What changed in Ready or Not in 2022

Fixed more double doors having gaps in between, allowing AI to see through them in the Club.

Added support for custom music with a barebones template and customizable attributes.

Added support for custom sounds with options for 3D/2D sounds and looping.

Fixed more double doors having gaps in between, allowing AI to see through them in the Hospital.

Scores not saving and not displaying on the mission select screen and mission end screen fixed.

Fixed issues where the OST wouldn't play in the right spot upon restarting in the Data Center.

World data and cover points regenerated in the Hotel.

Evidence collection time decreased by 10%.

Fixed issue where Belle Brady was not spawning in as an objective in the Hotel.

Fixed an issue where SWAT would slide while prepping a grenade to breach.

Arrest paired interaction transitions and smoothness improved.

Grenade launcher projectile detonations will now not affect the user.

Fixed SWAT unable to navigate on stairs leading down to the first floor.

Fixed rare instance of 'unauthorized force' penalty being given when civilians have injured a SWAT officer.

Lowered surrender bias of Club Shooters.

Fixed 'unauthorized force' penalty being given when using CS Gas on civilians.

Fixed grenade launcher projectiles killing the user.

Tweak to Amos Voll/Brixley suicide behavior.

Fixed AI not sight sensing the player when high up on separate floors.

Increased suicide chance to 35% on Club and Hospital.

Fixed club doors having gaps in between allowing AI to see through them.

Fixed SWAT in some instances not following you, requiring a repeat of the ‘Fall In’ command.

Fixed suicide not behaving consistently.

Fixed civilians in some instances automatically surrendering with no SWAT around them.

Fixed incorrect female voice given to a male civilian.

Fixed suspects exiting surrender when next to SWAT.

Increased Hard Cover and Suppression combat move bias for Club and Hospital suspects.

Resolved an issue where suspects would continuously exit the surrender state indefinitely.

Fix interaction icon on evidence items not being attached to the gun sometimes.

Add new steam launch option to delete all save data and mods. Launching the game in a vanilla state

Increased surrender bias on various suspect archetypes to be less suicidal.

Revoke 'unauthorized force' penalties given to the player if suspects continue to engage or when a suspect has taken someone hostage.

Tweak knife wielding meth suspects to not give up too easily.

Increase civilian morale in less lethal training area so as to not surrender easily.

Optimized ROE violations to reduce unnecessary penalties.

Blending from incapacitation.

Prevents awkward encounters and gunfights with AI.

Added visibility blocking volume to upper floor windows.

Fixes AI not seeing through windows.

Agency, Data Center, Ridgeline, Hospital, Importer

Eliminated transition popping in animations.

Fixed missing effects from spalling damage.

Improved consistency in bullet penetration mechanics.

C2 charge no longer incorrectly positions itself.

AI now uses a mathematical system for decision-making.

AI can have unique behaviors and faction leaders.

Changed objective description from 'Arrest' to 'Apprehend' for certain targets.

Hosts can no longer be kicked from their own game.

Admin menu is now accessible.

Better position lockpick prompts on all doors.

All existing levels lighting has been reworked for realism.

Civilians on Port can now surrender after compliance orders.

Clients can now move after respawning in the lobby.

Fixed major popping/teleporting on high ping clients.

P90, MP7, SPC9, M11 Compact introduced.

Players no longer ram open doors with their body.

Improved AI behavior in combat situations.

Blood effects and head deformation added.

Handles long preset lists more efficiently.

Fixed Gerard getting stuck on objects preventing movement.

Fixed T-Pose occurring during arresting.

AI can now bleed from major arterial wounds.

Fixed clipping issues on some doors.

Muzzle flashes, flashlights, and other lights have been reworked.

New mechanics for bullets hitting steel surfaces.

Gerard's ghillie now appears correctly.

AI can now fall into incapacitation instead of dying outright.

Fixed crash when setting slot count to zero.

Fixed STACK_OVERFLOW error when opening loadout menu.

Players no longer spawn with the SCAR on Hotel regardless of loadout choice.

AI can evade players through vents and wall spaces.

Many sounds now occlude properly, enhancing audio realism.

Improved blood effects and decals on AI.

New mechanics for ammunition spalling and ricochets based on surface type.

AI can now suffer from arterial bleeds causing damage over time.

New feature to help identify gameplay issues through analytics.

Multiple bug fixes including issues with AI behavior and sound effects.

Suspects can take hostages under certain conditions.

Entire re-work of all existing levels lighting to new PBL standards for realism.

New levels: Agency, Data Center, Ridgeline, Hospital, Importer.

AI can have unique behaviors based on factions, affecting morale.

Tons of new sound effects for weapons and levels.

New weapons: P90, MP7, SPC9, M11 Compact.

AI now uses a mathematical system for decision making, improving behavior.

Added scroll box to Preset dropdown and character limit for preset names.

Damage for 7.62 ammo variants and limb damage for JHP ammo variants increased.

AI can now fall into incapacitation instead of dying outright.

All visual effects like muzzle flashes and flashlights re-worked to fit PBL standards.

Introducing the new map 'Importer', playable in the next major update.

Upcoming changes to AI behavior including movement, shooting, and engagement with players.

AI will have adjusted animations for weapon raising and aiming, requiring them to slow down for better shot placement.

Gerard Scott is introduced as the prime suspect in the upcoming level Ridgeline.

Addresses the delays when pressing buttons related to subscribing or unsubscribing to mods.

Winners will receive prizes, including permanent inclusion into the game.

All mods in .PAK form now work, including guns, player skins, and AI tweaks.

Users can now browse and download mods in-game using a new menu system.

Ready or Not will integrate the mod.io platform, allowing users to download and manage mods directly in-game.

Currently testing the implementation of mod.io with map mods, with plans to extend compatibility to weapon and skin replacers.

The SPC is a new SMG with a high rate of fire of up to 1,100 rounds per minute.

The MK18 replaces the legacy M4A1 model to maintain a consistent weapon look and feel.

The MP7 is the first firearm in the PDW category, featuring armor piercing capabilities.

The M11 Compact joins the roster as a reliable 9mm firearm used by law enforcement.

Introduces the near-future service rifle for the JGSDF, adding a unique firearm to the game.

Replaces the M9 with the iconic Jericho 941 handgun in-game.

A mod that adds a classic carry handle to the G36C, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.

Upgrades the weapon platform from 9mm to 5.56, enhancing armor-piercing capabilities.

A new level called Data Center is being developed, featuring a data storage facility with unique gameplay elements.

Description of The Row, a poor area in Los Suenos, detailing its environment and atmosphere.

Description of Brixley Talent Time as a front for illegal activities, including sexual assault and financial abuse.

Introduction of a new level called Agency, featuring the character George Brixley.

A small convenience store map featuring tight corners and low hiding places, with Winter, Day, and Night variants.

A recreation of a popular modded map featuring clean halls and armed raiders.

A compact kill house map with hidden threats, requiring careful engagement.

An in-depth first look at the new map 'Coyote', featuring claustrophobic tunnels and hidden enemies.

Weapon attachment configurations should now persist in their last state as intended.

Corrected issues leading to difficulties entering cover properly.

The item selection list is now oriented vertically with an interactive scroll bar.

Full Loadout Presets can now be selected and saved from the dropdown on the overview.

Resolved issues with suspects always tracking their movement vector and/or last known enemy location.

The 'Default' option will reset the loadout and cannot be overwritten or deleted.

Suspects can now be startled, affecting their decision to flee, hesitate, surrender, or shoot.

Plans to introduce more variety in suspect profiles and abilities based on their roles.

New states for weapon raising and aiming will improve readability during encounters.

AI will have adjusted movement speeds and reaction times to create more believable encounters.

AI behavior will now change based on player interaction, with stress levels affecting aggression.

AI will use spline paths for smoother movement around corners, enhancing realism.

Makes updating more granular in terms of files downloaded

First in-depth look at 'Ridgeline', a new cabin map filled with challenges and detail.

Certain combat section won’t play for now.

Concept art for the MindJot security team, showcasing their professional appearance and advanced gear.

First character spotlight featuring George Brixley, a prime suspect in the upcoming level of Agency.

Concept art for several unrevealed characters, hinting at their roles and themes.

Changes in how the community will be updated on upcoming patches to avoid delays.

Small Arms Protective Insert plates added with varying protection levels.

Tactical movement animations added for relevant AI.

Retaliating for the actions of the shooting, remnants of 'the Hand' go after the lone surviving active shooter.

SWAT deployed to serve a search warrant on the Brixley Talent Time to assist with investigations into an illicit pornography ring.

Players can now restrain dead or faking AI.

Various props can now be shot and destroyed.

Suspect and Civilian AI can now take cover at certain objects.

Ragdolls now have inertia when killed.

Multiple new vehicle types added with interactive features.

Players can cycle through grenades by tapping the grenade key.

Out of whitebox into final art with future improvements planned.

Out of whitebox into final art.

Fix issue where non-lockable doors would become locked.

Introduction of the world of Los Suenos into gameplay.

AI will limp away when injured below a certain health level.

A former USIA analyst has a warrant for his arrest over the suspected murder of five police officers.

Fix roster spawner not spawning the minimum required AI count.

New flashlights are brighter with a wider cone.

Fix infinite loop crash when spawning too many AI.

Electronic doors with keycards added, triggering alarms if breached.

New t-shirt and uniform variations added for SWAT officers.

Cars now use a car paint shader for accurate reflections.

Curtains, beads, and plastic covers can now be interacted with.

First look at Data Center, a new level in early development stages featuring a tech company raid.

Suspects can now utilize the environment for cover.

Corrected AI count spawning issues.

New map introduced, moving from whitebox to final art.

New elements added to enhance world-building.

Various crash issues addressed.

Players can now restrain dead or faking AI.

New armor plates added with varying levels of protection.

New club map introduced, moving from whitebox to final art.

New t-shirt and uniform variations added for SWAT officers.

Display who friendly fired/team killed when displaying the penalty.

Cloth physics for curtains, beads, and plastic covers.

Added tactical movement animations for relevant AI.

Civilian morale now has its own dedicated slot.

Resolved issue where non-lockable doors became locked.

New weapons including B1301 HRT Entryman Shotgun and MP5A3.

New flashlights are brighter and have a wider cone.

Various props can now be shot and destroyed.

Multiple new vehicle types added with interactive features.

New maps: Ridgeline, Hospital, and Agency.

Ragdolls now have inertia when killed.

A poolside party location with a dark secret waiting to be uncovered.

A vibrant nightclub setting featuring pulsing lights and a chaotic atmosphere.

An upscale penthouse featuring an abstract art gallery and themed sitting room.

A faithful remake of the old SWAT 4 map, maintaining high levels of environmental storytelling.

Offers users more granular control over their lobbies in both single and multiplayer, including a proto-server browser and mod management.

A map featuring claustrophobic corridors and a high density of both civilians and suspects, ideal for intense firefights.

A mod featuring a modern version of the ODST battle suit, including new voices and weapons like the M90 pump shotgun.

Introduction of a unique cast of characters for the Meth map, including a dozen new faces.

Improvements and details added to the existing maps, enhancing environmental storytelling.

New variations of SWAT models have been added based on feedback from an experienced SWAT team member.

New helmet variations featuring functioning infrared strobes have been added.

Countless new kit options including uniform colors, vests, and helmets have been introduced.

Sneak peek at the progress on the Fast Food test level.

A new map featuring unique assets and a mix of close-quarters and open office spaces.

High quality character skins inspired by classic SWAT aesthetics.

A vibrant and colorful map featuring neon lights and private rooms.

Introduction of two new variants of the MP5, featuring updated audio and more rail coverage for attachments.

Introduction of a new trap concept, the shotgun trap, which adds variety to the tools that suspects can use against players.

Added support for NVIDIA Reflex to improve responsiveness.

Resolved an issue where players could have unlimited shotgun ammo.

Fix for ragdolls never sleeping.

Civilians again avoid traps.

Fixed an issue where clients could not see item scroll menu due to inventory not being replicated at start.

Penalties are revoked if AI tries to threaten someone again (e.g., fake surrendering).

Fixed suspects being able to fake surrender multiple times.

Any weapon can now be canted with the default keybind 'O'.

Fast Reload magazines now maintain velocity from the animation.

Fixed AI not always having correct health on start.

Knife damage is now applied to AI.

Fixed bleed audio playing on death.

Fixed an issue where fake surrender exits would not count as authorized use of force.

Required yell reaction time before authorizing use of force has been shortened.

Lowest chunks of destroyable doors now ignore pawn collision, potentially resolving AI getting stuck inside doors.

Detonator now appears in tactical device slot once all C2 has been used/placed.

SWAT engagement rules have been updated.

Pepper spray now reduces morale.

Added civilian response to yelling outside of line of sight with a cooldown.

Fixed several crashes.

Fix for ragdolls repeatedly playing collision sounds.

'Bring Order to Chaos' is only complete if all suspects are arrested or dead, excluding civilians.

Fixed camera being stuck in mirror gun when dying while mirroring in full screen.

Fixed an issue where fake surrenders with a knife would not count as authorized use of force.

Fixed an issue where a suspect drawing a weapon was considered unjustified when force was used.

Fixed new fake surrender exits not aborting when stunned.

If a suspect is hesitating or fleeing with a weapon, force is authorized even after hearing a yell.

Made surrender checks more lenient for accidental shots fired as soon as an AI surrenders.

Values adjusted to be the same as the SR16.

Careful, these guys are sharp.

Now simulates occlusion when player is behind it.

Barrels moved out of corridor.

Shotgun was reloading one too many rounds when reloading from empty.

Now only plays in the correct game mode.

Includes improvements.

Includes pepperball gun, R7, etc.

Lightmap adjustments on broken objects.

Overhaul for multiple locations.

Suspects could sometimes exit arrests while being arrested by SWAT.

World generation on modded maps will now include AI and Stack Up points automatically.

Hesitating AI would sometimes move (floating around).

Placed C2 explosives would spawn inside of some doors instead of on them.

Certain props no longer cause incorrect SFX to play for level duration.

From server to client post-reload.

Not final.

Barrel sounds should not play as often.

G36C is a German 5.56 assault rifle; BRN-180 is a modern take on the classic AR-18.

Certain sounds removed from incorrect modes.

Certain sounds no longer pop when looped.

Dialogue doesn't duck FP gun fire as much.

Now plays a sound when attempting to open a locked metal door.

Speed Grip is now Angled Grip; Control Grip is now Vertical Grip.

Modded maps will now be displayed in the Lobby.

When no SWAT are available.

A bop.

For better balance.

Tacticool.

I am scared.

Fixed buzzer sound playing when shooting the civilian target when timer was not running

Fixed an issue where trap cables would not sometimes simulate properly

May have contributed to overall performance loss

Now matches HK416’s fire rate

If said item’s class was not loaded

Fixed an issue where evidence items would not be recoverable if an evidence bag is covering the interaction point

Fixes falling into the void

Tweak to combat loop on Dealer timeline so string section is played slightly less often

Physics items (shells, grenades, taser doors, projectiles) now have character interaction disabled

Fixed an issue where the hand could be shot while using the FBI HRT ballistic shield

Scale relevant AI tick rate based on distance

Fixed an issue where equipped player gear would occasionally not display on paper doll

Fixed an issue where a grenade could be released whilst in low ready

Reduced time AI can fire at player after breaking LoS from 2.5 seconds to 0.5 seconds

Fixed an issue where AI would not use their unalerted/alerted perception logic (only triggered by noise)

Fixed an issue where grenades could sometimes go through geometry (walls, doors, etc)

Fixed an issue where interaction would not work sometimes

Fixed MP5 mag in and mag out using wrong sounds

Fixed SWAT masks not sounding muffled

Hosts should now have a considerable performance boost, especially in full lobbies

Fixed pistol equipped with shield disappearing and reappearing on alternating frames

Fixes titled character bug

Fixes floating headwear

To reduce instances of AI seeing their enemies through walls

Fixed multiple issues related to coffee machine interactions

SBR-300 renamed SBR-556 to accurately represent caliber

Weapon fire can now be heard from a greater distance than before

To help reduce bandwidth load when starting a level.

Option available in settings.

Adjustments to certain Gas ambiences and overhaul of ambience volumes.

Getting you back into the game seamlessly.

For Supporter server verification purposes.

By ~50%.

Heavily WIP!

Option to activate through a hold or toggle with a wider horizontal range of movement.

Previously 20 seconds.

Added creepy auction music and blocking volume to certain area.

Viewing SWAT truck.

As it's a blocking load.

When doors were fully opened.

No statistical advantage over other 5.56 ARs currently in game.

Boasting compactness and power.

Only attempt migration on Connection Lost or Connection Timeout.

Especially when spammed in a small area.

E.g. previous door/location.

Second house opened up, added destructible lights, and ambient sounds.

To capture and send performance issues to VOID.

Ie. Crash, GPUCrash, Assert and the reason, if possible.