The SOCOM blog has just updated with news on Confrontation’s next two patches. 1.50’s features are complete and gamers have been expecting it for a little while, but it has been delayed to ensure that it is as “problem-free as possible when it is released…rather than pushing it out as is on a specific date.”
Also important to note is that some features can’t fully be tested, such as the tournaments, which can have thousands of players in them. During the first few weeks, however, Slant Six will “ramp the size and number of tournaments during the first weeks after release to monitor and address any issues which arise.”
There’s also news on 1.60, which will fix any issues that the growth of tournaments and clan ladders may bring.
Slant Six also has this to say about DLC coming with 1.60:
–New Special Forces: The Dutch KCT and the Italian COMSUBIN Special Forces. Each Force includes new heads and voice + a light, medium and heavy variant of their own torso and legs (each with a unique camouflage pattern).
–Two new primary weapons will be immediately accessible to players who select to play as the new Special Forces; the 417 assault rifle for the Dutch KCT and the SPAS 15 shotgun for the Italian COMSUBIN Special Forces.
–Four new weapons will be available to all players regardless of assigned Special Force. These are the 9mm Sub Machine Gun, M82A1A, Ak-74 and SR-25. The 1.60 will also include a number of weapon updates and adjustments to existing weapons.
–In addition to the free DLC included with the 1.60 update we are also working to add 100% Random Medleys in the 1.60 update. We know this is a highly requested feature and we really want to get it out to you.
More DLC coming! – We can also confirm that we have been working on a major content release/pack. Look for an announcement later in the month.