Squad levelling changes, plus free Latvian expansion for Tannenberg!
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Today’s update significantly changes how squad levelling works. The system we had in place did not feel right as it was unclear why/how your level increased and for some users it was difficult to reach and maintain a high level. To counter these issues we have chosen to overhaul the system and replace it with something that is more clear and rewarding.
Previously, you earned co-op squad XP with each squad member which resulted in the final squad level. In the new system, every player has an individual squad level for each type of squad. The level of a squad in-game is simply the combined squad levels of each player in the squad - so a Tommies squad with two players who have a Tommy squad level of 10 and two players who have a Tommy squad level of 15 would have a total level of 10+10+15+15 = 50.
This also means that you can reach a level 100 squad playing by yourself, and if there is any player within your squad who has level 100, the squad will be level 100.
For those who have worked hard to reach a high level in the legacy system, fear not! We also ensured that the stats of the legacy system still function as well - anybody who reached a level 100 squad with their friends under the previous system will still see a level 100 squad when they play with those same friends, even if their squad level under the new system would be lower! The legacy system kicks in after a legacy squad level of 10+. It is however no longer possible to level via the legacy system.
The update also brings an update to the latest version of Unity (2019.1) plus some smaller tweaks and fixes. These include:
Fixed wave number for Squad Defense at the top starting at 2 when joining a game that hasn't started yet.
Weapon stats sorting (i.e. kills, minutes played, etc.).
Added settings option to make some UI text elements larger (i.e. in-game text chat).
Optimized spawning of bots, especially for the player that's controlling them.
NCO abilities are now displayed in a new icon to other squad mates.
Read all the full changelog on our Steam forums.
Fight alongside the Latvian Riflemen as they defend their homeland on the new Baltic map, or attempt to break through the swamps and sand dunes.
New Squad!
The Latvian Riflemen are a support squad mostly equipped with the Type 30 and Type 38 Japanese import rifles and older repeating Winchesters, with plenty of grenades for close quarters action. Some of their members carry US M1911 pistols! Their NCO ability can remove weapon sway for 30 seconds, allowing perfect shots by skilled players in the squad at key moments in battle.
Special Grenades!
Other weapons added to the game include the Russian M1917 Chemical grenade and the German N Nebelbombe smoke grenade - these two allow players to deploy small local clouds of gas or smoke without the need to call in artillery for the first time!
New Map!
The new Baltic map is covered with pools of swampy water, navigable via duckboard walkways and pontoon bridges. Make the most of the sandbag positions and wooden fortifications as you advance across the map - there aren’t a lot of height differences or areas of natural cover to offer protection.
The expansion is free, but if you don’t own Tannenberg yet it’s on 50% sale to celebrate the release! Get it on the Steam store!
You can read the full release announcement on the Tannenberg hub!
Squad levelling overhaul, Unity update and more...
Today’s update significantly changes how squad levelling works. The system we had in place did not feel right as it was unclear why/how your level increased and for some users it was difficult to reach and maintain a high level. To counter these issues we have chosen to overhaul the system and replace it with something that is more clear and rewarding.
Previously, you earned co-op squad XP with each squad member which resulted in the final squad level. In the new system, every player has an individual squad level for each type of squad. The level of a squad in-game is simply the combined squad levels of each player in the squad - so a Tommies squad with two players who have a Tommy squad level of 10 and two players who have a Tommy squad level of 15 would have a total level of 10+10+15+15 = 50.
This also means that you can reach a level 100 squad playing by yourself, and if there is any player within your squad who has level 100, the squad will be level 100.
For those who have worked hard to reach a high level in the legacy system, fear not! We also ensured that the stats of the legacy system still function as well - anybody who reached a level 100 squad with their friends under the previous system will still see a level 100 squad when they play with those same friends, even if their squad level under the new system would be lower! The legacy system kicks in after a legacy squad level of 10+. It is however no longer possible to level via the legacy system.
The update also brings an update to the latest version of Unity (2019.1) plus some smaller tweaks and fixes. These include:
Fixed wave number for Squad Defense at the top starting at 2 when joining a game that hasn't started yet.
Weapon stats sorting (i.e. kills, minutes played, etc.).
Added settings option to make some UI text elements larger (i.e. in-game text chat).
Optimized spawning of bots, especially for the player that's controlling them.
NCO abilities are now displayed in a new icon to other squad mates.
Read all the full changelog on our Steam forums.
The Latvian update is live in Tannenberg right now!
Fight alongside the Latvian Riflemen as they defend their homeland on the new Baltic map, or attempt to break through the swamps and sand dunes.
New Squad!
The Latvian Riflemen are a support squad mostly equipped with the Type 30 and Type 38 Japanese import rifles and older repeating Winchesters, with plenty of grenades for close quarters action. Some of their members carry US M1911 pistols! Their NCO ability can remove weapon sway for 30 seconds, allowing perfect shots by skilled players in the squad at key moments in battle.
Special Grenades!
Other weapons added to the game include the Russian M1917 Chemical grenade and the German N Nebelbombe smoke grenade - these two allow players to deploy small local clouds of gas or smoke without the need to call in artillery for the first time!
New Map!
The new Baltic map is covered with pools of swampy water, navigable via duckboard walkways and pontoon bridges. Make the most of the sandbag positions and wooden fortifications as you advance across the map - there aren’t a lot of height differences or areas of natural cover to offer protection.
The expansion is free, but if you don’t own Tannenberg yet it’s on 50% sale to celebrate the release! Get it on the Steam store!
You can read the full release announcement on the Tannenberg hub!