ArmA II (Armed Assault 2) General Discussion

the_antipop · 22nd August 2007, 5:24 PM

Bohemia Interactive announces ARMA 2.

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Originally Posted by ArmedAssault.com

Today at Games Convention in Leipzig, Bohemia Interactive announced ArmA 2, its latest military simulation game for PC DVD-ROM and next generation consoles (originally known also as Game 2).

ArmA 2 is set in a near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of United States Marine Corpse Force Recon squad to this area to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability in Chernarus.

Arma 2 is based on the latest generation technology, offering large –scale game world, authentic and extremely detailed modern units, weapons, vehicles and environments, challenging single player and vast array of multiplayer options.

ArmA 2 is expected to be released in 2009. Full game website will be available soon at http://www.arma2.com

UPDATE: ArmA 2 is now released worldwide. This thread is designed for general discussion releating to this blockbuster game.

Release Dates:
DE - May 29, 2009 [Patch 1.01] | [Patch 1.02]
CZ/SK/EU/AU - June 19, 2009 [Patch 1.02]
US - June 26, 2009

[Windows 1.02 BETA Standalone Server]

h0uSe · 22nd August 2007, 5:26 PM

Errr wasn't ArmA released like 3-4 months ago? I could swear i was playing a demo only recently.

the_antipop · 22nd August 2007, 5:27 PM

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Originally Posted by h0uSe

Errr wasn't ArmA released like 3-4 months ago? I could swear i was playing a demo only recently.

Correct. That's why I think it is WAAAY to early. I'm guessing that their just announcing it, and then commence hardcore work on a new and redefined engine, but they won't release to dec 2008 or as 90% more probable, 2009.

scon · 22nd August 2007, 6:18 PM

Yeah, i think there's going to be alot of people pissed off about this... alot of people were saying that ARMA was really just a way to get money together so that they could make the 'real' version of arma or VBS. Seems like they shoulda just hung out for another year and brought this version out.

Sheriff · 22nd August 2007, 6:53 PM

I think most realised in the community Armed Assault was just essentially Flashpoint 1.5. Bohemia Interactive Forums have had a section dedicated to this 'Game 2' for a long while, with plenty of speculation and rare glimpses of a screenshot or two, this announcement was just officially confirming the obvious.

Ospi · 22nd August 2007, 7:19 PM

pfft, bring me operation flashpoint 2 pls.

RoboBust · 22nd August 2007, 7:34 PM

This essentially is Op Flash 2. I think they were trying to sell it to Codemasters as such (there was hints on the BIS site), until it was revealed that Codemasters have been working on it with an in house team. And yeah, the engine is meant to be the true next iteration, with ArmA well known as being "1.5".

toje · 22nd August 2007, 8:14 PM

The thing that will keep Arma and Arma 2 alive is the ability to mod it to hell and back.
but if OFP 2 is any ware near as modifiable as Arma, and really turns out better it may have some real competition.

ohayes · 22nd August 2007, 11:15 PM

i have faith that BIS will deliver with Arma 2 they are a talented bunch of guys and hopefully they will be able to improve on the high standard they have set with military fps.

Warpy · 22nd August 2007, 11:17 PM

This mob need to learn how to make games before they start releasing new content. First fix the original "Arma"!

ohayes · 22nd August 2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Warpy

This mob need to learn how to make games before they start releasing new content. First fix the original "Arma"!

Flashpoint is one of the greatest games ever, these guys know how to make games. Arma is a diamond in the rough, it still needs a lot of patching and bugfixing, I dont think BIS had a choice really they needed Arma on the market as they were running low on funds .

budzilla · 23rd August 2007, 1:18 AM

They have to dump the game engine. It is too old. Nonetheless, it should be good.

Warpy · 23rd August 2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ohayes

Flashpoint is one of the greatest games ever, these guys know how to make games. Arma is a diamond in the rough, it still needs a lot of patching and bugfixing, I dont think BIS had a choice really they needed Arma on the market as they were running low on funds .

I was referring to Arma.

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First fix the original "Arma"!

luckymf · 23rd August 2007, 10:25 AM

Although that teaser does look quite spiffy.

ztorma · 16th September 2007, 6:43 AM

Arma is awesome, and Arma 2 will be even more awesome. I am just going to live the moment, rather then waste my time speculating the future of a VIDEO GAME.

22nd August 2007, 6:18 PM	#4
scon Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,228	Yeah, i think there's going to be alot of people pissed off about this... alot of people were saying that ARMA was really just a way to get money together so that they could make the 'real' version of arma or VBS. Seems like they shoulda just hung out for another year and brought this version out. __________________ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Adams, "Last Chance to See" - 1990 Food Blog: Wok the Fuck?!

22nd August 2007, 8:14 PM	#8
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22nd August 2007, 11:17 PM	#10
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23rd August 2007, 1:18 AM	#12
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23rd August 2007, 10:25 AM	#14
luckymf Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: melb.au Posts: 414	Although that teaser does look quite spiffy. __________________ BF2!

22nd August 2007, 5:26 PM	#2
h0uSe Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hills, Sydney. Posts: 2,982	Errr wasn't ArmA released like 3-4 months ago? I could swear i was playing a demo only recently.

22nd August 2007, 6:53 PM	#5
Sheriff Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 905	I think most realised in the community Armed Assault was just essentially Flashpoint 1.5. Bohemia Interactive Forums have had a section dedicated to this 'Game 2' for a long while, with plenty of speculation and rare glimpses of a screenshot or two, this announcement was just officially confirming the obvious.

22nd August 2007, 7:19 PM	#6
Ospi Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,145	pfft, bring me operation flashpoint 2 pls.

22nd August 2007, 7:34 PM	#7
RoboBust Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,205	This essentially is Op Flash 2. I think they were trying to sell it to Codemasters as such (there was hints on the BIS site), until it was revealed that Codemasters have been working on it with an in house team. And yeah, the engine is meant to be the true next iteration, with ArmA well known as being "1.5".

22nd August 2007, 11:15 PM	#9
ohayes Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawkesbury, NSW Posts: 301	i have faith that BIS will deliver with Arma 2 they are a talented bunch of guys and hopefully they will be able to improve on the high standard they have set with military fps.

16th September 2007, 6:43 AM	#15
ztorma Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 551	Arma is awesome, and Arma 2 will be even more awesome. I am just going to live the moment, rather then waste my time speculating the future of a VIDEO GAME. __________________ Sometimes you are the pigeon and sometimes you are the statue.