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Combat Mission - Beyond Overlord Feed Icon

This legacy patch is only needed for games purchased from Battlefront.com before February 2001. All games, including online and retail releases, after that date are already fully updated and this patch is NOT necessary.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission - Beyond Overlord 1.12All-inclusiveThis is a legacy patch for ALL game versions, online and retail, purchased before February 2001 ONLY. It is not needed if you bought your game after this date.2001-02-01Download
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Combat Mission - Beyond Overlord - MAC version Feed Icon

This legacy patch is only needed for the Mac version and only for games purchased from Battlefront.com before February 2001.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission - Beyond Overlord - MAC 1.12All-inclusiveThe is patch v1.12 for the MAC version of the game ONLY. It is NOT needed if you bought your game after February 2001.2001-02-01Download
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Combat Mission Afghanistan Feed Icon

These patches are ONLY for the international english-language version of Combat Mission Afghanistan and will NOT work with the original Russian version at this time.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission Afghanistan 1.03IncrementalThis patch corrects a number of user reported issues, and is intended for v1.02 Battlefront english-language version owners only.2011-08-22Download
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Combat Mission Afghanistan 1.02All-inclusiveThis patch corrects a number of user reported issues and TO&E improvements, and is intended for v1.01 Battlefront english-language version owners only.2010-10-28Download
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Combat Mission Afrika Korps Feed Icon

These patches work for all versions of CMAK

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission Afrika Korps 1.04 VISTASpecialThis is a special 2009 upgrade of CMAK, improving compatibility with Windows Vista! IT IS NOT A FREE PATCH. Note: you only need this upgrade if you have purchased CMAK somewhere else than directly from Battlefront.com, or if you have purchased from Battlefront.com directly but before July 17th, 2009, and if you are experiencing problems running the game under Windows Vista. In all other cases, you DO NOT NEED this upgrade. CMAK v1.03 required. (Special thanks to Philip Culliton for diving into our ancient code to figure out and fix the various issues introduced with Vista)2009-07-19Download
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Combat Mission Afrika Korps 1.03All-inclusiveThis 7 Mb patch will work with both domestic (Battlefront.com) and European (CDV) versions of CMAK and comes in a multi-language installer (English, German and French).2004-11-19Download
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Combat Mission Afrika Korps - MAC version Feed Icon

This patch is for the MAC version of CMAK only.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission Afrika Korps - MAC 1.03All-inclusiveCMAK v1.03 patch for the Mac version with the PBEM game fix. We strongly suggest you review the patch ReadMe before you apply the patch.2004-11-19Download
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Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin Feed Icon

The patches offered here are ONLY for the originally released Battlefront version of CMBB. To determine your current CMBB version, launch the game and look at the bottom right hand corner of the Main Menu. You will see either 1.0, 1.01 or 1.02 listed there.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin 1.04 VISTASpecialThis is a special 2009 upgrade of CMBB, improving compatibility with Windows Vista! IT IS NOT A FREE PATCH, Note: you only need this upgrade if you have purchased CMBB somewhere else than directly from Battlefront.com, or if you have purchased from Battlefront.com directly but before July 17th, 2009, and if you are experiencing problems running the game under Windows Vista. In all other cases, you DO NOT NEED this upgrade. CMBB v1.03 required. (Special thanks to Philip Culliton for diving into our ancient code to figure out and fix the various issues introduced with Vista)2009-07-19Download
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Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin 1.03IncrementalPatch for original Battlefront version ONLY (v1.02 -> v1.03)2003-06-01Download
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Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin 1.02IncrementalPatch for original Battlefront version ONLY (v1.01 -> v1.02)2003-02-01Download
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Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin 1.01IncrementalPatch for original Battlefront version ONLY (v1.00 -> v1.01)2002-11-01Download
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Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin - European (CDV) Version Feed Icon

This version is called Combat Mission 2: Barbarossa to Berlin, and is on sale in retail locations in Europe. To determine your current CMBB version, launch the game and look at the bottom right hand corner of the Main Menu. You will see either 1.0, 1.01 or 1.02 listed there.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
CM Barbarossa to Berlin - European (CDV) Version 1.03IncrementalEuropean retail (CDV) patch v1.02 -> v1.03 (English, French and German)2003-06-04Download
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CM Barbarossa to Berlin - European (CDV) Version 1.02IncrementalEuropean retail (CDV) patch v1.01 -> v1.02 (English, French and German)2003-02-12Download
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CM Barbarossa to Berlin - European (CDV) Version 1.01IncrementalPatch for european release version (CDV) v1.00 -> v1.01 (English, French and German)2002-11-21Download
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Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin - MAC version Feed Icon

These patches are ONLY for the MAC version of CMBB. To determine your current CMBB version, launch the game and look at the bottom right hand corner of the Main Menu. You will see either 1.0, 1.01 or 1.02 listed there.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin - MAC 1.03IncrementalPatch for original Battlefront MAC version ONLY (v1.02 -> v1.03)2003-06-01Download
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Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin - MAC 1.02IncrementalPatch for original Battlefront MAC version ONLY (v1.01 -> v1.02)2003-02-01Download
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Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin - MAC 1.01IncrementalPatch for original Battlefront MAC version ONLY (v1.00 -> v1.01)2002-11-01Download
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Combat Mission Shock Force - British Forces Feed Icon

These patches are only for you if you own *both* CMSF (any version) *and* BRITISH FORCES. These patches patch BOTH the base game AND the module at the same time, you do NOT need any separate base game patch.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission Shock Force - British Forces 1.32IncrementalThis patch will update your base game (and all Modules - if any) to v1.32. You need to have your game patched to v1.31 already.2011-07-13Download
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Combat Mission Shock Force - British Forces 1.31IncrementalThis patch will update your game (and all Modules - if any) to v1.31. You need to have your game patched to v1.21 already.2010-11-26Download
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Combat Mission Shock Force - British Forces 1.21All-inclusiveThis patch will update your British Forces Module and base game to v1.21.2009-11-11Download
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Combat Mission Shock Force - Marines Feed Icon

These patches are for owners of CMSF (any version) AND the Marines Module ONLY. These patches INCLUDE any required patches to the base game of CMSF, no separate patch is needed.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission Shock Force - Marines 1.32IncrementalThis patch will update your base game (and all Modules - if any) to v1.32. You need to have your game patched to v1.31 already.2011-07-13Download
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Combat Mission Shock Force - Marines 1.31IncrementalThis patch will update your game (and all Modules - if any) to v1.31. You need to have your game patched to v1.21 already.2010-11-26Download
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Combat Mission Shock Force - Marines 1.21aAll-inclusiveThis patch will update your Marines module and the base game to v1.21. NOTE: this is an updated patch already including the 1.21a hotfix.2010-01-04Download
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Combat Mission Shock Force - NATO Feed Icon

These patches are only for you if you own *both* CMSF (any version) *and* NATO. These patches patch BOTH the base game AND any modules you may have at the same time, you do NOT need any separate base game patch.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission Shock Force - NATO 1.32IncrementalThis patch will update your base game (and all Modules - if any) to v1.32. You need to have your game patched to v1.31 already.2011-07-13Download
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Combat Mission Shock Force - NATO 1.31All-inclusiveThis patch will update your game (and all Modules - if any) to v1.31. This patch includes the temporary 1.301 hotfix.2010-11-26Download
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Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy Feed Icon

These patches are ONLY for the Battlefront.com original version of CM:BN. Pay attention please for MAC OS X and PC specific versions!

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy 1.01All-inclusive

This information is for the v1.01 patch for CM Battle for Normandy. The v1.01 patch is available in two distinctive versions, one for the PC version of the game, the other for the Mac version of the game.

This v1.01 patch requires the original Battlefront.com 1.00 version of CM:BN to be installed and activated. Other non-Battlefront versions may not be compatible with this patch.

MAC USERS: the Mac patch has been updated 8/22 as 1.01B(Lion). Make sure to re-download and re-install!

2011-08-22Download
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Combat Mission: Shock Force Feed Icon

These patches apply ONLY to the original Battlefront version of the game. Download and install ONLY if you bought your game directly from Battlefront.com -AND- if you do not have ANY other Module installed!

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission: Shock Force 1.32IncrementalThis patch will update your base game (and all Modules - if any) to v1.32. You need to have your game patched to v1.31 already.2011-07-13Download
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Combat Mission: Shock Force 1.31IncrementalThis patch will update your base game (and all Modules - if any) to v1.31. You need to have your game patched to v1.21 already.2010-11-26Download
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Combat Mission: Shock Force 1.21IncrementalThis patch will update your base game to v1.21. You need to have your base game patch to v1.10 or v.11 already.2009-11-11Download
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Combat Mission: Shock Force 1.10All-inclusiveNearly 100 improvements and fixes but also tons of NEW CONTENT (new vehicles and new features) make this one of our biggest patches yet! INSTALL NOTE: If you have already installed the Marines Module then you DO NOT need to install this patch. The Marines Module already updates the core CMSF game to this version (1.10).2008-10-02Download
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Combat Mission: Shock Force - Gamersgate version Feed Icon

These patches are applicable ONLY if you have purchased your game via Download from Gamersgate. If you have ANY other Module installed, then you DO NOT NEED this patch.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission: Shock Force - Gamersgate version 1.21SpecialThis is a special v1.21 upgrade for customers who own the retail version of Combat Mission Shock Force (v1.10+) ONLY (and no modules). Paradox Interactive has stopped support for Combat Mission Shock Force and will not be publishing any more patches. Battlefront.com however continues to improve CMSF, and we want our retail customers not left stranded. This special v1.21 upgrade "converts" your retail game version of CMSF into a "Battlefront version". After you apply this upgrade you will be able to use any future Battlefront.com patches. No special retail patches will be necessary!2009-12-28Download
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Combat Mission: Shock Force - Gamersgate version 1.20IncrementalDozens and dozens and dozens of new features, AI improvements and bug fixes... Note: You need to first patch the game up to v1.10 (or 1.11) before applying this patch.2009-09-14Download
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CMSF Patch - (Gamersgate version) 1.10All-inclusiveNearly 100 improvements and fixes but also tons of NEW CONTENT (new vehicles and new features) make this one of our biggest patches yet! INSTALL NOTE: If you have already installed the Marines Module then you DO NOT need to install this patch. The Marines Module already updates the core CMSF game to this version (1.10).2008-10-02Download
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Combat Mission: Shock Force - Paradox Version Feed Icon

These patches are applicable ONLY for the retail version distributed by Paradox Interactive. If you have ANY other Module installed, then you DO NOT NEED this patch.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Combat Mission: Shock Force - Paradox Version 1.21SpecialThis is a special v1.21 upgrade for customers who own the retail version of Combat Mission Shock Force (v1.10+) ONLY (and no modules). Paradox Interactive has stopped support for Combat Mission Shock Force and will not be publishing any more patches. Battlefront.com however continues to improve CMSF, and we want our retail customers not left stranded. This special v1.21 upgrade "converts" your retail game version of CMSF into a "Battlefront version". After you apply this upgrade you will be able to use any future Battlefront.com patches. No special retail patches will be necessary!2009-12-28Download
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Combat Mission: Shock Force - Paradox Version 1.20IncrementalDozens and dozens and dozens of new features, AI improvements and bug fixes... Note: You need to first patch the game up to v1.10 (or 1.11) before applying this patch.2009-09-14Download
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CMSF Patch (Paradox version) 1.10All-inclusiveNearly 100 improvements and fixes but also tons of NEW CONTENT (new vehicles and new features) make this one of our biggest patches yet! INSTALL NOTE: If you have already installed the Marines Module then you DO NOT need to install this patch. The Marines Module already updates the core CMSF game to this version (1.10).2008-10-02Download
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PT Boats Feed Icon

These patches are for the Battlefront.com version of PT Boats ONLY. They will not work with any other version of the game sold in retail.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
PT Boats 1.4HotfixThis hotfix requires patrch v1.3 and installs corrected Mission Editor help files. You only need this hotfix if you do have problems opening the help files. If you have no problem, then you do not need to download this hotfix.2010-12-09Download
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PT Boats 1.3All-inclusivev1.31 Patch Features Mission Editor added. Bug with start video playing size, that was on Win7, fixed. Tutorial voice bug fixed. Voices Volume increased. This v1.31 patch is for the original Battlefront.com English language version of PT Boats - Knights of the Sea ONLY! If you have not purchased PT Boats directly from www.battlefront.com, then do not use this patch. This patch is NOT for you if you only own the South Gambit expansion - that expansion already includes the Mission Editor contained in this patch.2010-12-02Download
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SC WWII Pacific Theater Feed Icon

These patches are for the original Battlefront.com version of SC WWII Pacific Theater only!

Release Name Type Description Release Date
SC WWII Pacific Theater 1.03All-inclusiveIt's here - the v1.03 patch for Furysoftware's Strategic Command WW2 Pacific Theater, boasting dozens of improvements, fixes and enhancements to both the game engine as well as the editor. Please note, this patch will not work with any non-English version of Strategic Command WWII Pacific Theater at this time.2009-09-29Download
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Strategic Command - European Theater Feed Icon

These patches are for the original Battlefront release version of StratCom 1 ONLY.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Strategic Command - European Theater 1.071HotfixThis hotfix is ONLY needed for Vista users. It's just a single .dll file that needs to be copied manually. Important full installation instructions are contained in the ReadMe txt file!2009-02-13Download
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Strategic Command - European Theater 1.07All-inclusiveThis patch adds TCP/IP Multiplayer support and many gameplay changes and additions! Retail and Direct2Drive versions do NOT need this patch!2003-06-24Download
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Strategic Command 2 - Blitzkrieg Feed Icon

This patch can be applied to any previous Battlefront.com English Language version of the game. Patches for other versions will be released separately. This patch is NOT for the Weapons and Warfare Expansion.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Strategic Command 2 - Blitzkrieg 1.09All-inclusiveThe v1.09 update to the game improves Operating System compatibility, and also includes the awesome 1939-46 WW2 Global Conflict Campaign, designed by David Stoeckl (and modified by Hubert Cater) completely for free.2009-03-11Download
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Strategic Command 2 - Weapons and Warfare Feed Icon

These patches are for the original Battlefront release of the SC2:Weapons and Warfare expansion ONLY!

Release Name Type Description Release Date
SC 2 - Weapons and Warfare 1.061IncrementalThis small hotfix/patch solves a few rare issues that some users encountered occasionally. It contains of just an updated main game executable file, and can only be installed over an already patched game version 1.06.2010-01-21Download
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SC2 - Weapons and Warfare 1.06All-inclusiveThis patch introduces a number of game engine bug fixes, as well as improved compatibility with Windows Vista. This PATCH for the expansion pack will ONLY work for the Battlefront.com English language version of Strategic Command 2 Weapons and Warfare Expansion. This patch will not work with any non-English version of Strategic Command 2 Weapons and Warfare at this time.2009-02-04Download
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Strategic Command 2 Patton Drives East Feed Icon

These patches are for the Battlefront.com original english version of SC2:PDE only!

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Strategic Command 2 Patton Drives East 1.03All-inclusiveThis Patch includes a number of user requested changes, bug fixes and editor enhancements as well as better overall game performance by means of a new "Video Acceleration" option accessible via the games Settings panel which should address a problem noticed by some people in certain situations with in-game scroll and unit selection speeds. This patch will not work with any non-English version of SC2PDE at this time.2009-08-12Download
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Strategic Command WWI 1914-1918 The Great War Feed Icon

These patches are for the Battlefront.com original version ONLY. They will not work with any other version of the game at this time.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Strategic Command WWI 1914-1918 The Great War 1.04All-inclusiveFurysoftware's long awaited 1.04 patch to Strategic Command WW1: 1914-1918 The Great War is released today. This patch contains numerous improvements to all the campaigns, largely based on the extensive and useful feedback received from the players' community.2012-01-27Download
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Strategic Command WWII Global Conflict Feed Icon

These patches are for the original Battlefront.com release of Strategic Command WWII Global Conflict ONLY.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Strategic Command WWII Global Conflict 1.07All-inclusive

The latest patch for Furysoftware's Strategic Command WW2 Global Conflict, v1.07 includes all previous patches with more than a hundred improvements, fixes and tweaks to both the game engine as well as the editor - many based on feedback from the fan community forums and email - as well as new bug fixes and game balance adjustments. The v1.07 patch is REQUIRED in order to play the SCWWII Global Conflict GOLD expansion!

Please note, this PATCH will only work for the Battlefront.com English language version of Strategic Command WWII Global Conflict. This patch will not work with any non-English or non-Battlefront (retail) version of Strategic Command WWII Global Conflict at this time.

2011-12-15Download
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T-72 Balkans on Fire Feed Icon

These patches apply ONLY to the original Battlefront version of the game.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
T-72 Balkans on Fire 1.3All-inclusiveVarious fixes and added configuration options. Do not apply this patch if you purchased the Download Version of the game. That version is already updated to v1.32005-12-06Download
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TacOps 4 Feed Icon

These patches are compatible with all game versions of TacOps 4

Release Name Type Description Release Date
TacOps 4 4.06AHuAll-inclusiveThis patch adds a variety of new WWII era units and various other game updates and improvements.2006-06-06Download
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TacOps 4 - MAC Feed Icon

These patches are for the Mac version of TacOps 4 ONLY.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
TacOps 4 - MAC 4.06AHuAll-inclusiveThis patch adds a variety of new WWII era units and various other game updates and improvements.2006-06-06Download
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Theatre of War Feed Icon

These patches are ONLY for the original english Battlefront.com version of the game. They will not work with ANY other game version.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Theatre of War 1.10.0.81All-inclusiveThis add-on/patch not only adds two new campaigns (total of 18 new battles) to the game, but also includes a full Map Editor, Battle Generator, a new single player mission, new Multiplayer game modes and features as well as 11 new Multiplayer missions and maps plus many game fixes, improvements and performance optimizations.2008-01-28Download
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Theatre of War - CDV USA (retail) version Feed Icon

The CDV USA (retail) version is fully patched out of the box and does not require you to download any patches at this point!

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Theatre of War - Kalypso Media (English european retail) version Feed Icon

These patches are for the EUROPEAN ENGLISH language Kalypso Media (retail) version ONLY!

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Theatre of War - Kalypso Media (English european retail) version 1.10.0.81All-inclusiveThis add-on/patch not only adds two new campaigns (total of 18 new battles) to the game, but also includes a full Map Editor, Battle Generator, a new single player mission, new Multiplayer game modes and features as well as 11 new Multiplayer missions and maps plus many game fixes, improvements and performance optimizations.2008-05-30Download
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Theatre of War - Kalypso Media (German language retail) version Feed Icon

These patches are for the GERMAN language Kalypso Media (retail) version ONLY! Diese Patches sind NUR für die DEUTSCHE Version von Kalypso Media!

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Theatre of War - Kalypso (German language retail) version 1.10.0.81All-inclusiveThis add-on/patch not only adds two new campaigns (total of 18 new battles) to the game, but also includes a full Map Editor, Battle Generator, a new single player mission, new Multiplayer game modes and features as well as 11 new Multiplayer missions and maps plus many game fixes, improvements and performance optimizations.2008-04-24Download
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Theatre of War 2 Feed Icon

These patches are ONLY for the original Battlefront.com version of Theatre of War 2 - Africa 1943, and do not work with any other version.

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Theatre of War 2 1.3.0All-inclusiveThis second patch to Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 updates the game to version 1.3.0 and includes the previous tweaks and improvements from the v1.1.0 patch as well as a host of new fixes and features. The 1.3.0 patch is roughly 72 MB in size. This patch is for the original Battlefront.com version 1.0.0 (or 1.1.0) only, and does not currently work with any other game version.2009-09-17Download
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Theatre of War 2 : Centauro Feed Icon

These patches are for the "Theatre of War 2: Centauro" add-on ONLY. Do NOT install if you only have the base game of Theatre of War 2.

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Theatre of War 2 : Centauro 1.3.61HotfixThis is a Hotfix needed ONLY for those who have purchased the Download version of the "Theatre of War 2 + Centauro" Bundle and are missing three standalone missions. Installation instructions: download the zip file and extract it into your game installation folder. The Hotfix contains the necessary folder structure already.2009-11-26Download
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Theatre of War 2 : Kursk 1943 Feed Icon

Kursk 1943 comes with its own in-game auto-updater. The updates can be downloaded upon launching the game. The information below shows the latest available version as well as any updates to the updater itself (if any).

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Kursk 1943 Update 1.3.1IncrementalNOTE: You can download the patch via the in-game autoupdater, or follow the "Download" link on the right for a list of mirrors for manual update and installation. In addition to a number of bug fixes, this update also includes NEW CONTENT! Click the ReadMe link on the right for more details!2010-05-18Download
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Kursk 1943 Update 1.2.4All-inclusiveFirst step is to update the autoupdater (sorry the pun ). It's optional, but highly recommended for future updates: Download and unzip this small 68Kb archive (http://www.1cpublishing.eu/tow2/AutoUpdater.zip, or use Download link on the right) to game folder, overwriting existing files.

Second step: Just run the game or autoupdater itself and click the 'Update' button. It will download the 1.2.4 patch and install it in silent mode. Wait for the install to finish and verify that it was successful by clicking 'Play' and checking the game version number in main menu.
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Theatre of War 3 Korea Feed Icon

The hotfix listed below is ONLY for users who have problems with activating their game. If you get an "Invalid Server error", or are being asked to activate over and over, or have to use "Run as admin" in order to play, then please install this hotfix. DO NOT install this hotfix if you have no problems!

Release Name Type Description Release Date
Theatre of War 3 Korea 1.0HotfixThis hotfix solves the permissions issue in the TOW3 installer leading to an error in saving your license state. After launching this installer, you do not need the "Run as admin" workaround any more. If you have no problem activating the game, do NOT install this hotfix.2011-03-24Download
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Notes

Game versions
Before updating your game with a patch, please doublecheck which version you have to make sure that you download the correct patch version. Installing a patch from a different version of the game than you have will most likely corrupt your installation and you might have to completely reinstall the game. This is because the different versions use different copy protection or production methods which are often incompatible. Please note that it is impossible to list all patches for ALL different product versions. Over the years, there have been many localized releases of our games. If you do not find a patch for your version here, please try to contact the publisher, distributor or store where you have purchased. If you are in doubt, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Patch Version numbers
All games and patches have Version numbers. Whenever possible, when a game is originally released, it will be something like v1, v1.0 or v1.00 (as in: version one). Future patches will be numbered with sequentially higher number and will update the game to that same version #, but sometimes they may jump some numbers. For example: a patch with the version # of v2.0 is newer than a game with version # of v1.8.

Incremental Patch
This patch is meant to incrementally patch a game FROM one specific version # to another version #. For example: a patch may only update a game from v1.03 to v1.04 but will not work on earlier versions # (v1.0, v1.01 or v1.02 in this case).

All-Inclusive
This patch is designed to work with ANY version # of a given game, regardless if it has been patched in the past or not.

Hotfix
This patch is meant as a quick fix to a specific problem that might crop up unexpectedly, such as an incompatibility with certain hardware found after a new patch is released. Usually hotfixes are followed by another "proper" patch quickly. Often Hotfixes are necessary only for users who experience a specific problem while everyone else can simply wait for the next version patch.

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