Massive Arma Reforger Update Adds Building Destruction…

Summary

Update 1.3 for Arma Reforger introduces new vehicles, improved enemy AI, and enhanced environmental destruction.
The update includes the LAV-25 and BRDM-2 vehicles, offensive helicopters, mortars, and increased resource capacity for existing vehicles.
Significant changes to gameplay systems and Conflict mode are aimed at creating a more dynamic and challenging tactical experience.

Arma Reforger has received Update 1.3, a big patch that brings a bunch of key changes — including new military vehicles, improved enemy AI, and enhanced environmental destruction — into the tactical shooter game. Since its official launch in 2023, Arma Reforger has received several different updates, a few of which have been major ones.

After Arma Reforger spent over a year in early access between May 2022 and November 2023, Bohemia Interactive conducted a full release of the game across PC and current-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The military action title, which currently has "Mostly Positive" user reviews on Steam, has received three hefty updates so far, which have introduced tons of new content. Most recently, the devs shipped Update 1.3 to Arma Reforger players, which is the game's first major patch since June 2024.

On March 27, 2025, Bohemia Interactive rolled out one of the more highly awaited updates since Arma Reforger's launch, incorporating a range of gameplay improvements and adding a string of fresh content. For those interested in vehicular combat, the game now offers the LAV-25, equipped with a 25mm M242 autocannon and a 7.62mm M240 coaxial machine gun, and the BRDM-2, a lightweight and compact version of the existing BTR-70 vehicle. With the new patch, players can also partake in aerial battles with two new attack helicopters, namely the Mi-8 and the UH-1H. These military aircraft come with detachable rocket pods, fully adjustable collimator sights, and support for various ammunition.

Some enhancements have also been made to the existing vehicles in Arma Reforger. For instance, the M923A1, the URAL-4320, and the Šárka 1203 cargo variant can now carry more resources than before. Moreover, the UAZ-452 "Buchanka" has been compartmentalized into two variants, one for carrying supplies exclusively and one for carrying both supplies and people. Elsewhere, the Conflict game mode has also been tweaked with improved enemy AI that can tackle moving targets better and with measures to prevent the "arsenal spam" issue revolving around rank requirement for unlocking advanced weaponry, among other things.

The latest patch also contains a number of gameplay changes that could potentially improve the overall experience. Firstly, environmental destruction has been dialed up a notch, with buildings as well as trees becoming susceptible to the impact of heated battles. In other words, players can bring down towering structures and clear out entire forests, opening up intriguing strategic possibilities for Arma Reforger's tactical warfare. These actions can also be performed using the newly added weapons, the 2B14 82mm and the M252 81mm mortar launchers. Additionally, there's a new single-player scenario in the update, which involves eliminating a high-ranking Soviet officer.

As fans dive into Arma Reforger's new update, Bohemia Interactive devs continue their work on the next mainline entry, which was first confirmed in 2022. However, fans will have to wait for quite some time before Arma 4 finally hits the shelves, which is expected to be in 2027.

Arma Reforger Update 1.3 Patch Notes

Get to Cover, Soldier! Incoming Fire Support!

The game-changing 1.3 update for Arma Reforger brings many new and exciting vehicles, weapons, systems, and improvements. Nowhere on the battlefield is safe anymore and everyone will need to adapt to stay in the fight!

LAV-25 and BRDM-2

Two new infantry fighting vehicles have reached Everon and Arland. The US forces have gained the LAV-25, with its powerful 25mm M242 autocannon, capable of firing high-explosive rounds and its 7.62mm M240 coaxial machine gun. Both weapons utilize powerful 7x optical sight for target acquisition at long ranges.

The Soviet army and the FIA have been reinforced by the BRDM-2 combat reconnaissance vehicle. It is smaller and lighter than the already-available BTR-70 but equipped with the same firepower: a 14.5mm KPVT machine gun and a 7.62mm PKT.

Offensive Helicopters

Command the skies and the pilot seat of the gunship variants of the Mi-8 and UH-1H helicopters. With new fully adjustable collimator sights, detachable rocket pods, and various ammunition options for each gunship, you can keep the enemy forces suppressed and constantly retreating. If you're on the ground make sure to watch the skies and have your RPGs ready!

Mortars

Arma Reforger brings realistic and immersive mortars into the game! Delay enemy advances, cut off supply routes, level towns, support friendly attacking forces from kilometers away. Both the Soviet 2B14 82mm mortar launcher and its US M252 81mm counterpart change the landscape of the battlefield significantly. Coordinate with spotters near the target area for maximum effect!

Building and Tree Destruction

Solid cover is now temporary, destruction changes everything! The battlefield will never be the same after a long and intense battle with mortar barrages, helicopter rocket sorties, and vehicular combat. Buildings can be destroyed, entire forests can be cleared, sightlines can be expanded, and chokepoints can be bypassed. Learn to navigate the destructible countryside of Arland and Everon and use it to your advantage.

Elimination Scenario

A brand new singleplayer scenario makes you a US Special Forces soldier tasked with eliminating a high-ranking Soviet officer in the southern town of Régina near the Western Heights. Are you going to take him out from afar with the M21 SWS, prepare an explosive ambush for his UAZ-469, or sneak into town with a suppressed M16 and dispatch the target from up close? The choice is yours!

Expanded Vehicles

Supply runs are considerably more effective now that both the M923A1 and the URAL-4320 transport trucks now carry up to 1,500 supplies in a single load.
The UAZ-452 "Buchanka" now comes in two new variants. A transport variant capable of carrying 7 people or 2 people and 500 supplies, and a cargo variant capable of carrying 800 supplies.
The Šárka 1203 cargo variant can also carry more supplies in this update.
Both the UH-1H and the Mi-8 helicopters now come in civilian colors.
The FIA motor pool has been expanded with the inclusion of the UAZ-452, the BTR-70, and the BRDM-2.

Overhauled Game Systems

One of the most requested features is the rank requirement system for the Ammunition Supply Depots to address often-disliked "arsenal spam." Players will now have to tangibly contribute to the platoon's efforts and rank up to be able to equip more advanced more expensive weapons and items.

The Conflict game mode has also undergone some significant changes:

Players are now unable to spawn on contested bases. Previously, capture timers used to rely on the amount of compositions built on each base. In 1.3, capture time is related to the number of bases connected to the contested one via radio network. These changes are intended to make the frontlines more dynamic, and will require tactical and strategic adaptation on all sides.
Smaller Conflict game modes are being introduced to give players the option to engage in more condensed and faster-paced battles with the core mechanics of Conflict.
Adjustments to the AI soldiers have made them deadlier than ever! AI are now able to better target moving targets, so simply driving through their roadblocks hoping for the best is not a safe bet anymore. Moreover, once under fire, they seek cover more effectively, return fire aggressively, counterattack, and flank.

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