[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41550994/c6acef26285819f123dd21db8579a6342df6bff6.png[/img] Greetings, Commanders! We hope you enjoyed the Steel Rain update featuring the offline mode and new units for Men of War II. We're thrilled to announce that we're hard at work on the next major update, which is now in the final stages of testing and polishing. Alongside various new features, improvements and bug fixes, this update will bring exciting new content that should provide [i]plenty of warmth[/i] in the coming winter months. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41550994/049635cdfe279ccd9b4fd951ad74e00dfb2c9658.png[/img] [h2]What’s Coming in the Next Update:[/h2] [h3]🔥 New Flamethrower Tanks for all three in-game nations:[/h3] USSR: [list][*] T-34-76 M1941 with FOG flamethrowers. [*]OT-34-85[/list] Wehrmacht: [list][*] Pz.Kpfw. II Flamm Ausf. A "Flamingo". [*] Pz.Kpfw. III (Fl).[/list] USA: [list][*] M3A1 "Satan". [*] M4A4 "Sherman Crocodile". [*] And more units that will be revealed upon the update’s release![/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41550994/314080383047f299c4988f4e31868e346bf79406.png[/img] To complement these fire-spewing monsters, new flamethrower battalions will also be introduced for each nation, each offering unique specialization bonuses. Additionally, expect single-use handheld flamethrowers, incendiary devices for German and Soviet factions, and the unique RKKA Ampulomet weapon. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41550994/7411346990a7fda1285528d07a9e09bfb7a0fad6.png[/img] [h2]More Than Just Firepower 🔥⚔️[/h2] The update will also introduce a new map, “Sandy Path”, inspired by the African theater of World War II. The map will be playable in Front Line, Combat, Assault Zones, and Tanks Only modes. [h3]Key Improvements:[/h3] [list][*] Modding Tools: A material shader editor will be added, unlocking limitless creative possibilities for modders. [*] Dynamic Grass: Grass will burn, support AO shading, and feature PBR materials. The grass editor will be improved with randomized scaling and positioning, allowing for more diverse and unique landscapes. [*] Realistic Wind Effects: The environment settings will feature 11 levels of wind intensity, creating more lifelike vegetation movement. [*] Firefighting Mechanic: Some vehicles will be equipped with firefighting tools to prevent the loss of valuable units, with a dedicated button added to the battle panel. [*] Visual Upgrades for Burned Units: Infantry units affected by fire will visually display the devastating effects, emphasizing the raw destructive power of flamethrowers.[/list] And as always, please continue telling us what you think about the game - we read every single suggestion, criticism, or any other piece of feedback you provide. Keep doing so either here in the comments, in the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1128860/discussions/]Steam discussions[/url], or better yet, join the awesome community on the [url=https://discord.com/invite/menofwarii]Men of War II Official Discord server[/url]! And if you are enjoying the game and want to support its further development, consider leaving a review here on Steam, or, until December 4, [url=https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/nominations]nominate it for the "Better with Friends" category of the Steam Awards[/url] - every vote counts! We will see you on the battlefield soon, Commanders! [url=https://discord.com/invite/menofwarii][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41550994/a2b8491e3c2576de7a04c8197be3e99334e67e08.png[/img][/url]