Arma 2 update switches to Steam for multiplayer

Bohemia Interactive has released update 1.63 for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead.

Besides the numerous fixes and optimizations which were introduced during the 1.63 beta program which covered almost a 2 year period for this iteration of the engine, the update focuses on the transition of the multiplayer from GameSpy matchmaking to Steam.

Due to the fact that Steam based matchmaking requires Steam to work, this update is only available through Steam. For those who bought at retail, all Arma 2 keys (including DLCs and Operation Arrowhead expansion) may now be activated on Steam through the normal Steam key activation process.

For Bohemia's other games affected by the GameSpy shutdown, but not updated to work with Steam (Arma 1, Arma Cold War Assault, Take On Helicopters), and also for those players who wish to stick with the older non-Steam version of the game, the publisher has implemented a system to help host and connect to servers even without a functioning GameSpy. On the special website, server owners may add their servers and players may use the listed IP addresses to connect to them.

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