Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
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Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead

Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original Arma 2, a new flashpoint explodes in the Green Sea Region. Coalition forces led by the US Army are deployed to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.

DEV: Bohemia InteractivePUB: Bohemia InteractiveAppID 33930
UPDATE PULSEevery ~5d·last 1748d ago·10 recent on record
92.1
Excellent

Elixir Rating

92.4% of 22,253 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 92.1. It is a finished game, so no support adjustment applies either way.

reception 92.1·support +0.0·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Recent Transmissions

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Community AnnouncementsDec 21, 2021
Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead Windows 11 Hotfix #2

This hotfix for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead resolves a few issues with the original Windows 11 update and brings a quality-of-life change to the branch configuration. We are adding the new Windows 10 and 11 compatible BattlEye files to Arma…

Community AnnouncementsDec 16, 2021
Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead Windows 11 Hotfix

In cooperation with the BattlEye team, we have prepared a hotfix for Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead. This hotfix adds BattlEye support for Windows 11. If you experience issues with this Operation Arrowhead update, we have made a "legacy" versio…

Community AnnouncementsNov 7, 2019
Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead 1.64 Update

In cooperation with the CorePatch team, we have prepared update 1.64 for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, which takes care of many issues, including Windows 10 support. If you experience issues with the recent Operation Arrowhead update, we hav…

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Community AnnouncementsDec 21, 2015
Corepatch hotfix

Based on community feedback the Corepatch team has released a small hotfix, which takes care of some of the most prominent issues. If you are having issue with the recent Operation Arrowhead patch or this hotfix, we have enabled "legacy" be…

Community AnnouncementsDec 21, 2015
Corepatch hotfix

Based on community feedback the Corepatch team has released a small hotfix, which takes care of some of the most prominent issues. If you are having issue with the recent Operation Arrowhead patch or this hotfix, we have enabled "legacy" be…

Community AnnouncementsDec 18, 2015
Christmas update combined with Corepatch

After a prolonged beta, the latest Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead patch has finally matured and reached its release phase. It includes several engine fixes listed in the changelog below. On top of that, we have included “CorePatch” and “CorePa…

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Community AnnouncementsDec 18, 2015
Christmas update combined with Corepatch

After a prolonged beta, the latest Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead patch has finally matured and reached its release phase. It includes several engine fixes listed in the changelog below. On top of that, we have included “CorePatch” and “CorePa…

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Community AnnouncementsOct 1, 2015
Minor BattlEye update published

A minor BattlEye update has been published to both main and beta version of Operation Arrowhead.

Community AnnouncementsOct 1, 2015
Minor BattlEye update published

A minor BattlEye update has been published to both main and beta version of Operation Arrowhead.

PC GamerJul 1, 2014
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead (and DayZ mod) drop GameSpy, move to Steam

GameSpy recently announced its surrender from the world of digital matchmaking, and, as with any wide-ranging defeat, there are bound to be casualties. Not Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, though. Bohemia have airlifted their expansion to the s…

ShacknewsJun 30, 2014
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead 1.63 patch transitions online multiplayer to Steam

Bohemia Interactive has taken the next step to ensure that Arma 2 survives the Gamespy shutdown. A new 1.63 update for Operation Arrowhead will ensure that online matchmaking survives by formally transitioning from Gamespy to Steam.

PC GamerApr 7, 2014
Reddit compiles terrifying list of games affected by GameSpy shutdown

As we reported last week, online matchmaking client GameSpy will shutdown on May 31. The community at Reddit's /r/Games is compiling a list of games that will be affected, partially affected, or not affected at all. The list is not official…

PC GamerApr 4, 2014
GameSpy multiplayer service shutting down next month

Online matchmaking client GameSpy is shutting down on May 31st, owners Glu Mobile have announced. On the upside, it means no more games trying to download the hideous GameSpy Comrade launcher. The downside is rather more significant: a lot …

PC GamerSep 13, 2013
Arma 3 review

Simulation isn’t the defining aspect of Arma. It’s scale. The enormity of the map is the foundation for the experiences that distinguish Bohemia Interactive’s flagship franchise. It’s what makes radios, topographical maps, binoculars, and c…