Arma Reforger's New Xbox Update 'Significantly Reshapes The Combat Experience'

We found ourselves talking about the Xbox release of Arma Reforger quite a lot when it was first revealed as a timed console exclusive a few years ago, but not so much since it made its way to PlayStation late last year.

Nevertheless, this game seemingly keeps on thriving with a devoted playerbase, as well as plenty of improvements - and that's the case once again this week with Arma Reforger update 1.3, known as the "fire support update".

This update is packed with content, including new combat vehicles and helicopter gunships, realistic and immersive mortar systems, a new single-player mission, and the ability to experience a "truly dynamic battlefield" for the first time.

Bohemia Interactive is excited to announce the release of Arma Reforger 1.3: Fire Support update. This latest update offers an arsenal of new vehicles, weapons, and gameplay enhancements that significantly reshape the combat experience. With devastating mortar barrages, gunship helicopters, and destructible buildings and trees, no position is truly safe and players must adapt to survive!

If you're interested in checking it out, Arma Reforger is available on Xbox at a price of 33.49 / $39.99, and looking at the US version of the Xbox Store, it's currently sitting on a user rating of 3.4/5 based on over 3,300 reviews.

We're going to throw all the key notes from Arma Reforger update 1.3 down below, and we're keen to hear from you if you've played the game before - what are your thoughts, and is it worth the money on Xbox in your opinion?

Here are the main features in the latest Arma Reforger update on Xbox:

New Combat Vehicles & Helicopter Gunships

Two formidable infantry fighting vehicles have arrived on the battlefield. The LAV-25, equipped with a 25mm M242 autocannon and 7.62mm M240 coaxial machine gun, grants US forces a powerful new frontline asset with a 7x optical sight for long-range engagements. Furthermore, the BRDM-2, a lighter reconnaissance vehicle, strengthens Soviet and FIA forces with its 14.5mm KPVT machine gun and 7.62mm PKT.

The UH-1H and Mi-8MT helicopters are no longer just transports, as they now feature gunship variants with detachable rocket pods and advanced collimator sights for precision targeting. With multiple ammunition options and enhanced firepower, pilots can dominate the battlefield from above.

Mortars & Destruction Mechanics

Arma Reforger introduces realistic and immersive mortar systems that allow players to suppress enemy advances, disrupt supply lines, and rain destruction from kilometers away. The Soviet 2B14 82mm mortar and US M252 81mm mortar require coordination with spotters for maximum impact.

A truly dynamic battlefield is now a reality, as buildings collapse and trees fall. Mortar strikes, helicopter rocket barrages, and vehicle combat reshape the environment!

New Singleplayer Scenario: Elimination

A brand new singleplayer mission places players in the boots of a US Special Forces operative tasked with eliminating a high-ranking Soviet officer in Régina. Whether sniping from a distance, setting an explosive ambush, or infiltrating up close with a suppressed weapon, the mission offers multiple approaches to success.

Additional Enhancements & Overhauled Game Systems

  • Expanded Vehicle Logistics: Transport trucks (M923A1, URAL-4320) now carry up to 1,500 supplies. New UAZ-452 transport and cargo variants improve mobility and supply capacity. FIA forces now have access to UAZ-452, BTR-70, and BRDM-2 vehicles. Civilian variants of UH-1H and Mi-8 helicopters have been introduced.
  • Ranked Ammunition Supply Depots: Players must rank up before accessing more advanced weapons and gear, balancing the arsenal system.
  • Conflict Mode Enhancements: Players can no longer spawn on contested bases, making strategy and planning more critical. Capture timers now depend on radio network connectivity, increasing tactical depth. Smaller conflict game modes have been introduced for faster-paced battles.
  • AI Upgrades: AI soldiers now track moving targets better, take cover more effectively, counterattack, and execute flanking maneuvers, making them a deadlier and more realistic threat.
If You've Played It, What Do You Think Of Arma Reforger?

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