Sudden Strike 5 | Update 1.1

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Generals,

We have just released Update 1.1 for Sudden Strike 5 for all available platforms.

Update 1.1 focuses on improving overall game stability, multiplayer reliability, and console performance, while also addressing a wide range of gameplay, UI, and localization issues. In addition, several mission balancing adjustments and visual/audio improvements have been implemented to enhance the overall player experience.

The full changelog can be found below.

Performance & Stability

General optimisation to improve memory usage and stability on consoles.
Improved stability by reducing video memory consumption of vegetation.
Fixed an issue where console quality settings were not properly set.

Gameplay & Mechanics

Fixed and adjusted mission scoring for the ‘Siege of Budapest’ mission in the Soviet Campaign to allow players to achieve a 3-star rating.
Fixed and adjusted mission scoring for the ‘Siege of Budapest’ mission in the Axis campaign to allow players to achieve a 3-star rating.
Fixed an issue in ‘Breakthrough at Borisov’ where the third 173mm artillery cannon could get stuck when reinforcing three units via train simultaneously.

Multiplayer

Improved multiplayer session stability and synchronization.
Fixed multiplayer desynchronization issues in both Player vs Player and Player vs AI scenarios.
Fixed flag lock mechanics and related command handling issues.
Fixed an issue where the multiplayer session could freeze on ‘Rocky Ridge’.

Skirmish

Fixed team switching issues in skirmish mode.

Tutorial & Onboarding

Added new tutorial images to the tutorial menu to improve clarity and guidance.
Fixed a gap on the onboarding screen (German version).
Improved gamepad navigation on onboarding screens.

UI & UX

Improved general UI consistency and stability.
Fixed a display issue with the recovery unit badge icon.
Fixed an issue where duplicate buttons would appear on purchase panels.

Effects & Animation

Fixed incorrect impact sound effects for Machine Gun Nests.
Added new visual effects for Anti Air Cannons when hitting objects.
Added failsafe for character death states to prevent stuck animations.

Achievements

[PC only] Fixed the “Steal Division” achievement counter [PC only]
[PC only] Fixed the “You shall not pass” achievement counter [PC only]

Localisation

Fixed various localisation issues.