: Enhanced immersion with crew members calling out warnings and order verifications.
: An in-game encyclopedia to help distinguish between various PLAN and Soviet vessel classes based on their sensors and weapon systems. Cold Waters South China Sea Update v1 15c-PLAZA
: Included two new US Navy ships—the Belknap class guided missile cruiser and the Knox class frigate, the latter of which features a Sea Sprite helicopter for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) support. : Enhanced immersion with crew members calling out
: The update introduced neutral vessels like fishing trawlers and oil tankers, forcing players to verify targets before firing to avoid civilian casualties. : The update introduced neutral vessels like fishing
This campaign offers a high-difficulty experience set against a backdrop of Chinese economic crisis and territorial expansion.
: A modernized interface with tooltips to assist in commanding the submarine.
: Players gained the ability to set their initial combat position anywhere on the tactical map. The South China Sea Campaign (2000)