Hello everyone.

I just wanted to make this post explaining the recent silence on our news feed... and also update all of you on the progress we've been making on our upcoming major update.

As many of you all know, our development team is comprised of part-time and volunteer developers. The little money we make is split amongst ourselves and helps cover development-related costs, but our entire team primarily supports themselves through meaningful careers outside of the games industry.

Operation: Harsh Doorstop has been built by medical technicians, construction workers, military service members, and all varieties of working-class individuals.

We take pride in that, and it is one of the primary reasons our game has been able to indefinitely continue development when so many other projects fail.

As the founder of the project, I am no exception.

For the last three months, I've been completing basic training for my career in the United States Air Force.

[img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images//37287773/28d98ea5a50fa826933c64d8f34f9d665a8218dd.png"][/img]

I started the process of enlisting nearly three years ago while completing my Master of Science degree in Machine Learning and Data Science.

While completing my studies, I was offered an opportunity to serve in a department of the Air Force that I personally believe is a perfect fit for my long-term career aspirations.

So I went to MEPS. Scored a 93 on the ASVAB. Started working with my unit... and received my ship dates for Air Force Basic Military Training nearly a year after enlisting.

I'm proud to say that following my graduation, I'm now serving as a member of the United States military.

During Basic Military Training, I was not allowed access to any personal electronic devices, so I've been unable to post updates regarding the ongoing development of Operation: Harsh Doorstop.

But I'm happy to say that in my absence, the entire development team has been working hard on our upcoming update.

Today, I get the privilege of showing you everything we've been up to.

New Weapons

https://youtu.be/qh9LYlVVs6E https://youtu.be/sn_KFQZLOcY https://youtu.be/KGtbgA53D8c https://youtu.be/O3dZ8m0F-sQ https://youtu.be/ApOK3YJxcq4 https://youtu.be/kTFoLwwurIM https://youtu.be/Pq3QYW8EvVo https://youtu.be/mI0mQDP6Cjc https://youtu.be/uuxea-MN9Hw https://youtu.be/zCkSGxFcNO0 https://youtu.be/aX5QyN97xkY https://youtu.be/7Hs3CWES6m4 https://youtu.be/h-MpRIdDiSs https://youtu.be/VYzgJdkx_1U https://youtu.be/0fhQ2gghwrc https://youtu.be/1LN8h6p32ng https://youtu.be/qmT1FwhT6G4 https://youtu.be/OxiONDIFKs8 https://youtu.be/WMidiU9zk3w https://youtu.be/_YCfVF8bxUQ https://youtu.be/oFVH-J8jFH4 https://youtu.be/CIUVfd5o0yc https://youtu.be/38axrKs85NQ https://youtu.be/N2xrK10HxZw https://youtu.be/-Te8_JIgG0o https://youtu.be/0beHf3aItUk https://youtu.be/UtfKlaaAl9Y https://youtu.be/1ZfuN58LAM4 https://youtu.be/IPyDps7sHlY

New Vehicles

New Maps

https://youtu.be/mBHkYuqqs08

New Features

https://youtu.be/5zBPgerhzzY https://youtu.be/1tWaMRMjLqU https://youtu.be/LMwN73wviSg https://youtu.be/subNMGvXTdI https://youtu.be/UDGgjGIRoG8

In addition to the features above, these features are also currently available in the Multiplayer Playtest build.

• Vehicle Claiming
• Expanded Instant Action Settings
• Constructible Mortar, Anti-Tank, & Machine Gun Emplacements
• Laser Guided Missiles
• Overhauled User Interface
• Ammunition Indicators for Infantry
• Vehicle Occupancy Indicators for Vehicles
• Overhauled Particle System
• Night & Thermal Vision
• Vehicle Bot Support
• Platoon System for Armored and Airborne Squads
• Blood Splatter & Decals
• Customizable Player Patches
• Vehicle Repair Stations
• Map Loading Screen Previews
• Campaign Storyline & Progression System

Even though I've been busy training for my career in the military, our entire team hasn't stopped a single day of building the ultimate military simulation game... for free.

I still have barely scratched the surface of all the features we've already implemented for this upcoming update... but I'm excited to continue showing off all our team's work in the coming months.

Stay tuned. Things are about to get wild... and as always, thank you all so much for your support.

If you want to support ongoing development of our game, consider purchasing our supporter "WORLD WAR" edition while it is on sale! All owners get access to the beta builds of Operation: Harsh Doorstop, in addition to the closed multiplayer playtests.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1517200/PreOrder_World_War_for_Operation_Harsh_Doorstop/

Otherwise, I can't wait to see all of you in the Battlefield soon.

We're still only getting started.

• Connor Hill, founder of Operation: Harsh Doorstop