Escalation | Joint Operations:

: Players can now drop into "hot zones" via parachute for more strategic positioning.

: A new equipment option to increase survivability against small arms fire. Game Modes Joint Operations: Escalation

: A new mode requiring teams to capture and hold a sequence of control points to push the frontline. : Players can now drop into "hot zones"

: Includes over 30 new maps set in diverse locations such as abandoned strip mines, chemical factories, and rocket launch facilities. Tactical Enhancements : Includes over 30 new maps set in

is a large-scale first-person shooter expansion released by NovaLogic in November 2004. As an expansion to Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising , it transforms regional skirmishes in Southeast Asia into all-out war with a focus on armored combat and high-intensity vehicle warfare. Core Gameplay Features

: Supports massive online battles for up to 150 players via NovaWorld or 64 players via LAN.

: Introduces iconic heavy weaponry, including: Tanks : M1A1 Abrams and T-80 battle tanks. Attack Helicopters : AH-64 Apache and Ka-50 Hokum.