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GHPC Early Access has been updated to version 20240401.1.

This is a minor update, introducing new adjustments and bug fixes.

We've got plenty more in the works for GHPC! As always, you can get additional info by visiting our Discord server and YouTube channel. Links are on the GHPC website.

[h2]FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS[/h2]

• Removed April Fools Day content (T-54A will remain as a reserve tank for the East German forces in campaign, but M47 is out of theater)
  
• Modified campaign logistics mechanic to send reinforcements more frequently, but their effectiveness is capped and they diminish each time (requires a campaign started after this update to observe the changes)
  
• The logistics section of campaign briefings may now include a small note about recent reinforcements
  
• Reduced team health impact per mission in campaign
  
• Made T-62's minimum campaign spawn chances higher
  
• Made Hind pilots less defiant in the face of incoming fire
  
• Added more names to credits
  

[h2]FIXES[/h2]

• Fixed some parts of smoke grenade effects not showing up
  
• Fixed stray smoke cloud appearing in midair when smoke shells were landing
  
• Fixed some armor/component tagging issues
  
• Fixed an issue where some Soviet crew voices would glitch out if a target was spotted at 60 (6000 mils, hull rear)
  
• Fixed possibility of a catastrophic detonation with a turret throw not killing all occupants of the compartment who have not yet bailed out
  
• Fixed script errors
  
• Fixed a log spam issue
  
• Fixed AI vehicles behaving oddly while player was solving an easter egg
  

Thanks for playing!

Happy April 1st!

GHPC Early Access has been updated to version 20240401.

This is a regular update, introducing new features, adjustments, and bug fixes. There's nothing strange about the update. Today is an ordinary day.

We've got plenty more in the works for GHPC! As always, you can get additional info by visiting our Discord server and YouTube channel. Links are on the GHPC website.

[h2]NEW VEHICLES[/h2]

• Added a new West German (Bundeswehr) tank
  
• Added a new Pact tank
  

[h2]NEW CONTENT[/h2]

• Added new two-part mission series "Retro Rumble" in Fulda Outskirts
• Added 3BM8 APDS ammunition for 100mm guns (available at lowered Pact logistics states in campaign)
  

[h2]FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS[/h2]

• HEAT penetrator jets are now a different size and color in AAR to improve readability
  
• HEAT and HE detonations are now explicitly mentioned in the AAR shot log text sequence
  
• Orbit camera distance changes are now smoothly animated
  
• Reworked M60A1/M60A3 armor model to fix glitches
  
• Optimized AI vision checks
  
• Improved efficiency and stability of numerous code systems
  
• Made M901 ITV less resistant to crew panic and missile unit damage
  
• Reduced the amount of time for which AI gunners will be willing to "blind-fire" after their target moves into concealment
  
• Slightly increased clarity of Pact night sights
  

[h2]FIXES[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where some shot impacts created excessive CPU and memory load, potentially leading to a crash
  
• Fixed Soviet loader in T-62 not announcing rounds loaded
  
• Fixed grid pattern appearing with high amounts of screen blur
  
• Fixed sprocket/track sync on T-80B
  
• Fixed CAS planes loitering forever if they can't find a target
  
• Fixed BMP-2 having no turret traverse drive sound
  
• Fixed shots reporting wrong timestamp in AAR
  
• Fixed some vehicle fire smoke effects suddenly increasing in size
  
• Fixed suitcase item on T-80B intersecting with radio aerial
  
• Fixed track animation glitch on M2 IFV
  
• Fixed some parked vehicles in Soviet menu scene having their convoy lamps illuminated
  

Thanks for playing!

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GHPC Early Access has been updated to version 20240312.1.

This is a minor update, introducing new adjustments and bug fixes.

We've got plenty more in the works for GHPC! As always, you can get additional info by visiting our Discord server and YouTube channel. Links are on the GHPC website.

[h2]CHANGES[/h2]

• Adjusted performance and gearing of T-80B to better match real life stats
  
• Modified some mission setups
  
• Re-tuned default AI to use a lower speed in combat
  
• Further decreased BMP-1 accuracy over range, as well as reducing its precision for estimating target speed and distance
  
• Removed engine smokescreen from T-80B for historical accuracy
  
• Fixed unlockable missions re-locking when the unlock mission was lost after previously being won
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented stabilizers from turning off when restocking began
  
• Fixed audio levels for T-80B engine
  
• Fixed T-62 engine smoke system being unusable
  
• Fixed an issue that made AI gunners get distracted and look at inconvenient angles
  
• Fixed coaxial machine gun ballistic scale on 1G42 not being accurate
  
• Fixed joystick/controller not being able to zoom in all the way in multi-step sights
  
• Fixed smoke from burning vehicles expiring too early
  
• Fixed radio ping appearing when exiting free cam
  
• Fixed smoke effects not being blown by wind on Eastern Hills map
  
• Fixed T-80B driver seat position
  

Thanks for playing!

GHPC Early Access has been updated to version 20240312.

This is a regular update, introducing new features, adjustments, and bug fixes.

We've got plenty more in the works for GHPC! As always, you can get additional info by visiting our Discord server and YouTube channel. Links are on the GHPC website.



[h2]NEW VEHICLE[/h2]

Release of T-80B tank for Soviet forces

Notable characteristics:

• 125mm smoothbore cannon with access to the newest Soviet ammunition
  
• Modern 1A33 fire control system with laser rangefinder, automatic lead and superelevation, delta-D, cant correction, and more
  
• 1G42 gunner's sight with automatic and manual modes for range adjustment
  
• Passive night vision sight with manually adjustable range scale
  
• Composite upper hull armor (steel and glass textolite) reinforced with high-hardness surface plate
  
• Composite turret armor (steel and "kvartz" ceramic)
  
• Turbine engine
  

NOTE: Gun-launched ATGM "Kobra" is not implemented yet



[h2]NEW CONTENT[/h2]

• Two new Instant Action missions featuring T-80B: Pushing Tin parts 1 and 2
  
• T-80B training range mission
  
• T-80B added to campaign
  
• 125mm HEAT-FS-T 3BK18M added to Soviet tanks (but not East German ones)
  
• 125mm ammunition 3BK18M and 3BK14M added to campaign logistics system for Soviet forces
  
• Mi-2 scout helicopter added
  
• New unlockable Soviet themed main menu scene (reward for completing Pushing Tin part 1)
  
• Soviet themed main menu scene features new remade version of music track "Target Acquired"
  

Owners of the GHPC OST on Steam have also received the new track as a free update!

[h2]FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS[/h2]

• Artillery batteries can now be used in parallel with separate controls in the map view
  
• Helicopter tail rotor driveshafts and gearboxes can now be destroyed
  
• Early TPN-1 type active night sights no longer have illuminated reticles
  
• TPN-1 reticle updated to match sources
  
• Added area triggers to ramps in training range missions
  
• Mildly increased drag coefficients on 3BM22 and 3BM32
  
• M901 can now have its missile tubes damaged individually
  

[h2]FIXES[/h2]

• Fixed a bug that would lock all functions on the Bradley if a restock attempt was made while there was still too much ammo remaining to restock
  
• Fixed an issue that could lead to repeated or cut-off voice lines
  
• Fixed a bug that allowed taking control of unintended vehicles using instant swap
  
• Improved stability of projectile impacts
  
• Improved stability of several code systems
  
• Fixed improperly configured armor on T-62
  
• Fixed visual issues with night sight covers on T-62 and T-64A
  
• Fixed mislabeling of optical rangefinders as laser rangefinders in damage HUD
  
• Corrected labeling of some turret and gun drives in damage HUD
  
• Corrected some briefing errors
  
• Removed smoke grenade setup elements from T-62
  
• Helped M113 commander keep his head during free cam mode
  

Thanks for playing!

GHPC Early Access has been updated to version 20240219.

This is a regular update, introducing new features, adjustments, and bug fixes.

We've got plenty more in the works for GHPC! As always, you can get additional info by visiting our Discord server and YouTube channel. Links are on the GHPC website.

Note: The build has been hotfixed to correct a missing mission and an AI vision issue. If you downloaded the update early and then received an additional download, that's the reason.



[h2]NEW VEHICLE[/h2]

Release of T-62 tank for Soviet forces

Notable characteristics:

• 115mm high-velocity smoothbore cannon with a selection of Soviet ammunition including late model APFSDS rounds
  
• Basic gunsight with adjustable range setting and stadiametric rangefinder
  
• Automatic shell casing ejection to assist the loader
  

[h2]NEW CONTENT[/h2]

• Two new Instant Action missions featuring T-62: PACT Partnership and Rubber Mallet
  
• T-62 training range mission
  
• T-62 added to campaign
  
• 115mm ammunition 3BM28 and 3BM21 added to campaign logistics system
  

[h2]FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS[/h2]

• Restored spotting reports system to the in-game tactical map, now with improved stability
  
• Added a 3-second "grace period" to ammo restocking, where canceling within this period will undo the current ammo move in progress and quickly return the crew to fighting positions
  
• Modified the labeling shown during restocking countdowns after a "cancel" command to clarify whether the move is going to be completed
  
• Added PT-76B as rare low-logistics spawn for NVA in campaign
  
• Improved efficiency of volumetric armor calculations
  

[h2]FIXES[/h2]

• Fixed a bug where looking through smoke could cause a crew to see through trees as well
  
• Fixed an issue where autoloader carousels could stop rotating or get out of sync after a restock
  
• Fixed some command flow issues in Soviet crew voices
  
• Fixed an issue with evaluation of layered armor under certain conditions, which could lead to incorrect behavior such as the T-64A glacis stopping I-TOW hits
  
• Fixed T-64A compartment zone being penetrable from outside the armor in the rear
  
• Fixed "flickering" Z-fighting effect in T-64A X-ray model
  
• Fixed T-64A turret traverse drive not reacting to damage
  
• Corrected name of T-64A main gun
  
• Fixed issue with tail number of Mi-8
  
• Fixed a rare bug where the M2 could restock 25mm ammunition over the capacity of its ready belts
  
• Fixed a bug in projectile impact audio
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented some mission triggers from activating
  
• Fixed layout issues in some missions
  
• Hatches now open on T-64A
  
• Fixed error spam from some gunsight reticles
  
• Fixed various script bugs that could lead to instability
  

Thanks for playing!