First of all, the new version seems to be incredible. Years of work of the development team in a mod that keeps improving, giving to an audience that likes the topic of the Second World War a realistic, challenging and fun game.
This is exciting news indeed, but there is 1 thing that is needed to make this a truly epic release......
FH2 v2.50 STANDALONE
Yes, I think that a release with new maps, factions, etc is not enough for achieve 2-3 full servers as can you could see some years ago. I see with great sadness that a game with lot (LOT!) of work, awesomely detailed and made with great effort have empty servers or close to in almost any time or day. New contents are welcomed, but we need more players and new generations of players are not be accustomed to install a very old game, patch it with updates then go to download torrent, install and learn to play a new (and hard) game. It's too much effort to try something that may not like it.
Standalone makes it easier the "test" to an audience that not knows the game or have doubts, because in few minutes they can be playing and giving a chance.
I would see this release with all the "pepper" on the roast, after all, servers are dead, only one have some players in specific days and times. Legal troubles could be a problem and could push to undo the standalone idea, but now it is the most important thing. What good is having the best game if I dont have anyone for play?
I think that now is the moment for "all or nothing" for resurrect the better mod of all times.
It's just an opinion.
And thank again to devel team, you work is very appreciated!