Black Squad

The Zombie Mode Update Biohazard BETA Version launched on October 30, 2025, introducing a new survival mode where players can either survive or become zombies. Following this, the game saw multiple new weapons and characters, including the AUG A3 NEON NOVA EX and PARALLAX EX, both available in February 2026.

• New Weapons: A total of 112 new weapons were introduced, with notable additions including:
  • SVD ONI SPIRIT and SW629 ONI SPIRIT EX available in June 2026.
  • KARAMBIT ASTRA RIFT EX and KRISS VECTOR ASTRA RIFT EX available in April 2026.
  • GROZA SNOWMAS EX and XM8 VIOLET ROSE EX added in December 2025.
• New Characters: Several new characters made their debut, such as Astra Void and YUI: MIDNIGHT SAKURA, available in April and March 2026, respectively.
• Gameplay Modes: The Mini Character Mode was introduced, offering players a faster, miniaturized gameplay experience from May 21, 2026. The Arms Race Individual mode was also added, allowing solo play in Custom Matches.
• Seasonal Events: The Sunny Summer Event launched on June 4, 2026, alongside a Token Exchange Shop for players to redeem rewards. Other significant events included the Last Bloom Event in March 2026 and the Spring Festival Event in January 2026.
• Balance Changes: The game underwent various balance adjustments, including a G36 Null Armament EX TDM Damage Increase and a melee update, which rebalanced melee weapon damage based on player feedback.

Tri-Perm Package launched on March 13, 2025, introducing permanent weapons such as the BLAZER R93 TOY GUN and AK47M GATEKEEPER. This year also saw the addition of the Tactical Shooter Mode on September 5, 2024, which allows players to purchase weapons each round using points earned from kills and assists.

• New Characters:
  • Minerva debuted on June 12, 2025.
  • Mr. Heartbreaker and Ms. Heartbreaker became available on May 30, 2025.
  • Liora was introduced on February 27, 2025.
• New Weapons:
  • The BONE Silver Tempest EX and AXMC Silver Tempest EX launched on June 12, 2025.
  • Multiple weapons like the SVD and MDR GL ERROR 404 were released throughout the year.
• Seasonal Events:
  • The Summer Event commenced on May 15, 2025, with various rewards, including weapon skins.
  • The Autumn Event started on September 5, 2024, featuring new missions and rewards.
  • Family Month Event launched on April 24, 2025, offering special missions and rewards.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Tactical Shooter Mode received improvements, including new maps and weapon drop functions on September 26, 2024.
  • The introduction of a new weapon modification system was announced on June 28, 2024.

• Balance Changes:
  • Competitive Match and Clan War reward structures were updated on September 26, 2024, introducing new reward series.

Black Squad launched the Weapon Points Mode on June 13, 2024, introducing a new gameplay experience for custom servers. This update also included the sale of the Blue Moon Assassin Shaha Kai Character during a limited-time event. Additionally, the Power Struggle mode made its debut on December 7, 2023, allowing players to engage in new objective-based gameplay.

• New Game Modes:
  • Power Struggle launched on December 7, 2023.
  • AI BOT Annihilation Mode added on September 7, 2023, featuring various difficulty levels.
  • Weapon Points Mode introduced on June 13, 2024.

• New Characters and Cosmetics:
  • Shaha debuted on August 3, 2023, available via random boxes.
  • Fallen Angel Jessica sales began on March 14, 2024.
  • Ice Queen Jessica was available from April 11, 2024.
  • New weapon skins like the BONE FEAR Series and TEMPLAR Series were introduced in October and September 2023 respectively.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Super Match Season 16 started on December 7, 2023, followed by Season 17 on January 4, 2024.
  • FESTVAL FRENZY event offered reduced BS coin costs starting April 15, 2024.
  • Lunar New Year events provided various missions and attendance rewards from February 1, 2024, to March 6, 2024.

• Balance Changes and Gameplay Improvements:
  • Significant adjustments to BS Coin combinations were made during the FESTVAL FRENZY event.
  • The Clan Match Tier Calculation Policy was updated on September 7, 2023.

• Quality of Life Updates:
  • Enhanced sanction system introduced on September 7, 2023.
  • New quick start function improvements were rolled out on May 23, 2024.

Steam Market Grand Opening Event launched on May 4, 2023, allowing players to engage with the Black Squad Steam Market. This year also introduced the Juggernaut Mode, a new 9 vs 1 gameplay mode, alongside several new characters and systems that enriched the game experience.

• New Characters:
  • Jessica was added on February 23, 2023.
  • Owen was introduced on January 19, 2023.
• Major Content Drops:
  • The BS Premium Benefit system launched on April 6, 2023, enabling players to earn items based on mileage points.
  • An Item Combination System was introduced on April 6, 2023, allowing players to combine three items for a new permanent item.

• New Gameplay Modes:
  • Juggernaut Mode launched on March 8, 2023, offering a unique 9 vs 1 experience.
  • A new Crazy Juggernaut mode was added on March 24, 2023, enhancing PVP gameplay.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Super Match Season 9 launched on May 4, 2023, and ran until June 8, 2023, featuring new rewards and ranking systems.
  • The Spring Season began on March 9, 2023, introducing seasonal missions and mode changes.

• Balance Changes:
  • Updates to Juggernaut Mode were implemented on March 23, 2023, including score adjustments and new visual indicators.

Black Squad celebrated its 4th anniversary with a free DLC launch on July 29, 2021, featuring new items like the SS2V5 GL FLAME and M18 SMOKE FLAME. Additionally, significant new content included the introduction of the Tuning System and a new character, Lin, both released on November 25, 2021.

• New Characters:
  • Lin became available on November 25, 2021, through special random boxes.
  • Lunatic was added on June 9, 2022, along with the introduction of Racheal on March 17, 2022.

• Major Updates:
  • The Tuning System launched on November 25, 2021, allowing players to convert permanent characters to TP and offering options for additional experience, gold, or medals.
  • The April Battle Pass was introduced on April 1, 2022, followed by the July Season Pass on June 22, 2022.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • A Bullet Recharge Feature was added on June 8, 2022, allowing players to earn bullets with the Starter Bullet Pass.
  • Competitive Match Rules and Penalties were updated on October 21, 2021, improving match integrity and player accountability.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Summer Season began on June 9, 2022, introducing new missions and rewards.
  • The Winter Event from December 9, 2021, offered players a chance to earn holiday-themed rewards through gameplay.

- Balance Changes: - Melee weapons received significant balance adjustments on June 9, 2022, improving damage and range for various weapons. These updates and events mark a notable period for returning players, offering fresh content and gameplay experiences.

Competitive Season 9 launched on February 25, 2021, introducing new rules and penalties for inactivity, alongside the new Supply Raid mode where teams compete with limited ammunition. Players could also exchange WINNER TOKENS for permanent items through the newly introduced COMP EXCHANGE on June 17, 2021.

• New Game Modes:
  • Supply Raid Mode launched on April 8, 2021, allowing 8v8 team competition.
  • Arms Race Mode introduced on October 29, 2020, featuring an 8v8 format with fixed weapon sets.

• New Content:
  • Dmitry, a new character, was added on February 18, 2021.
  • Old Temple and Carrier maps were introduced on April 22, 2021.
  • Various seasonal items such as Spring-themed weapons were added in March 2021.

• Gameplay Improvements:
  • A series of penalties for disruptive behavior in competitive matches were implemented on February 25, 2021, including bans for leaving matches or going AFK.
  • The Chat feature was restricted to teammates only on March 18, 2021.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The New Year Celebration Event on January 1, 2021, rewarded players for participating.
  • Christmas and New Year Events included various missions and rewards starting December 17, 2020.

• Balance Changes:
  • Weapon balancing adjustments were made on June 3, 2021, affecting recoil, rate of fire, and damage across various weapons.
  • New Flak Jackets were introduced to reduce chest damage on April 8, 2021.

Start Up Package DLC launched on June 27, 2019, marking a significant content drop in *Black Squad*. This DLC introduced a new character, weapons, and skins, enhancing the game's offerings. Additionally, Competitive Match Season 4 began on September 30, 2019, unifying matchmaking for Solo/Duo and Squad play, providing a fresh competitive experience.

• New Characters: The introduction of character RENA during the Valentine's Day event on February 5, 2020, added new gameplay dynamics. Another character, CODENAME: ZERO, was included in the Start Up Package DLC.
• New Maps: The BIG PORT and RUST maps were added to various modes, enhancing the variety of gameplay environments. The Dubrok map was also introduced for demolition mode on March 16, 2020.
• Gameplay Mechanics: A new Capture 10v10 mode was introduced on June 9, 2020, allowing for larger team play without grenades. Additionally, penalties for unfair activity were enforced to improve match integrity.
• Seasonal Events: Multiple seasonal events occurred, including the WINTER EVENT 2019 starting December 4, 2019, and the Lunar New Year Event on January 15, 2020, both offering unique rewards and missions.
• Competitive Match Updates: Season 5 launched on January 15, 2020, with a new DRAGON tier and various rewards for players based on their performance throughout the season.