# Arma 3 changelog

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- Vendor: Bohemia Interactive
- Category: Games
- Official site: https://www.arma3.com
- Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3)
- Harvested from: Steam (app 107410)
- Entries below: 14 (newest first)

What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog.

## Releases

### Creator SPOTREP: Expeditionary Forces #003 (Hotfix)

- Date: 2026-04-07
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/496098953920514703
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-496098953920514703

##### **FROM**: Tiny Gecko Studios
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Expeditionary Forces
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.2.1 (Hotfix)
**SIZE**: ~692.2 MB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Expeditionary_Forces

##### Changelog

##### CHANGED

-  **CHANGED:** Re-enabled bounding box limits for Gyra Driver periscopes

-  **CHANGED:** Tweaked materials on QAV-80 wheels

-  **CHANGED:** Tweaked PhysX wheels and dampers on Harpy to reduce jittering and bouncing while on the ground

##### FIXED

-  **FIXED:** Force update ef_ui version header

-  **FIXED:** Visual and IR sensor on Harpy now follow targeting pod movement correctly

-  **FIXED:** 30mm AP magazines for Hunter/Gyra now use the correct strings

-  **FIXED:** Added pylon weapons to QAV-80 fire geometries

-  **FIXED:** QAV-80 now uses separate LODs for regular and fire geometries

-  **FIXED:** Empty Amphibious Assault Vest now carries less than fully kitted variants

-  **FIXED:** QAV-80 Stealth variant now loads weapon presets to the correct slots

-  **FIXED:** QAV-80 Stealth variant cannot carry Falchions and Sidearms in the internal weapons bay anymore

-  **FIXED:** Fixed CfgAddons array with duplicate items

-  **FIXED:** Fixed Harpy hard transition from VTOL to normal flight mode

-  **FIXED:** Harpy now defaults to VTOL mode with nozzles down on startup

### Creator SPOTREP: Expeditionary Forces #002

- Date: 2026-03-19
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/523119283235979664
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-523119283235979664

##### **FROM**: Tiny Gecko Studios
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Expeditionary Forces
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.2
**SIZE**: ~1.4 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Expeditionary_Forces

##### Changelog

##### ADDED

-  **ADDED:** QAV-80 Harpy UCAV

-  **ADDED:** MX with vertical grip

-  **ADDED:** CSAT Urban Hex Crewman helmet

-  **ADDED:** APDS magazines for Hunter/Gyra 30mm autocannon

-  **ADDED:** MJTF Camo livery for UCAV Sentinel

-  **ADDED:** CDF livery for Gyra

-  **ADDED:** Commando Chest Rig model variants with closed pouches (modding resource only)

-  **ADDED:** Amphibious Assault Vest variants without MX pouches (modding resource only)

##### CHANGED

-  **CHANGED:** LPD now has memory points for helipad spots ("helipad_X_pos") to allow AI to land more precisely

-  **CHANGED:** CSAT Urban Crewman now uses correct Urban camo helmet

-  **CHANGED:** CSAT Urban Crewman now uses correct black Diplomat

-  **CHANGED:** OPFOR Gendarmerie faction now also has access to Gyra AFVs

-  **CHANGED:** Reduced armor value on Gyra from 200 to 180

-  **CHANGED:** OPFOR texture on Gyra renamed to Hex in Virtual Garage

-  **CHANGED:** Removed faction restrictions from Olive and Sand Gyra camos

-  **CHANGED:** AAV-9 turret can now be hidden via script

-  **CHANGED:** MJTF Camo liveries now all have the appropriate roundel

##### FIXED

-  **FIXED:** Gyra autocannon muzzleflash not working

-  **FIXED:** Gyra muzzleflash not hiding correctly when destroyed

-  **FIXED:** Hunter muzzleflash not hiding correctly when destroyed

-  **FIXED:** LPD custom name attribute now has correct tooltip

-  **FIXED:** Removed erroneous duplicates of certain static weapons from Virtual Garage

-  **FIXED:** Gyra Mortar reload sound was not playing outside of close firemode

-  **FIXED:** UH-80 Stub Wing duplicates appearing in Virtual Garage

-  **FIXED:** Updated CfgAddons class with missing entries

-  **FIXED:** MX SW Coyote groundholder now appears under Machine Guns like vanilla weapons

### Creator SPOTREP: Western Sahara #012 (Hotfix)

- Date: 2025-12-15
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/565894691447374453
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-565894691447374453

##### **FROM**: [**Rotators Collective**](https://www.rotators.net/)
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Western Sahara
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.1.8 Hotfix
**SIZE**: ~4 MB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/

##### Changelog

##### DATA

-  **FIXED:** Erroneous reload animation with the SA-77 weapon.

### Creator SPOTREP: Western Sahara #011

- Date: 2025-12-08
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/537746474022209056
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-537746474022209056

##### **FROM**: [**Rotators Collective**](https://www.rotators.net/)
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Western Sahara
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.1.7
**SIZE**: ~2.7 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/

##### Changelog

##### DATA

-  **ADDED:** Offroad (Zu-23) variant for the Tura and FIA factions

-  **ADDED:** Zu-23 texture variants (Black, Beige, SFIA2, White)

-  **FIXED:** Side window on the Offroad (Desert) variant wouldn't hide correctly on destruction

-  **FIXED:** Replaced old legacy Arma 2 environment map paths with Arma 3 files

-  **FIXED:** IK issue with right weapon hand on reloading

-  **FIXED:** Visible hole in the Galat and Velko rifle internals

-  **FIXED:** BLUFOR Gendarmerie Marid (HMG) wasn't showing up in Zeus

-  **FIXED:** Independent Tura infantry groups wouldn't show up in Zeus

-  **FIXED:** Small shadow issues on ION / Contractor uniform pants

-  **FIXED:** Wound material on long sleeve SFIA uniform would not show up

-  **FIXED:** Zu-23 was missing Turret/Gun hitpoints, which made it impossible to destroy the rotation mechanics

-  **TWEAKED:** Replaced all weapon hand animations

-  **TWEAKED:** Velko 50rnd magazine shape improvements

-  **TWEAKED:** Overhauled 12 Gauge HE shell particle effect

##### MISSIONS

**EXTRACTION**

-  **ADDED:** Offroad (Zu-23) to enemy vehicle pool

-  **ADDED:** Various new scenery compositions

-  **FIXED:** Despawning of Quilin in CSAT base

### Creator SPOTREP: Reaction Forces #006

- Date: 2025-12-08
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/537746474022209054
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-537746474022209054

##### **FROM**: **[Rotators Collective](https://www.rotators.net/)**
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Reaction Forces
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.0.5
**SIZE**: ~2.7 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647760/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Reaction_Forces/

##### Changelog

##### DATA

-  **FIXED:** VRCO-S pistol optic model issue in 3rd person

-  **FIXED:** Pickup headlights (light mesh element) would turn invisible in LOD1

-  **FIXED:** RC40 drone was removed by the garbage collector even though it was still alive

-  **FIXED:** RC40 drone model weight wasn't centered correctly

-  **FIXED:** Non-working camo selection in Guerilla Combat Uniform

-  **FIXED:** Spotlight On/Off user action wasn't showing up on the Pickup (AA) variant

-  **TWEAKED:** Pickup headlight and spotlights have been visually improved

-  **TWEAKED:** Veles bullet performance improved slightly for better longer range combat

-  **TWEAKED:** Replaced weapon hand animations for the H6 and Veles rifles

-  **TWEAKED:** Slightly reduced the audio signature / AI reaction range for the RC40 drones

##### MISSIONS

**AIR CONTROL**

-  **FIXED:** Save & Load didn't updated JIP player variables correctly

### Creator SPOTREP: Expeditionary Forces #001

- Date: 2025-11-26
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/537745839127265353
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-537745839127265353

##### **FROM**: [**Tiny Gecko Studios**](https://tinygeckostudios.com/)
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Expeditionary Forces
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.1
**SIZE**: ~3.6 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Expeditionary_Forces

##### Changelog

##### ADDED

-  **ADDED:** Gyra Armored Fighting Vehicle (including Unarmed, IFV, AA, HMG and Mortar variants)

-  **ADDED:** Diplomat 9mm SMG

-  **ADDED:** Diplomat 9mm SMG Silencer

-  **ADDED:** Animated Intro/Outro for Resolute Cyclone campaign

-  **ADDED:** CSAT Guard Motorized Infantry groups

-  **ADDED:** TGS team to main Credits ORBAT

-  **ADDED:** Field Manual entries for Gyra and Diplomat

-  **ADDED:** Gyra AFV to Western Sahara CDLC Compatibility Data (SFIA and UNA units)

-  **ADDED:** Protecta Headset in facewear too

-  **ADDED:** AAF and Grey LCC-1 liveries

-  **ADDED:** Camo liveries for AH-99, CH-67, F/A-181, UH-80, V-44X

-  **ADDED:** Amphibious Assault Vest Diver variant without rebreather

-  **ADDED:** Support Provider: Cruise Missile module

-  **ADDED:** Grey livery for Combat Boat

-  **ADDED:** Dark Grey livery for Spartan SAM launcher (virtual garage texture only)

-  **ADDED:** Ammo Bearer to MJTF

-  **ADDED:** New units to Warlords presets

-  **ADDED:** Missing static weapons (Autonomous Mk30/Mk32, Raised GMG)

-  **ADDED:** MJTF textures for new vanilla UH-80 with stub wings

-  **ADDED:** Crewman for CSAT (Urban)

##### KNOWN ISSUES

-  Some of the Picture-in-Picture functionality of the Gyra may show a black image due to a platform issue (fix will be deployed in game update 2.22, and is available on Profiling Branch already)

##### CHANGED

-  **CHANGED:** Updated CfgMods page with Gyra and Diplomat

-  **CHANGED:** AH-99J Python radar signature increased to match vanilla Blackfoot with stub wings

-  **CHANGED:** Updated Credits

-  **CHANGED:** Updated Warlords presets with Gyra for OPFOR factions (both standard and Western Sahara CDLC compatibility)

-  **CHANGED:** Tweaked LCC-1 platform animation, now uses a custom scripted controller instead of being tied to speed alone

-  **CHANGED:** Drone Radar will give warning about Data Link Receive required in debug

-  **CHANGED:** Toned down dirt on MBS/Microsight glass lenses

-  **CHANGED:** Drone Radar now supports angleRangeHorizontal config value for directional radars

-  **CHANGED:** LCC-1 can now load vehicles from the rear ramp too (unload is still hardcoded from the front only)

-  **CHANGED:** Players now have a useraction to return to the LPD when they are stuck in an animation loop on the rear ramp

-  **CHANGED:** LPD and other static ships from base game are now available in Zeus interface

-  **CHANGED:** Simplified and optimized NVG filter code

-  **CHANGED:** MJTF Autorifleman now has a bipod equipped on his rifle by default

-  **CHANGED:** Shores of Kavala now starts at 6:01 AM to better fit in with existing Arma lore

-  **CHANGED:** Titan NLOS now reloads automatically once the magazine is finished

-  **CHANGED:** Credits titles are now translated

-  **CHANGED:** Added brief explanation on how to use the Combat Boat Cradle Teleporter module

-  **CHANGED:** Renamed LPD from "Amphibious Warfare Ship [LPD 36]" to "USS Takmyr [LPD 36]"

-  **CHANGED:** AAV9A1 50mm autocannon now uses red tracers

-  **CHANGED:** Lowered armor value on AAV9 and AAV9A1

-  **CHANGED:** Replaced Grenadiers with Riflemen in MJTF Rifle Squads and Mechanized Rifle Squads

-  **CHANGED:** Improved Combat Boat handling and steering

-  **CHANGED:** Commando Mortar carried by MJTF units now displays the correct name (requires Reaction Forces CDLC)

-  **CHANGED:** Increased radius for Load Vehicle action detection on LCC-1

-  **CHANGED:** Increased reverse speed on LCC-1

-  **CHANGED:** Improved Combat Boat reverse speed

-  **CHANGED:** M02, do not check if commander camera is hit if AI commands

##### FIXED

-  **FIXED:** AH-99J Python MFDs showing wrong data

-

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/537745839127265353]_

### Creator SPOTREP: Spearhead 1944 #006 (Hotfix)

- Date: 2025-08-28
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521974992851698081
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-521974992851698081

**FROM**: [**Heavy Ordnance Works**](https://x.com/HeavyOrdWorks)
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Spearhead 1944
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.1.3 Hotfix
**SIZE**: ~2.5 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1175380/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Spearhead_1944/

##### Changelog

##### NEW FILES

none

##### CONTENT CHANGES

**VEHICLES**

-  **UPDATED:** Grunge textures for Sherman wheels

**CHARACTERS**

-  **ADDED:** Additional suitpack textures for pilot uniforms

##### CONTENT FIXES

**VEHICLES**

-  **FIXED:** Removed unneeded selection from gun LOD of M8 LAC

-  **FIXED:** Sherman wheel AO issue

**WEAPONS**

-  **FIXED:** Deployment animations would get stuck in some instances. (Ie. Deployed prone, moving to standing)

**CHARACTERS**

-  **FIXED:** German smock uniforms had incorrectly assigned hidden selections

**OTHER**

-  **ADDED:** CN translation for Osttruppen

-  **ADDED:** Localization for Zeus paradrop module feedback/errors

-  **IMPROVED:** Localization

-  **CHANGED:** Non-permanent RU translation

-  **CHANGED:** Replaced further instances of Osttruppen in CN translation with 東方軍團

-  **CHANGED:** Translated Flak-Korp for RU translation

-  **FIXED:** CN Translation for Cossack/Osttruppen

-  **FIXED:** CN Translation of US Jungle Officer webgear

-  **FIXED:** CN Web gear translations

-  **FIXED:** RU Mk. 2 translation

-  **FIXED:** CN/RU Gunner (.303 LMG) translation

-  **FIXED:** G503 RU translation

-  **FIXED:** Jagdpanther RU/CN translation

-  **FIXED:** Remaining 'Ost' translations for CN

-  **FIXED:** RU translation for Milice vests

-  **FIXED:** RU translation for Osttruppen

-  **FIXED:** RU/CN Translation for Milice berets

-  **FIXED:** RU/CN translation for Milice uniforms

**MISSIONS**

**Campaign**

-  **ADDED:** Ten seconds vote timer value as option in mission parameters

-  **ADDED:** RPT Logging for Timeline functions.

-  **CHANGED:** Prevent client from pausing AB timeline if the server has already finished.

-  **FIXED:** Timeline Skip function now correctly waits the first client to reach the end of a skip

-  **FIXED:** Prevent timeline from progressing time during a skip event. Now waits for all clients/server to be ready

-  **FIXED:** Missing "attach explosive" action for StuH and Panther.

-  **FIXED:** Missing marker reference in classic briefing.

-  **FIXED:** Function execution till SPE_fnc_VoiceOver_VehicleRespawn is defined.

-  **FIXED:** Dummy able units to copy loadout from were not always cleaned-up.

-  **FIXED:** Dummy dog and fox units to copy loadout from were not always cleaned-up.

-  **FIXED:** Missing marker reference in classic briefing.

-  **FIXED:** One could not attach explosives to all types of enemy tanks.

-  **FIXED:** Faulty format index in flare logging.

-  **FIXED:** Trigger inProtectedAreaWarning only for players (not AI) and only those players in the area.

**SCENARIOS**

**Combat Patrol**

-  **IMPROVED:** coding - made sure "BIS_CP_detected" variable is always defined

-  **FIXED:** BIS_CP_detected variable was not synced over net

**Escape**

-  **IMPROVED:** Coding - handle no group selection in the menu properly

-  **IMPROVED:** Coding - SPE_GroupConfigs and SPE_UnitList fallback setup

-  **IMPROVED:** First group is selected by default now in the group selection menu

-  **FIXED:** Delay populating specific locations until BIS_MissionInitDone is true

**Warlords**

-  **IMPROVED:** Re-added ability to customize available assets for both sides per scenario. Needs in description.ext or addon config.cpp a 'class CfgWLRequisitionPresets_SPE' definition as with the Vanilla Warlords setup (only extra _SPE tag in the root class) and 'SPE_WL_shoppingList[] = {"A3DefaultAll"};' to set the desired set

**Fixed**

-  **IMPROVED:** God mode setting wasn't applied properly and thus no unlimited asset placement possible

**ARSENAL**

-  **FIXED:** Undefined VRHitparts_hitdamage variable in a corner case

-  **FIXED:** VRHitparts_hitdamage array reset was

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521974992851698081]_

### Creator SPOTREP: Spearhead 1944 #005

- Date: 2025-07-24
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521971821728235674
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-521971821728235674

**FROM**: [**Heavy Ordnance Works**](https://x.com/HeavyOrdWorks)
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Spearhead 1944
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.1.2
**SIZE**: ~32 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1175380/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Spearhead_1944/

##### Changelog

##### NEW FILES

none

##### CONTENT CHANGES

**VEHICLES**

-  **ADDED:** Unique variable name for USAAF squadron codes

-  **ADDED:** New squadron decal definitions to P-47

-  **ADDED:** New decal setup for USAAF squadron codes allowing for numbers and letters on plane fuselage

-  **ADDED:** French CCKW and G503 variants

-  **ADDED:** M45 can be crewed while being towed

-  **ADDED:** Ability to set default randomisation format for vehicle numbers

-  **ADDED:** Historically correct number prefixes for US ground vehicle numbers

-  **ADDED:** Alternate wheel model for early M4 and M4A1 Shermans

**CHARACTERS**

-  **ADDED:** German Rifle grenadier vests

-  **ADDED:** Camo variant of German pioneer gear

-  **ADDED:** Officer shoulder rank selection for US uniforms

-  **ADDED:** Low-blouse US uniform variants

-  **ADDED:** Cows will now Moo

-  **ADDED:** m43 airborne uniforms with gloves configs

-  **ADDED:** Officer field US uniform variants

-  **UPDATED:** Improved German pioneer vest models and textures

-  **UPDATED:** US officer rank insignia textures

##### CONTENT FIXES

**VEHICLES**

-  **ADDED:** Config definitions for ViV for G503_MB variants

-  **ADDED:** Config definitions for ViV for 105mm M3 Howitzer

-  **ADDED:** Towing: added config variable to allow units to stay inside towed vehicles

-  **UPDATED:** Nashorn shell texture/rvmat to be more shiny

-  **UPDATED:** M18 and M10 shell materials to be more shiny

-  **UPDATED:** M18 appearance adjusted to more closely match the Shermans

-  **UPDATED:** M10 appearance adjusted to more closely match the Shermans

-  **IMPROVED:** elevation indicator for artillery sights better aligned on non-16:9 aspect ratios

-  **IMPROVED:** M18 model geometry on front glacis and driver side plates

-  **CHANGED:** Improved commander unit detection for vehicle HUD commander view cone

-  **CHANGED:** Improved mainTurret detection for vehicle hud so it no longer filters FFV capable turrets

-  **CHANGED:** Vehicle number decal system: SPE_US_Decals_Air_LettersAndNumbers variable back to 'SPE_Letters' as it was breaking backwards compatibility

-  **CHANGED:** M3 halftrack textures to better match tank olive colours

-  **CHANGED:** Sherman wheels dirt to match better with hull

-  **FIXED:** M4 Sherman. Drivers hands no longer clip with the direct vision port on the early Sherman when turned out and the armour is hidden

-  **FIXED:** Panzer 3. Driver's feet no longer clip with the vehicle floor

-  **FIXED:** Panzer 3. Optimized shadow LOD

-  **FIXED:** Jeep. Clipping windshield decal edges

-  **FIXED:** M8/M20 top speed corrected to 89 km/h

-  **FIXED:** ghosting around rivets etc on the M18 and M20

-  **FIXED:** Towing: main turret would always be locked forward when towed, added config variable to allow for movement

-  **FIXED:** Number/Letter decal system wasn't allowing custom input on US letters

-  **FIXED:** AT gun pushing/towing asphalt wheel sound effects

-  **FIXED:** Typo in R200 hitpoint armorComponents

-  **FIXED:** G503 and R200 had invalid selection names for rear wheel hitpoints

-  **FIXED:** Pilot proxy was inside P47 damageHide selection causing the camera to move inside geometry when killed

-  **FIXED:** French M4 and M4A3 Shermans were using the incorrect vehicle number decals

-  **FIXED:** Vehicles using old SCALAR number set up would cause an onscreen error.

-  **FIXED:** Corrected damage material assignments for m4a3 stowage

**WEAPONS**

-  **CHANGED:** No.3 Mk.I strings to use roman numerals instead of Arabic numerals

-  **CHANGED:** Lowered M9A1 AT grenade penetration values to be more accurate to historical values

-  **CHANGED:** fuseDistance on all rocket ammunition to

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521971821728235674]_

### Creator SPOTREP: Western Sahara #010

- Date: 2025-07-22
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521971443730220853
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-521971443730220853

**FROM**: [**Rotators Collective**](https://www.rotators.net/)
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Western Sahara
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.1.6
**SIZE**: ~ 4.5 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/

##### Changelog

##### DATA

-  **FIXED:** Camouflage net scenery object was missing from Zeus game mode

-  **FIXED:** The Mk17 Holosight (Snake) SMG variant had the wrong name string in 3den

-  **FIXED:** Various headgear was not available to place manually in 3den and Zeus

-  **FIXED:** Wrong materials on the Velko R5 GL base variant

-  **FIXED:** Restored the emblem function on the Beret (Headset) model

-  **TWEAKED:** Desert/Sand friction values in Sefrou-Ramal terrain

-  **TWEAKED:** Various 3den editor icons have been updated

##### MISSIONS

**EXTRACTION**

-  **ADDED:** New (bruised) face for Michael Sully

-  **ADDED:** Prevention for exceeding group spawn limit

-  **TWEAKED:** Various minor script improvements

### Creator SPOTREP: Reaction Forces #005

- Date: 2025-07-22
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521971443730220855
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-521971443730220855

**FROM**: **[Rotators Collective](https://www.rotators.net/)**
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Reaction Forces
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.0.4
**SIZE**: ~ 3.3 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647760/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Reaction_Forces/

##### Changelog

##### DATA

-  **ADDED:** Astra-themed livery for the pickup

-  **FIXED:** FIA repair pickup variant would not actually repair

-  **FIXED:** Pickup damage model improvements (engine could only get damaged by high caliber weapons)

-  **FIXED:** Pickup (RCWS) would spawn an error message when selecting the white livery

-  **FIXED:** Wildfire/Hit Marker Zeus module could cause synchronization issues in multiplayer

-  **FIXED:** Protector Helmet (Shape Breaker, Urban) was missing in 3den editor

-  **FIXED:** Mk26 .50 AE (Stripes) was missing in 3den editor

-  **FIXED:** Tactical Vest (Olive) had a wrong string in 3den editor

-  **FIXED:** The VRCO optics glass material would cause issues with certain weapons

-  **FIXED:** The zoom level of the 2D map inside the H235C Transport cockpit would vary depending on the current terrain size

-  **FIXED:**  DAGR x19 missiles pods are now available on the UH-80 Ghost Hawk (Stub Wings) variant

-  **FIXED:**  Wound materials on the hands of the leather jacket uniforms wouldn't show correctly

##### MISSIONS

**AIR CONTROL**

-  **ADDED:** UH-80 Ghost Hawk (Stub Wings) and AH-99 Blackfoot (Stub Wings) are now available in the Motor Pool

-  **ADDED:** Various smaller QoL improvements

-  **FIXED:** Various potential script errors

-  **FIXED:** Wrong predefined attack points were selected, causing vehicles to spawn in the middle of the map

-  **FIXED:** When losing the fight over an enemy base and being ordered to retreat, hostile tanks would spawn instantly in the players vicinity

-  **FIXED:** Occasional script error when Nightmare-1 delivered supplies

-  **FIXED:** Nightmare-1 speed is a little reduced now when doing supply runs, to prevent collisions with slingloaded cargo

-  **FIXED:** Script error when Nightmare-1 was tasked to do a supply run and supplies were already loaded by a player

-  **FIXED:** Prevention of calling Nightmare-1 functions multiple times

-  **FIXED:** Position of hospital landing spot, to prevent clipping with nearby buildings

**QRF**

-  **FIXED:** Completing QRF in singleplayer would not mark it as completed in the scenario list

### SPOTREP #00119

- Date: 2025-06-25
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521969284864278824
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-521969284864278824

##

**FROM**: High Command
**TO**: Arma 3 Users
**UNIT**: Main Branch (Windows)
**ACTIVITY**: Hotfix 2.20 (Miscellaneous Fixes)
**SIZE**: ~62 MB / ~24 MB

[](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00119)

More in the [full changelog and SPOTREP](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00119)

### SPOTREP #00118

- Date: 2025-06-17
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/594025704690030317
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-594025704690030317

##

**FROM**: High Command
**TO**: Arma 3 Users
**UNIT**: Main Branch (Windows)
**ACTIVITY**: Game Update 2.20 (Performance Optimizations, Steam Game Recording, UH-80 / AH-99 Stub Wings, Illumination Flares)
**SIZE**: ~127 MB / ~57 MB (depends on Arma 3: Contact ownership)

[](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00118)

More in the [full changelog and SPOTREP](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00118)

### Creator SPOTREP: Global Mobilization #009

- Date: 2025-05-29
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521966748731179666
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-521966748731179666

##### **FROM**: (https://www.global-mobilization.com/)
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: Global Mobilization - Cold War Germany
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.6
**SIZE**: ~36 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/

##### Changelog

##### ADDED

-  **ADDED:** GC Army 2B11 120mm Mortar

-  **ADDED:** GC Army BMP-1P

-  **ADDED:** GC Army BRDM2 ATGM SF 9P133

-  **ADDED:** GE Army TPz 1 VHF Jammer

-  **ADDED:** GE Army RakJPz 2

-  **ADDED:** GE Army KPz 1A4

-  **ADDED:** GE Army M113A1G 120mm Mortar Carrier

-  **ADDED:** GE Army M120 120mm Mortar

-  **ADDED:** GE Army PzBtl 293 Insignia added

-  **ADDED:** GE Army TPz 1 Fuchs Medic

-  **ADDED:** DK Army KPz1A5DK1

-  **ADDED:** DK Army KPz1A5DK1 with dozer blade

-  **ADDED:** PL Army BRDM-2RS (pl version of the BRDM-2RCH)

-  **ADDED:** PL Army BRDM2 ATGM 9P133

-  **ADDED:** Red Hornet paint variant of PAH

-  **ADDED:** DK Smokegrenade M/77

-  **ADDED:** DK Handgrenade M/56

-  **ADDED:** GC Army 40x47mm ammunition

-  **ADDED:** DE Army 40x46mm ammunition

-  **ADDED:** 40 Round Magazines for AKM Rifles

-  **ADDED:** SS.11 atgm weapon (RakJPz2)

-  **ADDED:** GC 90 Infantry

-  **ADDED:** GC 90 Motorized Infantry Groups (BMP-1P, SPW-60, Truck gel. 5 Transport)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Belt)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Leader)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Machinegunner)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Officer)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Rifleman)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Specialist)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Belt)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Leader)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Machinegunner)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Officer)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Rifleman)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA UTV Vest (Winter, Specialist)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA Vest

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA Vest (Belt)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA Vest (Leader)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA Vest (Machinegunner)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA Vest (Rifleman)

-  **ADDED:** GC BESPA Vest (Specialist)

-  **ADDED:** GC M86 Helmet

-  **ADDED:** GC M86 Helmet (Blue)

-  **ADDED:** GC M86 Helmet (Mesh)

-  **ADDED:** GC M86 Helmet (Strichtarn)

-  **ADDED:** GC M86 Helmet (Winter)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Hat (Beige)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Hat (Strichtarn)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Hat (Strichtarn-Green)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Rank Insignia

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Rig (Belt)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Rig (Leader)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Rig (Machinegunner)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Rig (Officer)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Rig (Rifleman)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Rig (Specialist)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn, Rolled Sleeve)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn-Green)

-  **ADDED:** GC UTV Uniform (Strichtarn-Green, Rolled Sleeve)

-  **ADDED:** PL Vest Ochra AKM (Winter)

-  **ADDED:** PL Vest Ochra AKM (5 color variants)

-  **ADDED:** GE Dust Glasses (Relaxed) variant

-  **ADDED:** Ability for commanders to override Turret control (take full control of the turret)

-  **ADDED:** Ability to cycle between light modes, Normal Lights, Blackout Lights, IR Lights, Marker Lights, Convoy Lights (where available).

-  **ADDED:** Ability to raise and lower Dozer Blades via key input

-  **ADDED:** Ability to toggle beacon lights via key toggle

-  **ADDED:** Ability for Do-28D2 to take off doors, enables FFV door gunner position.

-  **ADDED:** Ability for L-410T to take off doors, enables FFV door gunner position.

-  **ADDED:** 100mm Ammo Boxes

-  **ADDED:** 100mm Shell models

-  **ADDED:** 100mm Static ammo objects added

-  **ADDED:** 105mm Ammo Boxes

-  **ADDED:** 105mm DM512 HESH-T

-  **ADDED:** 105mm Shell models

-  **ADDED:** 105mm Static ammo objects added

-  **ADDED:** 122mm Ammo Boxes

-  **ADDED:** Additional 122x447mm shell models

-  **ADDED:** Additional Ammo pallets added

-  **ADDED:** Ammobox Type 8 (122mm,

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521966748731179666]_

### Creator SPOTREP: ČSLA Iron Curtain #005 (Hotfix)

- Date: 2025-03-25
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521960587877417397
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arma-3/releases/steam-521960587877417397

##### **FROM**: [**ČSLA Studio**](http://csla-studio.blogspot.com/)
**TO**: Arma 3 Creator DLC Users
**UNIT**: ČSLA Iron Curtain
**ACTIVITY**: Update 1.2.1 Hotfix
**SIZE**: ~4.4 GB

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/

##### Changelog

##### ADDED

-  **ADDED:** Feature - When the gunner dies, the commander switches to the gunner position (in vehicles where the commander and gunner share the same compartment)

-  **ADDED:** MAAWS iron sight view

-  **ADDED:** New 2D optics for vehicle crews (BMP-1 driver, T-72 driver, M1A1 driver, M113 driver, LAV-25 driver, OT-62 driver, T-72 gunner, M1A1 loader)

-  **ADDED:** SMAW iron sight view

##### FIXED

-  **FIXED:** Added to CfgPatches: "US85_M60E3LB", "US85_M60E3SB"

-  **FIXED:** Adjusted surface definitions in CFG for Gabreta (overwriting vanilla classes)

-  **FIXED:** AFMC, CSLA, FIA, US - Replaced vanilla mine detectors in vehicles with US/CSLA versions

-  **FIXED:** Air weapons - Proxy - autocenter=0 (disabled auto-centering of missile models to ensure correct positioning in pylons)

-  **FIXED:** An-2 - Added the ability to move the pilot’s head

-  **FIXED:** An-2 - Incorrect damaged texture

-  **FIXED:** AN/PAQ-1 LTD function (now able to target for laser-guided bombs)

-  **FIXED:** CSLA - Grenades - Speed adjustment

-  **FIXED:** CSLA - Increased turret traverse and elevation speed for PLDvK-53/59

-  **FIXED:** CSLA - Para Knapsack and Pouch vz. 85 (Engineer)

-  **FIXED:** CSLA - Stringtable - Fixed magazine labels for 7.62×45 PU-52

-  **FIXED:** CSLA - T-72 optics

-  **FIXED:** CSLA Desert - Added hats to inventory

-  **FIXED:** CSLA Engineers - Added ammunition and backpacks

-  **FIXED:** CSLA Helmet vz.53 - LOD 4 had sharp edges

-  **FIXED:** CSLA Para Knapsack and Pouch vz. 85 (Engineer) - Added ammunition

-  **FIXED:** CSLA Paratroopers - Added berets to inventory

-  **FIXED:** CSLA_Turret AGS-17 - Player could kill themselves by shooting - Increased grenade fuse distance

-  **FIXED:** EXPO Vltava 86 - Helicopters collide mid-air

-  **FIXED:** F813 Goliath - wrong unit ingignia position on cargo door in MP

-  **FIXED:** F813 Goliath vehicles lacked license plates when generated via script

-  **FIXED:** F813 Goliath, CATOR 2009 - After turning off beacon, it remained floating in the air

-  **FIXED:** FIA - Random headgear (missing helmets after respawn in MP)

-  **FIXED:** FIA AZU 469 - missing texture of rear-view mirror

-  **FIXED:** FIA desert hats - Removed CSLA insignia

-  **FIXED:** Field Manual - Typos in M136 Volcano section

-  **FIXED:** HUD on Mi-24V (was inheriting a virtual HUD from vanilla helicopters)

-  **FIXED:** INT GH #326 EH Killed: Replacing gunners in emplacements and vehicles with another crew member – adjusted EventHandler to prevent deletion of user-added EHs

-  **FIXED:** LAV-25 (all variants) - Missing optic glass

-  **FIXED:** LAV-25 (All Variants) Added optics glass for gunner/commander periscope

-  **FIXED:** LAV-25 optics glass in the interior - Added reflections

-  **FIXED:** LAV25, M1A1, T-72 - driver optics centered

-  **FIXED:** M1025 - Inventory contained vanilla toolkit

-  **FIXED:** M1025, M1043 and M998 (all variants) - Missing damaged material on dashboard

-  **FIXED:** M1025, M1043, M998 - Added camo5 selection for dashboard

-  **FIXED:** M113 (Mk. 19) - Persistent muzzle flash in LOD

-  **FIXED:** M113 (Mk. 19) - Selections for turret/weapon in LOD 2

-  **FIXED:** M113A1 (TOW) - Fixed PIP periscopes for the driver

-  **FIXED:** M60, M60E3, M23 - Adjusted bolt animation, should now move from rear to front during firing

-  **FIXED:** M923A1 GT - Mk. 19 adjusted to prevent ammo from clipping through the magazine during shake animation

-  **FIXED:** M923A1 GT - Mk. 19 ammo belt animation was not hiding correctly when changing the magazine

-  **FIXED:** MH-60A - Handle on left door doesn't move with the door

-  **FIXED:** Missing strings (STR_CSLA_DN

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/107410/view/521960587877417397]_