Commandos: Origins - Update 1.6

Taken from the developer's own announcement, quoted rather than summarised. The full post is linked at the foot of this page.

Commandos: Origins - Update 1.6

Commandos, We have just released Update 1.6 for Commandos: Origins for all available platforms.This update introduces a new Story Mode difficulty, improves overall balance, and delivers a wide range of fixes across AI, multiplayer, and core gameplay systems.

For more details, please check out the full changelog below.

Story Mode (New Difficulty)

We’ve added a new Story Mode difficulty to let players experience the campaign and DLC missions without getting stuck on challenging encounters.

• More ammunition and ability charges

• Designed for a smoother, story-focused experience

• Also allows experimenting with equipment normally gated behind pickups  Bonus AchievementA Soldier’s Best Tool Since 1939

• Eliminate 3 enemies at once using an explosive barrel

Global Balancing Changes

Enemies

• Enemy health now varies based on unit type and difficulty

• Normal soldiers and workers are more vulnerable on higher difficulties

• High-ranking officers are tougher on lower difficulties

• Added a short delay before enemies raise the alarm after spotting a commando Vehicles

• Reduced damage when vehicles collide with obstacles at low speed

• Explosive trucks are now more durable

• Explosive truck canisters now behave like standard explosive barrels

• SMGs and pistols deal more damage to vehicles Weapons & Abilities

• Increased range of the M1911 pistol

• Luger pistol: reduced ammo on higher difficulties, but can eliminate enemies in one shot

• AT grenade: increased damage to vehicles and larger effective range

• Landmines: larger trigger radius and reduced noise

• Ammo and ability charges rebalanced across all difficulties

Bug Fixes

Command Mode

• Fixed issues where commands were not executed correctly

• Fixed Sniper Double Kill failures when using Command Mode

• Improved reliability of movement to execution positions Multiplayer & Co-op

• Fixed an issue where enemies could stand up incorrectly

• Fixed multiple pointer placement issues

• Improved pointer accuracy on moving targets AI & Enemy Behavior

• Fixed inconsistencies in enemy behavior before and after loading

• Fixed AI routines not executing correctly in certain situations General Fixes & Improvements

• AI lights now properly reveal the player

• Sound Decoy can now be used from climbable positions

• Players are no longer detected while on climbables

• Fixed several AI sliding / stuttering issues

• Fixed vehicle kills not counting toward stats

• Improved minimap responsiveness

• Minor UI and stat screen improvements UI & Misc

• DLC window now features a “Shop” button

• Added tutorial clarification in the Harbour mission (Marine objective)