Around the time of this build, the game had recently introduced the tank and was refining its depiction of the Cold War conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. This specific "zip" version represents the peak of the game's "pre-Steam" era, serving as the most stable build for testers before the wider public release. GHPC 20220830 patch notes
The file corresponds to a significant final update for the public and Patreon demos of the tank simulation game, Gunner, HEAT, PC! (GHPC), released just days before its official launch into Steam Early Access on September 6, 2022 . Key Content & Changes in v20220830 File: Gunner.HEAT.PC.v20220830.zip ...
Fixed a bug where crew voices were not triggering during campaign missions. Around the time of this build, the game
The update added clear in-game messaging stating that itch.io apps were deprecated and all future development would occur strictly on Steam. Performance Optimization: (GHPC), released just days before its official launch
Resolved an issue where coincidence rangefinder views appeared extremely dark in low-light conditions.
Fixed fragments occasionally appearing "frozen" in midair after high-explosive (HE) blasts.
Fixed moving targets on the Grafenwoehr range that were moving too slowly or not registering hits correctly in After-Action Reports (AAR). Broader Game Context (August 2022)