Americas Army Releases Special Forces 2.1 Update

Phil John writes "As announced on the America's Army site, version 2.1 of America's Army: Special Forces is now available for free download, either as a full install or an update from 2.0.0a. There's a BitTorrent version of the update patch and a full standalone Windows version available from 3D Gamers to ease the load on the download mirrors. New goodies available: 2 new maps, brand new physics engine, new weapons and even an armoured vehicle with 50mm gun turret. Go forth, download and continue fighting the 'global war on terrorism'."

Comments

a word of caution

[fireduck]

installing 2.1 over your previous 2.0.0a resets all your settings--including graphics, audio, and most importantly binds. so back up your binds if you've got anything of note to save.

unfortunately i updated at midnight last night and haven't had time to try it out, other than discovering that everything had been reset...

Vehicle is stationary

[br0ck]

The post says

even an armoured vehicle with 50mm gun turret

which leaves out an important point mentioned in the article

New Stryker Armored Vehicle:
This version of America's Army introduces the Army's new Interim Armored Vehicle, a.k.a. the Stryker. The Stryker vehicle is currently implemented as a stationary vehicle with a fully functioning .50 cal turret usable by the player.

Re:FYI: 763mb... sorry to the poor bastards w/ dia

[Phil John]

Not if you've already got 2.0.0a, it's simply a 178 MB (IIRC) upgrade file, which I downloaded in a little over 15 minutes on my connection here.

If you are in the states however you can pick up a copy at most army recruitment centres (or so I have been led to believe, I'm a brit myself so wouldn't be able to check that out.)