Lost military tech brought back to life in a tank sim. Even the Bundeswehr archives had nothing to say about it
GHPC just resurrected a forgotten piece of Cold War tech. The new update unveils the rare Mader A1 + thermal pointer sight in stunning detail.
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You’ve probably heard of realistic war sims like Arma 3, Squad, or Warno, but Gunner, HEAT, PC! (GHPC) takes tactical tank simulation to a whole new level. Made by Radian Simulations, it focuses on very detailed tank combat. Even though it’s been in Early Access since 2022, the devs keep pushing out updates, and today they released something really special.
GHPC’s hunt for the lost thermal pointer
GHPC nails the feel of modern tank warfare with realistic ballistics, physics-based movement, and detailed damage modeling where rounds can punch through armor, bounce off, or fail entirely depending on impact angles and thickness. On top of that, immersive optics, thermal imaging, sharp sound design, and smart AI crews really pull you into the action. Every vehicle is carefully modeled to match the real thing in how it looks, moves, and fights, which is a huge part of what makes GHPC stand out from other war sims.
Update v20250630 brings a real treat: the Marder A1+ IFV, now the default Marder in-game. It features a rarely seen thermal pointer sight (WOE) once used by West German forces. Recreating it was no easy task.
The WOE system was barely documented and nearly forgotten, usually only mentioned in passing in historical sources. GHPC’s dev team didn’t want to take shortcuts, so they dug deep to understand how this rare device actually worked. The original system no longer exists, technical manuals are hard to access, and most modern Marders don’t have it anymore.
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To pull it off, the team tracked down Cold War-era manuals, old technical drawings, and even interviewed veterans who had used the system, though their memories varied wildly. Eventually, they pieced together enough solid info to faithfully simulate the WOE in-game, capturing its flashing red dot display, low resolution, and unique scanning behavior. It’s probably the most accurate recreation of this long-lost tech ever seen in a video game.
Without a doubt, this is seriously impressive work by the devs. GHPC has become a playable military history museum, letting you explore the vehicles to your heart’s content.
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