Hello Pilots!
Update 0.87.7 is live! This is the third post-release Heliborne update. Its cornerstone is a big change to simple control scheme which allows players to turn without losing air speed. We believe that all pilots will benefit from it, especially new ones.
This update mostly fixes and adjustments of various gameplay issues. Upcoming updates will introduce sling-loading and extensions to coop gameplay.
Version 0.87.7 changelog:
- Changes to simple controls - now when you try to turn without additionally pressing A/D - you'll have slow steady turn without losing a lot of air speed, if you additionally press A/D - you'll have the same turning speed as before
- Changes to a number of helicopters and their flight parameters
- A lot of transport helicopters from gen 2 to gen 4 health values were improved
- Prices for transport loadouts of some helicopters from gen 3 and gen 4 were lowered
- Several helicopters received changes to their respawn time after death (mostly faster respawn for less armed loadouts)
- Treacherous map borders on Tonkin map are extended
- Air-to-air Stinger and Igla missiles got their damage slightly reduced (by 10% or so), they should not be one hit - one kill missiles for most of the modern attack helicopters. R-60 and AIM-9 received no changes.
- Heat seeker missiles no longer have lock speed bonus for next missile on the same target
- Heat seeker missiles turning speed after successful flares is lower - its easier to avoid them by maneuvering after long-range flaring
- Heat seeker missiles locking cone is smaller on distance now - you need to actually keep your aim on target for some time
- MANPADS missile turning speed is a bit better
- MANPADS squadron price is 12 now
- MANPADS will now shoot no more than 2 missiles per 10 seconds on 1 helicopter from 1 location (70m radius)
- Most of modern ATGMs max speed is lowered by 20-30%
- Now ATGM aim will work without wiggling in flight if you are aiming at something directly along your helicopter's current course
- TRS-132 and M-8 rocket damage increased by 30%
- Minor network improvements
- Saitek X52 default layout - thanks to rada660
Fly safe!