So do you think the 'BIG' patch for Clod will be released at the same time as BoM?

[SiThSpAwN]

Its apparent that they are working on the sequel at the same time as the patch(es), we have seen the sneak peaks, planes, drive-able tanks, etc... It wouldnt be far fetched to think that the final official patch (which who knows how close we are to anything like that) would be followed a short time later by a release date of the next game (and I would hope some sort of closed beta this time).

But who knows...

[flyingblind]

No - before. Any updates will need testing especially the 'big patch'. This will likely come out before sequel release as good reviews of it will get sales of sequel off to a good start. Also there is probably much more work required to complete the sequel than the patch so an earlier release will give the developers more time to bug squash whilst sequel is being finished.