Supporter Preview for 0.5 & Hotfix 0.4.7.6 Live Now

Gray Zone Warfare · Monday at 1:03 PM

Hey, everyone,

As a thank you for your support, all Supporter Edition owners now have access to the Update 0.5 Preview. Any progress made during this period will carry over to the full release on October 22.

How to Access the Supporter Preview

To join the Supporter Preview, you need to own the Supporter Edition of Gray Zone Warfare.

If you would like to purchase the Supporter Edition or upgrade your current edition, you can do so through the game’s store page. Players who already own the base game, Tactical Edition, or Elite Edition can upgrade to Supporter by paying only the price difference.

Once the preview begins on October 19, you will need to switch your Steam branch in order to download the 0.5 build. Please note that after switching, you will not be able to return to version 0.4.7.6.

How to download the update:

Open Steam
Right-click on Gray Zone Warfare in your Library
Select “Properties”
Go to “Game Versions & Betas”
Select the “supporter-preview” branch
Download version 0.5 by clicking “Update” in Steam. If the option does not appear, restart Steam, switch to offline mode, then back online, and try again.
Launch the game

Here is a video showing how to switch branches on Steam:

Soft Wipe

With Update 0.5, we are avoiding a full wipe and proceeding with a partial wipe instead. This will allow us to rebalance the in-game economy for the new update while letting players retain their progression and avoid having to grind from scratch.

Players will retain their progression from Update 0.4, including completed tasks, rank, unlocked apparel, vendor levels, and statistics, while their locker and money will be wiped.

When first entering the Supporter Preview or the full release of Update 0.5, players will need to choose which mode they want to transfer their existing character progression to. This action is irreversible. The faction stays the same.

What the Supporter Edition Includes

The Supporter Edition offers unique cosmetic apparel, a special supporter designation, additional equipment, the largest locker, and a lockbox.

Locker Size (10x60)
Secure Lockbox (3x3)
GZW T-shirt (in-game)
GZW Trousers (in-game)
GZW Gloves (in-game)
Special Supporter Color Name
Exclusive Supporter Badge
Supporter Edition Equipment & Money
Supporter Morale patch

What’s New in Rogue Ops

Rogue Ops introduces an exciting new gameplay loop centered around crafting and building your Hideout, alongside new high-risk tasks and contraband operations that let you build your reputation as a rogue PMC.

You can now create multiple playable characters and explore plenty of new content, including new weapons and enormous new locations. The update also brings a wide range of community-requested improvements, a streamlined health system, enhanced visuals, and environmental improvements that make Lamang feel more alive.

Key features:

Hideout
Crafting
Smuggling, Hunting
Multiple playable characters
New major locations and numerous small locations
Living World
New Anti-Cheat Measures
Streamlined health system
7 new weapons, 340+ weapon parts
Story-driven sound design
Audio polish
New AI behavior
New animations
New tasks
Reworked Combat Outposts
Economy balancing
Visual polish
Improved lighting
Clouds refactor
Technical improvements
Optimization

Learn more in our video devlogs or read their summaries here:

Feel free to check out the WIP changelog below. The final changelog will be posted with the release.

Hotfix 0.4.7.6

Hotfix 0.4.7.6, deployed to the public branch, introduces new pop-ups informing players about the Supporter Preview. No other changes are included.

Stay Tuned

Up next is the full release of Update 0.5 on October 22. We will share details about the release schedule in advance.

We look forward to seeing you at the Supporter Preview and hearing your feedback. If you encounter any issues, please report them to our support.

If you have any questions to the devs, join us for the Q&A Dev stream on Twitch at 5:00 PM.

Every Move Matters,

MADFINGER Games Team

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Supporter Preview 0.5 Changelog \[Not Final]

New features
Hideout

“As players prepare to venture into Ground Zero, they choose how to build their legacy”

The Hideout is one of the biggest additions in this update, introducing an entirely new progression path. Once players reach a certain rank, they unlock their own Hideout and begin building their operation from the ground up.

The Hideout also introduces new activities to Gray Zone Warfare, including crafting and production, giving players more ways to progress and earn money. This is only the first iteration of the Hideout system, and we plan to expand it further in future updates.

Rooms

The Hideout consists of two main production rooms and a utility room, giving players the freedom to choose which path to focus on.

Laboratory
- Players can craft medical items and stims, as well as produce other chemical substances that can be sold or used to craft more complex products
Electronics Workshop
- Players can disassemble electronic devices and extract valuable intel and crafting materials used to create tracking tags and hacking tools
Utility Room
- Provides power to the production rooms

Stations

Each Hideout room contains several stations that players can build and upgrade to expand their production capabilities. The stations also change visually as they're upgraded, reflecting the player's progress.

Building and upgrading stations requires resources found throughout the world, obtained through crafting, purchased from vendors, or earned as task rewards.

Crafting

Players can find crafting materials and recipes throughout the world and use them to create various items based on their Hideout progression.

Starting with basic materials and products they can sell, players gradually unlock the ability to craft more valuable items and useful tools, including stims, tracking tags, and hacking tools.

Profits from selling these products can help fund further Hideout upgrades. Players can choose to sell their products to vendors for a lower but safer payout or take the risk of smuggling them for potentially greater rewards.

Hacking

Hacking gives players another way to bypass certain locks without needing a key or code, opening access to restricted areas and valuable loot.

Players can hack electronic locks secured by keypads and card readers, provided they have an appropriate hacking device in their inventory. The universal hacking tool comes in three tiers, giving players access to different levels of electronic security as they progress. In some cases, hacking may be the only way to access an area or open a locked safe.

Smuggling & Hunting

Smuggling introduces time-limited challenges where players prepare high-value cargo using resources produced in their Hideouts and attempt to deliver it to designated locations.

Once players accept a smuggling task, they have limited time to prepare the required resources, collect the contraband backpack from its pickup location, and complete the delivery. Successful smuggling runs reward players with money and vendor reputation.

But beware, smuggling is no walk in the park. Accepting a smuggling task alerts players from opposing factions and creates Hunting zones on the map, indicating areas where smuggling activity is taking place.

Hunters can attempt to intercept smugglers and disrupt their operations to earn experience and vendor reputation. In PvE mode, smugglers face AI enemies instead of opposing players.

Notable changes
Multiple Characters

Players can now create up to four characters, each tied to a specific game mode (PvE or PvEvP) and faction
- Limited to one character per faction and game mode combination
- Account wipes have been retired. Players can now create a new character in a different faction or game mode instead
- Players can also delete one character per week
Players with existing characters must select a game mode when starting Rogue Ops

Seasonal soft wipe

Players retain their progression from Update 0.4, including completed tasks, rank, unlocked apparel, vendor levels, and statistics
Equipment, locker contents, and money will be reset

Streamlined Health System

We've streamlined the healing process so that treatment now applies to an entire body part rather than individual injuries
- For example, if both bones in one leg are fractured, a single application of a splint can now treat both fractures
We've reworked the bleeding system to give players more time to fight off opponents before needing to treat their wounds
- Each body part now acts as a single source of bleeding
- The bleeding rate depends on the ammunition type and the severity of the hit, including whether it damages flesh, organs, or bones
- The total bleeding rate is calculated as the sum of bleeding from all affected body parts
- Bleeding rates have been reduced across the board
The improved health screen now provides more information about injuries and treatment
- Updated symptom icons
- New buff icons displaying beneficial effects from stims
- Expanded body part tooltips
Blood bags and drinks are now consumed by volume rather than by charge, meaning players use only the amount they need
Medical items are now distinguished by quality
- Higher-quality medical items work faster, and military-grade supplies are more effective than civilian alternatives
Stims can no longer be purchased from vendors and must now be crafted

AI

New out-of-combat animations make Lamang feel more alive. AI NPCs now drink, check their phones, and go about their daily routines, making their behavior feel more natural.

We've also made significant improvements to AI behavior during combat:

Smarter combat behavior and decision-making: AI NPCs acquire their targets faster and lose them more slowly, fire their first shot with less hesitation, and switch between targets without breaking off the fight. When they spot players, they turn and engage rather than immediately seeking cover, unless they're already under fire. Their combat decisions are also more consistent, adapting their positioning and tactics based on the distance to their targets and the weapons they're carrying. They maintain distance, sidestep, take cover, or advance as needed. They no longer repeatedly switch between actions when facing multiple enemies or waste time suppressing positions they cannot effectively hit
Better combat awareness: AI NPCs will now treat their wounds when injured. Injured NPCs continue fighting when players are nearby, rather than turning their backs on them, and only check or treat their wounds when it’s safe to do so. They also reposition to avoid friendly fire. Alerted NPCs investigate noises and monitor distant enemies instead of instantly taking cover, but switch to combat as soon as they are shot at.
Smarter use of cover: AI NPCs now select cover positions that allow them to engage their targets and spread out rather than crowding behind a single tree. They no longer take unnecessary routes around buildings or run past players just to reach cover, and only seek cover on another floor when it's accessible. They also no longer see or shoot over their own cover. When their cover is flanked, they move to a new position and avoid the old one for a while. Injured NPCs seek the nearest safe cover rather than running long distances in the open. They monitor distant gunfire but take cover only when sniper fire lands near them.
Curiosity and aggression: AI NPCs no longer wait behind cover forever. If players remain hidden, they will eventually leave cover to find them, with more experienced soldiers moving sooner. If players are no longer at their last known position, they head to where players are most likely to have gone. Each takes its own route so the squad doesn’t move as one group, and they stay within the area they guard.
New combat threats: Depending on their faction, some AI NPCs can now throw grenades to flush players out of cover. They can carry up to three grenades depending on their rank, take turns throwing them, and try to avoid injuring fellow soldiers. They also actively search for players in a coma and attempt to finish them off, making teamwork and positioning more important than ever.
Increased difficulty: We've increased the overall AI difficulty in Tier 3 areas (Fort Narith, Midnight Sapphire, and Tiger Bay) and the new Tier 4 areas

World updates

New Locations

Three brand-new Tier 4 points of interest bring more dangerous challenges and new storylines that expand the lore of Lamang and its complicated history. We've also added more than 15 smaller locations, including drug huts (more information below), apartment buildings, and underground tunnels.

The three new Tier 4 locations are:

RLSL-1 (Radio Observatory)

Constructed by the Soviets in the 1960s during the Vietnam War, RLSL-1 originally served as a military listening post, operating as part of a radio interception network alongside YBL-1 and Fort Narith. The facility was later converted into a radio observatory, but following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the original personnel departed, leaving the site entirely under the control of the Lamang Armed Forces. For decades, it was manned by little more than a skeleton crew responsible for basic maintenance.
Over the years, some of the structures fell into disrepair, although much of the original equipment remained surprisingly functional. Even today, some of the aging computers can still be brought back to life when powered on. However, just a few months before the Event, the facility saw a sudden influx of LAF personnel, along with extensive modernization efforts and hastily conducted repairs. The timing seems far too convenient to be a coincidence, raising questions about exactly what was happening at RLSL-1 and whether those activities ever truly stopped.

Lakevale Sanctuary (Asylum)

Established in 1956, Lakevale Sanctuary was once among the most respected medical institutions in the region. However, following the Lamangese Civil War in 1968, the facility was repurposed to house political opponents and others deemed undesirable by the new regime. Its reputation quickly deteriorated, and stories of patient mistreatment and questionable medical practices became commonplace.
Following the Event, the Lamang Armed Forces established a permanent presence on the grounds, although the soldiers seem strangely reluctant to enter the main buildings, preferring to remain in makeshift encampments outside. What exactly goes on behind the walls of Lakevale Sanctuary remains a mystery.

Northern Reach (Military Research Site)

Established by the Lamang Armed Forces shortly after the Event, Northern Reach is a heavily fortified military research facility dedicated to investigating Ground Zero and recovering anything of potential value. Initially, the operation attracted some of the military's finest personnel, but mounting casualties and increasingly disturbing reports from returning expeditions soon took their toll.
Today, expeditions into Ground Zero continue despite the growing reluctance of those ordered to undertake them. Morale among the remaining personnel is at an all-time low, and the research facilities operate under strict security. Whatever the scientists have managed to uncover, it seems to have come at a terrible cost.

Drug Huts

Hidden throughout Lamang are locations connected to the island's drug trade. Controlled by various factions, these drug huts can be raided by players to obtain valuable resources for production in their Hideout Laboratories.

Changes to the combat outpost system

We've reworked the Combat Outpost (COP) system. Major COPs have been temporarily decommissioned. These locations remain in the world but no longer function as contestable outposts.

To compensate for this change, we've redistributed the existing minor COPs to provide more even coverage across the world map and create more natural stopping points as players progress through Lamang's regions.

This change also affects Vulture. Previously available only at two major COPs on a rotating schedule, Vulture is now a regular vendor, accessible to all players at the base camp or at COPs.

New biome - Rocky City

Weapons, gear, and loot

Weapons

We're expanding the arsenal with iconic firearms and two new weapon categories: semi-automatic shotguns and bullpup rifles. Here's what's joining the lineup:
- Benelli M4
- Famas
- G3
- G36
- Glock 18C
- Steyr Aug
- UMP
Most new weapons can be found throughout the world rather than purchased from vendors
We've increased the durability of weapons and weapon parts by 40%
We've added rare weapon builds with low chances of appearing as loot
Six unique camouflage variants for firearms
- We've also updated existing weapon camos with more realistic colors, patterns, and combinations that better suit Lamang's environments
We've brought back the suppression effect to convey the danger and pressure of incoming fire without blurring the entire screen
Soft-point (SP) and hollow-point (HP) ammunition now create larger wounds than full metal jacket (FMJ) and armor-piercing (AP) rounds
We've added separate scope sensitivity settings with adjustable magnification slowdown

Weapon Parts

We're adding 370 new weapon parts for both new and existing weapons
22 collimator sights, including different color variants and reticle colors
Two new magnifiers offering 4x and 6x magnification

Loot

We've reduced the spawn rate of high-value loot across the world to better balance the various ways of earning money
Tracking tags and stims can no longer be purchased from vendors and must now be crafted
We've added more hidden stashes throughout the world

Twitch Drops

A new Twitch Drops campaign is coming
We're also resending the glasses and helmets from the Summer Twitch Drops campaign to all players who previously claimed them

Tasks

We've added new Main Tasks and Long-Term Contracts
You can also look forward to new tasks connected to the Hideout, smuggling, and hunting
New Chameleon tasks can also be found in magazines

Audio Improvements

We've removed the 30-second limit on continuous voice chat
AI NPCs have new sounds and voice lines, including performances recorded by Lao voice actors
We've reworked the gun sounds for the M4 and AK weapon families
Footstep audio has been improved, with different sounds depending on the surface players move across
We've also improved distant gunfire sounds across a wider range of distances, providing better audio feedback about the surrounding environment

Technical Improvements

Upgraded to Unreal Engine 5.7
Improved performance, with fewer hitches and stutters
- Up to 10% higher FPS in our internal benchmarks
Fixed performance issues on AMD RDNA 4 graphics cards
Fixed various memory leaks
Fixed a crash related to DLSS Frame Generation, along with over 100 other crashes
Added HDR display support
Implemented various anti-cheat improvements
- Players will now receive notifications when someone they reported has been suspended

Bug fixes and changes
AI

Improved AI positioning in combat
AI patrols are now more likely to remain near their initial engagement location
AI NPCs now limp when their leg bones are destroyed
Fixed an issue where friendly guards could accidentally kill players in PvE mode
Fixed an issue where AI NPCs could fire the SKS too quickly after reloading
Fixed an issue where AI NPCs could get stuck inside a rock formation and shoot at players due to navigation issues
Fixed an issue where a potted plant completely blocked AI vision
Fixed an issue where AI patrols could become permanently stuck
Fixed an issue where an AI patrol could get stuck on a road near Ban Nong due to incorrect pathing
Fixed an issue where AI NPCs could rubberband near a bench due to incorrect pathing
Fixed an issue where AI NPCs could jitter when moving near sheds due to incorrect pathing

Animations

Added an animation for player characters starting to walk while limping
Improved the transition from sprinting to prone
Updated character movement with the knife equipped
Improved various weapon and medical animations
Fixed an issue where repeatedly jumping in place could cause an animation glitch
Fixed an issue where player models could become unnaturally compressed when hit while prone
Fixed an issue where characters could use an incorrect pose when standing up from prone with a knife equipped
Fixed an issue where the character's idle animation could desync after disconnecting from the server while in a menu and reconnecting
Fixed an issue where players could appear to slide when exiting the helicopter after reconnecting
Fixed an issue where AI NPCs' hands could clip into their body armor while idle
Fixed an issue where the weapon sway animation visibly reset when changing stances while aiming down sights
Fixed an issue where the wrist moved unnaturally when reloading the M9A1 Beretta
Fixed an issue where the character's finger did not touch the bolt during the M14 chamber check animation
Fixed an issue where the SKS appeared too close to the character's face in third-person view while crouching
Fixed an issue where the grenade's pull ring could shift between hands when leaning while prone and holding a live grenade
Fixed an issue where binoculars could remain stuck in the character's hand after swapping primary weapons
Fixed an issue where the character's hand could become distorted when opening a door while crouching and holding binoculars
Fixed an issue where some items could remain in the character's hands when performing the sit emote
Fixed an issue where the phone could move unnaturally when closing the menu
Fixed an issue where dropped item animations could stutter
Fixed an issue where the hidden wall safe's opening and closing animations were missing

Audio

Added a sound effect to the progress bar when capturing a COP
Updated ambient sounds during the task "Exodus"
Adjusted the volume and audible range of movement and footstep sounds for AI NPCs and enemy players
Fixed an issue where the pilot's voice could become completely muted when the character was affected by the dizzy health effect
Fixed an issue where helicopter sounds could become completely muted when the character had a critical blood level
Fixed an issue where the landing sound was missing when releasing the forward movement key (W) mid-jump
Fixed an issue where footsteps could be silent on a concrete floor at YBL-1
Fixed an issue where a concrete floor incorrectly produced wooden footstep sounds
Fixed an issue where walking through a cornfield could fail to produce foliage sounds
Fixed an issue where radio sounds could be heard from too far away
Fixed an issue where ambient sounds in Phousai Village could cut off abruptly before restarting
Fixed an issue where thunder sounds could persist in the main menu after ending a deployment
Fixed an issue where thunder could still be heard after being disconnected for inactivity during a storm and reconnecting to a server with different weather
Fixed an issue where the sound effect for hovering over map elements was too quiet

Gameplay

Characters can no longer move when carrying excessive weight
Adjusted safe zones at the Wildcat, Atlas, and Ripcord COPs to prevent accidental gear loss when ending expeditions
Fixed an issue where players could become unable to sprint under certain circumstances
Fixed an issue where players could respawn at a COP other than the closest one after dying
Fixed an issue where players could fall through the ground after being revived
Fixed an issue where some areas on the outskirts of the base camp were not included in the safe zone
Fixed an issue where previously opened safes could become inaccessible after the reset period
Fixed an issue where claymore tripwires were not connected properly
Fixed an issue where stun grenades did not affect the players who threw them in the base camp
Fixed an issue where players did not drop an unpinned grenade upon entering a coma
Fixed an issue where players could toggle tactical devices through the quick action menu while wading
Fixed an issue where placing items on the ground in front of a door could prevent it from opening
Fixed an issue where active fires did not extinguish in the rain
Fixed an issue where passports could be stored in the Kombat Folder or Admin Pouch
Fixed an issue where the Medical Box Case could be placed in the inventory instead of being restricted to the locker

Health and Medical

The pain symptom is now tied to body parts rather than individual wounds
Stopping bleeding no longer removes the pain symptom if the injured limb remains untreated
Tremors are now triggered by severe arm injuries rather than pain
Arm injuries now affect maximum arm stamina
Leg injuries now affect maximum body stamina
Light wounds now disappear after 60 seconds
Increased the intoxication effect caused by damage to the liver and intestines
Bandages can now treat multiple injured body parts in a single use
Hemostats and tourniquets now stop bleeding from all body parts
Adjusted the use time of the M.F.A.T. tourniquet to 4 seconds
Adjusted the use time of the retractable tourniquet to 4.5 seconds
Adjusted the use time of the Basic Surgical & Suture Kit to 16 seconds
Adjusted the use time of the Small Suture Kit to 18 seconds
Fixed an issue where wounds on different body parts could incorrectly merge
Injured body parts now display their approximate remaining durability when hovered over
Body parts with treated wounds or bruises are no longer highlighted in red
Added a new "body parts healed per use" stat to bandages
Adjusted wound indicator colors to distinguish between wounds on the front and back of the body
Added a notification and warning icon when a medical item cannot be used

Tasks and Tutorial

Added a warning when attempting to leave the game during the tutorial
Fixed an issue where tutorial task waypoints could disappear after reconnecting
Fixed an issue where a task item was not placed in the secure container during the tutorial task "Rat's Nest"
Fixed an issue where repeatedly pressing the Accept button during the tutorial could prevent tooltips from appearing
Fixed an issue where accepting a Chameleon task and redeploying could unintentionally unlock a region
Fixed an issue where task markers could temporarily appear inactive after joining a server before updating to the correct state
Fixed an issue where a task subobjective could display an incorrect count
Fixed an issue where the vendor chat could display other players' names incorrectly during shared tasks
Fixed an issue where the task hints for "Secret Compassion" directed CSI and LRI players incorrectly
Removed an outdated attachment from the task "Secret Compassion"
Fixed an issue where the task "Questionable Shipment" incorrectly showed Fort Narith as its location
Fixed an issue where a subobjective for the task "Like a Boss - Colonel's Type 51" could be triggered by flying over the location in a helicopter
Fixed an issue where the task "Combat Sweep IV" was listed under the wrong regional category
Fixed an issue where players could interact with the first objective of the task "Cult Business" through the floor from below the hut
Fixed an issue where the folder interaction prompt in the task "A Small Favor" displayed incorrect text
Fixed an issue where the diary intel item in the task "Supernatural" did not match the task details
Fixed an issue where the PMC corpse in the task "They Are Everywhere" could appear sunk into the ground

User Interface and Controls

Separated Game and Audio settings into individual sections
The interaction widget now indicates when there is insufficient inventory space to pick up an item
Added a warning when attempting to end an expedition during the tutorial
Fixed an issue where typing in chat could accidentally trigger menu shortcuts
Fixed an issue where rebinding the map key could prevent players from closing the map using the newly assigned key
Fixed an issue where padlock codes could not be entered using the numpad
Fixed an issue where players could open the menu immediately after using the redeploy function, potentially causing the UI to malfunction
Fixed an issue where players could get stuck on the "Looking for a server" screen after ending a deployment in a squad
Fixed an issue where the cursor could disappear after pressing Alt+F4 on a loading screen and declining to close the game
Fixed an issue where the Apply changes button could appear highlighted on startup despite having no pending changes
Fixed an issue where the camera failed to zoom in during character creation after returning from the next step
Fixed an issue where the hint overlay could fail to update when switching menu tabs using shortcut keys
Fixed an issue where repeatedly dragging another player could cause the dragging player's camera to twitch
Fixed an issue where the map could get stuck in panning mode when dragging the cursor over the long-term contracts widget
Fixed an issue where the map cursor could change appearance and stop displaying coordinates
Fixed an issue where the task panel with task details open could disappear when zooming out on the map
Fixed an issue where the Ban Pa location title was incorrectly positioned on the map
Fixed an issue where a helicopter could incorrectly display a "0" marker on the map
Fixed an issue where the COP contested indicator could disappear when defending AI NPCs lost sight of the attacker
Fixed an issue where the looting window could overlap part of the equipment screen
Fixed an issue where the "Searching" message could remain visible indefinitely when two players looted the same container
Fixed an issue where an item undergoing repairs could be incorrectly highlighted in green as equippable when grabbing a compatible item
Fixed an issue where the expected warning message did not appear when dragging an item undergoing repairs into its equipment slot
Fixed an issue where an incorrect error message could appear when placing incompatible items into containers
Fixed an issue where placing a non-functional weapon into a backpack weapon slot did not display the warning highlight
Fixed an issue where full-face mask icons were incorrectly scaled
Fixed the incorrect icon for the Newspaper - Insurrection Averted intel item
Fixed an issue where radiation deaths could display an incorrect cause of death on the death screen
Fixed an issue where organ injuries were not highlighted on the character silhouette
Fixed an issue where dying to your own grenade or mortar strike incorrectly increased the Player kills and Faction kills statistics
Fixed an issue where kills with the SA-58 were not always tracked in weapon statistics
Fixed an issue where an up arrow could appear when comparing equal values in Statistics
Updated the outdated conflict zone image in the Field Manual
Updated the incorrect face mask image in the Field Manual

Visual and Rendering

Increased rain density on higher graphics presets
Adjusted visual effects for different types of rainy weather
Clouds now cast shadows on vegetation
Fixed an issue where the Moon rose in the west instead of the east
Fixed an issue where fireflies did not appear at night
Fixed an issue where fire visual effects could fail to update correctly after looking away and back
Fixed an issue where unnatural shadows could appear beneath trees near the Delta 4 LZ
Fixed an issue where shadows could appear abruptly when approaching the Hunter's Paradise complex
Fixed an issue where light sources could flash behind the menu screen
Fixed an issue where fire effects on burning barrels could disappear after some time
Fixed an issue where burned-out candles could appear lit when players approached them
Fixed an issue where smoke from burned cars could appear with a delay after looking toward them
Fixed an issue where the helicopter could disappear abruptly after departing from the Delta 4 LZ
Fixed an issue where terrain could clip through walls when approaching certain locations
Fixed an issue where solar panels could remain visible through smoke grenade effects
Fixed an issue where a graphical artifact could appear when aiming down sights indoors with a flashlight
Increased the render distance of visual effects when looking through a magnified scope
Bullet holes now reflect the angle of impact
Fixed an issue where some assets did not produce bullet holes when shot
Fixed an issue where some assets produced incorrect bullet impact effects when shot
Fixed an issue where shooting through gaps in fences could produce sparks as if the fence had been hit
Fixed an issue where some blood splatters appeared low-quality and lacked light reflections
Fixed an issue where some blood splatters were missing when using the Low effect details setting
Fixed an issue where blood pools on the ground could glow in the dark
Fixed an issue where mud on walls could appear to move as players approached
Fixed an issue where some decals appeared black instead of their intended colors
Fixed multiple instances of incorrect textures on assets
Polished various pieces of gear to improve visual quality
Fixed an issue where facial hair was rendered unevenly on one of the faces
Fixed an issue where hair could clip through berets
Fixed an issue where shoulder patches could appear detached from the US Army - Sleeveless Blouse
Fixed an issue where Firebrand's ALICE carrier could turn gray when equipped
Fixed an issue where jungle boots could appear reversed when equipped
Fixed an issue where the SSh-60 and SSh-68N helmets used the same in-game model
Fixed an issue where the 6B45 Ratnik armor could obstruct the view when aiming upward with a pistol
Fixed an issue where leaves could clip through equipped NVGs
Fixed an issue where the IR laser was visible without NVGs
Fixed an issue where part of the view through the M1050 binoculars was blurred
Fixed an issue where the text on newspaper intel items was difficult to read
Fixed an issue where the text on the Grumbling Note intel item appeared curved upward in the middle
Fixed an issue where the character model could flicker on the 3D character preview screen after returning to the game using Alt+Tab
Fixed an issue where the character model could appear distorted on the 3D character preview screen
Fixed an issue where shadows could flicker on the 3D character preview screen
Fixed an issue where the locker could appear gray after opening the settings menu immediately after connecting to a server
Fixed an issue where the weapon model could disappear after interrupting the diagnosis interaction

Weapons and Weapon Parts

Fixed an issue where shots from the M201C could land higher than intended
Fixed an issue where the base weapon part did not lose durability when hit by AI gunfire
Fixed an issue where the sight durability penalty incorrectly increased Ergonomics instead of reducing it
Fixed an issue where the scope could stutter when aiming down sights with certain mouse sensitivity settings
Fixed an issue where the area surrounding the reticle appeared blurred when looking through a collimator sight
Fixed an issue where the MP5 flashlight beam was misaligned depending on the mounting rail
Fixed an issue where the AK-308 suppressor did not produce a visual effect when firing
Fixed an issue where the M16A1 rifle handle could clip through the character's head when aiming down sights while crouching
Fixed an issue where a scope mounted on the SVD could clip through the character's head when aiming down sights while crouching
Fixed an issue where attaching a magnifier to the Mossberg M870 could cause it to clip into the camera when firing while aiming down sights
Fixed an issue where compatible M-LOK foregrips could not be attached to the M1A SOCOM stock
Fixed an issue where placing a rifle scope on a handguard could incorrectly increase its inventory grid size
Fixed an issue where the AK-308 handguard was missing from vendor offers
Fixed an issue where the Black DDM4 lower receiver could not be placed in the Weapon Parts Case
Fixed an issue where the M16A1 base part could not be placed in the Weapon Parts Case
Fixed an issue where the Colt Commander frame had an incorrect weight value
Fixed an issue where the NcStar LED Flashlight and SureFire X400V-B-IRC (Hunter Team) were incorrectly classified
Fixed an issue where the DBAL-I2 description incorrectly stated that it had IR illuminator functionality
Fixed an issue where the cartridge case textures for the 4.6x30mm Subsonic SX and 4.6x30mm AP SX were swapped in the preview window
Fixed an issue where the Micro T-2 Red Dot Sight (FDE) had an incorrect sight cover texture
Fixed an issue where the lens inside the SAI6 scope was too small
Fixed an issue where the Type 51 pistol's slide and body had inconsistent material appearances
Fixed an incorrect icon for the AK-19 suppressor grid size beyond the intended size
Fixed an issue where the AK-308 handguard was missing from vendor offers
Fixed an issue where the Black DDM4 lower receiver could not be placed into the Weapon Parts Case
Fixed an issue where the M16A1 base part could not be placed into the Weapon Parts Case
Fixed an issue where the weight value of the Colt Commander frame was incorrect
Fixed an issue where the NcStar LED Flashlight and SureFire X400V-B-IRC (Hunter Team) had an incorrect item classification
Fixed an issue where the DBAL-I2 description incorrectly listed IR illuminator functionality
Fixed an issue where the 4.6x30mm Subsonic SX and 4.6x30mm AP SX cartridge case textures were swapped in the preview window
Fixed an issue where an incorrect texture was applied to the sight cover of the Micro T-2 Red Dot Sight (FDE)
Fixed an issue where the lens inside the SAI6 scope was smaller than intended
Fixed an issue where the slide and the body of the Type 51 pistol used different materials

World

Map-wide improvements and fixes

Adjusted terrain around the base camps to prevent players from hostile factions from climbing nearby hills and sniping players inside the camps
Fixed multiple instances across the map where invisible collisions blocked player movement
Fixed multiple instances across the map where debris collisions blocked player movement
Fixed multiple instances of incorrect or redundant collision geometry across the map
Fixed multiple locations across the map where players could sink into the ground
Fixed multiple incorrectly placed loot spawn points that caused loot to float, clip into surrounding assets, or become inaccessible
Fixed multiple locations where several items could spawn at the same loot point
Fixed multiple locations where small loot items could not be collected due to collisions with surrounding assets
Fixed multiple instances where lootable objects clipped into surrounding assets
Fixed multiple locations where light sources, such as lamps and billboard lights, could not be destroyed
Fixed an issue where some light sources remained lit after being destroyed
Fixed multiple instances where switched-on lights did not illuminate their surroundings
Fixed an issue where some radios could not be disabled by shooting them
Fixed an issue where shooting a military radio changed its model to a civilian radio
Fixed an issue where some wooden fences could not be shot through
Fixed an issue where incorrect body models were used at various locations
Fixed floating trees at several locations
Fixed multiple instances of assets floating above the ground
Fixed multiple locations where power lines were not connected to poles
Fixed several instances where street lamps were placed too low or had missing parts
Fixed an issue where the helicopter could clip through trees along multiple flight routes
Fixed an issue where a broken fence could damage players as if it were barbed wire
Fixed numerous locations where vegetation clipped into world objects
Fixed various other floating objects across the map
Fixed various other lighting issues across the map
Fixed incorrectly configured chevron boards on trucks

Base camps and starter towns

Fixed an issue where players could climb over barbed-wire fences around the base camps
Fixed an issue where players could vault over a rear base camp fence and get stuck
Fixed an issue where players could enter the MSS and LRI base camps through gaps beneath fences at the obstacle courses
Fixed an issue where missing trash bins could cause rubberbanding at the entrance to the MSS base camp
Fixed an issue where players could get stuck after vaulting onto a box in the base camps
Fixed floating assets near the CSI base camp
Fixed an issue where barbed wire in the starter towns did not damage players
Fixed an issue where the lumberyard in the starter towns was unusually bright despite having no light sources
Fixed an issue where light flickered through an ornamental shutter in a house in the starter towns
Fixed an issue where light from refrigerators passed through walls in the starter towns
Fixed an issue where a corpse clipped into a mattress at Hilltop Villas in the starter towns
Fixed an issue where players could get stuck while vaulting through windows in several empty buildings in the starter towns
Fixed a cart clipping into shelves near a Criminal Hideout in the starter towns
Fixed an issue where a door in the Criminal Hideout in the starter towns could not be opened despite an active interaction prompt
Fixed a corpse clipping into a container near the Water Tower in the starter towns
Fixed excessive collision geometry on a truck bed at the Gas Station in the starter towns

YBL-1

Fixed an issue where players did not wade through water in the flooded YBL-1 West tunnel
Fixed missing collision geometry on the Storage Entrance walls at YBL-1
Fixed a visible gap in a wall in the YBL-1 generator room
Fixed an issue where two storage tanks overlapped at YBL-1
Fixed an issue where water flowed outside the riverbed near YBL-1
Fixed an issue where a waterfall near YBL-1 glittered unnaturally at night
Fixed a car wreck clipping into a barricade at the Main Gate entrance to YBL-1

Tiger Bay

Fixed an issue where players could clip into the ceiling after vaulting onto a shelf in Tiger Bay Central
Fixed misplaced windows on a truck near Tiger Bay Central
Fixed gaps between fence sections in Tiger Bay
Fixed overlapping fence sections near the Tiger Bay Warehouse
Fixed a missing fence section near Riki's Gamer Grill
Fixed an issue where the alarm did not deactivate after using the breaker box near Riki's Gamer Grill
Fixed an issue where light appeared without a visible source in a house in Tiger Bay
Fixed an inaccessible lootable bag placed inside a car in Tiger Bay
Fixed an issue where players could sink into the ground near the Municipal Office Building in Tiger Bay

Midnight Sapphire and nearby villas

Updated interior lighting at Midnight Sapphire
Fixed an issue where ceilings in Midnight Sapphire could be shot through
Fixed an issue where some light sources in Midnight Sapphire did not produce light
Fixed an issue where shooting the water in a fountain at Midnight Sapphire produced bullet holes
Fixed an issue where the Hotel Supply Closet Key Card clipped into a table at Midnight Sapphire, making it difficult to see
Fixed an issue where the screen could turn black near a house at the Hotel Facilities in Midnight Sapphire
Fixed an issue where loot at the Golf Club in Midnight Sapphire could be collected through a window
Fixed a misplaced and incorrectly rendered waterfall at Teoa Waterfalls
Fixed incorrectly rendered waterfalls near Whitewater Villas
Fixed a misplaced door in Villa Elena
Fixed multiple clipping assets in Villa Petra
Fixed an issue where an intel item in Villa Elena contained no text
Fixed an issue where items dropped at Villa Vongphet could get stuck in an animation loop

Hunter’s Paradise and Fort Narith

Fixed multiple assets clipping into surrounding objects at the Firing Lanes in Hunter's Paradise
Fixed upside-down lamps inside the Old Bunker in Hunter's Paradise
Fixed an issue where a road near Hunter's Paradise was incorrectly connected to the surrounding terrain
Fixed a floating jacket at the Construction Site in Hunter's Paradise
Fixed an issue where rain affected the interior of the prison in Fort Narith
Fixed flickering textures on the runway at Fort Narith
Fixed an issue where players could not shoot through the railing at the Air Control Tower in Fort Narith

Pha Lang and Pha Lang Airfield

Removed an obsolete city sign at the eastern entrance to Pha Lang
Fixed missing light switches and a lamp at a checkpoint booth at Pha Lang Airfield
Fixed missing collision geometry on a rail at Pha Lang Airfield
Fixed an issue where shooting a radio station at Pha Lang Airfield changed it to a different radio model
Fixed an issue where players could clip into a mound at the Wreckyard at Pha Lang Airfield

Other locations

Fixed an issue where a road near Kiu Vongsa was misaligned with the surrounding environment
Fixed an issue where water clipped through the edges of rice fields near Kiu Vongsa
Fixed an issue where the door to a water tower in Kiu Vongsa was too low, preventing players from entering
Fixed incorrectly joined road segments near the Charlie 3 LZ
Fixed an issue where a window in a house in Nam Thaven could not be opened
Fixed an issue where a road near Na Phon Farm was misaligned with the surrounding environment
Fixed an issue where a campfire was sunk below ground at the Radio Tower north of Ban Suk
Fixed a misplaced fence gate at the Abandoned UNLRA Evac Center
Fixed an issue where an invisible collision blocked shots through a gap in a fence near Ban Nong
Fixed an issue where a collapsed hut in the swamp near Ban Nong was placed too high above the ground
Fixed a gap between the water and shoreline at Namlai Lake
Fixed floating assets around the fishing hut south of the Gladiator COP
Fixed an invisible collision near the Mike 2 LZ
Fixed a floating bamboo tree at Old Reservoirs
Fixed an issue where a fence in Nakasa Village could not be vaulted over
Fixed an issue where players could clip into sand piles at the Echo 2 LZ
Fixed various assets clipping into trenches at LLA Camp Seliphab
Fixed misplaced loot in the warehouse near Kongthab Depot
Fixed floating and clipping assets at LLA Camp Khon
Fixed incorrectly placed corpses near Xai Farm
Fixed floating assets near the Argos COP
Fixed incorrect collision geometry on a tarp cover near Namhou Village
Fixed incorrectly placed assets at Na Xieng Farms
Fixed an issue where a gap between steps prevented players from climbing the stairs at the viewpoint north of the India 3 LZ
Fixed an inaccessible hidden cache placed inside a barrel at Remote Homestead
Fixed invisible walls at Kapu Boat Rental and UNLRA Headquarters
Fixed a car sunk too far into the ground north of the Westmore COP
Fixed an issue where players could clip into a rock near the Argos COP and shoot through it
Fixed misplaced floodlight beams in an area of Ban Phouphienge
Fixed a fence placed in the middle of a road near Sunset Chalet
Fixed a tree clipping through an abandoned truck near the Stalwart COP
Removed duplicate gates at the Foxtrot 2 LZ
Fixed an issue where loose loot inside a locked room at the LAF Radio Tower could be collected through a wall
Fixed an invisible wall blocking player movement beside a road near the Echo 3 LZ
Fixed a floating corpse inside a hut at Ban Khantao
Fixed an issue where only smoke appeared where a campfire should have been at the Dongphou Hiking Camp
Fixed various misplaced assets in Ban Pa
Fixed an incorrect texture on a boat wreck in Ban Pa
Fixed barbed wire that was incorrectly attached to a fence around Siang Radio Station
Fixed misplaced flags on a destroyed UNLRA truck south of the Oscar 2 LZ
Fixed an issue where butterflies flew inside a shack in Blue Lagoon
Fixed excessive rock collision geometry near the Abandoned Shack in Blue Lagoon
Fixed assets sunk below ground at (205, 116), including an inaccessible hidden cache
Fixed an issue where lights were not connected to light switches at the Sifa Lakun Motel
Fixed incorrect collision geometry on rocks near Kapu Boat Rental
Fixed misplaced beach equipment near the Kilo 3 LZ
Fixed an issue where a door in Fanny Paradise opened too far and clipped through a wall
Fixed terrain protruding into a building at Kahok Car Repair
Fixed lighting artifacts on the ceiling at the Phouarun Restaurant
Fixed overlapping bridge assets near Na Thong Farms

Other Fixes and Tweaks

Fixed a crash related to DLSS Frame Generation, along with over 100 other crashes
Improved performance when the character screen is open
Fixed an issue where repeatedly shooting a body could cause a brief performance drop due to excessive blood effects
Fixed an issue where the frame rate cap was not applied during loading screens
Fixed an issue where running the game on Linux could modify two game files, triggering an EAC Client Violation error on the next launch
Fixed an issue where using a non-native resolution in full-screen mode could distort the game window
Fixed an issue where switching between monitors with different resolutions could apply an incorrect resolution when the confirmation timer expired
Fixed an issue where Steam Rich Presence displayed an incorrect location during the helicopter section of the tutorial
Fixed an issue on custom servers where players could activate the spectator camera while jumping or falling
Fixed an issue on custom servers where activating the spectator camera could cause issues with flashlights and magnifiers
Fixed an issue on custom servers where activating the spectator camera could prevent players from toggling a tactical device on an equipped weapon
Fixed an issue on custom servers where player names could disappear from the player list after reopening it
Fixed an issue on custom servers where entering a long invite code could expand the window and obscure the Join Server button
Fixed an issue where lootable jackets displayed incorrect names

Fixed the following locations where players could get stuck:

Base Camp areas

Fixed an issue where players could get stuck to the ground at the Shooting Range in all base camps

Starter Town area

Fixed a stuck spot between rocks and a post near Town Hall in all starter towns
Fixed a stuck spot in a rock gap near Hilltop Villas in all starter towns
Fixed a stuck spot after climbing a shelf in Empty Villa in all starter towns
Fixed a stuck spot between a wall and trees in Empty Villa in all starter towns
Fixed a stuck spot in the Warehouse in all starter towns
Fixed a stuck spot between a wall, a pole, and an electrical box in some starter towns
Fixed a stuck spot between bags and a cement mixer in some starter towns
Fixed a stuck spot in terrain near Hilltop Villas in Kiu Vongsa (143, 164)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near the Criminal Hideout in a starter town
Fixed a stuck spot in the environment in a starter town during the No One Left Behind task

Ban Pa area

Fixed a stuck spot behind a tree near India 3 in Ban Pa (200, 141)
Fixed a stuck spot in a tree near India 3 (203, 142)
Fixed a stuck spot in a rock gap near House of Prayers (203, 137)
Fixed a stuck spot behind a tree near Tiger Bay Viewpoint (193, 137)
Fixed a stuck spot in rocks near Tiger Bay Viewpoint (191, 138)
Fixed a stuck spot behind a tree near Winchester in Ban Pa (203, 148)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near Winchester (202, 148)
Fixed a stuck spot in a box at the Garage (202, 151)

Blue Lagoon Area

Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near the Radio Tower in Blue Lagoon (189, 129)
Fixed a stuck spot in rocks near the Radio Tower in Blue Lagoon (189, 128)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near Juliett 4 (188, 130)
Fixed a stuck spot under a shack near Eagle (178, 127)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks and a tree near Spielberk (181, 122)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks and a tree in Blue Lagoon (203, 117)

Fort Narith (FN) Area

Fixed a stuck spot after vaulting through crates in some tents at Fort Narith
Fixed a stuck spot under a truck in Fort Narith (143, 128)
Fixed a stuck spot between a tree and a hill near Fort Narith (142, 132)
Fixed a stuck spot between a fence and a tarp at Dumping Ground (144, 134)

Hunter’s Paradise area

Fixed a stuck spot in a tree near the Ambushed LAF Truck in Hunter's Paradise (158, 166)
Fixed a stuck spot behind a tree near Sunrise Viewpoint in Hunter's Paradise (156, 165)
Fixed a stuck spot in rocks near Stalwart (154, 160)
Fixed a stuck spot between terrain and rocks near LLA Camp Khon (159, 150)

Midnight Sapphire area

Fixed a stuck spot inside a shower in a Midnight Sapphire Hotel bathroom (171, 166)
Fixed a stuck spot between canopies in Midnight Sapphire (171, 167)
Fixed a stuck spot after climbing a cabinet at Villa Katherine (173, 165)
Fixed a stuck spot after climbing a cabinet at Villa Erica (173, 166)
Fixed players being able to vault over the bridge at Whitewater Villas and get stuck in the surrounding river area (173, 166)

Pha Lang Airfield area

Fixed a stuck spot after climbing shelves in Remote Hangars (176, 158)
Fixed a stuck spot behind a tree near Hidden Poppy Fields (176, 151)
Fixed a stuck spot between a tree and rocks near Hidden Poppy Fields (191, 154)
Fixed a stuck spot behind a tree near Papa 2 (188, 166)

Sawmill area

Fixed a stuck spot between logs and a structure in Sawmill (138, 144)
Fixed a stuck spot behind a tree near Delta 4 in Sawmill (137, 137)
Fixed a stuck spot behind a tree near Kongthab Depot (137, 137)
Fixed a stuck spot in a green box at Khamhao Rice Depot (134, 132)
Fixed a spot in rocks near Echo 2 where players could get partially stuck (139, 140)
Fixed a stuck spot in rocks near Echo 3 (142, 146)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near Echo 3 (142, 147)
Fixed a stuck spot between terrain and invisible collision near Phathep Lake (130, 141)
Fixed a stuck spot between a tree and a rock near Crusader (135, 151)

Tiger Bay area

Fixed a stuck spot behind a rock near Juliett 1 in Tiger Bay (198, 136)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks and a tree at the Japanese Bunker (201, 134)
Fixed a stuck spot between crates and a wall near Old Blocks (197, 131)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near UNLRA Headquarters (200, 131)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks on the shore near UNLRA Headquarters (201, 132)
Fixed a stuck spot between a tree and a wall near the Warehouse in Tiger Bay (196, 127)
Fixed a stuck spot in a tree near the Restaurant by the Tiger Bay Central South-East Entrance (199, 128)
Fixed a stuck spot in a green box near the LAF Checkpoint in Tiger Bay (201, 127)

YBL-1 area

Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near Donghieng Trail in YBL-1 (133, 127)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks (133, 128)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near YBL-1 West
Fixed a stuck spot between terrain and rocks near YBL-1 West (138, 121)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks and a fence in YBL-1 West (138, 121)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks in YBL-1 West (139, 121)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near Lima 3 (137, 121)
Fixed a stuck spot in the water between rocks and concrete (137, 121)
Fixed a stuck spot in a shelf in YBL-1
Fixed a stuck spot in a weapon case in YBL-1 (142, 121)
Fixed a stuck spot in terrain at Titan (153, 121)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near FN-3 Auxiliary Base (151, 133)
Fixed a stuck spot between rocks near Ban Suk in YBL-1 (160, 125)
Fixed a stuck spot under a house in Ban Suk (159, 125)
Fixed a stuck spot on a small rock near Tim Thaven Lake
Fixed a stuck spot when crawling between props at Secluded Farm (169, 129)