: Players gained the ability to set their initial combat position anywhere on the tactical map. The South China Sea Campaign (2000)
: Enhanced immersion with crew members calling out warnings and order verifications.
: The scenario involves China making moves on Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Spratly Islands, supported by advanced Russian equipment and crews. Cold Waters South China Sea Update v1 15c-PLAZA
: A new feature allowing players to quickly set up combat engagements with custom parameters in either the North Atlantic or South China Sea.
: The update introduced neutral vessels like fishing trawlers and oil tankers, forcing players to verify targets before firing to avoid civilian casualties. : Players gained the ability to set their
: Included two new US Navy ships—the Belknap class guided missile cruiser and the Knox class frigate, the latter of which features a Sea Sprite helicopter for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) support.
: A modernized interface with tooltips to assist in commanding the submarine. : A new feature allowing players to quickly
This campaign offers a high-difficulty experience set against a backdrop of Chinese economic crisis and territorial expansion.