Hello Squaddies! Welcome to Update 10.4
There is a lot to get through today, including extensive bug fixes, but we will try to keep everything as digestible as possible, with the main changes up here at the top!
With this update, something that everyone should be aware of, is that we are working on changing how our keybinds work. This means that we had to return all your settings to default, and this time around, you cannot import your settings from previous saved files. A warning was sent out in the official Discord yesterday in order to help you all save images of your keybinds to redo them this time around.
Unreal Engine Update 5.7
In Update 10.4, we’ve moved our core game engine from Unreal Engine 5.5 to Unreal Engine 5.7. You can take a look at the video HERE about the engine update. We’ve also updated DLSS to version 4.5. This engine upgrade also included some GPU Crash fixes present in previous engine versions, and some players will notice performance improvements. We will continue to monitor feedback, so please let us know if you run into any issues.
Community Development Team Updates
In Update 10.4, we’ve done a major overhaul of gunplay. These changes are not the end of gunplay iterations but more of a start on community feedback changes that we will be updating as we move forward in this direction. We wanted to reduce the frustration that the community feels from a variety of areas, specifically the gunplay and stamina being more authentically accessible to veterans and blueberries alike.
Infantry changes
ADS Times
Gunplay - ADS Timing Adjustments
Adjusted aim-down-sights transition timing of all infantry weapons to be faster and snappier, especially for scoped weapons and heavy weapons.The adjustments were the results of the playtest feedback forms results from the community where ADS times felt very sluggish across the majority of weapons.
Recoil Adjustments
v10.4 Gunplay - Reworked recoil (horizontal and vertical) on all infantry weapons as per the community playtest feedback form results to allow for more control during single / burst and full auto removing the frustration many players have been experiencing for some time where recoil was too high and pulled far to the left and right far too much.
Sway Adjustments
Reworked sway on all infantry weapons. Sway has been slowed and made more predictable and less frustrating as per the community playtest feedback.
Stamina Burn
Increased stamina.
Decreased standing sprint stamina burn rate by 30%.
Vehicle Updates
Slope and Terrain / Object Traversal / Tracked Vehicle Handling
Improved Vehicle Wheel initial overlap hit detection - this was causing wheels to sink into ground and get the vehicles slowing down / stuck.
Vehicle Tuning 10.4 - Slope Tracked / Wheeled vehicles
Vehicle improvements to climbing objects and various slopes for tracked and wheeled.
Tracked Vehicles object traversal improvements allow for tracked vehicles to be able to climb over lower objects better (i.e. fences, rocks etc…).
Tracked vehicle handling as a result of these changes have also been improved to be more controllable and tighter with less oversteer.
Community & CDT Map Layers
EDIT - The previous two Community Layers on Harju and Sanxian have been adjusted to have MEDIUM units! This update should make these layers even more enjoyable.
We have 2 new community layers from Community member and modder, Jaster:
Gorodok Invasion v4 - Contributed by Jaster.
Harju Invasion v3 - Contributed by Jaster.
We also have a new experimental layer twist to Al Basrah, and a new layer for Fallujah.
Al Basrah RAAS v3.
Fallujah Invasion v3.
General CDT Updates
Updated various IMF Kits roles with some former weaponry: Grenadier 03, LAT 03, Rifleman 06, Rifleman 07, SL 04:
Added back FN FAL / FN FAL Frag Rifle Grenade (Swapped on Grenadier 03 - removing AKS74U & RPG7 Frag).
Added back FN FAL Rifle / FN FAL HEAT Rifle Grenade (Swapped on LAT 03 - removing AKS74 + RPG7 HEAT).
Added back M4 Classic + M68 (Swapped on Rifleman 06, removing AK12 + 1P87).
Added back M16A2 with Old 3x20 Scope (Swap on Rifleman 07, removing AK101 +TA31).
Added back M16A2+M203 (Swapped on SL 04 - removing AK-101 + EXPS).
Removed Ak101 + TA31.
Removed AK12 + Red dot (Swapped on SL03 AK12 + Red dot with AKS74 + 1P29).
Removed SV-98 (Remove Sniper 01 role).
Updated vehicle turrets rotation sounds:
Updated all vehicle turrets to once again have turret rotation audio for the gunner seats for a better immersive experience. We intentionally kept this sound disabled from being heard in other seats within the vehicle, like driver and passengers, to minimize annoyance.
Soldiers outside of the vehicle will now be able to hear the turret rotation audio, as it can be useful situational awareness / immersion.
For stationary emplacements, the soldier on the emplacement as well as soldiers in the vicinity will be able to hear the rotation audio.
Fixed issues with BAF NLAW AT PLOS mode.
Fixed PLOS mode to track launcher movement only on horizontal plane. The projectile’s predicted path now includes vertical motion.
Fixed PLOS mode Lock-on indicator which was not showing up on the PiP scope (broken in PiP scope optimization work).
Fixed PLOS mode Lock-on indicator not disappearing when switching to Direct Attack mode after acquiring a lock.
Revert Return to origin on Equip change on Vehicle and Emplaced weapons .
BAF NLAW AT - Refactor the PLOS mode to track movement on both axis.
BAF/AFU NLAW anti-tank launcher: Reworked PLOS guidance mode. Now in this mode the NLAW is able to track the target's movement in the shooter's view on both vertical and horizontal axis, making it more useful in various scenarios. It should make this guidance mode more attractive to use.
Community Skin
The community-voted Makeshift weapon skin has been added to the Fireteam Founders Pack.
This skin is available for all factions that use the AK-74, AKS-74, AKM, and AKMS rifles:
AK-74 (AFU, IMF).
AKS-74 (AFU, IMF, MEI, VDV).
AKM (IMF, MEI, GFI).
AKMS (MEI).
Fireteam
General Update
The minimap view in co-op will now display objectives.
Updated the Back Alley Backstab mission with additional side objectives and a new objective UI.
Added a "REPLAY" button to the round end screen for hosts.
Added filter for password protected servers.
Added a Co-op filter for password protected servers.
New Mission
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Mission Select Update
Mission Select are now organized tiles to rows and have missions Icons.
Missions have better clarity to identify which category or pack they belong to.
Mission start popup implementation.
When spawning into a mission for the first time you will see an animation showing the mission name and faction flag.
The deploy screen will now inform players if Squad Spawn is disabled and what the reason is.
Changed sorting of missions from availability to by pack/category.
Mission Select UI updated so its easier to see more missions in the list.
Implemented modular objective system foundations.
Images are now added for Mission Packs / Categories.
Added to the Create Mission Popup UI to display Mission name now.
Mission Update (Removing Experimental Missions)
Removed Experimental Missions for assessment and improvement.
Mission Balancing
We have gone and re-balanced Fireteam missions! Including changes to bot count, placement, reinforcements and more. For reference below are the missions.
Urban Bushwhacker
No Shortcuts
Back Alley Backstab
Siege or Be Sieged
Gauntlet Safari
Raiders on the Storm
Poseidon's Trident
Deadly Crossing
Reactor Capture
Sand In Your TOWs
Coastal Crashout
UI/UX Update
Keybinds
We removed the experimental Flight Stick Menu as it wasn't compatible with our new input tech.
We no longer have support for keybind profiles due to enhanced input changing how we handle input saves.
"Del" now deletes keybinds and is not a bindable key.
We do intend on creating a profile system for this new keybind tech, however we do not have a timeline on when that is likely to happen.
General Changes
Updated PLA & PLANMC Kit Loadouts
Adjusted SL Crewman to have 4 mags.
Adjusted Crewman to have 4 mags.
Adjusted Combat Engineer to have 1 frag grenade.
Adjusted Grenadier QLZ87 rearm cost per mag to be 40.
Adjusted HAT 01 to have 1 Tandem round.
Adjusted HAT 02 to have 2 HE rounds.
Adjusted LAT 02 to have binoculars and 2 frag grenades.
Adjusted Medic 02 to have binoculars and 2 frag grenades.
Adjusted Pilot to have 3 mags - Adjusted SL Pilot to have 3 mags.
Updated PLAAGF Kit Loadouts
Adjusted SL 04 to have 8 mags.
Adjusted LAT 02 to have binoculars and 2 frag grenades.
Adjusted Medic 02 to have binoculars and 2 frag grenades.
Adjusted Rifleman 04 to have 8 mags.
Updated PLA/PLAAGF/PLANMC Scout role inventory to include handheld drone and use holo sights.
PLANMC is set to Independent Faction.
Fixed PLANMC being an Independent Faction instead of part of PAC Alliance.
PLA v PLAAGF is now blocked after faction restriction changes.
Improved visual quality when using a weapon with a bipod.
Added additional telemetry for gameplay improvements.
Various localization changes.
Fixed decal width scaling for decals which is currently not working (It's acting as an overall size scaler).
Reverted Mortars Refinement Changes due to Visual Bugs & Exploit Risk.
Fixed the soldier will float outside of the van when using the mortar on the technical 2 seater.
Added the new DSHK emplaced foley sounds to vehicle DSHK turret versions.
Updated M240 door gun reload sounds to match the handheld version.
Updated remaining Bipod weapon's static info BipodAds Montage after 10.3 merge.
Art Updates
Replaced Foretwist bone animgraph logic with Control Rig logic.
Ensured feet are shuffling while turning with bipod.
Added 3P feet shuffling to 3P bipod.
Weapon System Improvement - Bipod Height logic in 3P weapon system.
Animation Improvement - A better setup for Deploy actions for Emplacement Weapons.
Added Return To Origin when equipping an emplaced or vehicle weapon.
PLA Z-9A Helicopter
Updated PLA Z-9A Helicopter to now have visually retracting landing gear.
Check if the landing wheels on the Z9A retract and extend when taking off and landing.
The gear should extend/retract roughly ~15 meters above the ground.
Updated all bipods transition duration with correct value.
Updated all bipod weapon's static info.
Kept the Bipod Retract animation playing while crawling.
Maps
Map Optimization - General optimization pass on Harju.
Map Optimization - General optimization pass on Narva.
Map Optimization - General optimization pass on Mutaha.
Map Optimization - General optimization pass on Al Basrah.
Map Optimization - General optimization pass on Yehorivka.
Map Optimization - General optimization pass on Fallujah.
Map Optimization - General optimization pass on Gorodok.
Map Optimization - Removed unnecessary Reflection Captures to free up some VRAM usage.
SquidBots Updates and Bug Fixes
SquidBots will now suppress suspected enemy locations. Before, they only suppressed locations when they had personally seen an enemy.
SquidBots will now miss some grenade throws, rather than being always 100% accurate.
SquidBots will now try to aim for soldier's chests (before they always aimed for the head). If the chest is covered, only then will SquidBots aim for the head. If only the target's head is exposed, SquidBots will have a reduced chance of noticing the target - allowing players in advantageous positions to scout bots without being noticed.
Added admin cam debug tools to track SquidBot behaviour.
SquidBots have been tuned to be more accurate and deadly, increasing the threat of each individual SquidBot to the player.
Bots now use cover in their behavior, considering their self-preservation as they fulfill their tasks. This should mean a significant lift in perceived intelligence of the bots, and a big improvement in their combat behavior.
SquidBots will now walk around in a relaxed state when they are not alert.
Improved SquidBots performance by multithreading all pathfinding. This should improve performance on all Fireteam missions for the host, especially with reduced hitching.
Fixed SquidBots' shots not leaving impact decals.
Fixed SquidBots playing multiple contact call voice lines at the same time. When SquidBots are shot, any current voice lines should now stop playing.
Fixed SquidBots getting stuck on objects throughout the world in Killhouse, Seeding and Fireteam
Fixed SquidBots getting stuck in vehicles when in combat.
Fixed SquidBots trying to relax in the middle of firefights.
Fixed SquidBots footsteps only being audible within 10m. SquidBot footsteps should now be audible within a realistic distance.
Fixed SquidBots appearing as low level of detail
SquidBots: Fixed bots mag-dumping in full auto. Bots will now fire in semi-auto or controlled bursts unless a target is within 10m, in which case they'll fire with full auto.
Fixed SquidBots dying spontaneously on seeding layers due to thinking they're stuck and respawning.
SquidBots in the Jensen's Range killhouse have been rebalanced to make the killhouse more challenging. SquidBots should now use dynamic cover while in CQB environments, like the killhouse.
SquidBots will no longer destroy enemy abandoned vehicles, instead they'll pop the vehicle's tires / tracks and leave the vehicle for players to repair it.
Fixed SquidBots noticing enemies through smoke / foliage and not losing their target as they moved deeper into the smoke / foliage.
Manicouagan Seed v2 - Fixed bots being stuck on spawn.
Mod SDK
Fix for Play-In Editor crash due to missing Bazaar Assets.
Updated mod versioning number for v10.4. Mods will need to be recooked to be compatible with v10.4. Modding community notified prior to this update.
Fixed a longstanding bug which caused weapons to get stuck in the bottom right of the screen when entering ADS for the first time if a weapon was configured with slow, lazy sway.
Server Tools
Changed the maximum amount of RCON Connections a server can have per IP. Servers can now have multiple RCON connections from the same client host.
Bug Fixes
This is where it becomes a wall of text. Good luck soldier.
Updated several emote animations.
Main Menu Music Volume slider now affects all in game music. Default Main Menu music volume lowered.
All weapons are now configured to have the same ADS time when prone and standing, which effectively resolves an issue where weapons could unintentionally get reduced ADS times by changing stances.
Fixed various Specter Scopes reticle issues.
Specter scopes are now ranged correctly.
Harju
Fixed issue where the tiled floor at E4-1-4 flickers.
Harju AAS v2 / AAS v3 / RAAS v3 now use Medium battle-groups instead of Large.
Harju AAS v3 - Fixed boats spawning on land.
Sanxian
Fixed Navmesh on G7-8-4 not generating correctly near the Power Plant
Sanxian RAAS v3 - Changed Battlegroup sizes from Large to Medium.
Sanxian Invasion v3 - Fiexd having Air Assault battlegroup available which resulted in non-amphibious vehicles spawning on the landing ship.
Al Basrah
Removed rock asset blocking bridge.
Fixed a cliff asset out of place.
Al Basrah Skirmish v2 - Changed lighting layer to nighttime layer.
Fallujah
Fixed an issue where there are random floating doors placed south of the bazaar building.
Fallujah AAS v1 - Fixed out of bounds volume not working correctly.
Talil
AAS v1 / Invasion v1 / RAAS v1 / RAAS v2 / TC v1 - USMC Armored is now classified as Offensive battle-group instead of Defensive.
Sumari Bala
Sumari Bala Invasion v1 - Fixed defenders being able to attack and kill attackers during staging phase.
Manicouagan AAS v1 - Fixed issue where bridge road edges bleeding over sides and causing issues with player stances.
Fixed glass on ZLB08 and Stryker MGS reflecting HDRI map.
Fixed QLZ-87 AGL Emplaced reload sounds out of sync.
Fixed USA & RGF UltraLightWeight faction setups being setup to auto-inject to layers.
Fixed issue with the M27 IAR Rifle where the weapons magazine in the dry and tactical reload animation is stretching like rubber in 3rd person.
Fixed issue where the aiming reticle loads in slowly when ADS'ing the first time and will be blurry till fully loaded.
Fixed issue where the player is placed below the Stugna launcher when reloading the weapon.
Fixed Global Illumination quality settings which previously removed shadowing on certain settings.
Unarmed Rocket SFX - Decrease attenuation and made it quieter further out
Fixed NLAW weird unarmed projectile impact sounds.
Fixed broken ADS on the L85A2 + SUSAT + Grippod variant of the L85 rifle when the weapon is deployed on its grip pod.
Fixing Quad bike handling issues with spin outs due to steering.
Improved Minsk bike handbrake turn behaviour.
Fixed a performance issue regarding the ZBL08.
Fixed C9 with C79A2 scope lacking peripheral vision blur while aiming.
Fixed an issue where the shader of the camo netting on the Indirect Fire Shelter construction is reversed.
Fixed an issue with the USMC Invasion landing ship has strange hitbox issues around the helicopter spawn points.
Adjusted light's draw distance when inside of BRDM.
Fixed the broken animation when entering the gunner position on multiple vehicles with the QLZ-87 grenade launcher.
Fixed an animation when entering the gunner position on multiple CAF vehicles where the weapon clip into the camera.
Fixed multiple turrets and RWS stations for vehicles having no turret rotation SFX sounds in 1st person.
Applied proper grenade belt material to grenade belt mesh.
Fixed an issue where AFU do not have grunt voice lines setup.
Fixed RPK-74 scope aiming with bipod where ADS positioning would be broken.
Fixed M4 Wormpool weapons MOA value being incorrect.
Fixed issue where road mesh edges causing vehicles to get stuck.
Fixed the Lynx 8x8 ATV having an abnormally high armor thickness.
Fixed a visual bug where certain settings would allow player camera to be offset higher than intended.
Fixed the dry and tactical reload animation on the bunker and tripod variant of the QLZ-87 AGL.
Fixed PLA / PLAAGF Lynx 8x8 Logistics not spawning on Jensen's Range.
Fixed PLA Lynx 8x8 allowing access to all kits instead of just the Crewman and Lead Crewman kits like other vehicles in its class.
Fixed collisions on the various assets which were blocking projectiles from passing through them accurately.
MEI / IMF - Minsk bike has too much acceleration and reverse power, and has issues with hand-brake turning.
Minsk acceleration forward no longer skips gears, accelerates slower and to 125 and reverse acceleration has been fixed.
Interaction key will switch to None while on a server will large amounts of players.
PLA WZ551 APC's interior now display without visual glitch.
Fixed an issue with PLA / PLAAGFZSL-92A Wheeled APC passengers clipping into each other when the vehicle was full.
Fixed an issue with main menu music still being audible when at 0% music volume.
Fixed an issue with incap wounded sound loop not being affected by the effects volume slider in sound settings.
Fixed PLA / PLAAGF ZSL-92A Wheeled APC open top turret variants costing 10 tickets instead of the intended 5 tickets.
Fixed PLA ZSD-89 Tracked APC having an ammo rack when it should not.
Fixed issue where if holding a placeable item, Q will rotate and lean the player.
Fixed the smoke from the Engine Smoke system on all vehicles. Smoke should now be visible for the driver on Jensens Range, Al Basrah and Mutaha.
Fixed the hand animation on the QJZ89 HMG distorting and looking off.
Fixed an issue making player unable to shoot ZSL-92 open top gunner from specific angles.
Fixed the hands of the gunner clipping through the top of the ZSL-92A.
Fixed PLA ZSD-89 APC/IFV variants using incorrect map icon.
Fixed a visual issue with the CPV M134 animation where the gunner is offset from the Minigun.
Fixed an issue with the PLA QLZ-87 AGL twitching when aiming while bipoded.
Fixed an issue with PLA/PLANMC Lynx 8x8 engine SFX still idling even after engine has been turned off.
Fixed Maximi + Foregrip MMG not playing the tactical reload animation when deployed with the bipod.
PLA - Lynx, WZ551, Z9 - Text has been updated.
Fixed an issue where soldiers will float outside of the van when using the mortar on the MEI Technical 2 seater.
Fixed Sanxian Invasion layers having incorrect team objective text and voiceover audio.
Fixed the 1P upperbody issue for visibility and clipping issues when a player uses the Smoking Emote
Fixed an issue with PLA / PLAAGF ZSD89 Tracked APC, when a track got destroyed the vehicle leaned too far into the ground and parts of the mesh showed up incorrectly.
Fixed the M2A1/M2HB Emplacement missing deploy and reload sounds.
Fixed PLA WZ551 IFV and Lynx 8x8 LTV wreck collisions which were inaccurate and blocked players from climbing onto them.
Fixed an issue with PLA & PLANMC Marksman kits and Raider kits icons not grouped in the deployment menu.
Cobra LTV & ZSD05 APC - A couple of vehicles are initially spawning in a state with a bugged driver camera that fixes itself once the driver starts driving.
USA - M2A3/M7A3 - The ranging for the 25mm and coax MG on both Bradley variants is not correct and slight offset to the right.
Switching seats with F1, F2, F3 buttons will lose functionality if player hits F while switching.
PLA / PLAAGF CSK-131 QLZ87 - spawns on desert layers with wrong camo.
PLA / PLAAGF Z-9A Helicopter - The wreck of the Z-9A helicopter has a gun and wings attached to its left side as if it was a CAS helicopter.
AFU Stugna-P ATGM Emplacement - The reload is broken and not working till a 2nd reload is finished if someone is on the laptop.
Fixed a visual issue with the PLA QLZ-87 AGL (Handheld) when switching the fire mode the soldier's thumb on the right hand will clip through the grip of the weapon.
Fixed a visual issue with the MATV M240 open top turret where the soldiers hands were not holding the weapon properly.
Fixed ranging for 30mm and the coaxial MG on PLA/PLAAGF ZSD89 & WZ 551 APCs.
PLA Pack - Fixed an issue where Weapon Cards colors are desaturated.
RGF T-72B3 MBT Woodland variant now has the woodland texture for cupola ammo box.
RGF/VDV/GFI - NSV HMG Emplacement/Bunker - The scope is no longer used when using ADS and instead it only zooms slight in when using ADS.
Fixed an issue with the NLAW anti-tank launcher PLOS guidance mode lock-on indicator not appearing in the scope.
Gestures in Vehicles - Fixed the weapon hanging in the air without any support when playing gestures in passenger seats.
Fixed AFU BTR-4 Wheeled IFV occasionally teleporting under the landscape when reversing into objects.
Mortar Emplacements & Vehicles - A mortar shells is visible after reloading in front of the muzzle even if the mortar moves.
Armory - Fixed missing emotes in Armory if Steam is offline.
PLA QJY-201 MMG - Weighted Normals are incorrect.
Fixed issue where players using ultrawide monitors see a blurry weapon when they ADS with ironsights.
Added the missing Veteran skin to AFU RPG-7.
Fixed BTR-4 exterior not having collision.
RGF BMP-2M Tracked IFV - The cage on this vehicle is often getting stuck in object when driven through urban clutter.
WPMC - Fixed Loach helicopter traces/muzzle flash spawning in the incorrect location when using the miniguns.
AFU Malyuk Kobzar - Fixed issue where hand slightly clips into the mesh of the skin.
AFU C90-CR LAT - Carry sling of the weapon attached to the front is detaching in the equip and ADS animation.
Fixed a minor visual issue with the M9A1, Hi-Power Pistol and MP-443 where a bullet was visible in the chamber, even though the pistol cannot be fired.
MEI - Deployable - Fixed Tire Fire hologram rendering too far away for a player to place giving a Out of Line of Sight error.
Fixed the USA M110 DMR Handguard having mirrored text.
Fixed Deployable weapon preview ghost showing the fully built version of the weapon.
Fixed an issue with the M1151 Armored Car where it was possible to kill passengers through the hull armor by shooting the spare tire on the rear of the vehicle.
Fixed M1151 LTV wheels sometimes not rotating until the vehicle gets close to the player.
BAF/AFU NLAW anti-tank launcher: Fixed lock-on indicator for PLOS guidance mode not disappearing after switching back to Direct Attack mode.
Fixed an issue where the sound of opening closing the Map, Command and Deployment Menu sometimes do not play.
Fireteam Bug Fixes
Fixed issue where helicopters piloted on listen servers appeared rotated incorrectly.
Fixed client crash when hosting a lobby.
Urban Bushwhacker - Sometimes, only 1 mortar base (2 mortars) spawns while 2 are intended to spawn.
Sand in your TOWs - Vehicle provided in the mission only fits two people, while the recommended player count is three.
Sand in your TOWs - Fixed the Plant's collision box being larger than usual.
Sand in your TOWs - Mission should now properly end when TOWs are destroyed with certain weapons.
Fixed driver bots in armored vehicles dismounting upon engaging in combat.
Fixed objective map markers missing in several missions.
Fixed enemy mortars being unmanned on Urban Bushwhacker mission.
Fixed bot reinforcement vehicles never reaching their destination.
Fixed hosts not seeing client weapon lowering animations replicated.
Fixed a life being deducted when a player leaves a Fireteam lobby.
Fixed emote props being invisible for the host.
Fixed performance dips during missions with many bots possibly related to navmesh.
Fixed host not seeing world move markers.
Fixed driver smoke fired by clients not replicating on listen server.
Fixed players joining ongoing missions not seeing the team select screen.
Fixed vehicle turrets jiggling when used by non host and enabled turret stabilization.
And that's it! If you made it this far, you deserve a cookie. Unfortunately I am all out of cookies.
