What's Coming In Squads 9.0 Update!

[@A_Honcho]

What are you the most excited for?

[@sethwead6359]

pmc faction

[@WforWrath]

Al Basrah for sure

[@JoeZocktGames]

Performance boosts, hopefully

[@luigisaguier8336]

UE 5

[@JoeZocktGames]

@@luigisaguier8336 that would be a disaster for performance

[@themanlett2351]

Rifle seen inside the M117 is an AK with after market parts rather than a M4 style rifle. Can see it from the front iron sights and the gas tube as well as muzzlebreak location

[@ochinchin1048]

Can't seem to find a Rifle called M117, sure its this designation?

[@atomic8539]

@@ochinchin1048”seen inside the M117”

[@melzyy]

looks like zenitco parts, the muzzlebrake and the handguard are 100% zenitco

[@JackDaw42O]

yup,that was zhukov akm

[@matt.dufault9966]

that muzzle break is the DTK Zenitco muzzle break. I recognized it from Tarkov lol. and yes its an AK muzzle break so def not an M4 platform.

[@fernandinhobeiramar9920]

I just want the performance to be fixed.

[@A_Honcho]

You and me both buddy!

[@lysergichigh6172]

it most likely wont get fixed significantly, cuz the games only uses one cpu core which is the main cause for the shit performance. And apparently its complicated af to program a single core game to run on multiple cores.You need a cpu that has good single core performance if you want to run squad more smoothly.

[@SAMPMods]

@@lysergichigh6172more like cache dependant game , just bought the 7800x3d specifically for this garbage game

[@JPVD-os8jl]

3:14 seems to be an AK based on the front sight and Zenitco DTK 1 muzzle break

[@A_Honcho]

That was my favourite break for 5.45 on Tarkov 😂

[@deadpxl]

I'm all for CAS but we really need a much better flight model already, all factions to get some dedicated AA (MANPAD, emplacements, and/or vics), and get rid of bullet-proof pilots (but add functional co-pilots!). Essentially the skill floor for heli gameplay needs raised significantly.

[@BuddySpike101]

Yeah it’s bollocks that I can fly helicopters in real life and in DCS but I crash in game because the flight model is so odd.

[@McSniffle]

It just does not fit squad to have weapons that lock on. If air to air combat is reduced to guy on ground just looking at the helicopter and pressing shoot and the pilot having to time countermeasures, that's going to be lame. I think the current IFVs and APCs that factions have can deal with choppers just fine.

[@cx3622]

@@BuddySpike101 just get good. U can't do the squad J hook in real life. That's what makes it fun.

[@unigodus1554]

"Get rid of bullet proof pilots" Sure buddy, sure. Let me just ruin helicopters and make them unable to even get to objectives without getting downed

[@deadpxl]

​@@McSniffle Squad is supposed to be set in 2010+ era of warfare. The fact that they've somehow made it play like early cold war so far isn't justification for keeping it as such. Countermeasures aren't fool proof, so pilots would have to use maneuvers for more than just getting from A-B. HAT role could be changed to have MANPADs as a loadout for factions that get them and only allow one per team and limited ammo. Helis that use the terrain and properly flare/evade could and would still be a major force to be reckoned with. But the flight model would need updated so those ridiculous maneuvers we see now aren't viable. If helis are going to start being equipped with A-G weapons they need to be more vulnerable and it's time for Squad to start feeling like an actual modern combined arms game.

[@priesty.]

Guns on the little bird looked like miniguns not cannons

[@A_Honcho]

I knew which ever I said would be wrong so just sent it 😂

[@JoeZocktGames]

@@A_Honcho say minigun cannon :D

[@Neatmemes]

Those are rocket pods for sure. Don't doubt yourself!

[@shelovevanilla]

those are def rocket pods

[@priesty.]

@@shelovevanilla There's miniguns and rocket pods... look to the sides of the pods

[@echoarts3366]

If it's like real life, people will be able to ride on the step boards of the PMC'S SUV. Pretty standard way of getting guys around in film, spec ops, etc. when you only have 6 seats.

[@Mftrout101]

No shit you own dead on dismount! By far my fav server, great community and actual folks willing to work together. Thanks for that man!

[@A_Honcho]

Yea it's funny how few people know that 😂

[@blacklight4720]

I have a feeling that after two weeks PMC would turn into least playable faction.

[@A_Honcho]

I'm curious to see how they pan out for sure

[@blacklight4720]

@@A_Honcho Ye it sounds cool on paper, I admit it's curious. But I can't imagine that not having armored vehicles would leave them any chance. What kind of anti tank launchers they are going to have? Would it make difference? I'm concerned that the faction will end up not looking authentic, unrealistic, just so it able to keep up with others.

[@15hot676]

⁠​⁠@@blacklight4720 I’d say rifle men auto rifle men double as LATs in their squad. Rifle men also not losing the ability to carry their ammo bag. The HAT kits also has access to a NLAW with the 2 fire modes. Also their grenadier class could come with anti tank grenades like the ones insurgents get. With this much fire power (and a bit of preparation and planning of course 😅) I’d think a competent team might be able to pull it off. However the no Armour not even an IFV might be a deal breaker if enemy armour decides to harass your teams logistical lines. Also I’d suggest giving them ATVs to boost mobility and strike capabilities. People don’t know how easy it is to roll up behind a tank or an IFV when they’re idle engine on and turret or track them before hopping back on the ATV and repositioning. At speed it’s is extremely hard to be shot off one of these in my experience. Especially on a RWS gun. Perhaps playing the PMC like any other of the conventional fighting forces would be a mistake. Not strong enough to withstand head on encounters but able to employ hit and run tactics with great effectiveness.

[@Torreta-e3s]

I think that if there isn't something to balance the combat against vehicles, it will CERTAINLY be the least played, just like the FACs that have logistical doctrine, support, etc... People always choose the armored doctrine.

[@KevinVanGelder]

Nah, they're basically the insurgent faction but modern. People still pick INS on occasion.

[@GeekyPanda404]

Major Congrats on your growth buddy, and I hope u enjoy your vacation too.

[@A_Honcho]

Thanks bud 💙

[@haifisch4972]

I hope that they after the 9.0 update, that they finally improve the performance or work on it

[@A_Honcho]

Yea this is my number 1 thing I want to see for sure

[@JoeZocktGames]

@@A_Honcho what is your PC setup? Your gameplay looks so smooth

[@tirushone6446]

honest I don't think they ever will, they are like the tarkov devs, always flashy new features, never fix the game's core issues

[@97MrBlues]

They wont.

[@tsugutakameyer8912]

They did say that after 9.0 thats the main priority

[@hibouboude]

Frankly, I can't wait to see what all this turns out to be. Squad is a game with enormous potential, we must not waste it!

[@A_Honcho]

Absolutely

[@luger700]

Squad and Squad 44 are thriving at the moment.

[@themagicminstrels476]

@@luger700the player base is painfully inexperienced though

[@RedFlag12]

The Arma 3 pilots gonna go crazy with these

[@BARTtheGull]

Mate, you deserve all of the attention your channel is getting. I'm loving these videos, I'll be waiting for that 9.0 update video!

[@A_Honcho]

Thanks dude 💙

[@apexhentz]

Have a great break, and glad to hear things are going well for you! Keep up the great work!

[@juiceboxzach]

Holy shit, honcho?? bro, we've played together a few times. I didnt realize it was you until I seen DoD

[@A_Honcho]

Haha it's wild how many people don't realise it

[@GeoffMPRCF]

Honestly id hate to see a free weekend because most people with COD mindset just click and shoot, waste assets, and wont care to help downed friendlies or listen to the squad

[@A_Honcho]

That sounds like the current Hell Let Loose player influx 😂

[@FrankStallone42]

Thats no different from regular squad gameplay

[@themagicminstrels476]

@@FrankStallone42squad used to be good a year ago. In the last year the game has been filled with new players. It wouldn’t be so bad if they’d be willing to learn the game.

[@JayCapo]

some will listen some won’t. Feels like that every other game now a days anyways lol

[@Citizen-Nurseman]

Good luck with your projects

[@A_Honcho]

Thank you !

[@157RANDOM]

The M1117 is pretty cool to see. It was one of first US vehicles specifically designed for mine-resistance. And although you could call it an MRAP predecessor it is more accurate to call it the Cadillac-Gage V100/V150 Commando's cracked up younger brother.

[@lilfuzzballa]

Didn't they mention that anti air and countermeasures would be added in this too? I distinctly even remember them mentioning that the wire/laser guided missile and counter smoke system rework was also a necessary change to build the foundation, for a proper anti air system. I could be wrong about it being a 9.0 thing, but it's for sure coming, right?

[@A_Honcho]

🤫🤭

[@novinovic298]

Myb in 2-3 years if ever. Dont expect anything from devs... they are years behind schedule on promised stuff. Myb moders put some short range AA missile systems in game sooner or later. Also IMO maps need to be larger and more complex for stuff like SHORAD and attack helicopters to balance properly.

[@lilfuzzballa]

@@novinovic298 Well, I'm going based off of what they literally said 2 months ago, in their developer Q&A. They are "actively working on CAS helis, countermeasures, and Anti-Air," and apart of the 8.0 guided missile rework was to untangle/rebuild a lot of the old guided missile system, to allow them a better foundation for them to implement anti-air properly. But you got to understand there's a big difference between comments OWI has made in the past when they say "they plan to add X content," and when they say "actively working on X content." When they say they plan on doing something, then sure, I can agree with you that content just in the "planned" state can take anywhere between 2-5 years before we even see it. I mean, the direct use of words like "planned," "eventually," and "in the future," should obviously imply that. But the huge difference with the anti-air content is they made the distinct comment that it's being "ACTIVELY WORKED ON." To the point where they even already rebuilt and implemented the tech of the missile system in 8.0 to make it happen. I get that many Squad fans feel jaded and burned by OWI's previous promises, but it's a bit unfair to just toss EVERY single bit of content you hear mentioned from them, into the empty promises content pile.

[@novinovic298]

@@lilfuzzballa "We are actively working on...." is something i hear alot from indie "tactical shooter" devs and in most cases they dont deliver.

[@lilfuzzballa]

@@novinovic298 You said, "Dont expect anything from devs... they are years behind schedule on promised stuff." This is what you base your entire argument on. Content that they promised from years ago, back when their approach to being transparent with the community only ended up shooting themselves in the foot, because their roadmap was not easy to deliver on. they admitted to that being an issue. Since then they have changed their stance. They have made a public statement about wanting to shift their transparency to making it more clear with the community about what they are currently working on. Sure, you can rant all you want about OWI's way of handling promised content from 5-7 years ago, but can you honestly say they have been handling Squad in the same way in the just the recent past 3 years? Just admit you are jaded and burned by indie devs for too long, and it has tainted your optimism on things. At some point you have to judge things individually, case by case, rather than using a broad brush approach of "every indie dev is a liar and won't deliver."

[@PoseidonZombie]

oooooooo I really love the new end of round screen, it's pretty simple to start but I can def see where it's going and I love it. But that little bird takes the cake for me, I have been waiting for years for a little bird since I began flying. I loved it in bf4, I loved it in arma 3, and I can't wait to fly it in squad. Here's hoping that the addition of the extra helo doesn't result in a return of the slideshow teleporters lolol

[@Homer890]

Play global escalation and use the AH1Z or any other CAS heli.

[@Bezuczuciowiec]

Seems like OWI wants to make small test before full CAS heli update. I'm worried, because even now it's effective to camp logis, but with rockets it should be very easy and there is no good counter for that.

[@A_Honcho]

That's why I'm hoping they're super fragile

[@cptshitters]

@@A_Honcho but thats no fun for the pilot i get it but not everyone is an infantry player

[@novinovic298]

Good Kornet operator and IFV/tank gunner can eliminate enemy CAS at beggining of the round and save entire team from trouble. That strategy works against CAS in Global Escalation mode.

[@KevinVanGelder]

IIRC they also said that there will be hand-held anti-air kits launching at the same time to balance.

[@tct0248]

HMGs will do the trick

[@leonverhaegh4126]

I had forgotten about that first clip, that caught me off guard!

[@A_Honcho]

🙌🫲🫱🙌🫲🫱🙌🫲🫱

[@hwinterr]

Good luck with your success man 🙏

[@metalfusion1319]

The PMC player model has an AK pattern rifle with a DTK-1 muzzle brake and maybe a magpul zhukov style handguard

[@mrcreami]

Hoping I can hold my rifle a bit sturdier while shooting since we are PMC's considering how much work and effort IRL it takes to be one..... And I Hope they work on performance. Threw a ton of testing the blur around your scope while ADS hinders frames massively compared to when you aim in modded and dont have that blur you get no frame drops. I hope they look into it.

[@A_Honcho]

Ooo that's a good shout, Insurgents already get worse handling due to a "lack of training" Would be cool if PMCs get better handling due to being higher Skilled

[@mrcreami]

@@A_Honcho it’s a thought someone gave to me. Could be something? Idk lol I’m excited for the future of squad!

[@GoudaGamer]

Thanks for the update, I like that Squad is supported for so long and there's already so much content. Curious to see how attack helis will chang up the meta!

[@A_Honcho]

Hopefully they're on a delay otherwise lodgi rushing will be lethal

[@GoudaGamer]

@@A_Honcho For sure

[@magnumhandout2713]

I dont even think youd necessarily need squad dedicated manpads, just give each faction upgraded AA vehicles

[@WforWrath]

damn i didnt know youre the DoD guy, i play there with my friends very often. Great video thanks for the heads up! Enjoy your break!

[@A_Honcho]

Thanks bud!

[@RakeHipster]

My that Bot thing for seed sounds absolutely awesome!

[@A_Honcho]

It really is!

[@krelekari]

IMO that looked like a an AK varient with an aftermarket muzzlebreak on it. Reason being the front ironsight looks very AK varient adjacent and the muzzle device looks like a Zenit brand DTK that is in tarkov and the only reason I recognize it so perfectly. So i can only assume its an AK varient over a short barrel M4

[@novinovic298]

People who call this small additions to game "big update" or "major update" are part of the reason Squad gets very little content updates.If this is big then i don't know what to say.... Community and especially Squad youtubers should demand more from devs.

[@OinkOinkOinkOink]

i love to see AI units like civilians running around and allies/enemies guarding main base countering base camping

[@BAYZY]

Great video, it's hit the Home Recommendations Page so expect it to blow up :D

[@A_Honcho]

I hope so!

[@Magnar-7]

Nah, that PMC rifle looks like an AK of some kind. That's a zentico DTK-3 muzzle on it. Only compatible with AK-100 series and AK-74.

[@N4ikel]

Yo i'm usually pretty pessimistic with squad Updates but this one charms me!😮

[@A_Honcho]

It's certainly going to be a wild one

[@SleepyGhst]

They mount holding the outside of the vehicles roof rack. I’m concerned how pmc is gonna hold up with no heavy vehicles against… heavy vehicles.

[@A_Honcho]

On maps like Talil and Kohat they may struggle but I imagine they'll be strong in Narva/Fallujah style maps

[@abram4806]

would be sick if they would upgrade the VDV to make them be using the 6sh122 ratnik suits and also you can choose between ak-74m and ak-12 and add the BMD-2 / BMD-2M into the game for the VDV. for americans bring the Boxer and more airborne type stuff and bring in the m320 for the US army.

[@Torreta-e3s]

I would like them to work on vehicle combat in the same way they reworked infantry combat! The ideal in MY opinion is to leave the vehicle combat like that of Squad 44 where the positions on the vehicle, vision, armor, ammunition EVERYTHING is more realistic.

[@SavvygeMediaGroup]

I remember the GMC YUKON w/ minigun from Arma 2 DayZ days. GOOD TIMES.

[@morin1002]

I d love to see shared voice chat someday in vanilla. Short range combats are frightening when they can hear u. And sadly mods are not better than vanilla cause they removed the stamina factor

[@bloodreaper8822]

The gun seen in the hands of the guy manning the m117 turret looks to be a modified ak not an m4, looking at the placement of the front sight and gas tube.

[@MuzluPattes16]

Sad to say that was not an m4. It's an ak based on the barrel, iron sight and the front zenitco muzzle brake. Though I am not sure what caliber I did not see the mag. The gas block is covered by the handguard as well so I cannot tell wether if it's an ak100 series or an old ak with mods. I believe that's a magpul zhukov handguard though.

[@SrStakeholder]

Now we definitely need manpads and AT launchers with tracking. I think only one per team is sufficient for balance.

[@CoolBluBoi]

Drive By's with a Gau-21 or something

[@AlphaCrex]

All these new toys and features, but I’m still waiting for a good optimisation patch that can get my frames back to pre-ico level😢

[@A_Honcho]

Me too!

[@_Meriwether]

Ah yes, the "leaks" from team members, rationed out carefully over a set period to sustain interest and engagement. Leaks indeed.

[@dannyzero692]

Having a PMC faction based both on both Black Water and Wagner Group would be a pretty cool addition.

[@colinexl]

9 min video for a 9.0 update, nice

[@A_Honcho]

Update 69 will be fun!

[@tapasdechance7473]

squad devs need to implement flairs on all helicopters, to create a new squad member: the anti-air with a stinger for the US and 9K333 Verba for the Russians. I don't even understand why it's still not in the game.

[@KevinVanGelder]

Apparently they had a free weekend recently.

[@A_Honcho]

Feels that way 😂

[@The-TEE]

you can’t take a break until you give some tips and tutorials on squad 44

[@A_Honcho]

Lemmi cook!

[@lima4-2angel]

Yo I didn’t know y ou own DoD!!! I love your server man!

[@erickbatenamuller2753]

I would like them to present the PMC's with the Wagner Group plus Ukraine together. It would still be possible to add several maps from recent combats, Bakhmut, Mauripol, Hostomel airport, etc.

[@erickbatenamuller2753]

If they were to add small factions without a focus on armor, the Mexican cartels would be the best choice

[@A_Honcho]

Only if we can shoot down a private jet

[@JoeZocktGames]

@@A_Honcho and if you don't build HABs you fall out of a window

[@jacobkoen8994]

I’m really wanting to get into this game! Just waiting for it to go on sale on steam… hopefully soon!

[@Thetalinshow]

yea and ignore optimizing it.....Idk man, Every time They come Out with big updates the Performance Gets worse, I have a Very beefy system, squad for some reason Performs worse out of all my games i play.... a smooth experience is best, its a shame really, also the map Upgrade looks nice but how bad will that change the Performance? the community wants it so bad, thats the number 1 complaint i see about squad, they need to fix this. sorry for the rant, just the performance has been getting worse, it should be getting better after all these years, maybe sell me some more emotes so they can hire a specialist to Optimize there game , lmao

[@peacefulfren8879]

I really hope this new after match screen also akes it into Squad44

[@Brandon-io9yj]

Nice video 👍

[@A_Honcho]

Thank you!

[@Sammy-dz2hk]

That "short m4" that the pmc is carrying inside the m1117 is definitely an ak not an m4, the muzzle brake on it is for aks

[@A_Honcho]

Yea it's an Ak101

[@kellyhome960]

That's definitely an AK platform on the PMC model

[@mygoodsir539]

they should add a timelapse video of all the troops on the map fighting

[@DMTEntity88]

Will they ever fix the weapon sway?

[@Morbius0012]

Goat dweller. Nice.

[@A_Honcho]

🐐

[@PsychoticCore]

W recap of all this info

[@Nervadane]

PMC's like to get FANCY

[@Tipsi89]

Cannons?! On a Little Bird? What is this, Ace Combat?

[@Tipsi89]

It’s a joke

[@joshchu]

That hydra pod better took 10mins to load otherwise I'm calling OP.🧐

[@pedroholsbach8592]

3:05 "goat dweller"?

[@PvtPartzz]

Does Squad have track IR and hotas support yet?

[@henrybartholomew3314]

dammit, GC only just came back online

[@A_Honcho]

The cycle continues

[@sinaverseithalilov7183]

3:18 ITS AK

[@TROUT_Actual]

Enjoy your break.

[@A_Honcho]

Thank you

[@christielangton6527]

Thanks Honcho

[@martinmateev7517]

6:48 dont we need atleast one or two maps which are armor fight intended? It would be good if we get atleast an only armor mod

[@tedarcher9120]

When are we gonna get Stingers?

[@rebel4029]

OWI need to add in Enemy voip it's just too much fun not to considering the popularity of it now with GE

[@bensmith6868]

Really curious how they will do AT

[@PunchIn556]

Man they just need to add multi input support. I want to be able to use my flight sim for this game without using third party software.

[@GastroGoblin]

This is my swamp.

[@tobiascibira]

little bird with miniguns? Well i know hat a buddy of mine is playing once the patch hits.

[@miltechmoto]

They need to get rid of the horrible scope shadow and recoil. Cant even double tap without the guns going crazy and scope picture jumping all over the place.

[@rufusruffles]

Squad hasn't even peaked

[@taivaraanta]

Briefly: - We added unnecessary crap - There will be no optimization

[@mr.phileo9699]

Its 8.1 FYI, they said it in all their posts, 9.0 holds other stuff

[@MrChomiq]

You posted a section from a clip titled "SQUAD 8.1 PREVIEW: After Action Report" and the completely ignored that and instead decided to go with "9.0 LEAKS" clickbait thumbnail.

[@CGHELIPILOT]

5:00 damnit, now I can’t learn how to do a barrel roll in a live lobby anymore.

[@johndane9754]

I just want basic melee for every weapon and tool in game.

[@geeemes3378]

Oh god, PLEASE give us MANPADs if they give us attack helicopters.. If you think about how annoying a decent pilot with a ok gunner is when circling and suppressing I don't want to know what a free roaming Littlebird will do

[@anthon3919]

WE NEED FRENCH ARMY WITH HK416, GLOCK 17 FOR EVERY SOLDIER QND MARKSMAN WITH SCAR H AND SCOPE

[@derekchauvin1880]

The Heroes of Wagner Group should get their own faction for the liberation of Bahkmut

[@ApexAaronGame]

Have any of you seen the SDK? I don't see how any dev can sniff through the jumbled up mess they have going on. Yet, adding more content before optimizing is their goal. Straight whacker.

[@YAMM_TIME]

i was waiting

[@A_Honcho]

🙌

[@jandys6328]

Yeah.. I wouldnt like little bird to be so op like that murican mortar vic shooting across whole maps.. no more I yield

[@tedarcher9120]

I hope they are gonna fix SMG recoil

[@A_Honcho]

They need to make them all like the Turkish SMG, that things nasty in CQB now

[@holeefuk8535]

new faction better have some neat AT tech, or they will become a laughing stock

[@ThePurpleFlame11]

This update looks good on paper but feel it will flop hard. 1. Helo Gameplay needs to be overhauled, the flight model sucks and choppers are way too tanky, especially in ICO with Mg's being inaccurate. Rockets are inconsistent on choppers as the hitboxes for weak spots are so small. Fixes? Flight model to be updated, have 7.62 or .338/.50 pen the cockpit. The argument of "heli's wont be able to rush points" its bloody stupid, helis should be risk reward, fast movement with little armour. If you want keep the ability to rush add in paradropping like we see in GE mod. 2. Another Blufor faction to fight the Russians. They need to add in more Redfor factions that don't suck. Russians are getting stale as hell, update them to the modern standard or even glorify them a little. The Fact the brits get a not even in service vic and the most modern tank the Ruskis have is a T90A, not even the M. They redesigned ATGMs with counter measures in vics but didn't even let us use the Shtora. 3. Armoured vics are in a weird spot where they can be dominating or just outright useless. The AT having a 10m arming distance constantly is an odd choice and makes close range play with inf very unrewarding, but vics at range dominate, so ifv's role aren't IFV's but as big armoured snipers. Adding in CAS makes the inf life even more annoying in those matchups. I agree with the sentiment of adding an AA class that is an addition to HAT, so you can have 2 HATS or 2 AAs or 1 of each on a team. Trade off being reducing Firepower on vics or on helis. The freedom vics at range have and now CAS will have if nothing is changed is going to make the ICO feel even worse, there are no proper counters.

[@graemewood750]

THEY ARE ADDING 2005 BLACKWOTER PMC

[@partytime8704]

I wish they would bring back the attack Huey 😢

[@Oboar]

Some cool stuff is coming but I want the game to run better and maybe get ported to unreal 5

[@user-ee1ne9sf2x]

i really want a map on the night !