Bohemia Interactive and IDEA Games released this new patch (packed with free content) for
, their sandbox PC military simulator.
Among the list of tweaks and fixes detailed below, this patch brings a number of new features such as a new attack helicopter AH-64 Apache Longbow, created with stunning detail, and an exclusive mini-campaign Eagle Wing expanding on one of the seven unique endings of the original ARMA 2.
The official update for ARMA 2 from 1.00 to 1.05 (including the Steam version, note that Verify file cache and autoupdate will not work properly until the full 1.05 is also out directly on Steam).
This patch is compatible with all previous ARMA 2 versions as well as with the STEAM version.
This free update is sponsored by Sprocket
http://www.sprocketidea.com/, the online store where you can buy Arma 2 and other games directly from the developers.
How to install the update
- Run the patch exe to apply the patch setup automatically.
- It will install all content of the patch to the folder with your ArmA 2 installation (default is C:Program FilesBohemia InteractiveArmA 2 or Bohemia InteractiveArmA2).
- Please note that it is not possible to rollback to a previous version after the installation of this patch, only a full reinstall of the game is possible, if you want to keep your previous version you may want to backup the entire game installation folder before applying this patch.
- DirectX 9 from August 2009 is required and should be updated during the patching process automatically as needed or you can update your version of DirectX from
www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/.- It is generally not recommended to use any savegames created in previous versions.
Updating the game to version 1.05, the patch delivers the following bug fixes, gameplay tweaks and performance improvements:
• Free bonus campaign Eagle Wing
• Free bonus helicopter addon AH-64D
• New Warfare multiplayer mode When Diplomacy Fails, including 3-sides and support for diplomacy between factions
• Major AI tweaking and balancing (better combat cooperation, better situational awareness, new Suppressive fire command)
• Significant performance improvements, especially in large cities
• Fixed compatibility problems under Windows Vista and Windows 7 x64 with 8 GB and more RAM
• Grass now provides concealment also in distance
• Improved hit detection and damage system
• Improved object visibility and less significant objects popping in distance
• Improved mouse input handling
• Spatial sound improvements
• Automatic launching of user made addons (units, missions etc.) via "pbo" file association with the game
• Possibility to switch between windowed and fullscreen mode at any time in game menus using Alt + Enter or through video options
• Various crash opportunities fixed
• Linux server support added
• New GUI to various dedicated server settings
• New GUI for multiplayer commands
• Enabled commanding during story conversations
• FreeTrack support using FreeTrackClient.dll
• DRM free
• Optional anti-cheat protection
Update 1.05 incorporates all fixes included in previous patches, most notable are:
* Improved multiplayer and cooperative campaign (saving games, connection issues)
* Numerous fixes and improvements in the Harvest Red campaign
* Mission editor improvements
* Many new scripting functions
* Improved AI driving skills
* Improved Micro AI tactics, attack in pairs, path limiting to avoid passing through walls.
* Fixed multiplayer session NAT negotiation
* Multiple save slots supported
* Improved terrain shape beyond map borders
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