The DLC is coming out around the same time as 1.05 and will include at least 1 new game mode. (Most likely new maps, and guns too)

*The patch will be out around mid-sept

*There will be a game queue with "no boom" (About time)

*and with 1.05 it will be easier for them to update/add queues without having to use a patch.

*There are apparently "a million" little fixes in 1.05

*The patch notes should be available by the end of the week

Most of the rest of this isn't too far off the mark, though obviously I can't comment on DLC specifics as of yet.

I do know that 1.05 should (emphasis on "should") see the knifing exploit (no footsteps) being fixed as well as giving party hosts the option to allow other party members to invite more players into the party. We're also supposed to be rolling back the changes to the firing mechanics that 1.04 introduced, for better or worse (I know some people were happy with them though lots of others weren't).

This patch is still a work in progress, so not everything that will hopefully make it in when it's done is included here (and I'm not going to call out each of the minute bug fixes), but we wanted to give everyone some idea of the bigger things to expect from 1.05:



Party leader may now optionally allow other party members to invite other players into the party
Classic mode mic system changed to be open
Knife swipe exploit fixed (the knife no longer silences footsteps)
SMG accuracy reduced over distance - tuned for up-close battles rather than long-distance kills
Fixed Classic Bomb Squad double round win bug
Fixed grenade launcher bug where firing over cover or at long distances could kill you
Firing mechanic changes introduced in 1.04 have been rolled back (tapping to fire is now more accurate again)
Several level collision issues fixed
Games queues will be able to be adjusted much more easily and quickly (i.e. we'll be refreshing the queues right after launch)



There have also been lots of bug fixes to the party system, clan system, UI in general and between-round transitions (i.e. less crashes).



Also, a big item that's currently under investigation is the number of headshots in the game. We all know that there are too many, so the team is looking at how we might be able to counter that for the patch. It's not an issue with the size of the hitbox (that's been checked over and over), so it's not a simple fix, and any changes to the damage system in general could have adverse effects on other parts of the game if not handled carefully. So, as mentioned, that's a big TBD on if and how it would be changed, but it's certainly being looked at and will be dealt with if possible.



The ETA on the patch is currently mid- to late-September.



That's about all the info that we have for the moment. We'll do our best to answer any questions that we can, though what you see just about covers what we know over here.