April 20th update!

BALANCE

Maxim HMG
We felt the Maxim HMG was overperforming in the early game due to its fast set-up. We also made adjustments to its build time and cost so it takes longer to reach the field and so it doesnt replace mainline infantry.
* Set-up from 1.5 to 2.
* Build-time from 24 seconds to 28 seconds.
* Cost from 240 manpower to 260.

Improved Fortification Upgrade
We have decided to reduce the durability bonuses this upgrade provides. We have also decided to increase the time it takes Infantry Section to build these Emplacements since they are not dedicated builders.
* Infantry Section now take 30 seconds longer to build Emplacements and the Forward Assembly.
* Improved Fortification upgrade now increases max health by 20% and armor by 10. Changed from increase in max health by 30% and armor by 40.

WAR PAINT SKINS RELEASE

10 Warpaint Competition skin sets have been added to the game and are available to purchase from the in game store.
30% of the proceeds from these skins go directly to the creators while an additional 20% is funneled back into funding COH2 tournament prize pools and community events to keep the game alive and well!
War Paint Historical Bundle
* British - Desert Rats Bundle by Choccy Starfish
* Soviet Two Tone 1941 Blue Steel Bundle by Puppeteer
* German - Assorted 3 Color Ambush Bundle by Starbuck
* US – Operation Husky Bundle by F_X
* OKW – Ardennes Improvised Ambush Pattern Bundle by Rita Rush
War Paint Fantasy Bundle
* British - Wood and Iron Bundle by Shriken
* US – Tiger Shark Bundle by Soul5tice
* OKW – Dazzle Bundle by Paid Player
* OKW – Anaconda Bundle by Soul5tice
* Soviet Hellbound Bundle by Grumpntug

MAP CHANGES

Balance updates to maps Hamlet and Crossroads by respective community map makers.

BUGS

Additional speech calls for Land Mattress unit.
Animator fixes to the T70 and the 222 scout car.
Normalized pop-cap on 120 mortar team.
Fixed a bug with hold fire not being passed to reinforcements correctly in every case.
Shock Troop's RG-42 Grenade now damages buildings and does full damage to units inside buildings.
Fixed a hotkey issue on airlanding officer.
Fixed an issue with the comet tank projectiles.
UPCOMING AWESOMENESS

BALANCE PREVIEW MOD

Next week we will be launching a Balance Preview Mod that includes a variety of balance changes based on feedback from the community. Stay tuned for release notes regarding this mod coming later this week.

WAR SPOILS OPEN BETA

In early May we will be running an Open Beta for all those who are interested in testing out and giving feedback on the pending changes to the current War Spoils system. The main goal of this beta will be to stress-test this system in order to find any remaining bugs and to gather feedback regarding any potential last minute tweaks to the system that can be made.

Jump back to quoted post18 Apr 2016, 19:15 PMKatitof

I like this penal buff, which relic promised to deliver together with maxim nerf.

Jump back to quoted post18 Apr 2016, 19:15 PMKatitof

I like this penal buff, which relic promised to deliver together with maxim nerf.