{"name":"Arma 3: Main Updates","title":"Arma 3: Main Updates","type":"topic","url":"https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Main_Updates","revid":373544,"updated":"2025-05-21T23:19:54Z","aliases":["Arma 3 Main Updates"],"markdown":"This page gives an overview of past stable releases and their main features. This list is not supposed to give a complete overview but rather serve as quick resource to find out when features were introduced.\nSee also Arma 3 DLCs & Expansions.\n\n- [SPOTREPs](https://dev.arma3.com/spotrep)\n- [SITREPs](https://dev.arma3.com/sitrep)\n\n| | Y / M / D | Release |\n|---|---|---|\n| Arma 3 | **2013** / 03 / 06 | **Arma 3 v0.50 - Alpha**
Main Features:
- Stratis
- Basic factions, weapons and vehicles |\n| Arma 3 | **2013** / 06 / 25 | **Arma 3 v0.70 - Beta**
Main Features:
- Several vehicles
- New faction: AAF
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00006) |\n| Arma 3 | **2013** / 09 / 12 | **Arma 3 v1.00 - Official Release**
Main Features:
- Altis
- Several Vehicles
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00010) |\n| Arma 3 | **2013** / 10 / 31 | **Arma 3 v1.04 - \"Survive\" Campaign Episode**
Main Features:
- \"Survive\" campaign episode (1/3)
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00013) |\n| Arma 3 | **2014** / 01 / 21 | **Arma 3 v1.10 - \"Adapt\" Campaign Episode**
Main Features:
- \"Adapt\" campaign episode (2/3)
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00017) |\n| Arma 3 | **2014** / 03 / 20 | **Arma 3 v1.14 - \"Win\" Campaign Episode**
Main Features:
- \"Win\" campaign episode (3/3)
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00021) |\n| | **2014** / 04 / 10 | **Arma 3 v1.16 - Arma 3 Zeus**
Main Features:
- Arma 3 Curator
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00023) |\n| | **2014** / 05 / 29 | **Arma 3 v1.20 - Arma 3 Karts**
Main Features:
- Karts
- Time Trials
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00025) |\n| Arma 3 | **2014** / 06 / 14 | **Arma 3 v1.24 - Bootcamp**
Main Features:
- \"Bootcamp\" Campaign
- Virtual Training
- Virtual Reality
- Arsenal
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00029) |\n| | **2014** / 11 / 14 | **Arma 3 v1.34 - Arma 3 Helicopters**
Main Features:
- Sling loading
- Firing From Vehicles (FFV)
- [RotorLib](http://www.rtdynamics.com/products-services/simulation-and-training/rotorlib-fdm-for-c/) Advanced Flight Model (AFM)
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00036) |\n| | **2015** / 04 / 08 | **Arma 3 v1.42 - Arma 3 Marksmen**
Main Features:
- End Game
- Weapon resting
- Bipods
- New and improved weapon sounds
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00040) |\n| Arma 3 | **2015** / 12 / 01 | **Arma 3 v1.54 - Nexus Update**
Main Features:
- End Game Spectator Mode
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Stamina
- Launcher Mod dependencies
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00049) |\n| Eden Editor | **2016** / 02 / 18 | **Arma 3 v1.56 - Eden Update**
Main Features:
- Eden Editor
- New distant shooting SFX
- New fonts
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00052) |\n| Arma 3 | **2016** / 04 / 21 | **Arma 3 v1.58 - Task Overhaul**
- Tasks Overhaul
- Weapon Switching on the Move
- Action Menu Streamlining
- Eden Editor Compositions
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00054) |\n| Arma 3 | **2016** / 05 / 30 | **Arma 3 v1.60 - Visual Upgrade**
Main Features:
- Visual Upgrade
- Quick Play
- Line Drawing
- Respawn Screen
- Targeting
- Limping
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00056) |\n| | **2016** / 07 / 11 | **Arma 3 v1.62 - Arma 3 Apex**
Main Features:
- Apex Expansion
- Main Menu Overhaul
- Vehicle in Vehicle Transport
- Revive Overhaul
- Environmental Audio Enhancements
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00058) |\n| Arma 3 | **2017** / 03 / 16 | **Arma 3 v1.68 - 64 bits Binaries**
Main Features:
- 64-bit Executables
- Ambient Occlusion Overhaul
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00064) |\n| | **2017** / 05 / 16 | **Arma 3 v1.68 - Arma 3 Jets**
Main Features:
- Jets DLC
- Sensor Overhaul
- Dynamic Vehicle Loadouts
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00067) |\n| | **2017** / 06 / 22 | **Arma 3 v1.72 - Arma 3 Malden**
Main Features:
- Malden 2035
- Combat Patrol
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00069) |\n| | **2017** / 09 / 07 | **Arma 3 v1.76 - Arma 3 Laws of War**
Main Features:
- Laws of War DLC
- Mine Detector Enhancements
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00073) |\n| | **2017** / 11 / 30 | **Arma 3 v1.78 - Arma 3 Tac-Ops Mission Pack**
Main Features:
- Tac-Ops Mission Pack
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00076) |\n| | **2018** / 04 / 11 | **Arma 3 v1.82 - Arma 3 Tanks**
Main Features:
- Tanks DLC
- Tank interiors
- Extended Damage Model
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00079) |\n| Arma 3 | **2018** / 08 / 01 | **Arma 3 v1.84 - Encore Update**
Main Features:
- Free Jets DLC Bonus Content
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00081) |\n| Arma 3 | **2018** / 12 / 03 | **Arma 3 v1.86 - Warlords**
Main Features:
- Warlords MP Mode
- ADR-97 Weapon Pack
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00082) |\n| | **2019** / 07 / 25 | **Arma 3 v1.94 - Arma 3 Contact**
Main Features:
- Contact Expansion
- Livonia
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00089) |\n| | **2021** / 02 / 23 | **Arma 3 v2.02 - Arma 3 Art of War**
Main Features:
- Art of War assets
- Arma 3: Art of War Artwork Textures
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00096) [Hotfix](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00097) |","sections":[{"heading":null,"level":1,"markdown":"This page gives an overview of past stable releases and their main features. This list is not supposed to give a complete overview but rather serve as quick resource to find out when features were introduced.\nSee also Arma 3 DLCs & Expansions.\n\n- [SPOTREPs](https://dev.arma3.com/spotrep)\n- [SITREPs](https://dev.arma3.com/sitrep)\n\n| | Y / M / D | Release |\n|---|---|---|\n| Arma 3 | **2013** / 03 / 06 | **Arma 3 v0.50 - Alpha**
Main Features:
- Stratis
- Basic factions, weapons and vehicles |\n| Arma 3 | **2013** / 06 / 25 | **Arma 3 v0.70 - Beta**
Main Features:
- Several vehicles
- New faction: AAF
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00006) |\n| Arma 3 | **2013** / 09 / 12 | **Arma 3 v1.00 - Official Release**
Main Features:
- Altis
- Several Vehicles
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00010) |\n| Arma 3 | **2013** / 10 / 31 | **Arma 3 v1.04 - \"Survive\" Campaign Episode**
Main Features:
- \"Survive\" campaign episode (1/3)
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00013) |\n| Arma 3 | **2014** / 01 / 21 | **Arma 3 v1.10 - \"Adapt\" Campaign Episode**
Main Features:
- \"Adapt\" campaign episode (2/3)
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00017) |\n| Arma 3 | **2014** / 03 / 20 | **Arma 3 v1.14 - \"Win\" Campaign Episode**
Main Features:
- \"Win\" campaign episode (3/3)
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00021) |\n| | **2014** / 04 / 10 | **Arma 3 v1.16 - Arma 3 Zeus**
Main Features:
- Arma 3 Curator
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00023) |\n| | **2014** / 05 / 29 | **Arma 3 v1.20 - Arma 3 Karts**
Main Features:
- Karts
- Time Trials
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00025) |\n| Arma 3 | **2014** / 06 / 14 | **Arma 3 v1.24 - Bootcamp**
Main Features:
- \"Bootcamp\" Campaign
- Virtual Training
- Virtual Reality
- Arsenal
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00029) |\n| | **2014** / 11 / 14 | **Arma 3 v1.34 - Arma 3 Helicopters**
Main Features:
- Sling loading
- Firing From Vehicles (FFV)
- [RotorLib](http://www.rtdynamics.com/products-services/simulation-and-training/rotorlib-fdm-for-c/) Advanced Flight Model (AFM)
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00036) |\n| | **2015** / 04 / 08 | **Arma 3 v1.42 - Arma 3 Marksmen**
Main Features:
- End Game
- Weapon resting
- Bipods
- New and improved weapon sounds
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00040) |\n| Arma 3 | **2015** / 12 / 01 | **Arma 3 v1.54 - Nexus Update**
Main Features:
- End Game Spectator Mode
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Stamina
- Launcher Mod dependencies
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00049) |\n| Eden Editor | **2016** / 02 / 18 | **Arma 3 v1.56 - Eden Update**
Main Features:
- Eden Editor
- New distant shooting SFX
- New fonts
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00052) |\n| Arma 3 | **2016** / 04 / 21 | **Arma 3 v1.58 - Task Overhaul**
- Tasks Overhaul
- Weapon Switching on the Move
- Action Menu Streamlining
- Eden Editor Compositions
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00054) |\n| Arma 3 | **2016** / 05 / 30 | **Arma 3 v1.60 - Visual Upgrade**
Main Features:
- Visual Upgrade
- Quick Play
- Line Drawing
- Respawn Screen
- Targeting
- Limping
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00056) |\n| | **2016** / 07 / 11 | **Arma 3 v1.62 - Arma 3 Apex**
Main Features:
- Apex Expansion
- Main Menu Overhaul
- Vehicle in Vehicle Transport
- Revive Overhaul
- Environmental Audio Enhancements
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00058) |\n| Arma 3 | **2017** / 03 / 16 | **Arma 3 v1.68 - 64 bits Binaries**
Main Features:
- 64-bit Executables
- Ambient Occlusion Overhaul
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00064) |\n| | **2017** / 05 / 16 | **Arma 3 v1.68 - Arma 3 Jets**
Main Features:
- Jets DLC
- Sensor Overhaul
- Dynamic Vehicle Loadouts
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00067) |\n| | **2017** / 06 / 22 | **Arma 3 v1.72 - Arma 3 Malden**
Main Features:
- Malden 2035
- Combat Patrol
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00069) |\n| | **2017** / 09 / 07 | **Arma 3 v1.76 - Arma 3 Laws of War**
Main Features:
- Laws of War DLC
- Mine Detector Enhancements
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00073) |\n| | **2017** / 11 / 30 | **Arma 3 v1.78 - Arma 3 Tac-Ops Mission Pack**
Main Features:
- Tac-Ops Mission Pack
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00076) |\n| | **2018** / 04 / 11 | **Arma 3 v1.82 - Arma 3 Tanks**
Main Features:
- Tanks DLC
- Tank interiors
- Extended Damage Model
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00079) |\n| Arma 3 | **2018** / 08 / 01 | **Arma 3 v1.84 - Encore Update**
Main Features:
- Free Jets DLC Bonus Content
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00081) |\n| Arma 3 | **2018** / 12 / 03 | **Arma 3 v1.86 - Warlords**
Main Features:
- Warlords MP Mode
- ADR-97 Weapon Pack
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00082) |\n| | **2019** / 07 / 25 | **Arma 3 v1.94 - Arma 3 Contact**
Main Features:
- Contact Expansion
- Livonia
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00089) |\n| | **2021** / 02 / 23 | **Arma 3 v2.02 - Arma 3 Art of War**
Main Features:
- Art of War assets
- Arma 3: Art of War Artwork Textures
[Changelog](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00096) [Hotfix](https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00097) |"}],"categories":["Arma 3"],"groups":["Game and Troubleshooting"]}