FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
INFO: Encore Update, Updated Tools & Experimental Ports
PRECEDENCE: Flash



SITUATION

Last Wednesday was another big one for us and our community thanks to the release of Arma 3's 81st platform update, also known as the Encore Update or Update 1.84. Since its release we've been collecting your feedback - and we'll try to respond to potential issues as quickly as possible.

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Destroyer ship "USS Liberty", SAM systems, radar sites, and more



The Encore Update is ready for boarding! Download the latest Arma 3 platform update (1.84) on Steam, and enjoy free new bonus content such as the "USS Liberty" destroyer ship, SAM systems, radar sites, anti-radiation missiles, small diameter bombs, plus various other additions and improvements.

https://youtu.be/QBYuJYjCEC0
The highlights of the Encore Update include:

• "USS Liberty" Destroyer Ship - The NATO carrier strike group has a new addition; a destroyer-class ship with detailed interiors and new naval fire-support options. It's also capable of launching/recovering small naval vessels and helicopters. The USS Liberty is a static object that can be placed and moved around the map via the in-game Scenario Editor.
  
• "MIM-145 Defender" SAM System & "AN/MPQ-105" Radar System - A stationary missile system used by NATO forces that presents a beyond-visual-range threat to even the most modern of aircraft. It can make use of the Data Link connection via the AN/MPQ-106 radar system.
  
• "S-750 Rhea" SAM System & "R-750 Cronus" Radar System - The CSAT faction's variant of a stationary long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system capable of engaging aerial targets from beyond-visual-range. It works in tandem with the R-750 Cronus radar system connected via the Data Link.
  
• Anti-Radiation Missiles & Small Diameter Guided Bomb - Both NATO and CSAT receive new anti-radiation missiles, which are designed to auto-lock on ground targets that have their active radar sensor switched on. NATO fighter jets can also be equipped with new, relatively small, air-to-surface precision-guided bombs.

The new bonus assets were created by third-party developer BRAVO ZERO ONE Studios to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Arma 3 Jets DLC. They are designed to provide even more opportunities for diverse and immersive military operations, while introducing more balanced options for ground-to-air combat and vice versa.



Besides the new sandbox content, version 1.84 also implements various adjustments to all of the official Arma 3 scenarios and campaigns released so far. These improvements are aimed at making sure that even the older playable content makes optimal use of the assets and gameplay features that were introduced to the game over the past few years.

The full update changelog is available for inspection on the Arma 3 Dev Hub.

See you in-game!

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch (Windows)
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.84 (Encore Update, Free Jets DLC Bonus Content, Fixes and Improvements)
SIZE: ~3.0 GB / ~504 MB

More in the full changelog and SPOTREP

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
INFO: Encore Update RC, New Documentation
PRECEDENCE: Flash



SITUATION

We've just made the Release Candidate (RC) of the upcoming Encore Update (version 1.84) available for public testing. This means we're very close to its official main branch release, and our team is working closely together with the people from BRAVO ZERO ONE Studios to resolve the final issues.

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FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
INFO: Encore Update Dev-Branching, Units Status
PRECEDENCE: Flash



SITUATION
We're currently preparing the final snapshot of the upcoming Encore Update (version 1.84). If everything goes according to plan, we'd expect to open up the Release Candidate branch of version 1.84 later this week.

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FROM: BattlEye
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Anti-Cheat Update
SIZE: ~11 MB

FROM: BattlEye
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Anti-Cheat Update
SIZE: ~6.5 MB

UNIT: John K. Noviks, BRAVO ZERO ONE Studios
TO: Arma 3 Users
OPSUM: Balance of power



EVALUATION:
It's been a year now since Jets DLC was released to the public. Working alongside Bohemia Interactive as a third-party developer with strong community roots, everyone here at B01 has been extremely excited to see the community's response, and we'd like to thank you all for your support. But what’s next? Is this the end of our mission? Not yet! Let's take a look at some of the bonus assets coming to everyone for free in this summer's Encore Update.

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FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
INFO: Roadmap 2018, Dev-Branch Frequency
PRECEDENCE: Flash



SITUATION
Last week we shared our plans for the second part of this year and took a brief look at what lies beyond. We're now finishing up on some of the final details of this summer's "Encore" Update, and we hope to introduce them to Dev-Branch quite soon™.

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And here we are!

It's been more than five years since we first released the Arma 3 Alpha. The game has been a major part of our lives ever since. Even though Arma 3 was, we dare say, our most stable Arma at launch, the game has certainly come a very long way since then. In the past years, it has pushed beyond its Apex with even more content and platform updates.

We've said it before, and we'll continue doing so; all of this was possible thanks to our community. Besides supporting our DLC strategy and constantly providing us with valuable feedback, you've helped grow the game into a platform with an incredible amount of user-made content that is enjoyed by the largest number of players to date. Arma 3 is definitely here to stay for at least several more years, and now that Tanks DLC has concluded our previous development roadmap, it's time to shed some light on where we plan to take things from here...

Continue reading our Roadmap 2018 devblog on the Arma 3 website: https://arma3.com/news/arma-3-roadmap-2018

Thanks everyone - we look forward to continuing our journey together!