Hey Squaddies,

Alpha 9.15 is here and we're sneaking the first iteration of modding support out with it. Presenting the Squad Workshop. Please make sure to check out the notes for more information!

• Fixed Custom Servers browser showing licensed servers.
• Changed Yeho Invasion 2 Final Stand flag minimum enemies to capture the flag to 3 like all other flags.
• Fixed a weapons cache spawning in a closed building on Logar Night Insurgency.
• Mestia: Fixed issues with vehicle claiming and vehicle respawns.
  
• Mestia: Did more adjustments to the lighting.
  
• Mestia: Regarding a performance issue some users have reported - we are able to reproduce it on one of our systems now. Unfortunately, it's not an easy fix. The affected GPUs need for a certain operation more than twenty times as long as otherwise comparable GPUs. We are still working on a solution. The only way to reduce this issue for now is lowering the ingame resolution.
• Added initial gameside support for modding and steam workshop integration. Custom servers are now allowed to run modded maps. Players trying to join a modded server will be directed to the Steam Workshop if they aren't subscribed to the required mods. Read more about modding in the upcoming Modding Recap article. Instructions to get started on modding can be found in the modding section of the wiki: https://squad.gamepedia.com/Category:Modding.
• Changed game files to packaged format to allow mod packs to be loaded. This causes an increased update size and update install time.

We're very, very excited to finally have this in your hands. Hit us with your feedback!

Hey Squaddies,

Alpha 9.15 is here and we're sneaking the first iteration of modding support out with it. Presenting the Squad Workshop. Please make sure to check out the notes for more information!

• Fixed Custom Servers browser showing licensed servers.
• Changed Yeho Invasion 2 Final Stand flag minimum enemies to capture the flag to 3 like all other flags.
• Fixed a weapons cache spawning in a closed building on Logar Night Insurgency.
• Mestia: Fixed issues with vehicle claiming and vehicle respawns.
  
• Mestia: Did more adjustments to the lighting.
  
• Mestia: Regarding a performance issue some users have reported - we are able to reproduce it on one of our systems now. Unfortunately, it's not an easy fix. The affected GPUs need for a certain operation more than twenty times as long as otherwise comparable GPUs. We are still working on a solution. The only way to reduce this issue for now is lowering the ingame resolution.
• Added initial gameside support for modding and steam workshop integration. Custom servers are now allowed to run modded maps. Players trying to join a modded server will be directed to the Steam Workshop if they aren't subscribed to the required mods. Read more about modding in the upcoming Modding Recap article. Instructions to get started on modding can be found in the modding section of the wiki: https://squad.gamepedia.com/Category:Modding.
• Changed game files to packaged format to allow mod packs to be loaded. This causes an increased update size and update install time.

We're very, very excited to finally have this in your hands. Hit us with your feedback!

Hey Squaddies,

Hope you're enjoying the free weekend! This hotfix includes various fixes for some issues discovered during wider play of Mestia. We'll keep an eye on things and roll it back if there are any major issues.

• Mestia bug fixes.
  
• Correctly named Yehorivka Invasion v2.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, as we hit Twitch for Stack-Up for Veterans Day.

Hey Squaddies,

Hope you're enjoying the free weekend! This hotfix includes various fixes for some issues discovered during wider play of Mestia. We'll keep an eye on things and roll it back if there are any major issues.

• Mestia bug fixes.
  
• Correctly named Yehorivka Invasion v2.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, as we hit Twitch for Stack-Up for Veterans Day.

Hey Squaddies,

Just a little drop for you before the free weekend. Enjoy!

• Added Mestia with two AAS layers, two Invasion layers and one PAAS layer.
• Fixed Chora map border
• Added Yehorivka Invasion v2. This layer is experimental. The Militia main base is the last flag and can only be attacked once all connecting flags are captured. At that moment, the main base protection zone disappears and the main base spawn timer for Militia increases to two minutes. Most of the vehicles have a delayed spawn so that heavier weapons become available later.

Hey Squaddies,

Just a little drop for you before the free weekend. Enjoy!

• Added Mestia with two AAS layers, two Invasion layers and one PAAS layer.
• Fixed Chora map border
• Added Yehorivka Invasion v2. This layer is experimental. The Militia main base is the last flag and can only be attacked once all connecting flags are captured. At that moment, the main base protection zone disappears and the main base spawn timer for Militia increases to two minutes. Most of the vehicles have a delayed spawn so that heavier weapons become available later.

Veterans are at the very heart of Squad: they're at the heart of both the team and the community. We simply wouldn't have Squad without our veterans. With that in mind, we're looking forward to another Veterans Day celebration in conjunction with https://stack-up.org.

On Saturday, November 11th, 2017, we'll be showing off some of the best Squad has to offer and what's changed since last year. You'll be able to get a glimpse of some of the hottest competition in Squad, chat with Offworld developers, and maybe even snag some prizes. Best of all, Stack-Up is a charity that's by gamers, for gamers. Ain't nothin' wrong with that! So join us on November 11 for the Stack-Up for Veterans Day. We're honored to be part of the action!

We'll be kicking things off at 10:00 AM PST and running until about 8:00 PM PST.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Community Clan Fight Night (CCFN) shows us what being part of the Squad community is all about: a damn good fight.
  
• North American Squad (NAS) brings the Squad gold in hard-hitting combat action.
  
• The ISKT all-stars have challenged OWI developers to field a squad -- Challenge accepted!
  
• Squad Ops: Cinematic scenarios, intense firefights, and one life to live. Who could ask for more?
  
• Squad developers answering YOUR questions.
  
• Giveaways! We've got some hardware and some softer wares to share!

For our international squaddies that won't be able to tune in: be sure to submit your questions for the development team in advance! All you need to do is comment in the related thread with your questions about mapping, modding, Squad development, or Squad developers. Video will available after the event, so you can check out the answers at a more reasonable hour with a proper cuppa.

The Offworld Industries team will be pledging $10,000 USD to Stack-Up and we are aiming to match that in donations over the course of our charity campaign. You can, of course, also make a small donation via Squad merch. ($5 of every item purchased goes to support Stack-Up.) Be sure to order before December 15th to get your order in time for the holidays.





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In conjunction with the November 11th Stack-Up event, Squad will be running a Steam free weekend and 50% off sale from Thursday November 9th at 10 AM PST to Sunday November 13th at 1PM PST. This will be a great chance to finally pile all your friends into a BTR (or a BTR) of your choice and hit the battlefield. We are extremely excited for everyone to get a taste of all the improvements since last year!

Along with the free weekend, we're working with our hosting partners Bluefang, Fragnet, HostHavoc, Gamerzhost, PingPerfect, and Vilayer to ensure we are ready to rock for the influx of new squadmates.

Please help us in welcoming them and helping everyone get their boots on the ground.












The Squad community is filled with veterans of all generations and we are very fortunate to have the opportunity to play our game with them on a regular basis. They've become the backbone of many of the best communities and clans and we greatly appreciate their passion for Squad. We have four of our own who have served in various roles for their respective militaries and it is the least we can do to show our commitment to them as developers and partners.

Our hope is that by becoming a fundamental pillar of Stack-up, Squad and its community can start to effect change on a larger scale and encourage others to do the same. Together we succeed!

On November 11th, we hope to see you at the charity drive to support Stack-Up and honor all those that dedicate their life to service.

Veterans are at the very heart of Squad: they're at the heart of both the team and the community. We simply wouldn't have Squad without our veterans. With that in mind, we're looking forward to another Veterans Day celebration in conjunction with https://stack-up.org.

On Saturday, November 11th, 2017, we'll be showing off some of the best Squad has to offer and what's changed since last year. You'll be able to get a glimpse of some of the hottest competition in Squad, chat with Offworld developers, and maybe even snag some prizes. Best of all, Stack-Up is a charity that's by gamers, for gamers. Ain't nothin' wrong with that! So join us on November 11 for the Stack-Up for Veterans Day. We're honored to be part of the action!

We'll be kicking things off at 10:00 AM PST and running until about 8:00 PM PST.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Community Clan Fight Night (CCFN) shows us what being part of the Squad community is all about: a damn good fight.
  
• North American Squad (NAS) brings the Squad gold in hard-hitting combat action.
  
• The ISKT all-stars have challenged OWI developers to field a squad -- Challenge accepted!
  
• Squad Ops: Cinematic scenarios, intense firefights, and one life to live. Who could ask for more?
  
• Squad developers answering YOUR questions.
  
• Giveaways! We've got some hardware and some softer wares to share!

For our international squaddies that won't be able to tune in: be sure to submit your questions for the development team in advance! All you need to do is comment in the related thread with your questions about mapping, modding, Squad development, or Squad developers. Video will available after the event, so you can check out the answers at a more reasonable hour with a proper cuppa.

The Offworld Industries team will be pledging $10,000 USD to Stack-Up and we are aiming to match that in donations over the course of our charity campaign. You can, of course, also make a small donation via Squad merch. ($5 of every item purchased goes to support Stack-Up.) Be sure to order before December 15th to get your order in time for the holidays.





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In conjunction with the November 11th Stack-Up event, Squad will be running a Steam free weekend and 50% off sale from Thursday November 9th at 10 AM PST to Sunday November 13th at 1PM PST. This will be a great chance to finally pile all your friends into a BTR (or a BTR) of your choice and hit the battlefield. We are extremely excited for everyone to get a taste of all the improvements since last year!

Along with the free weekend, we're working with our hosting partners Bluefang, Fragnet, HostHavoc, Gamerzhost, PingPerfect, and Vilayer to ensure we are ready to rock for the influx of new squadmates.

Please help us in welcoming them and helping everyone get their boots on the ground.












The Squad community is filled with veterans of all generations and we are very fortunate to have the opportunity to play our game with them on a regular basis. They've become the backbone of many of the best communities and clans and we greatly appreciate their passion for Squad. We have four of our own who have served in various roles for their respective militaries and it is the least we can do to show our commitment to them as developers and partners.

Our hope is that by becoming a fundamental pillar of Stack-up, Squad and its community can start to effect change on a larger scale and encourage others to do the same. Together we succeed!

On November 11th, we hope to see you at the charity drive to support Stack-Up and honor all those that dedicate their life to service.