Update 2.27.2.15 focuses on Battle Rating adjustments, extensive map layout refinements to prevent spawn camping, and changes to ground rolling resistance.
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▲Buffs3
- Eastern EuropeAdded natural cover to allow players to move between points while protected from long-range shots.→Added
- VietnamPoint A:Drained a swamp at point A, making the ground more easily passable.swamp→drained
- Ground VehiclesTracks/Wheels:Rolling resistance on steppes and meadows has been significantly reduced, improving acceleration and top speed.→Reduced
▼Nerfs1
- Ground VehiclesWheeled Vehicles:Rolling resistance on weak ground types like untouched snow and sand dunes has been increased for wheeled vehicles.→Increased
✚Bug fixes2
- El-AlameinSB missions:Fixed the 'forbidden zone' problem for SB missions.
- Seversk-13Removed police cars that left invisible collision models, which previously caused shells to arm prematurely.invisible→Removed
◆Other changes14
- El-AlameinUnfairly effective positions on mountaintops have been removed to improve balance.→Removed
- Aral SeaFixed the asymmetry of spawn zones to ensure fair starts for both teams.asymmetric→symmetric
- Iberian CastleRemoved a house that granted an unfair advantage to one of the teams.present→Removed
- NormandyRemoved the ability to shell spawn zones from the edges of the play area.possible→Removed
- Alaska TownClosed entrances to the mountain forest to prevent spawn zones from being shelled.open→Closed
- Ground ZeroClosed entrances to the mountain forest to prevent spawn zones from being shelled.open→Closed
- Maginot LineRemoved the ability to shell spawn zones from the edges of the play area.possible→Removed
- StalingradRemoved the ability to shell spawn zones from the edges of the play area.possible→Removed
- Sun CityCity blocks and architecture have been reworked to a more modern style.→Modern
- Eastern EuropeRemoved the ability to shell spawn zones.possible→Removed
- VietnamImproved the minimap and increased background contrast for better visibility.
- Jungle
- Closed paths leading out of the play area that allowed players to control the location without retaliation.open→Closed
- Corrected tree colors and reduced the amount of small greenery.→Reduced
- Smoke MechanicsSmoke:Returned to the mechanic where vehicles do not disappear while inside smoke, improving visibility consistency.disappear→visible
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- →Update 2.57.0.35Jul 3, 2026 · 4d
- Update 2.57.0.32 — Sound Mods AvailableJul 2, 2026 · 5d+6→
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