Haemimont Games has released a new patch for Jagged Alliance 3 that gives all players free content! Jagged Alliance 3 update 1.50 (PS5 update version 1.005) is now live, and this is tagged as dev version 1.5, and includes mod tools along with gameplay fixes and more. Read on for what’s new for the game this February 6 in the official patch notes.

Jagged Alliance 3 Update 1.50/1.005 (Version 1.5) Patch Notes:

With its latest free update, Patch 1.5 “Larry”, the critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game Jagged Alliance 3 introduces new content in the form of optional and variable rule sets, enriching your campaign in Grand Chien with fresh challenges and opportunities. Among the examples of how to intensify the trials for your Mercs are features like “Body Count,” where your fellow warriors confront larger enemy squads, “Hard Lessons,” which prolongs the time needed for a Merc to level up, and “Ammo Scarcity,” as the name suggests, introduces scarcity of ammunition. Conversely, players can also leverage rules such as “A.I.M Legendary Deals,” which reduce the starting salaries of elite and legendary Mercs, aiding their strategic endeavors. Players have the liberty to combine these rules as they see fit, shaping their challenges as they embark on their mission to liberate Grand Chien!

Moreover, update 1.5 empowers dedicated modders with extensive tools to modify, enhance, and even rebuild most aspects of the game. We eagerly anticipate the release of outstanding mods in the upcoming weeks and months. If you are interested in mods, keep an eye on our social media presences, where we showcase some mods in the spotlight: Link

Patch 1.5 introduces a treasure trove of powerful modding tools. The modding toolset now encompasses most of what was used during the development of the game. Additionally, we’ve introduced some new Game Rules that would allow for new special twists on your playthroughs and tweak the difficulty to your liking.

• New Extensive modding tools were introduced. Create new campaigns, and quests, edit maps, and much more.
• Lua Debug Adapter to debug your mods using Visual Studio Code while the game is running.
• Example mods that are included in game files
• 10 New Game rules introduced
  • Hard Lessons – Mercs level up at a slower pace.
  • Body Count – Increases the number of enemies in hostile squads.
  • Under the Weather – Severe weather effects are more common.
  • Bobby Pays – Increases the prices in the online store “Bobby Ray’s Guns and Things”
  • Ammo Scarcity – Find less ammo, throwable items and explosives.
  • Heavy Wounds – Wounds also hamper Free Move and Accuracy. Affects all characters – mercs, allies and enemies.
  • Hiring Game Rules
    • A.I.M. Always Online – Mercs are never “offline” and will not refuse contracts without a good reason.
    • A.I.M. Legendary Deals – Starting salaries of all Elite and Legendary mercs are decreased.
    • A.I.M. Platinum – Unlocks legendary mercs on start (except retired mercs).
    • A.I.M. Union Rules – Mercs demand even higher salaries as they progress. Starting salaries are unaffected.
• Fixed issue where combat wouldn’t end after defeating Siegfried
• Fixed issue where game would softlock when trying to cheese active pause after “Combat start” sequence is initiated.
• Fixed issues where quests would break upon death of certain NPCs.
• Fixed issue where levelling up with XP from Scouting operation would not give a perk point.
• Fixed issue where Inspired would not give extra action points.
• Fixed issue where villagers would trigger alarms
• Fixed “Enemy Repositioning” softlock on the Twin Manors quest.
• Additional fixes and adjustments

That’s it for this title update. For more on the game, head on over to our Jagged Alliance 3 game hub.

Source: THQ Nordic