Previously, transport helicopter pilots would often hover stationary over objectives, making them easy targets. The EA30 update forces pilots to maintain more dynamic movement, improving their survivability against anti-air weapons.
Released to the public beta branch in November 2024 before hitting the main stable branch in December, this build number has become a talking point in the community due to its controversial changes to weapon handling and its surprising performance optimizations for large-scale battles (300+ bots).
A: Yes. Build 16236248 did not touch the save_data.xml structure. Your campaign progress is safe.
Unlike the main branch, this build was initially opt-in. Here is how to ensure you are on the correct version:
: Reloading a modded sniper rifle feels snappier and more aligned with the player's camera. 🏗️ Key Technical Pillars Pathfinding Bots navigate complex community-made maps better. Physics Ragdolls react more naturally to high-explosive impact. Performance Better CPU utilization for massive 100+ bot battles. 🎮 The "Secret" to This Build