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Relic Entertainment · Relic Entertainment·$59.99
Aug 7, 2026 · 1w ago

Hot Fix 2.5.3

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Hot Fix 2.5.3 addresses saved perk states, Final Stand visibility, pathing for enemy vehicles, perk behavior on Afrikakorps vehicles, Critical Location usability, AI movement in General Gameplay, and stability/performance crashes with added logging.

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Buffs2

Bug fixes7

  • Final Stand
    • Fixed an issue where perk points would sometimes not be saved when exiting the game immediately after a Final Stand match.Fixed
    • Fixed perks not always saving immediately on closing the perks screen.Fixed
    • Fixed Final Stand matches appearing in the Observable Games browser; they can't be observed.Fixed
  • Critical Location usabilityCritical Location:Fixed Critical Location not being able to be used on some emplacements.
  • General GameplayFixed edge cases where team weapon AI occasionally issued move commands past units before setup.
  • Stability/Performance
    • Fixed an occasional crash when viewing Battlegroups in the lobby.
    • Fixed a crash when updating Battlegroup selections.

Other changes6

  • Afrikakorps vehicle attack speed perk being reapplied after upgrading a vehicleAfrikakorps vehicle attack speed perk:Fixed issue where the Afrikakorps vehicle attack speed perk would be reapplied after upgrading a vehicle.Adjusted
  • Critical LocationCritical Location:Fixed Critical Location ability to only be usable on emplacements/bunkers and addressed usability on some emplacements.
  • General GameplaySuppression vehicles and team weapons now move into the interactive zone before entering combat.
  • Stability/Performance
    • Added additional Microsoft Visual Studio .dlls to prevent a rare crash on startup with misconfigured systems.
    • Added additional logging for gameplay related crashes/bugsplats.
  • GeneralAdded additional Microsoft Visual Studio .dlls to prevent a rare crash on startup with misconfigured systems.

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Patch history

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  1. Hot Fix 2.5.2Jul 31, 2026 · 2w

    Hot Fix 2.5.2 focuses on Final Stand stability, AI behavior improvements, and critical bug fixes for US Forces unit unlocks.

    +61
  2. Final Stand Hot Fix - 2.5.1Jul 30, 2026 · 2w

    Introduces a new lobby system for Final Stand Co-Op mode and adds missing localizations.

  3. Hot Fix 2.4.2May 27, 2026 · 2mo

    Hot Fix 2.4.2 focuses on bug fixes for unit interactions, AI behavior, and balancing the SSB Commandos' ambush bonuses.

    +44
  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.

    +47
  5. Hot Fix 2.3.1Apr 2, 2026 · 4mo

    Hot Fix 2.3.1 addresses stability crashes, critical unit bugs for US and Wehrmacht forces, and map accessibility improvements.

    +3
  6. Update 2.2.5Jan 29, 2026 · 6mo

    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.

    +1625
  7. Hot Fix 2.2.3Dec 15, 2025 · 8mo

    Hot Fix 2.2.3 addresses experience gain bugs for Wehrmacht Battlegroups and fixes a persistent burn damage issue on strategic points.

    +1
  8. Hot Fix 2.2.2Dec 9, 2025 · 8mo

    Hot Fix 2.2.2 focuses on balancing the Wehrmacht Sturmpioneer Squad, improving M4A4 Firefly mobility, and addressing various AI and gameplay bugs.

    +78

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