This update introduces a new option to select the network environment for the CIS region.

Connectivity issues in Russia

We know that players from Russia have reported a lot of connectivity issues. To mitigate connectivity issues, we have rapidly deployed a dedicated server infrastructure located entirely within Russia. This solution is designed to address the problems caused by regional restrictions for players from Russia. 

Now in the game settings you can select your preferred network environment region. Go to Settings -> Gameplay -> Region, and select CIS. After clicking “Apply” you will be notified that the changes have taken effect and your client will close - this is normal behavior. Start the game client again and the changes will take effect.

Please note: progress made in the CIS region (including experience, rankings, statistics, medals and other achievements - both campaign and multiplayer -) is tracked separately and is not synchronized with the global region data. The matchmaking system, lobby listings, and invitations are all restricted to the selected region.

We consider the current solution to be temporary and, like you, hope that the connectivity issues will be resolved in the near future. In view of this, we must inform you that if the situation returns to normal and the CIS region option is switched off, we will do our best to find a solution. However, we cannot guarantee the transfer (synchronization) of accumulated progress to the global environment.

Attention for those who do NOT live in Russia.

If you do not live in the CIS region or Russia, or do not have difficulties with connection, we strongly recommend you do not change the region of the servers. It is highly likely that you will encounter problems due to the fact that regional connectivity limitations can work both ways.

Chinese Localization

Thanks to the help and support of some members of our amazing Chinese community, we were able to make several improvements to the Chinese localization.

We apologize once again and we hope that it will be much better now.

Full list of changes and fixes:

• Added region selection option in game settings.

• Fixed an issue where the game could freeze during Skirmish mode when AI used nuclear weapons.

• Fixed an issue when official PvE scenarios couldn't be launched in co-op.

• Fixed a bug where lobby settings could have been changed by non-host players.

• Fixed rounding issues in certain achievement progress calculations.

• Fixed a bug where unit skins in decks would reset after restarting the game.

• Fixed incorrect weapon display on F-35s.

• Fixed incorrect voiceover for the MT-SM.

• Fixed incorrect unlock conditions for Russian Guard Tanks skins.

• Fixed an issue where units would move toward a target instead of attacking it when out of ammo.

• Fixed cutscene in the Russian mission “Search and Rescue.”

• Fixed display issues in the “News” section.

• Fixed duplicate vignettes of aircraft in some cases.

• Various localization fixes.

• Improved reload animations for certain artillery and MLRS units.

• Fixed model issues with M1A2 SEP v2 and BTR-80.

• Fixed loading/unloading animations for the AMPV vehicle.

• The upcoming server-side update will also address the issue where rating points were  awarded after the match was canceled.

What's next?

We will continue to work on fixing bugs in campaign scenarios in the near future. We are also currently working on fixing the detected cases of memory leaks and application crashes. 

Also, we would like to inform you that tomorrow, from 08:00 GMT on June 19, 2025 the servers will be down for about 1 hour for server software update. The server software update will not require an update to the game client, this update is aimed at improving the game experience and fixing identified bugs.

Most importantly, tomorrow marks the official day of release for Broken Arrow!

Many of you are already in game having fun, but there will be more coming soon. If you want to know when Broken Arrow is releasing, have a look at this map.