JohnSquad v2.15 - The Australians have arrived...
Squad v2.15 will be released on Wednesday, April 13th at 19:00 UTC.
Squad v2.15 continues Squad’s new release cadence, with our team working to provide more frequent updates as we move forward. It is the third update of the year (not counting Hotfixes). The most obvious part of the v2.15 Update is the much anticipated release of the Australian Army. This light infantry focused faction has a Bullpup primary, and a unique Combat Engineer split to offer players expanded options on the field. Also a feature in v2.15 is improvements to FOB Deployables including new additions such as camouflage netting that will help conceal soldiers who are using the FOB for cover. The team has also updated and replaced most particle VFX with improved visual fidelity and major performance optimizations.
We’ve made a host of other gameplay changes which are listed below in the Changelog, as well as addressed numerous bugs.
CHANGELOG - AUSSIE FACTION
New Faction – Australia
Squad welcomes the folks from down under to the fight
Light infantry focused
Bullpup primary
Unique Combat Engineer split
Infantry
Camouflage Pattern: AMCU (new)
Pistol: Hi power pistol MK3 (new)
Main Rifle (Non Magnified Optic): EF88 + Eotech 552 (new)
Main Rifle (Magnified Optic): EF88 + Elcan Specter 4x (new)
Grenadier: EF88 + SL40 UGL (new)
Designated Marksman (DMR): HK417 (new)
Light Machine Gun (LMG): F89 Minimi (new)
General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG): Maximi (new)
Hand Grenade: Australian F1 Frag (new)
Smoke Grenade: M18 (Same as USA/GB/CAF)
Timed Explosive: CompB Explosive (new)
Light Anti-Tank (LAT): M72 LAW (Same as USA/GB/CAF)
Heavy Anti-Tank (HAT): Carl Gustaf (Same as USA/CAF)
Crewman & Pilot: EF88C (new)
Knife: SOCP (new)
Binoculars: AUS Binoculars (new)
Vehicles
Logistics Vehicle: HX60 (Retextured GB asset)
Unarmed Transport Vehicle: HX60 (Retextured GB asset)
Armoured Car:
PMV Open Top Mag58 (new)
PMV Open Top 3x Mag58 (new)
PMV RWS M2 (new)
Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV): ASLAV-25 (new)
Main Battle Tank (MBT): M1A1 Abrams (Modified USA asset)
Transport Helicopter:
MRH90 (new)
AUS UH60 (Retextured USA asset)
Emplacements
HMG: M2 Emplacement (Same as USA/GB/CAF)
ATGM: BG71 TOW Emplacement (Same as USA/GB/CAF)
Mortar: 81mm F2 Emplacement (Same as USA/GB/CAF)
Commander Assets
Commander CAS: F/A-18 Rocket Strike
Commander Artillery
12 Cannon Salvo Circle (Same as USA/GB/CAF)
12 Cannon Salvo Line (Same as USA/GB/CAF)
Commander UAV: MQ-9 Reaper (Same as USA/GB/CAF)
Map Layers for AUS
Anvil AAS v1
Anvil AAS v2
Anvil Invasion v1
Anvil Invasion v2
Anvil RAAS v3
Anvil RAAS v4
Anvil Skirmish v1
Anvil TC v1
Al Basrah Invasion v3
Al Basrah AAS v3
Chora AAS v4
Chora RAAS v3 – features old school F88 Rifles. 2 pre-captured flag, INS start with extra 40 tickets
Fallujah Invasion v4
Fallujah RAAS v4
Fool’s Road RAAS v4
Gorodok RAAS v7
Gorodok RAAS v8 – new layout with 2 pre-captured flag, MIL start with extra 40 tickets
Jensen’s Range v6
Kamdesh AAS v1
Kamdesh Insurgency v1
Kamdesh Invasion v4
Kamdesh Invasion v5
Kamdesh Invasion v6
Kamdesh RAAS v5
Kamdesh RAAS v6 – new layout with 1 pre-captured flag.
Kamdesh Skirmish v1
Kamdesh TC v3
Kohat AAS v3
Kohat RAAS v8
Kokan AAS v3
Kokan RAAS v3
Lashkar AAS v3
Lashkar AAS v4
Lashkar Invasion v2
Lashkar RAAS v2
Lashkar RAAS v3
Lashkar Skirmish v1
Lashkar TC v4
Logar AAS v3
Mutaha AAS v3
Mutaha Invasion v3
Mutaha RAAS v2
Mutaha RAAS v3
Sumari AAS v3
Sumari Seed v2
Tallil RAAS v5
Tallil Invasion v4
Yehorivka AAS v3
Yehorivka RAAS v8
FOB DEPLOYABLES IMPROVEMENTS
Upgrade package for defensive deployables
Added camouflage nets to many deployables: Pillbox sandbags, HMG bunkers, HASCO bunkers, Indirect Fire Shelters, HABs.
Design Intention: This is intended to make it harder to spot soldiers using deployables for cover. One side of the camo netting appears semi-transparent up close, while the side facing the enemy is fully opaque. This is intended to make using these deployables more effective for defence, as well as offsetting the impact of the new muzzle flashes.
Added a new deployable – fortified HASCO Observation Tower for all conventional factions.
Design Intention: This gives defending players the opportunity to deploy an elevated, protected position, which they can use as an observation and firing platform. Players could also use this as a corner-piece to connect with a larger network of defensive deployables like the HASCO walls, sandbags, HMG bunkers, etc. The primary purpose is to provide a camouflaged observation position with which a defensive player can monitor enemy movements without being seen, as well as a firing platform should they choose to engage.
Pros: Large amount of hit points and good viewing angles, with a protected entry way
Cons: Large Construction cost & build time, very exposed / prominent position which is easy to target with area effect weapons.
Added a new deployable – rickety wooden watchtower with camo nets for Militia.
Pros: Relatively small footprint with superior viewing angles for observation and fire support.
Cons: Very exposed / prominent position which is easy to target with area effect weapons.
Added a new experimental Tire Fire deployable for Insurgents.
Initial Limits: Limited to 2 per FOB. This experimental deployable is initially available on a limited selection of map layers:
Al Basrah AAS v2
Al Basrah Insurgency v1
Al Basrah Invasion v1
Al Basrah Invasion v2
Al Basrah RAAS v1
Al Basrah Skirmish v2
Anvil Invasion v1
Anvil Invasion v2
Sumari Invasion v1
CAF Al Basrah Invasion v1
CAF Al Basrah Invasion v3
CAF Mutaha Invasion v1
