Bohemia Interactive has deployed Patch 1.18 for ARMA: Armed Assault, bringing significant improvements and fixes to their military simulation title. This update addresses various community-reported issues while enhancing overall gameplay stability and performance.
The patch includes several notable improvements to the game’s networking code, resulting in better multiplayer performance and reduced lag during large-scale operations. Server administrators will find new tools for managing multiplayer sessions, along with enhanced security features to prevent common exploits. Synchronization between clients has been optimized, particularly for vehicle movement and combat situations.
On the gameplay front, the update refines AI behavior in several key areas. Computer-controlled units now demonstrate more tactical awareness, make better use of cover, and respond more realistically to different combat situations. Vehicle physics have also received attention, with improvements to handling characteristics and collision detection.
Technical improvements include better memory management, reduced loading times, and various optimizations that should improve performance on a range of hardware configurations. The patch also fixes several long-standing bugs affecting mission scripting and the mission editor, giving content creators more reliable tools to work with. Players can download the update through the game’s official update system or manual download from Bohemia Interactive’s website.
