The Troop
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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game update | Units patch - Jagdtiger hull mg - Char B Flamm tracks fix - Char B Flamm size fix - Pershing morale value fix - Various other small unit visual adjustments | 20225942 | |
| Major update | Late War DLC release Fight in the final chapter of the war in the west. 4 new late-war scenarios from late 1944/45 available in story mode, 3 in skirmish mode. More than 25 new late-war units for US, Commonwealth and German forces. < REQUIRES US FORCES DLC > Buy Here Other release notes: · AI Artillery ammo fix · Updated effects for tank vs tank combat · "Hatches open" visuals for armoured vehicles · AI post-repair… | 20182560 | |
| Community | Now available for mac The Troop is now available for Apple users on mac! | — | |
| Game update | December 2024 patch Apologies for the update size, it includes a lot of small changes and fixes of lots of different scenarios and units. - Fallschirmjäger voices fix - US off map mortar observer bug fix - US armour crew fixes - US sniper smoke grenade bug fix - “Green Devils” scenario difficulty adjustments - “Bastion” scenario performance threshold adjustments - “Textbook” scenario save/load bug fix - Optimisati… | 16630782 | |
| Major update | US Forces DLC update - US Forces DLC now available! - New units for base game Skirmish and Battlegroup modes: Sdkfz 234 "Stummel", Commonwealth infantry flamethrower teams. - AT charge bocage breach mechanic. - AI improvements. - Various small improvements and bug fixes. | 16524109 | |
| Game update | 1st August patch - New language: Simplified Chinese - AI improvements: infantry assaulting buildings - AI improvements: general attacking behaviour - AI improvements: retreat behaviour - AI fix: German transport vehicles - Various small bug fixes and improvements | 15201092 | |
| In-game event | 1st July Update - New languages: French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian. - New scenario (Story, Skirmish, Battlegroup): "Nemesis" - UI scaling (access from options when playing in map view) - Mortar blind fire rules revision - AI adjustments: aggression, transport units - Battlegroup and Skirmish modes: new restrictions available - Various minor changes, improvements and bug fixes | 14883799 | |
| Esports | Developer plays Tom, designer of the The Troop, plays and talks through some game mechanics. | — | |
| Game update | March 2024 update - Purge scenario now available in Skirmish and Battlegroup - AI behavioural aggression revisions/improvements - Various bug fixes and small improvements | 13455558 | |
| Major update | Battlegroup Update - Battlegroup mode - New Story scenario: "Purge" - Restart mission feature (campaign, Battlegroup) - German language option - AI fixes re tabletop bocage rule set - Armour values restored to unit stats - "Here They Come" scenario German difficulty adjustment - Player reinforcements timing fix - Increased AI deployment variation - Cloud saves - "Quick Move" gameplay optional feature - Soft skinn… | 13006794 | |
| Esports | Developer plays Tom, designer of The Troop, plays through a mission and explains some of the mechanics. | — | |
| Esports | Developer plays Tom, designer of The Troop, plays through a mission and explains some of the mechanics. | — | |
| Major update | Full Release We are happy to announce that the Troop fully releases today. Players can now enjoy: Story mode - 35 scenarios following the history of the British and Commonwealth campaign in Normandy. Skirmish mode - Choose your scenario, force, weather. The enemy will pick their own force. Different every time Campaign mode - Take command of a persistent force of units and fight through a series of linked,… | — | |
| Community | Full Release - 18th October 2023 We are finally here! on the 18th October we will be transitioning to full release. A huge amount of player feedback and input has gone into the game's evolution over the course of Early Access, it has come a long way and we are very happy with the results. So, on the 18th October we will be transitioning to full release. The full release version will include 4 campaigns: 8th Armoured Brigade (c… | — | |
| Major update | 8th Armoured Brigade Our first campaign is now live alongside Story and Skirmish modes, themed around the 8th Armoured Brigade and their exploits against the Panzer Lehr and SS. Take command of a persistent battlegroup of units that improve in ability as they gain experience, but be mindful of casualties as reinforcements are limited. | 12051126 | |
| Game update | 28th August Update - Campaign Prototype - New scenario 19 "Smoke and Mirrors" - First prototype campaign - 8th Armoured Brigade - Improved AI pathing - Withdraw option - Flamethrower attacks overwatch fix - Explosive splash extra damage bug fix - Various small improvements and bug fixes | 12051126 | |
| Game update | Temporary build revert Due to an unfortunate error we have to temporarily revert to the 15th July build. Apologies for the inconvenience. We are attempting to rectify the issue. | 11704999 | |
| Game update | 28th July Patch NOW REVERTED TO 15TH JULY PATCH DUE TO BUILD ERROR. - "Delayed Reaction" updated and skirmish reversed version added - Improved Churchill IV models - Objective flags bug fix ( again!) - AI improvements and bug fixes - Final morale values listed on mission end - Various small improvements and bug fixes | 11802190 | |
| Game update | 15th July patch - "Delayed Reaction" scenario difficulty adjustment - Objective flag bug fix - Improved AI pathing | 11704999 | |
| Game update | 6th July update - New scenario 27 "Delayed Reaction" - Map updates with passable hedge tiles - Unit type labels in Unit Info Tool - Late deployment morale bug fix - Overwatch unit movement lock bug fix - Various small improvements and bug fixes | 11627212 | |
| Game update | 10th June patch - Bocage cover bug fix - OW quoted hit chance bug fix - Smashed walls reload bug fix - In game music option | 11437254 | |
| Game update | 30th May patch - Ambient audio slider - HQ vehicle spotting - Suppression bug fix - Experimental camera max zoom tilt increase - Skirmish dismounted soldiers exploit fix - Alternate faction colours (colourblind setting) - Various small improvements and bug fixes | 11346204 | |
| Game update | 11th May patch - Aim loss bug fix - Reinforcements hang bug on "No Further" fix - Explosive splash forces hatchs closed - Mortar scatter simplified - Various minor improvements and fixes | 11204346 | |
| Game update | 5th May Patch - SFX audio level adjustments - Spotting bug fixed - Overwatch AI behaviour improved - Various small improvements and bug fixes | 11158119 | |
| Game update | 28th April Update - New Story scenario 15: "Mutual Respect" - Overwatch (optional - enable in gameplay settings) - Random player force generator for Skirmish mode - "Very Large" budget option for Skirmish mode - Audio level adjustments - Tank HQ units available in Skirmish - Various small improvements and bug fixes | 11109993 | |
| Game update | 7th April update - All skirmish missions available in reversed format - 2x new small skirmish scenarios - New armoured unit audio - Revised weapon ranges: medium mortar, vehicle flamethrower - Deployment UI resized and added mount/dismount options - Settings option to keep unit tags visible on AI turn - Bug fix for carried infantry casualties on KO - Various small improvements and bug fixes | 10941036 | |
| Game update | 23rd March Update - New scenario: 15 "Annihilation" - 5x skirmish missions available in reversed format - Tank Ace units: Churchill VII, Sherman Vc, Tiger I - Improved AI retreat, repair, bail out and movement behaviour - Infantry only skirmish AI force option - AT rocket range scale fix - Rally UI fix and ability extended to gun team units - Vehicle unit spotting revision re buildings and woodland - Various sma… | 10833610 |
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