What's new?
-Added healthbar
-Cleaner in-game chat

What's been fixed?
-Rotate gamemodes is now an option for creating games
-Bots change back to rifle after killing with knife
-Bots use knife less frequently with more humane (slower & random) intervals
-Fixed some challenges unlocking for wrong reasons
-Fixed a bug that caused revenge medal to not work
-Fixed a bug "Joining team in 1s.." when joining a match that has started

We are sorry that this update took so long for us, but unfortunately we had quite few bugs as we added Easy Anti-cheat and overhauled more than half of our codebase. However we are happy to announce that the new update 1.2 "Wrecked" is here with new content and requested features! See below the added content & bug fixes.

What's new:

• New map: Wrecked, crashed plane on a deserted island
  
• New weapon: Pistol, move quickly and fire rapidly
  
• New gamemode: Scavenger, ammo is limited and you must collect more from dead enemies/allies
  
• New gamemode: Secure & Survive, round based gamemode where you must secure the cargo drop or eliminate enemy team
  
• 5 new challenges that will give you a total of 10 new cosmetics
  
• Possibility to play without Epic account. It's still possible to link the accounts if you want to.
  
• Teammate spectate mechanic for Secure & Survive gamemode
  
• Added spawn protection
  
• Added Easy Anti-cheat
  
• Added player reporting
  
• Better host migration, now it syncs all your data from previous session
  
• Map vote has now random gamemodes tied to votable maps, but first map will have the current gamemode
  
• Added loading screen after splash screen, now The Riflemen launch faster
  
• Optimized file sizes, now it uses 70% less storage space
  
• Optimized ram usage
  
• Grenades now have short line behind them when thrown
  
• Barrels & landmines can now be exploded with melee weapons
  
• Supply drops now show the weapon that will be received
  
• New background scenery on main menu
  
• New theme music

Bug fixes:

• All maps now have correct navmeshes for bots
  
• Fixed match end music not starting always
  
• Sniper scope texture flipped correctly when playing as left handed
  
• Plus many more smaller fixes..

Known bugs:

• Canceling Epic Games & Steam accounts linking procedure from main menu will not allow you to relink until restart of The Riflemen
  
• High GPU usage because The Riflemen runs on uncapped frame rate
  
• Map vote won't sometimes sync the votable maps
  
• Vsync toggle won't always work
  
• Splash screen & loading screen can take some time to finish loading

See you on the battlefields!

Without further ado, here's our full upcoming roadmap of development of The Riflemen.

We would love to hear your thoughts, what are you most excited of? Now get honing your skills and be prepared for the epic update coming out very, very soon!

Don't let this announcement fool you, we are nowhere near our ambitions and end-goal yet, but we are truly excited and happy to share the news of reaching over 100.000 players!

We want to thank you all for playing, having fun, and pushing us even further to make The Riflemen a unique experience.

The game is made by a small team from Finland and it was released in early autumn 2023. With a couple of patches and updates later we have a chance now to celebrate a moment this milestone. BUT the work continues as we have a HUGE update cooking up here...

Not to leak anything major yet, we just can say we have been listening to you all. New game modes? Who knows. No more Epic account? Let's see. New weapons? Boom-boom... ;)

Stay tuned all you gunners out there, stay tuned.

Happy to have you here.

Ho, ho, ho!

The winter season is here and now you have one last chance to be nice and earn some presents! Complete new limited time challenges (until the 7th of january) and get yourself holiday themed cosmetics. For our premium players there are bonus rewards to claim!

What's new:

• Two new limited time challenges with themed cosmetics
  
• Visual changes to main menu
  
• Holiday theme music
  
• Pressing the 'Play' button creates now a game with random gamemode
  
• When host migration happens the lobby receives new name based on the new host

We wish you a happy holidays!

P.S. You can expect a new content update early next year.

The wait is over, and it's time to dive back into the heart-pounding world of The Riflemen. We've been toiling away in the shadows, and now we're thrilled to unveil our most explosive update yet: Mines! And mines!

🌟 Embark on an Underground Adventure 🌟
Picture this: the claustrophobic, dark corridors of our brand-new map, Mines. Each step echoes in the underground labyrinth, a perfect setting for ambushes. Navigate carefully, as danger lurks around every corner. The landmine, our latest deadly addition, is your best friend in these tight spaces. Find it in supply drops and lay your traps to catch your enemies off-guard. Boom! Victory is sweeter when it's unexpected.

💥 Gold Rush: A Frenzy of Fortune 💥
In the midst of chaos, there's a chance to strike gold. Literally. Our new mode, "Gold Rush", isn't just about shooting - it's a mad dash to collect gold from fallen comrades and foes alike. Sprint to the depot, deposit your loot, and feel the rush of being on top. It's not just a game; it's a gold heist with guns!

🏅 A Journey of Growth and Rewards 🏅
As you rise through the ranks, every 10th level marks a milestone, rewarding you with exclusive cosmetics. Your soldier’s journey is now more rewarding than ever, with challenges that promise not just glory, but also style. And for our dedicated premium players, we've got something extra special. You are the champions who keep the battlefield alive, and your presence now brings an XP bonus for everyone in the game. A true leader lifts others, and in The Riflemen, everyone gets stronger together.

🔄 Revamped, Refined, Reimagined 🔄
It's not just about new additions; it's about making the good even better. We've tweaked our supply drops to keep the arsenal fresh, highlighted your achievements on the leaderboard with a golden touch, and made progress tracking a breeze with new post-match bars. Your feedback has been our guiding star, leading to refined animations, smarter bots that know how to dodge a bullet, and even lush trees in the Overpass map for that extra cover.

🎧 Hear the Battle Roar 🎧
And let’s not forget the sounds of war - from the unique audio cues as you equip new skins to the revamped announcer adding spice to your medal achievements. Every element has been tuned to make your battlefield experience as immersive as it gets.

So, gear up, Riflemen! Dive into Mines, feel the rush of Gold Rush, and embrace the thrill of new challenges. Your journey in The Riflemen just got a whole lot more exciting. We're in this together, and together, we'll redefine the art of virtual warfare.

Stay sharp, stay lethal, and most importantly, enjoy the adventure!

🔥 #RiflemenMines #BattleReady #NewAdventures 🔥

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It’s been a while since the last update was released but worry not, we have been cooking something bigger all this time. With this update named themedly “Mines” comes a lot of new and fixes to old.

What's new?

• Mines, a new map where you fight in tight spaces underground.
  
• Landmine weapon. Get this new explosive from the supply drops in game and surprise your
  enemies!
  
• Gold Rush gamemode. Collect gold drops from enemies and your allies and deposit those on the
  depot point to gain score.
  
• Challenges. These lifetime missions grant new exclusive cosmetics for everyone! There are also a
  few bonus rewards for our loyal premium players.
  
• Free cosmetics when leveling up your soldier. Every 10th level rewards you with a new cosmetic.
  
• XP bonus from premium players. Every premium player in a match grant additional xp bonus
  of 5%. In total this can get up to 50%!
  
• New daily & weekly missions to grind.

What has been changed?

• Supply drops. With a new weapon to get we changed it so that you can’t get the same weapon
  twice in a row from supply drops.
  
• Leaderboard. Your own name will be highlighted and each premium player has golden outlines on
  their names.
  
• Progress bar. Now after you complete a match you will see how much xp is needed for the next level.
  
• Announcer. We added more variety to existing clips and now some of the medals will have
  announcer cheering you up!
  
• Medals. We added 3 new medals to grind. There are now “Killing spree” for getting 5 kills without
  dying and “Unstoppable” for getting 10 kills without dying. For Gold Rush game mode there is a
  “Gold deposited” medal.
  
• Gamemode balancing. Now kills grant 50 points in Domination & Gold Rush gamemodes so players need focus more on the objectives.
  
• Customization. Now it’s possible to inspect cosmetics by hovering cursor over them. Equipping skins
  also have unique sound attached to them.
  
• A lot of UI animations & improvements.
  
• Tweaked first person view model walk animation.
  
• Now there's a animation when players take damage.
  
• Bots AI have been improved. They have now different behaviour so sometimes they will strafe and try to dodge enemy fire. Also the bug has been fixed where bots freezed on air.
  
• Chat. There is now a join message when player joins the battlefield.
  
• In game menu. Password is now hidden by default. If you want you can show it with a press of a button.
  
• Small changes to Overrun & Overpass maps.

We hope to see you on the battlefields collecting some gold!

I'll just say it once more. MINES!

Welcome to our open playtest of the upcoming update. What does it include? We'll just give you one hint: mines.

Sneaky, stealthy, or just plainly open in the wild. You'll choose your style, we'll provide the hot potatoes. See if your friend can survive the blast they bring (yes, we're proud of the pun)!

Also, there may be a new map, new gear, new you... You'll have to see what's out there youself!

Join the playtest on our Discord server, over here: https://discord.gg/mgx3PxKdJs

It's that time a year again. Reach level 15 before the 5th of november and unlock spooky Jack o'lantern helmet for free! Alongside the halloween event comes few bug fixes and changes to games code for the upcoming content update and it's playtest.

Bug fixes:
-Host capturing 'B' flag on spawn in Egypt map.
-Helmets disappearing on headshots rather than popping off on the ground.
-Several other backend fixes for the upcoming update & playtest.