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Global Beta - Update 1.17.40.0
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Today's Update 1.17.40.0 changelog is as follows:

  • Fixed (with 80% proximity) "black square bug" and several other game freezes, BSOD's and other render bugs;
  • Some crashes fixed;
  • No more black squares on the terrain texture;
  • Fixed bug, when parts of aircraft (wheels, etc) moved out of it;
  • Sound level is now the same when you press F1 during the battle;
  • Fixed black rivers that used to appear after Alt+Tab;
  • Fixed problem with stutter sound of TU-2 when using virtual cockpit view;
  • Fixed maps: Alps, Crater, Military base, Corsun;
  • Fixed ailerons and elevators in replays.
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