To get to the steam beta you need to...
1. Right click on Heroes of the West in your steam library and click properties.
2. Go to the betas tab.
3. Select Beta in the drop down menu as that should show up.
4. It will then download a small patch getting you the beta version.
You can revert from beta at any time by simply turning the beta off.
The beta test server is called HotW STEAM BUILD Server.
Server Password: hotw1234
IP address: 109.70.149.82:7777
Stay tuned to this group for event postings. http://steamcommunity.com/groups/HOTWplayers#
Changelog
New additions:
- Added Caen Outskirts.
- Added Enfield bayonet by shel100.
- Added Scoped Enfield by Shel100.
- Added Radioman Role for Germans and Americans.
- New Panzer IV skin.
- New Sdkfz 251 Skin.
Role changes:
- Axis Engineer G43 replaced by Kar98, Shotgun replaced by carbine. AT grenade added.
- Axis Rifleman Hero garand replaced by springfield, Springfield no longer frontline upgrade.
- Axis Squad leader has Kar98 added.
- Axis Radioman now uses MP40.
- Allied Radioman now uses Carbine and M3.
Other Changes:
- STG44 fire rate changed from 600rpm to 550rpm.
- MP40/I removed.
- Sten gun now has a single shot function.
Bug fixes:
- Divisional shoulder patches now show up in online games.
- Sten bolt no longer detaches from the weapon while blindfiring.
- German "Spiderman" gear bug fixed.
- German Marksman level 5 no longer spawns with a japanese helmet.
- SMi44 Mine kill icon resized to fit.
- Bren alt fire removed.
- Game mode now properly displays in webadmin.
- German Eagle now shows on chest for all variations.
- Germans no longer turn invisible in the halftrack.
- PIAT launcher is now empty when fired.