
Reinforce your Arma 3 game with additional terrains, factions, weapons, vehicles, gear, campaigns, scenarios, and more.












Arma 3 Creator DLC - up to 60% off
Expand your Arma 3 experience even further with Creator DLC packs made by external third-party developers.










For even more in-game assets, scenarios, mods, and other types of content, visit the Arma 3 Steam Workshop, Here you'll find 160,000+ free Workshop items shared by talented community content creators.

To get in touch with other members in our community, you can always jump into the Arma Discord server, head over to the r/arma subreddit and Bohemia forums, or join one of thousands of community groups via Arma 3 Units.

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