Effective early April 2025, the Regiment will retire 'pillar' support for ARMA III. This decision was reached after multiple meetings, and was sparked by the Battalion. It was initially announced more than a week ago, a bit prematurely as I hadn't had the opportunity to review. After several additional meetings, a targeted survey ( of which approximately 72% of 1st Bn appears to have responded to ), and more 1:1 check in's with specific supporting sub departments and speciality teams; I sat down for another ~2 hrs with Bn leadership to hear from them directly, why now was the right time to scale down ARMA III and pivot into Reforger, something we'd previously seen as a non-starter.

A few things:

Of the ~ 72% of those within the BN who were able to respond to the survey during the survey's open window, the majority ( more than 2 thirds ) either were fully behind migration, or remained as of yet undecided. The remaining +/- 30% of respondents fell into camps of, transferring to another game outside of the ARMA sphere, discharging but likely to return for ARMA4, or regretfully discharging outright.

ARMA3, at 13 years has increasingly become hard to grow / maintain. Our manpower strength has seen steady decline over the preceding 12 months, and is at a several year low. Operations and event attendance has matched that decline. Overall energy around the game has been declining and appears on track to see continued drop off.

Supporting staff groups, appear to be onboard to pivot, and content creation demands appear to be reduced for Reforger. It does not appear that after a migration, much staff / resource development support would be available long term.

Recently BI released new content updates for Reforger, clarified and extended their timetable for ARMA4 to be even further out than originally thought, and brought Reforger to even more platforms. There were some concerns regarding sticking points around mods & Sony / PS5. Thankfully, those...

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CAVALRY TIMES - FEBRUARY 2025 EDITION
7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment

Dear Cavalry Troopers,
As we step into February, the Cavalry Times brings you another edition packed with updates, achievements, and insights from across the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. This month, we celebrate heroism, camaraderie, and innovation, showcasing the unwavering spirit that defines our regiment.

Honoring Excellence and Dedication
Last week we proudly recognize General John T. Chance, recipient of the Lifetime Dedication Award, for over 15 years of service to the regiment, and how his leadership has been instrumental in shaping our community, traditions, and mission success.

We continue by highlight the achievements of our members, featuring prestigious awards such as the Army Distinguished Service Cross awarded to Sergeant Tharion Grey, and the Silver Star awarded to Sergeant First Class Robert Herber for their bravery under enemy fire.

Operational Highlights & Tactical Reports
Our February mission report covers Operation Frequency Shuffle, where troops engaged in a fierce battle on Elsenborn Ridge. The push-and-pull fight between Axis and Allied forces showcased strategic adaptability, with the Axis ultimately securing victory.

Additionally, we introduce Arma Reforger to our lineup! This new title brings objective-based, team-focused gameplay, allowing console and PC players to train and deploy together seamlessly.

Cavalry Community Features
This edition also includes special features...