Arma 3 News & Announcements
UNIT: Dedmen, Programmer, Programming
TO: Arma 3 Users
OPSUM: An analysis of recent multithreading improvements for a smoother game experience
EVALUATION
Welcome to this technical deep dive into Arma 3's performance optimizations in update 2.20!
Full Report
FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch (Windows)
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.20 (Performance Optimizations, Steam Game Recording, UH-80 / AH-99 Stub Wings, Illumination Flares)
SIZE: ~127 MB / ~57 MB (depends on Arma 3: Contact ownership)
More in the full changelog and SPOTREP
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch (Windows)
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.20 (Performance Optimizations, Steam Game Recording, UH-80 / AH-99 Stub Wings, Illumination Flares)
SIZE: ~127 MB / ~57 MB (depends on Arma 3: Contact ownership)
More in the full changelog and SPOTREP
UNIT: Vertexmacht
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
OPSUM: A review of the Global Mobilization 1.6 Update
EVALUATION
Hello Arma 3 Community!
Today we are introducing the 1.6 update for Global Mobilization - Cold War Germany. A lot has changed under the hood of GM, besides new content, new gameplay features have also been introduced, as well as some fundamental adjustments to how GM plays overall. Let's dive right in:
Full Report
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/
Third-party Arma 3 developer Vertexmacht along with Publisher Bohemia Interactive have released a sixth content update for Arma 3 Creator DLC: Global Mobilization - Cold War Germany.
Update 1.6 delivers new vehicles and vehicle variants, new weapons and equipment, and various fixes and improvements.
Update 1.6 highlights include:
New vehicles and vehicle variants:
- 2B11 120mm mortar
- BMP-1P
- BRDM2 ATGM 9P133
- BRDM2 ATGM SF 9P133
- BRDM-2RS (Polish version of the BRDM-2RCH)
- TPz 1 VHF jammer
- TPz 1 Fuchs Medic
- RakJPz 2
- KPz 1A4
- M113A1G 120mm mortar carrier
- M120 120mm mortar
- PzBtl 293 insignia added
- KPz1A5DK1
- KPz1A5DK1 with dozer blade
- "Red Hornet" paint variant of Bo105 PAH
New weapons and munitions:
- M/77 smoke grenade
- M/56 hand grenade
- GC Army 40x47mm ammunition
- DE Army 40x46mm ammunition
- 40 round magazines for AKM rifles
- SS.11 ATGM weapon (RakJPz2)
New equipment:
- BESPA UTV vest with variants
- BESPA vest with variants
- M86 helmet with variants
- UTV rig with variants
- UTV hat with variants
- UTV uniform (Strichtarn) with variants
- UTV uniform (Strichtarn-Green) with variants
- UTV rank insignia
- Ochra AKM vest with variants
New units:
- DDR '90 Infantry
- DDR '90 Motorized Infantry groups (BMP-1P, SPW-60, Truck gel. 5 Transport)
New objects:
- 100mm ammo boxes
- 100mm shell models
- 100mm static ammo objects
- 105mm ammo boxes
- 105mm DM512 HESH-T
- 105mm shell models
- 105mm static ammo objects
- 122mm ammo boxes
- Additional 122x447mm shell models
- Additional ammo pallets
- Ammobox Type 8 (122mm, 100mm)
- Box pallet
- Fuel canister pallet
- Static 120mm mortar round objects
- Wooden ammo box Type 7 (DM1202 120mm mortar round ammo box)
New features and modules:
- Ability for tank commanders to override turret control (take full control of the turret)
- Ability to cycle between light modes, Normal Lights, Blackout Lights, IR Lights, Marker Lights, Convoy Lights (where available)
- Ability to toggle beacon lights via key toggle
- Ability to raise and lower dozer blades via key input
- Ability for Do-28D2 to take off doors, enables FFV door gunner position
- Ability for L-410T to take off doors, enables FFV door gunner position
Various fixes and quality-of-life improvements
You can find the full changelog for Update 1.6 here. For an in-depth introduction to the update's new content, you can read the latest OPREP blog post by developer Vertexmacht.
The CDLC is available for purchase at the Steam Store.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/
We hope you'll enjoy this free update and thank you for your support!
Bohemia Interactive & Vertexmacht
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: Vertexmacht
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: Global Mobilization - Cold War Germany
ACTIVITY: Update 1.6
SIZE: ~36 GB
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/
Changelog
ADDED
ADDED: GC Army 2B11 120mm Mortar
ADDED: GC Army BMP-1P
ADDED: GC Army BRDM2 ATGM SF 9P133
ADDED: GE Army TPz 1 VHF Jammer
ADDED: GE Army RakJPz 2
ADDED: GE Army KPz 1A4
ADDED: GE Army M113A1G 120mm Mortar Carrier
ADDED: GE Army M120 120mm Mortar
ADDED: GE Army PzBtl 293 Insignia added
ADDED: GE Army TPz 1 Fuchs Medic
ADDED: DK Army KPz1A5DK1
ADDED: DK Army KPz1A5DK1 with dozer blade
ADDED: PL Army BRDM-2RS (pl version of the BRDM-2RCH)
ADDED: PL Army BRDM2 ATGM 9P133
ADDED: Red Hornet paint variant of PAH
ADDED: DK Smokegrenade M/77
ADDED: DK Handgrenade M/56
ADDED: GC Army 40x47mm ammunition
ADDED: DE Army 40x46mm ammunition
ADDED: 40 Round Magazines for AKM Rifles
ADDED: SS.11 atgm weapon (RakJPz2)
ADDED: GC 90 Infantry
ADDED: GC 90 Motorized Infantry Groups (BMP-1P, SPW-60, Truck gel. 5 Transport)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Belt)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Leader)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Machinegunner)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Officer)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Rifleman)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Specialist)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Belt)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Leader)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Machinegunner)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Officer)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Rifleman)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Specialist)
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest (Belt)
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest (Leader)
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest (Machinegunner)
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest (Rifleman)
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest (Specialist)
ADDED: GC M86 Helmet
ADDED: GC M86 Helmet (Blue)
ADDED: GC M86 Helmet (Mesh)
ADDED: GC M86 Helmet (Strichtarn)
ADDED: GC M86 Helmet (Winter)
ADDED: GC UTV Hat (Beige)
ADDED: GC UTV Hat (Strichtarn)
ADDED: GC UTV Hat (Strichtarn-Green)
ADDED: GC UTV Rank Insignia
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Belt)
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Leader)
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Machinegunner)
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Officer)
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Rifleman)
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Specialist)
ADDED: GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn)
ADDED: GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn, Rolled Sleeve)
ADDED: GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn-Green)
ADDED: GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn-Green, Rolled Sleeve)
ADDED: PL Vest Ochra AKM (Winter)
ADDED: PL Vest Ochra AKM (5 color variants)
ADDED: GE Dust Glasses (Relaxed) variant
ADDED: Ability for commanders to override Turret control (take full control of the turret)
ADDED: Ability to cycle between light modes, Normal Lights, Blackout Lights, IR Lights, Marker Lights, Convoy Lights (where available).
ADDED: Ability to raise and lower Dozer Blades via key input
ADDED: Ability to toggle beacon lights via key toggle
ADDED: Ability for Do-28D2 to take off doors, enables FFV door gunner position.
ADDED: Ability for L-410T to take off doors, enables FFV door gunner position.
ADDED: 100mm Ammo Boxes
ADDED: 100mm Shell models
ADDED: 100mm Static ammo objects added
ADDED: 105mm Ammo Boxes
ADDED: 105mm DM512 HESH-T
ADDED: 105mm Shell models
ADDED: 105mm Static ammo objects added
ADDED: 122mm Ammo Boxes
ADDED: Additional 122x447mm shell models
ADDED: Additional Ammo pallets added
ADDED: Ammobox Type 8 (122mm, 100mm)
ADDED: Boxpallet
ADDED: FuelCanister Pallet Object
ADDED: Static 120mm Mortar round objects
ADDED: Wooden Ammo Box Type 7 (DM1202 120mm Mortar Round Ammo Box)
CHANGED
CHANGED: Library entries for all Binocular-type weapons added
CHANGED: 20x139 AP ammo muzzle velocity decreased from 1175 to 1100 and HE ammo from 1175 to 1040
CHANGED: 20x139 AP DM43 penetration capabilities reduced
CHANGED: Adding illuminated reticle to c79 optic
CHANGED: illuminated reticles now have a glowing “Aura”
CHANGED: AI precision multipliers adjusted for all weapons (handheld and mounted)
CHANGED: Ammoboxes converted to MCA texture layer method
CHANGED: armorStructural of all vehicles lowered, to lower the threshold of ammo that can cause damage on vehicles
CHANGED: Artillery Ammunition setup adjusted to cause more direct damage for direct vehicle hits
CHANGED: Beacon useraction unified and beacon icon added
CHANGED: BPz2 dozer blade animation added
CHANGED: BRDM2, BTR60, 0.5t truck, Truck 5t gl,Truck 7t gl,Truck 10t gl, SpPz2 Adding towing points
CHANGED: Cost and threat value adjustment
CHANGED: Danish M2 renamed to TMG M/50
CHANGED: DK soldiers now use danish M\77 smoke grenade
CHANGED: DK soldiers now use danish M\56 hand grenade
CHANGED: Fuel trucks fuelexplosionpower increased to 3, ammo truck fuelexplosionpower increased to 5, base value set to 1
CHANGED: HK69 reload animation adjusted to support longer grenades
CHANGED: Increased deflection potential for AP ammunition
CHANGED: M113 customization option to remove side skirts added
CHANGED: PNMK customization option to remove side skirts added
CHANGED: SG series rifles cartridge ejection improved
CHANGED: SPz1 Shot deflectors added to fire geometry
CHANGED: T55AM2, SPz1, M113 side skirt armor simulation added
CHANGED: 2 single round Bastion missile magazines on T55AM2B switched to a single 2 round magazine to make ammo UI counter consistent
CHANGED: Explosion shielding set to 1 on all vehicles
CHANGED: Turret override functionality added to SPz1
CHANGED: Turret override functionality added to SpPz2
CHANGED: Turret override functionality added to FlkPz1
CHANGED: 762x54mmR AP 7n1 indirectHit damage removed
CHANGED: AI dispersion coefficients adjusted
CHANGED: all characters to armorStructural = 3; as they have always had the short-rod Geometry lod collider. This should make people generally a bit more resilient.
CHANGED: all GM Characters to new View Geometry LOD mesh
CHANGED: BMP1 driver no longer uses PIP periscopes
CHANGED: GM's street lamps now are visible at any distance in the night, creating unique visuals.
CHANGED: gm_core_fnc_buildGroupTemplate to allow blacklisting of items (per individual item)
CHANGED: Increased Plane door animation speed for faster entering as pilot
CHANGED: LATGM missile emissive material on rear end increased in size for better visibility beyond 1000m range
CHANGED: Plane door opening/closing sounds
CHANGED: SKOT now able to set license plate and tactical signs
CHANGED: T55 and variants now able to set tactical signs
CHANGED: T55 floating geometry bugs fixes
CHANGED: Dshkm tripod can be disassembled
CHANGED: SPG9 tripod can be loaded on vehicles
CHANGED: PL Special forces now use Ochra AKM Vest
CHANGED: RakJPz2 added to MP Mission Missile Safari
CHANGED: KPz 1A1A1 replaced by KPz 1A4 in MP Mission Fat Cats
CHANGED: EMES18 day reticle adjusted to better represent a red illuminated reticle
CHANGED: NV and TI vehicle reticles overhaul
CHANGED: Static weapons can now be loaded into vehicles
CHANGED: UAZ wreck can now be entered
CHANGED: Ural375 and 4320 cargo variants now support ViV
CHANGED: Containers now have a ViV user action
CHANGED: FIM43 dummy rocket was visible in the arsenal
CHANGED: Increased magazine and weapon transport capabilities of all helicopters
CHANGED: Increased magazine and weapon transport capabilities of L410 and Do28d
CHANGED: MP Coop "Magnetized" added some enemies with body armor
CHANGED: MP Coop "Missile Safari" added RakJpz2
CHANGED: MP Coop "Resistance" Adjusted some player loadouts to not carry useless magazines
CHANGED: MP Coop "Scrap Drive" players now are DDR '90s Special Forces
CHANGED: MP Coop Missions with Revive now end when everyone is unconscious
CHANGED: MP PvP: "Fashion Police" Added some additional new distinct clothing items into the rotation
CHANGED: Plane door opening/closing sounds
CHANGED: Polish Army Uniform Boot Color to a darker brown
CHANGED: All Character editor preview pictures.
CHANGED: All Character gear icons are now of uniform orientation and scale.
CHANGED: GM Bolt Cutter Feature now allows for custom bolt cutters
CHANGED: GM Bolt Cutter Feature now allows for custom code to run as the action (config values: gm_boltcutAction = "custom";gm_boltcutActionStatement = "systemchat str _this";)
CHANGED: GM Simple Revive now takes into account possible team switch slots before failing the scenario. (GM MP Coop missions now let you team switch to AI before ending)
FIXED
FIXED: 0.5t truck LATGM tubes textures fixed
FIXED: 4x20 scope and RV scope now properly use the scope mode as primary and the ironsight as secondary optics mode
FIXED: BMP1 and PT76 now engage armoured targets with their main gun
FIXED: BrPz1 fire geometry Fixed
FIXED: Dshkm tripod garage icon had wrong proportions
FIXED: Fero Z-24 - reticle clips outside scope
FIXED: Fero51 optic model naming
FIXED: GE Airforce white rank insignias were not preloaded
FIXED: Rank insignia now adapt to the current uniform class, not soldier class.
FIXED: LockSystems and LockDetection systems removed from all vehicles except Pah1A1, CH53GS, T55AM2
FIXED: M113 driver position now has night and day vision
FIXED: Missing warheads name added to ammo
FIXED: Penetration capabilities of 14.5 mm ammo reduced,
FIXED: Script error when adding MG3 to tripod
FIXED: Shilka wreck gun UVs
FIXED: Smoke grenades no longer reignite on JIP
FIXED: SPz1A+ and SPz1A1 searchlight not following turret rotation
FIXED: Static weapon assembly was causing popups in certain situations
FIXED: T55 Base armor thickness increased (Hull front from 90mm to 100mm, Turret from 75mm all around to front 200mm ,side 150mm, back 75mm)
FIXED: T55 front armor fire geometry fixed
FIXED: Typ 1200 - LOD mesh glitch
FIXED: Typ247,251,253 siren light effect was too low
FIXED: Ural Reammo truck was using wrong wreck proxy
FIXED: Ural Refuel wreck material was using wrong textures
FIXED: KAT1 Library entry
FIXED: Typ 1 Siren was not working
FIXED: misaligned 122mm shell
FIXED: Arsenal now offers Empty versions of East German Backpacks
FIXED: BRDM-2 had BRDM2CH arm mounts visible in lower lods
FIXED: BTR60PB gun selection in lower lods
FIXED: Coffee Mug hit FX
FIXED: Dshkm and M2 weaponclasses now set to "hardmounted"
FIXED: FlkPz 1 proxy positions for all crew members was too low
FIXED: Ghost doors in gm_euro_barracks_02_destruct (and winter)
FIXED: gm_ge_ff_u1300l_medic not zeusable
FIXED: Gunners of M109, 2S1, and T55 would get stuck in the ground when they exit the vehicle without a weapon
FIXED: K125 texturesource inheritance
FIXED: LAW M72 and RPG18 AI was engaging at over 3000m
FIXED: Mi2 fueltank shadow bug
FIXED: Misaligned chairs in pub insets
FIXED: Occluders for gm_euro_office_01 could hide too much in certain angles
FIXED: RPK uses wrong flashlight attachment type
FIXED: RPK74 bipod visible inside of barrel
FIXED: Screw on suppressors no longer make make regular ammo go subsonic
FIXED: SG551 SWAT Optic attachment proxy is 9mm too low
FIXED: Some Weapon baseclasses were missing Display Names
FIXED: Some wooden shelves were bulletproof.
FIXED: U1300L Cfg Patches Units array
FIXED: FlkPz1 driver Lod visibility bug fixed
FIXED: 50M - Error is present as 50m bill does not have icon
FIXED: Assault Rifle magazine had tracer rounds in cases where they shouldn't
FIXED: Black version of C79 was missing illuminated backup sight
FIXED: BMP1 FLoating parts on mesh when turret rotates
FIXED: BMP1 left and right FFV positions right behind the turret had their turn angles adjusted to not clip into the turret
FIXED: BPz2 cable roller missing in first lod
FIXED: BRDM-2 CBRN variant - Missing damage material on back flags and components
FIXED: BrPz1 fire geometry Fixed
FIXED: BrPz1 was missing damage materials on tools
FIXED: CH53 wreck had missing damage texture for interior of wreck
FIXED: Crate Pile 1 was not blocking the AI view
FIXED: Helicopters were missing crash/explosion effect
FIXED: Kpz1A5 was missing damage materials on Turret
FIXED: L-410S - Missing destroyed texture
FIXED: LH105 has doors closed by default, and only open if the "outside" positions are occupied
FIXED: M109G/M109 - Missing Damaged material
FIXED: McLight 2D had open mesh when placed on the ground
FIXED: MG3 muzzle flash was not randomized
FIXED: Missing warheads name added to ammo
FIXED: Pallets now have damage visualization
FIXED: Shells and ammo have a sand VFX on hit
FIXED: Some Cars have incorrect smdi stage in damage materials
FIXED: Truck 10t mil gl/Truck 5t gl - Damaged window is not rendered inside vehicle
FIXED: Truck 2t gl - Glitched shadow on the wreck
FIXED: UAZ floating mesh parts removed
FIXED: W123 had gap in rearview mirror
FIXED: 122mm ammo pile had wrong hit effects for shells
FIXED: East German SchM41 and Dust Goggles were unintentionally placeable in editor. They were now hidden from the editor to be in line with baseline A3 that does not offer facewear as placeable.
FIXED: Republikflucht Mission - Enemy units could spawn too close
FIXED: Republikflucht Mission - Enemy units will now spawn closer when player is in forest (previously they would spawn farther away if player in forest)
FIXED: Shelter ACE I and ACE II - Missing damaged and destroyed material
FIXED: Shelter LAK - Missing damaged and destroyed material
FIXED: ZSU234 floating pieces of mesh when turret is rotating
FIXED: SKot 2 invasion stripes present on the inside
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: Global Mobilization - Cold War Germany
ACTIVITY: Update 1.6
SIZE: ~36 GB
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/
Changelog
ADDED
ADDED: GC Army 2B11 120mm Mortar
ADDED: GC Army BMP-1P
ADDED: GC Army BRDM2 ATGM SF 9P133
ADDED: GE Army TPz 1 VHF Jammer
ADDED: GE Army RakJPz 2
ADDED: GE Army KPz 1A4
ADDED: GE Army M113A1G 120mm Mortar Carrier
ADDED: GE Army M120 120mm Mortar
ADDED: GE Army PzBtl 293 Insignia added
ADDED: GE Army TPz 1 Fuchs Medic
ADDED: DK Army KPz1A5DK1
ADDED: DK Army KPz1A5DK1 with dozer blade
ADDED: PL Army BRDM-2RS (pl version of the BRDM-2RCH)
ADDED: PL Army BRDM2 ATGM 9P133
ADDED: Red Hornet paint variant of PAH
ADDED: DK Smokegrenade M/77
ADDED: DK Handgrenade M/56
ADDED: GC Army 40x47mm ammunition
ADDED: DE Army 40x46mm ammunition
ADDED: 40 Round Magazines for AKM Rifles
ADDED: SS.11 atgm weapon (RakJPz2)
ADDED: GC 90 Infantry
ADDED: GC 90 Motorized Infantry Groups (BMP-1P, SPW-60, Truck gel. 5 Transport)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Belt)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Leader)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Machinegunner)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Officer)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Rifleman)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Specialist)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Belt)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Leader)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Machinegunner)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Officer)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Rifleman)
ADDED: GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Specialist)
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest (Belt)
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest (Leader)
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest (Machinegunner)
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest (Rifleman)
ADDED: GC BESPA Vest (Specialist)
ADDED: GC M86 Helmet
ADDED: GC M86 Helmet (Blue)
ADDED: GC M86 Helmet (Mesh)
ADDED: GC M86 Helmet (Strichtarn)
ADDED: GC M86 Helmet (Winter)
ADDED: GC UTV Hat (Beige)
ADDED: GC UTV Hat (Strichtarn)
ADDED: GC UTV Hat (Strichtarn-Green)
ADDED: GC UTV Rank Insignia
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Belt)
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Leader)
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Machinegunner)
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Officer)
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Rifleman)
ADDED: GC UTV Rig (Specialist)
ADDED: GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn)
ADDED: GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn, Rolled Sleeve)
ADDED: GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn-Green)
ADDED: GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn-Green, Rolled Sleeve)
ADDED: PL Vest Ochra AKM (Winter)
ADDED: PL Vest Ochra AKM (5 color variants)
ADDED: GE Dust Glasses (Relaxed) variant
ADDED: Ability for commanders to override Turret control (take full control of the turret)
ADDED: Ability to cycle between light modes, Normal Lights, Blackout Lights, IR Lights, Marker Lights, Convoy Lights (where available).
ADDED: Ability to raise and lower Dozer Blades via key input
ADDED: Ability to toggle beacon lights via key toggle
ADDED: Ability for Do-28D2 to take off doors, enables FFV door gunner position.
ADDED: Ability for L-410T to take off doors, enables FFV door gunner position.
ADDED: 100mm Ammo Boxes
ADDED: 100mm Shell models
ADDED: 100mm Static ammo objects added
ADDED: 105mm Ammo Boxes
ADDED: 105mm DM512 HESH-T
ADDED: 105mm Shell models
ADDED: 105mm Static ammo objects added
ADDED: 122mm Ammo Boxes
ADDED: Additional 122x447mm shell models
ADDED: Additional Ammo pallets added
ADDED: Ammobox Type 8 (122mm, 100mm)
ADDED: Boxpallet
ADDED: FuelCanister Pallet Object
ADDED: Static 120mm Mortar round objects
ADDED: Wooden Ammo Box Type 7 (DM1202 120mm Mortar Round Ammo Box)
CHANGED
CHANGED: Library entries for all Binocular-type weapons added
CHANGED: 20x139 AP ammo muzzle velocity decreased from 1175 to 1100 and HE ammo from 1175 to 1040
CHANGED: 20x139 AP DM43 penetration capabilities reduced
CHANGED: Adding illuminated reticle to c79 optic
CHANGED: illuminated reticles now have a glowing “Aura”
CHANGED: AI precision multipliers adjusted for all weapons (handheld and mounted)
CHANGED: Ammoboxes converted to MCA texture layer method
CHANGED: armorStructural of all vehicles lowered, to lower the threshold of ammo that can cause damage on vehicles
CHANGED: Artillery Ammunition setup adjusted to cause more direct damage for direct vehicle hits
CHANGED: Beacon useraction unified and beacon icon added
CHANGED: BPz2 dozer blade animation added
CHANGED: BRDM2, BTR60, 0.5t truck, Truck 5t gl,Truck 7t gl,Truck 10t gl, SpPz2 Adding towing points
CHANGED: Cost and threat value adjustment
CHANGED: Danish M2 renamed to TMG M/50
CHANGED: DK soldiers now use danish M\77 smoke grenade
CHANGED: DK soldiers now use danish M\56 hand grenade
CHANGED: Fuel trucks fuelexplosionpower increased to 3, ammo truck fuelexplosionpower increased to 5, base value set to 1
CHANGED: HK69 reload animation adjusted to support longer grenades
CHANGED: Increased deflection potential for AP ammunition
CHANGED: M113 customization option to remove side skirts added
CHANGED: PNMK customization option to remove side skirts added
CHANGED: SG series rifles cartridge ejection improved
CHANGED: SPz1 Shot deflectors added to fire geometry
CHANGED: T55AM2, SPz1, M113 side skirt armor simulation added
CHANGED: 2 single round Bastion missile magazines on T55AM2B switched to a single 2 round magazine to make ammo UI counter consistent
CHANGED: Explosion shielding set to 1 on all vehicles
CHANGED: Turret override functionality added to SPz1
CHANGED: Turret override functionality added to SpPz2
CHANGED: Turret override functionality added to FlkPz1
CHANGED: 762x54mmR AP 7n1 indirectHit damage removed
CHANGED: AI dispersion coefficients adjusted
CHANGED: all characters to armorStructural = 3; as they have always had the short-rod Geometry lod collider. This should make people generally a bit more resilient.
CHANGED: all GM Characters to new View Geometry LOD mesh
CHANGED: BMP1 driver no longer uses PIP periscopes
CHANGED: GM's street lamps now are visible at any distance in the night, creating unique visuals.
CHANGED: gm_core_fnc_buildGroupTemplate to allow blacklisting of items (per individual item)
CHANGED: Increased Plane door animation speed for faster entering as pilot
CHANGED: LATGM missile emissive material on rear end increased in size for better visibility beyond 1000m range
CHANGED: Plane door opening/closing sounds
CHANGED: SKOT now able to set license plate and tactical signs
CHANGED: T55 and variants now able to set tactical signs
CHANGED: T55 floating geometry bugs fixes
CHANGED: Dshkm tripod can be disassembled
CHANGED: SPG9 tripod can be loaded on vehicles
CHANGED: PL Special forces now use Ochra AKM Vest
CHANGED: RakJPz2 added to MP Mission Missile Safari
CHANGED: KPz 1A1A1 replaced by KPz 1A4 in MP Mission Fat Cats
CHANGED: EMES18 day reticle adjusted to better represent a red illuminated reticle
CHANGED: NV and TI vehicle reticles overhaul
CHANGED: Static weapons can now be loaded into vehicles
CHANGED: UAZ wreck can now be entered
CHANGED: Ural375 and 4320 cargo variants now support ViV
CHANGED: Containers now have a ViV user action
CHANGED: FIM43 dummy rocket was visible in the arsenal
CHANGED: Increased magazine and weapon transport capabilities of all helicopters
CHANGED: Increased magazine and weapon transport capabilities of L410 and Do28d
CHANGED: MP Coop "Magnetized" added some enemies with body armor
CHANGED: MP Coop "Missile Safari" added RakJpz2
CHANGED: MP Coop "Resistance" Adjusted some player loadouts to not carry useless magazines
CHANGED: MP Coop "Scrap Drive" players now are DDR '90s Special Forces
CHANGED: MP Coop Missions with Revive now end when everyone is unconscious
CHANGED: MP PvP: "Fashion Police" Added some additional new distinct clothing items into the rotation
CHANGED: Plane door opening/closing sounds
CHANGED: Polish Army Uniform Boot Color to a darker brown
CHANGED: All Character editor preview pictures.
CHANGED: All Character gear icons are now of uniform orientation and scale.
CHANGED: GM Bolt Cutter Feature now allows for custom bolt cutters
CHANGED: GM Bolt Cutter Feature now allows for custom code to run as the action (config values: gm_boltcutAction = "custom";gm_boltcutActionStatement = "systemchat str _this";)
CHANGED: GM Simple Revive now takes into account possible team switch slots before failing the scenario. (GM MP Coop missions now let you team switch to AI before ending)
FIXED
FIXED: 0.5t truck LATGM tubes textures fixed
FIXED: 4x20 scope and RV scope now properly use the scope mode as primary and the ironsight as secondary optics mode
FIXED: BMP1 and PT76 now engage armoured targets with their main gun
FIXED: BrPz1 fire geometry Fixed
FIXED: Dshkm tripod garage icon had wrong proportions
FIXED: Fero Z-24 - reticle clips outside scope
FIXED: Fero51 optic model naming
FIXED: GE Airforce white rank insignias were not preloaded
FIXED: Rank insignia now adapt to the current uniform class, not soldier class.
FIXED: LockSystems and LockDetection systems removed from all vehicles except Pah1A1, CH53GS, T55AM2
FIXED: M113 driver position now has night and day vision
FIXED: Missing warheads name added to ammo
FIXED: Penetration capabilities of 14.5 mm ammo reduced,
FIXED: Script error when adding MG3 to tripod
FIXED: Shilka wreck gun UVs
FIXED: Smoke grenades no longer reignite on JIP
FIXED: SPz1A+ and SPz1A1 searchlight not following turret rotation
FIXED: Static weapon assembly was causing popups in certain situations
FIXED: T55 Base armor thickness increased (Hull front from 90mm to 100mm, Turret from 75mm all around to front 200mm ,side 150mm, back 75mm)
FIXED: T55 front armor fire geometry fixed
FIXED: Typ 1200 - LOD mesh glitch
FIXED: Typ247,251,253 siren light effect was too low
FIXED: Ural Reammo truck was using wrong wreck proxy
FIXED: Ural Refuel wreck material was using wrong textures
FIXED: KAT1 Library entry
FIXED: Typ 1 Siren was not working
FIXED: misaligned 122mm shell
FIXED: Arsenal now offers Empty versions of East German Backpacks
FIXED: BRDM-2 had BRDM2CH arm mounts visible in lower lods
FIXED: BTR60PB gun selection in lower lods
FIXED: Coffee Mug hit FX
FIXED: Dshkm and M2 weaponclasses now set to "hardmounted"
FIXED: FlkPz 1 proxy positions for all crew members was too low
FIXED: Ghost doors in gm_euro_barracks_02_destruct (and winter)
FIXED: gm_ge_ff_u1300l_medic not zeusable
FIXED: Gunners of M109, 2S1, and T55 would get stuck in the ground when they exit the vehicle without a weapon
FIXED: K125 texturesource inheritance
FIXED: LAW M72 and RPG18 AI was engaging at over 3000m
FIXED: Mi2 fueltank shadow bug
FIXED: Misaligned chairs in pub insets
FIXED: Occluders for gm_euro_office_01 could hide too much in certain angles
FIXED: RPK uses wrong flashlight attachment type
FIXED: RPK74 bipod visible inside of barrel
FIXED: Screw on suppressors no longer make make regular ammo go subsonic
FIXED: SG551 SWAT Optic attachment proxy is 9mm too low
FIXED: Some Weapon baseclasses were missing Display Names
FIXED: Some wooden shelves were bulletproof.
FIXED: U1300L Cfg Patches Units array
FIXED: FlkPz1 driver Lod visibility bug fixed
FIXED: 50M - Error is present as 50m bill does not have icon
FIXED: Assault Rifle magazine had tracer rounds in cases where they shouldn't
FIXED: Black version of C79 was missing illuminated backup sight
FIXED: BMP1 FLoating parts on mesh when turret rotates
FIXED: BMP1 left and right FFV positions right behind the turret had their turn angles adjusted to not clip into the turret
FIXED: BPz2 cable roller missing in first lod
FIXED: BRDM-2 CBRN variant - Missing damage material on back flags and components
FIXED: BrPz1 fire geometry Fixed
FIXED: BrPz1 was missing damage materials on tools
FIXED: CH53 wreck had missing damage texture for interior of wreck
FIXED: Crate Pile 1 was not blocking the AI view
FIXED: Helicopters were missing crash/explosion effect
FIXED: Kpz1A5 was missing damage materials on Turret
FIXED: L-410S - Missing destroyed texture
FIXED: LH105 has doors closed by default, and only open if the "outside" positions are occupied
FIXED: M109G/M109 - Missing Damaged material
FIXED: McLight 2D had open mesh when placed on the ground
FIXED: MG3 muzzle flash was not randomized
FIXED: Missing warheads name added to ammo
FIXED: Pallets now have damage visualization
FIXED: Shells and ammo have a sand VFX on hit
FIXED: Some Cars have incorrect smdi stage in damage materials
FIXED: Truck 10t mil gl/Truck 5t gl - Damaged window is not rendered inside vehicle
FIXED: Truck 2t gl - Glitched shadow on the wreck
FIXED: UAZ floating mesh parts removed
FIXED: W123 had gap in rearview mirror
FIXED: 122mm ammo pile had wrong hit effects for shells
FIXED: East German SchM41 and Dust Goggles were unintentionally placeable in editor. They were now hidden from the editor to be in line with baseline A3 that does not offer facewear as placeable.
FIXED: Republikflucht Mission - Enemy units could spawn too close
FIXED: Republikflucht Mission - Enemy units will now spawn closer when player is in forest (previously they would spawn farther away if player in forest)
FIXED: Shelter ACE I and ACE II - Missing damaged and destroyed material
FIXED: Shelter LAK - Missing damaged and destroyed material
FIXED: ZSU234 floating pieces of mesh when turret is rotating
FIXED: SKot 2 invasion stripes present on the inside
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For even more in-game assets, scenarios, mods, and other types of content, visit the Arma 3 Steam Workshop, Here you'll find 150,000+ 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.
Finally, be sure to follow Arma Platform on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and right here on Steam!
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FROM: ČSLA Studio
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: ČSLA Iron Curtain
ACTIVITY: Update 1.2.1 Hotfix
SIZE: ~4.4 GB
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/
Changelog
ADDED
ADDED: Feature - When the gunner dies, the commander switches to the gunner position (in vehicles where the commander and gunner share the same compartment)
ADDED: MAAWS iron sight view
ADDED: New 2D optics for vehicle crews (BMP-1 driver, T-72 driver, M1A1 driver, M113 driver, LAV-25 driver, OT-62 driver, T-72 gunner, M1A1 loader)
ADDED: SMAW iron sight view
FIXED
FIXED: Added to CfgPatches: "US85_M60E3LB", "US85_M60E3SB"
FIXED: Adjusted surface definitions in CFG for Gabreta (overwriting vanilla classes)
FIXED: AFMC, CSLA, FIA, US - Replaced vanilla mine detectors in vehicles with US/CSLA versions
FIXED: Air weapons - Proxy - autocenter=0 (disabled auto-centering of missile models to ensure correct positioning in pylons)
FIXED: An-2 - Added the ability to move the pilot’s head
FIXED: An-2 - Incorrect damaged texture
FIXED: AN/PAQ-1 LTD function (now able to target for laser-guided bombs)
FIXED: CSLA - Grenades - Speed adjustment
FIXED: CSLA - Increased turret traverse and elevation speed for PLDvK-53/59
FIXED: CSLA - Para Knapsack and Pouch vz. 85 (Engineer)
FIXED: CSLA - Stringtable - Fixed magazine labels for 7.62×45 PU-52
FIXED: CSLA - T-72 optics
FIXED: CSLA Desert - Added hats to inventory
FIXED: CSLA Engineers - Added ammunition and backpacks
FIXED: CSLA Helmet vz.53 - LOD 4 had sharp edges
FIXED: CSLA Para Knapsack and Pouch vz. 85 (Engineer) - Added ammunition
FIXED: CSLA Paratroopers - Added berets to inventory
FIXED: CSLA_Turret AGS-17 - Player could kill themselves by shooting - Increased grenade fuse distance
FIXED: EXPO Vltava 86 - Helicopters collide mid-air
FIXED: F813 Goliath - wrong unit ingignia position on cargo door in MP
FIXED: F813 Goliath vehicles lacked license plates when generated via script
FIXED: F813 Goliath, CATOR 2009 - After turning off beacon, it remained floating in the air
FIXED: FIA - Random headgear (missing helmets after respawn in MP)
FIXED: FIA AZU 469 - missing texture of rear-view mirror
FIXED: FIA desert hats - Removed CSLA insignia
FIXED: Field Manual - Typos in M136 Volcano section
FIXED: HUD on Mi-24V (was inheriting a virtual HUD from vanilla helicopters)
FIXED: INT GH #326 EH Killed: Replacing gunners in emplacements and vehicles with another crew member – adjusted EventHandler to prevent deletion of user-added EHs
FIXED: LAV-25 (all variants) - Missing optic glass
FIXED: LAV-25 (All Variants) Added optics glass for gunner/commander periscope
FIXED: LAV-25 optics glass in the interior - Added reflections
FIXED: LAV25, M1A1, T-72 - driver optics centered
FIXED: M1025 - Inventory contained vanilla toolkit
FIXED: M1025, M1043 and M998 (all variants) - Missing damaged material on dashboard
FIXED: M1025, M1043, M998 - Added camo5 selection for dashboard
FIXED: M113 (Mk. 19) - Persistent muzzle flash in LOD
FIXED: M113 (Mk. 19) - Selections for turret/weapon in LOD 2
FIXED: M113A1 (TOW) - Fixed PIP periscopes for the driver
FIXED: M60, M60E3, M23 - Adjusted bolt animation, should now move from rear to front during firing
FIXED: M923A1 GT - Mk. 19 adjusted to prevent ammo from clipping through the magazine during shake animation
FIXED: M923A1 GT - Mk. 19 ammo belt animation was not hiding correctly when changing the magazine
FIXED: MH-60A - Handle on left door doesn't move with the door
FIXED: Missing strings (STR_CSLA_DNS_Ch25ML, STR_CSLA_9M32M, STR_CSLA_9M14M, STR_CSLA_9M113, STR_DN_US85_dym)
FIXED: Mk. 19 - Belt clips into ammunition box while firing
FIXED: Mk. 19 sight/rear sights misaligned on M113, M1008 CUCV, M1025 and M1043
FIXED: Mk. V3S and M923A1 Gun Trucks - Disabled manual fire (driver was able to fire the main MG)
FIXED: Mk. V3S GT, M923A1 GT - Disabled manual fire
FIXED: Mk. V3S vehicles lacked license plates when generated via script
FIXED: Multiple tweaks to aircraft weapons and pylons
FIXED: OT-62 - Missing optic glass
FIXED: PP-Mi-Sr-II - Effectiveness adjustment
FIXED: PP-Mi-Sr-II - Mass value adjustment
FIXED: Rocket disappears from Launcher-wielding infantry after respawn
FIXED: Stringtable - PP-Mi-Sr-II.
FIXED: T-72 - Adjusted RVMAT for collimator (high reflections issue)
FIXED: T-72 - Fixed front mudguard selection, fixed shadow LOD selections
FIXED: T-72 shadow LOD - Added commander turret and NSV parts
FIXED: T-72/M1A1 - Changed LOD for OpticsIn from 1100 to 1
FIXED: T-72M/T-72M1 - Destroyed wreck had stretched vertices above the turret
FIXED: Turrets now remove all "Killed" event handlers from units that exit them (replacing gunner in emplacements and vehicles with another crew member)
FIXED: Pu-52, Pu-52/57 - Rear sight misaligned with front sight between 400m-900m zeroing
FIXED: UH-60A – Adjusted names of cargo entry points
FIXED: Updated selection for M1008 CUCV (Mk. 19), M1025 and M1043 (Mk. 19)
FIXED: US/CSLA/AFMC - Adjusted durability of plastic helmets
FIXED: US85 - USMC Grenadier (M16 +203), Airborne Grenadier (M16 + M203) Incorrect vests, Airborne now uses: Vest (M81, M16 + M203, Airborne)
FIXED: US85 LAV-25 - Commander MG mount had no damage material when destroyed - Fixed turret selection damage
FIXED: Winter Uniform (FIA) - Invetory icon does not match the uniform
FIXED: ZSh-5 Removed improper property LodNoShadow=1 from shadow LOD (shadows were disabled)
UPDATED
UPDATED: AN/PAQ-1 LTD battery - New icon
UPDATED: Darkened textures for FIA desert helmet/hat
UPDATED: Decreased elevation on NSV mounted on T-72
UPDATED: Disabled zeroing on vehicles equipped with Mk. 19
UPDATED: Glass material for Tank and APC interior optics
UPDATED: M1025, M1043, M998 (M60) - Ammo belt animation in the ammo box
UPDATED: M1025, M1043, M998 SF GT (M60) - Animation for ammo belt in ammo box
UPDATED: New rear sight for M60, M60E3 in GunnerView
UPDATED: Reduced zoom on driver optics for APCs/tanks
UPDATED: T-72 gunner - Added an additional optic for periscope view (for more efficient turret rotation without 3rd-person view)
UPDATED: VG-70, M203 - Smoke and flare rounds added to ammo boxes, backpacks, and vehicles
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: ČSLA Iron Curtain
ACTIVITY: Update 1.2.1 Hotfix
SIZE: ~4.4 GB
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/
Changelog
ADDED
ADDED: Feature - When the gunner dies, the commander switches to the gunner position (in vehicles where the commander and gunner share the same compartment)
ADDED: MAAWS iron sight view
ADDED: New 2D optics for vehicle crews (BMP-1 driver, T-72 driver, M1A1 driver, M113 driver, LAV-25 driver, OT-62 driver, T-72 gunner, M1A1 loader)
ADDED: SMAW iron sight view
FIXED
FIXED: Added to CfgPatches: "US85_M60E3LB", "US85_M60E3SB"
FIXED: Adjusted surface definitions in CFG for Gabreta (overwriting vanilla classes)
FIXED: AFMC, CSLA, FIA, US - Replaced vanilla mine detectors in vehicles with US/CSLA versions
FIXED: Air weapons - Proxy - autocenter=0 (disabled auto-centering of missile models to ensure correct positioning in pylons)
FIXED: An-2 - Added the ability to move the pilot’s head
FIXED: An-2 - Incorrect damaged texture
FIXED: AN/PAQ-1 LTD function (now able to target for laser-guided bombs)
FIXED: CSLA - Grenades - Speed adjustment
FIXED: CSLA - Increased turret traverse and elevation speed for PLDvK-53/59
FIXED: CSLA - Para Knapsack and Pouch vz. 85 (Engineer)
FIXED: CSLA - Stringtable - Fixed magazine labels for 7.62×45 PU-52
FIXED: CSLA - T-72 optics
FIXED: CSLA Desert - Added hats to inventory
FIXED: CSLA Engineers - Added ammunition and backpacks
FIXED: CSLA Helmet vz.53 - LOD 4 had sharp edges
FIXED: CSLA Para Knapsack and Pouch vz. 85 (Engineer) - Added ammunition
FIXED: CSLA Paratroopers - Added berets to inventory
FIXED: CSLA_Turret AGS-17 - Player could kill themselves by shooting - Increased grenade fuse distance
FIXED: EXPO Vltava 86 - Helicopters collide mid-air
FIXED: F813 Goliath - wrong unit ingignia position on cargo door in MP
FIXED: F813 Goliath vehicles lacked license plates when generated via script
FIXED: F813 Goliath, CATOR 2009 - After turning off beacon, it remained floating in the air
FIXED: FIA - Random headgear (missing helmets after respawn in MP)
FIXED: FIA AZU 469 - missing texture of rear-view mirror
FIXED: FIA desert hats - Removed CSLA insignia
FIXED: Field Manual - Typos in M136 Volcano section
FIXED: HUD on Mi-24V (was inheriting a virtual HUD from vanilla helicopters)
FIXED: INT GH #326 EH Killed: Replacing gunners in emplacements and vehicles with another crew member – adjusted EventHandler to prevent deletion of user-added EHs
FIXED: LAV-25 (all variants) - Missing optic glass
FIXED: LAV-25 (All Variants) Added optics glass for gunner/commander periscope
FIXED: LAV-25 optics glass in the interior - Added reflections
FIXED: LAV25, M1A1, T-72 - driver optics centered
FIXED: M1025 - Inventory contained vanilla toolkit
FIXED: M1025, M1043 and M998 (all variants) - Missing damaged material on dashboard
FIXED: M1025, M1043, M998 - Added camo5 selection for dashboard
FIXED: M113 (Mk. 19) - Persistent muzzle flash in LOD
FIXED: M113 (Mk. 19) - Selections for turret/weapon in LOD 2
FIXED: M113A1 (TOW) - Fixed PIP periscopes for the driver
FIXED: M60, M60E3, M23 - Adjusted bolt animation, should now move from rear to front during firing
FIXED: M923A1 GT - Mk. 19 adjusted to prevent ammo from clipping through the magazine during shake animation
FIXED: M923A1 GT - Mk. 19 ammo belt animation was not hiding correctly when changing the magazine
FIXED: MH-60A - Handle on left door doesn't move with the door
FIXED: Missing strings (STR_CSLA_DNS_Ch25ML, STR_CSLA_9M32M, STR_CSLA_9M14M, STR_CSLA_9M113, STR_DN_US85_dym)
FIXED: Mk. 19 - Belt clips into ammunition box while firing
FIXED: Mk. 19 sight/rear sights misaligned on M113, M1008 CUCV, M1025 and M1043
FIXED: Mk. V3S and M923A1 Gun Trucks - Disabled manual fire (driver was able to fire the main MG)
FIXED: Mk. V3S GT, M923A1 GT - Disabled manual fire
FIXED: Mk. V3S vehicles lacked license plates when generated via script
FIXED: Multiple tweaks to aircraft weapons and pylons
FIXED: OT-62 - Missing optic glass
FIXED: PP-Mi-Sr-II - Effectiveness adjustment
FIXED: PP-Mi-Sr-II - Mass value adjustment
FIXED: Rocket disappears from Launcher-wielding infantry after respawn
FIXED: Stringtable - PP-Mi-Sr-II.
FIXED: T-72 - Adjusted RVMAT for collimator (high reflections issue)
FIXED: T-72 - Fixed front mudguard selection, fixed shadow LOD selections
FIXED: T-72 shadow LOD - Added commander turret and NSV parts
FIXED: T-72/M1A1 - Changed LOD for OpticsIn from 1100 to 1
FIXED: T-72M/T-72M1 - Destroyed wreck had stretched vertices above the turret
FIXED: Turrets now remove all "Killed" event handlers from units that exit them (replacing gunner in emplacements and vehicles with another crew member)
FIXED: Pu-52, Pu-52/57 - Rear sight misaligned with front sight between 400m-900m zeroing
FIXED: UH-60A – Adjusted names of cargo entry points
FIXED: Updated selection for M1008 CUCV (Mk. 19), M1025 and M1043 (Mk. 19)
FIXED: US/CSLA/AFMC - Adjusted durability of plastic helmets
FIXED: US85 - USMC Grenadier (M16 +203), Airborne Grenadier (M16 + M203) Incorrect vests, Airborne now uses: Vest (M81, M16 + M203, Airborne)
FIXED: US85 LAV-25 - Commander MG mount had no damage material when destroyed - Fixed turret selection damage
FIXED: Winter Uniform (FIA) - Invetory icon does not match the uniform
FIXED: ZSh-5 Removed improper property LodNoShadow=1 from shadow LOD (shadows were disabled)
UPDATED
UPDATED: AN/PAQ-1 LTD battery - New icon
UPDATED: Darkened textures for FIA desert helmet/hat
UPDATED: Decreased elevation on NSV mounted on T-72
UPDATED: Disabled zeroing on vehicles equipped with Mk. 19
UPDATED: Glass material for Tank and APC interior optics
UPDATED: M1025, M1043, M998 (M60) - Ammo belt animation in the ammo box
UPDATED: M1025, M1043, M998 SF GT (M60) - Animation for ammo belt in ammo box
UPDATED: New rear sight for M60, M60E3 in GunnerView
UPDATED: Reduced zoom on driver optics for APCs/tanks
UPDATED: T-72 gunner - Added an additional optic for periscope view (for more efficient turret rotation without 3rd-person view)
UPDATED: VG-70, M203 - Smoke and flare rounds added to ammo boxes, backpacks, and vehicles
Get Arma 3 and all of its CDLC with the Arma 3 Creator Pack. This bundle offers a comprehensive set of historical and 2035 "Futura" content to use in the Arma 3 military sandbox.
Arma 3
Experience true military simulation in Arma 3! On the Mediterranean islands of Altis and Stratis you’ll engage in high stakes combat across air, land, and sea with over 20 vehicles and 40 weapons at your disposal. Advance through 3 single-player campaign episodes, Survive, Adapt and Win, or battle alongside other players in the Defend and Seize multiplayer modes. Real-time scenarios can also be created in Zeus mode. You can even use the scenario editor and modding tools to create content that is shareable through the Arma 3 Steam Workshop.
Arma 3 Creator DLC: Spearhead 1944
Spanning the terrains of Normandy and Mortain, the Spearhead 1944 DLC offers an immersive WWII combat experience. It features 6 new factions, as well as a range of iconic weapons and vehicles that you can bring to the cooperative campaign, single-player scenarios, or multiplayer game modes.
Arma 3 Creator DLC: CSLA Iron Curtain
Set in 1980s Czechoslovakia, the CSLA Iron Curtain DLC lets you engage in mechanized infantry operations, recognizance patrols, and Special Forces raids across the Gabreta terrain. You'll take charge of period-authentic vehicles and weapons in 22 unique single-player and multiplayer scenarios.
Arma 3 Creator DLC: S.O.G. Prairie Fire
Step into the Vietnam War with the S.O.G. Prairie Fire DLC. As a MACV-SOG operative, you’ll navigate dense jungles in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. There are 85 new weapons to equip, 46 new vehicles to deploy, and 13 new factions to lead across a variety of scenarios.
Arma 3 Creator DLC: Global Mobilization – Cold War Germany
Relive the tensions of the Cold War with the Global Mobilization – Cold War Germany DLC. It features over 80 vehicles, 30 weapons, and a 419 km² terrain to explore. It also includes a single-player campaign, as well as 18 multiplayer scenarios set in 1980s Germany.
Arma 3 Creator DLC: Western Sahara
The year is 2036, and civil war is looming in the province of Sefrou-Ramal. As a private military contractor, you must navigate the conflict-ridden desert of Argana. This Western Sahara DLC features 5 unique factions, 8 new rifles, 12 vehicle variants, and plenty of new gear, including a gun drone and a ballistic shield.
Arma 3 Creator DLC: Reaction Forces
Be prepared for any battlefield situation with the Reaction Forces DLC, featuring new weapons, vehicles, and equipment that will give your tier-1 operators an extra edge. Fly into action with the Cougar helicopter, transport essential supplies with the MOOSE pickup vehicle, and rain down on your enemies with the 120mm Twin Mortar or Commando Mortar.
Arma 3 Creator DLC: Expeditionary Forces
Explore new warfare capabilities from the perspective of the Marines with the Expeditionary Forces Creator DLC. Engage in amphibious assaults with AAV-9 Mack IFVs and combat boats. Ferry equipment and vehicles from ship to shore with the LCC-1 Landing Craft. Perform raids behind enemy lines with Hunter reconnaissance vehicles. This DLC also includes a new mini campaign and multiplayer co-op scenario, airburst munitions, enhanced drone detection, and more.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to pick up Arma 3, as well as all of its Creator DLCs, with the Arma 3 Creator Pack.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/44408/Arma_3_Creator_Pack/
The Steam Spring Sale 2025 is here! 🌼
Get Arma 3 for yourself or a friend at 80% off and its DLCs for up to 60% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11256/Arma_3_Ultimate_Edition/
Arma Reforger, with vast and lush island maps, meticulously recreated Cold War assets, and stunning graphics and performance is also on sale for 20% off!
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The sale runs from March 13 - 20. ⏳
Arma 3 base game - 80% off
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Reinforce your Arma 3 game with additional terrains, factions, weapons, vehicles, gear, campaigns, scenarios, and more.
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/249860/Arma_3_Soundtrack/
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.
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647760/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Reaction_Forces/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1175380/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Spearhead_1944/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227700/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1616620/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire_Soundtrack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/
For even more in-game assets, scenarios, mods, and other types of content, visit the Arma 3 Steam Workshop, Here you'll find 150,000+ 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.
Finally, be sure to follow Arma Platform on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and right here on Steam!
Another Community Radar has been launched in your direction!
The content inside is sure to be a hit! 💥
Full COMRAD
Third-party Arma 3 developer ČSLA Studio released a content update today for their Arma 3 Creator DLC: ČSLA Iron Curtain.
Update 1.2 adds new factions, vehicles, weapons, equipment, and more.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/
Update highlights
New and updated factions
- ČSLA - Desert
- US '85 - Desert
- FIA - Desert
New vehicles and variants
- M113A1 + Mk19 GL
- M113A1 + TOW ATGM
- HMMWV + Mk19 GL
- HMMWV + TOW ATGM
- M998 Cargo
- M923A1 Gun Truck
- M1008 + M2 HMG
- M1008 + Mk19 GL
- V3S Gun Truck
- V3S + AGS17 GL
- V3S + M52 Mortar
- BzK-59A Recoilless Gun
- OT62D Recoilless Gun Carrier
- Static DShKM HMG
- Static AGS-17 GL
- Static Mk19 GL
- Static M60 MG
- Static M60 MG + PVS4
- Static M60E3 MG (Short)
- Static M60E3 MG (Long)
- Static M60E3 MG + PVS4
New and updated weapons, weapon variants, and attachments
- M-60E3 MG (Short)
- M-60E3 MG (Long)
- LK-52 Machinegun
- LK-52/57 Machinegun
- Pu-52 Rifle
- Pu-52/57 Rifle
- Pu-52/57 Marksman Rifle + Optics
- OP-54 Sniper Rifle
- MPV-N1 SMG
- MPV-N1 Suppressor
- M23 SOCOM
- M23 Suppressor
- M23 Flashlight
- P-27 Anti-Tank Weapon
- PP-Mi-SR Anti Personnel Mine
- M87A1 Volcano Mine
- Krizna-R Mine
- RM70 9M22 Krizna-R Rocket
- Various sound and model upgrades for existing weapons
New and updated clothing and equipment
- HGU55P pilot helmet
- vz53 helmet (Needles) + goggles
- vz53 helmet (Clouds) + goggles
- vz53 helmet (Salamander) + goggles
- Backpack - TOW Tubes
Various model upgrades for existing clothing and equipment
New features
- Unflip Vehicles via DTP / service vehicles
- Smokescreen for some vehicles
- Object / weapon transport on vehicles
- 200l barrel object for refuelling vehicles
- Repair box object for repairing vehicles
Various fixes and quality-of-life improvements
The version 1.2 changelog can be found on the Bohemia forums.
You can learn more by following ČSLA Studio on X and Facebook, or joining their Discord Server.
Arma 3 Creator DLC: ČSLA Iron Curtain is available for purchase on Steam.
Enjoy the free update!
- Bohemia Interactive & ČSLA Studio
Creator DLC is a label for original Arma 3 projects made by third-party developers and published by Bohemia Interactive. It 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: ČSLA Studio
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: ČSLA Iron Curtain
ACTIVITY: 1.2 Update
SIZE: ~5.9 GB
More information in the full changelog.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: ČSLA Iron Curtain
ACTIVITY: 1.2 Update
SIZE: ~5.9 GB
More information in the full changelog.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/
We have good news for Arma 3 Mac players: Update 2.18 for the experimental client ports has been released.
Our partners at Virtual Programming have ported the recent platform update, which restores cross-play multiplayer with Windows. It is now also possible to deploy the Marine Joint Task Force (MJTF) thanks to support for the Expeditionary Forces Expeditionary Forces Creator DLC by Tiny Gecko Studios!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Expeditionary_Forces/
As a reminder: the game's Launcher is not available on Mac. Please refer to the Community Wiki guide on how to load optional (Creator) DLC and mods.
Visit https://dev.arma3.com/ports for all details.
Our partners at Virtual Programming have ported the recent platform update, which restores cross-play multiplayer with Windows. It is now also possible to deploy the Marine Joint Task Force (MJTF) thanks to support for the Expeditionary Forces Expeditionary Forces Creator DLC by Tiny Gecko Studios!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Expeditionary_Forces/
As a reminder: the game's Launcher is not available on Mac. Please refer to the Community Wiki guide on how to load optional (Creator) DLC and mods.
Visit https://dev.arma3.com/ports for all details.
Another Arma 3 Weeklong Sale is here!
Get Arma 3 for 80% off and its DLCs for up to 60% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11256/Arma_3_Ultimate_Edition/
The sale runs from January 20 - January 27.
Arma 3 base game - 80% off
https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/Arma_3/
Arma 3 DLC and Expansions - up to 60% off
Reinforce your Arma 3 game with additional terrains, factions, weapons, vehicles, gear, campaigns, scenarios, and more.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/288520/Arma_3_Karts/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/304380/Arma_3_Helicopters/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/332350/Arma_3_Marksmen/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/395180/Arma_3_Apex/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/601670/Arma_3_Jets/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/798390/Arma_3_Tanks/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/571710/Arma_3_Laws_of_War/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/744950/Arma_3_TacOps_Mission_Pack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021790/Arma_3_Contact/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/249860/Arma_3_Soundtrack/
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.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647760/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Reaction_Forces/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1175380/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Spearhead_1944/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227700/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1616620/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire_Soundtrack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/
For even more in-game assets, scenarios, mods, and other types of content, visit the Arma 3 Steam Workshop, Here you'll find 150,000+ 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.
Finally, be sure to follow Arma Platform on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and right here on Steam!
2025 is here! With a new year upon us, we would like to take a moment and look back on some of Arma 3's highlights in 2024.
We celebrated Arma 3’s 11th anniversary, released platform updates, two new Creator DLCs, as well as some updates to existing ones – plus we welcomed over 1.3 million new recruits to our ranks!
Meanwhile, the community has been as active as ever - playing the game, sharing screenshots, making videos, forming units, and posting thousands of new items to the Steam Workshop.
Head over to our website to read the full blog post: https://arma3.com/news/year-in-arma-3-2024
FROM: Rotators Collective
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: Western Sahara
ACTIVITY: Update 1.1.5 Hotfix
SIZE: ~1.5 GB
More information in the full changelog
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/
TO: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
UNIT: Western Sahara
ACTIVITY: Update 1.1.5 Hotfix
SIZE: ~1.5 GB
More information in the full changelog
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/