The 1.6.1 Coral Viper Hot Fix introduces multiplayer balance adjustments for all factions, focusing on slowing down Wehrmacht momentum and buffing British early-game and defensive capabilities, alongside several stability and bug fixes.
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▲Buffs12
- M9 Bazooka RocketsFuel cost reduced from 40 to 30, making the upgrade more accessible.40→30 fuel
- Australian Light Infantry
- Accuracy increased for short and medium ranges to better reflect aggressive anti-infantry role.65/55/35→72/61/35 %
- Sharpshooter:Sharpshooter penetration increased from 1 to 2.1→2
- Archer Tank DestroyerCommand point cost reduced from 7 to 6.7→6 CP
- Bofors Emplacement
- Health increased from 600 to 720.600→720 HP
- Reload time reduced from 4 to 3 seconds.4→3 s
- Area of effect increased from 1 to 2.5.1→2.5 m
- Area of effect far damage increased from 0.25 to 0.4.0.25→0.4
- Area of effect distance increased from 0.5/0.75/1 to 0.5/1.25/2.0.5/0.75/1→0.5/1.25/2 m
- Area of effect penetration increased from 1 to 5.1→5
- Angle scatter increased from 2 to 5.2→5
- Angle scatter max increased from 2 to 4.2→4
▼Nerfs10
- Grenadier Squad
- Assault Package:Assault Package munition cost increased from 45 to 50.45→50 munitions
- Assault Package:Assault Package research time increased from 20 to 30 seconds.20→30 s
- Sprint:Sprinting now prevents the unit from firing on the move.Allowed→Prevented
- Infanterie Kompanie Officer Quarters
- Fuel cost increased from 25 to 35.25→35 fuel
- Research time increased from 30 to 45 seconds.30→45 s
- BreakthroughAbility duration reduced from 90 to 60 seconds.90→60 s
- 250/3 FunkpanzerwagenCamouflage Aura:Can no longer camouflage vehicles within its aura; now focused on infantry and team weapons.Allowed→Removed
- Afrikakorps Tiger Deployment Call-InFuel cost increased from 180 to 220.180→220 fuel
- Panzerjeager Squad
- Panzerbuchse AT Rifle:Panzerbuchse AT Rifle now deals 50% less damage to buildings, excluding bunkers.100%→50% %
- Panzerbuchse AT Rifle:Panzerbuchse AT Rifle deals 75% less damage to destructible ambient objects.100%→25% %
✚Bug fixes4
- General
- Fixed several issues that were leading to crashes.
- Fixed an issue where certain Team Weapons could not be targeted by infantry or vehicles.
- Vehicle Awareness:Fixed an issue where other players could benefit from the Afrikakorps’ Vehicle Awareness ability.Shared→Private
- AT Grenades / Panzerfaust:Fixed an issue where AT Grenades and Panzerfausts would fire after the target exited weapon range.Delayed→Corrected
◆Other changes2
- General
- Implemented server-side change to reduce Automatch Cooldown false positives on PC.
- Fixed localization errors, incorrect menu options, duplicate surrender prompts, and missing Continue buttons in tutorials.
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Patch history
- Hot Fix 2.4.2May 27, 2026 · 1mo
Hot Fix 2.4.2 focuses on bug fixes for unit interactions, AI behavior, and balancing the SSB Commandos' ambush bonuses.
+4−4→ - Hot Fix 2.4.1May 21, 2026 · 2mo
Hot Fix 2.4.1 focuses on AI targeting fixes, balance adjustments for the Deutsches Afrikakorps, and several bug fixes for US, British, and Wehrmacht forces.
+4−7→ - Hot Fix 2.3.1Apr 2, 2026 · 3mo
Hot Fix 2.3.1 addresses stability crashes, critical unit bugs for US and Wehrmacht forces, and map accessibility improvements.
+3→ - Update 2.2.5Jan 29, 2026 · 5mo
Update 2.2.5 focuses on multiplayer metagame cleanup, adjusting cover penalties for automatic weapons, refining HMG and Artillery performance, and implementing significant nerfs to the Partisan Battlegroup and US early-game tempo.
+16−25→ - Hot Fix 2.2.3Dec 15, 2025 · 7mo
Hot Fix 2.2.3 addresses experience gain bugs for Wehrmacht Battlegroups and fixes a persistent burn damage issue on strategic points.
+1→ - Hot Fix 2.2.2Dec 9, 2025 · 7mo
Hot Fix 2.2.2 focuses on balancing the Wehrmacht Sturmpioneer Squad, improving M4A4 Firefly mobility, and addressing various AI and gameplay bugs.
+7−8→ - Hot Fix 2.2.1Dec 1, 2025 · 7mo
Hot Fix 2.2.1 focuses on critical bug fixes for unit transfers, AI behavior, and correcting inverted combat modifiers for Crew Shock and Propaganda Towers.
−1→ - Hot Fix 2.1.4Jul 31, 2025 · 11mo
Hot Fix 2.1.4 addresses critical bugs regarding casualty collection for US and Wehrmacht medical facilities, fixes campaign soft locks, and adds new cosmetic bundles.
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