What changed in Ready or Not in 2026

69 updates · 4 main milestones · Feb 13, 2026 to May 5, 2026

  1. 4 events
    Fixed 'Getting Your Sea Legs' Achievement Unlock Orderbug fix

    Fixed 'Getting Your Sea Legs' sometimes unlocking before unlocking all other Dark Waters achievements.

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    Fixed 'My Eyes, It Burns' Achievement Unlockbug fix

    Fixed 'My Eyes, It Burns' achievement not correctly unlocking.

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    Fixed 'The Heat is On' Achievement Unlocking Issuebug fix

    Fixed 'The Heat is On' achievement unlocking even when failing the mission.

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    Fixed EOS Authentication Issuesbug fix

    Fixed instances of users being stuck on EOS authentication process.

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  2. 6 events
    Hell Comes to the Hills Map Updatenew content

    Updated version 2.01 of the map 'Hell Comes to the Hills' for Boiling Point, downloaded over 50k times.

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    Weight Of The Badge Collection Launchnew content

    Launched the 'Weight Of The Badge' Collection to celebrate the 2-year anniversary.

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    SCP Outfits Mod Releasenew content

    New SCP Outfits mod available for download.

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    LVL Up Expo Announcementseasonal event

    Ready or Not will have a presence at LVL Up Expo in Las Vegas from April 24-26, 2026.

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    Bullet Time Mod Releasenew content

    New Bullet Time mod allows players to slow time during gameplay.

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    Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode 8 Releasenew content

    Released the next installment of the lore podcast, focusing on Rust Belt.

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  3. 13 events
    Rare Physics Particles Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed rare crash related to physics particles.

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    A New America Endings Trigger Fixbug fix

    Fixed endings sometimes incorrectly triggering while the player is dead.

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    AI Suspects Fire Quicker on Hard Difficultybug fix

    Fixed an issue on the Hard difficulty, which caused suspects to open fire quicker than expected.

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    Xbox Graphics Presets Fixbug fix

    (Xbox) Fixed graphics presets not correctly applying on launch, causing performance issues.

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    Magnified Optics Lighting Fixbug fix

    Fixed lighting breaking when looking through magnified optics.

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    A New America Sprinklers Performance Fixbug fix

    Fixed sprinklers causing performance issues.

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    A New America Invisible Microwave Fixbug fix

    (Xbox) Fixed invisible microwave.

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    Replay Viewer Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed crash when skipping back and forth through, or changing the speed of, ‘A New America’ replays.

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    All Gods Burn Invisible Shelves Fixbug fix

    (Xbox/PS5) Fixed invisible shelves.

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    Xbox PC Store Rare Crash Fixbug fix

    (Xbox PC Store) Fixed rare crash occurring during regular gameplay.

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    No Good Deed Performance Issue Fixbug fix

    Fixed performance issues caused by rubber ducks.

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    A New America Explosion Trigger Fixbug fix

    Fixed explosion not triggering for clients in multiplayer, if the VIP suspect was apprehended but not disarmed before the jammer timer ran out.

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    No Good Deed Level Lighting Fixbug fix

    Fixed haunted house being unnaturally dark.

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  4. 14 events
    Improved CS Gas Effectivenessbalance change

    Effectiveness against suspects improved, especially on Hard Difficulty.

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    Fixed SWAT AI Command Issuesbug fixMilestone

    Resolved multiple issues where SWAT AI would not follow commands or get stuck.

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    Quality of Life Improvements in Quickplayui ux

    Added various improvements for loading and customizing equipment in quickplay.

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    New UI Elements for Adjustable Magnified Opticsquality of life
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    New CQB Suspect Type Addednew content

    Introduced in Boiling Point for related missions.

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    Added 3 New Weaponsnew content

    Included RTWC-6.5 Battle rifle, G18-C Pistol, and S2011 Pistol.

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    Introduced 9-Bang Less-Lethal Grenadenew content
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    Fixed Suspect/Civilian AI Issuesbug fixMilestone

    Addressed various issues with suspect and civilian behavior and interactions.

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    Improved Multiplayer Performanceperformance

    Enhanced performance for hosts of near-full multiplayer lobbies.

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    Replay Viewer Face Liftquality of life
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    Fixed Various UI Issuesbug fix

    Resolved multiple UI-related bugs affecting gameplay and navigation.

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    Improved Animation Fluidityvisuals

    Enhanced free-lean fluidity of experience, especially on gamepad.

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    Audio Memory Optimizationaudio

    Significant optimization to audio memory usage.

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    Adjusted Helmet Modelsvisuals

    Helmet models adjusted to allow for moving chinstraps.

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  5. 7 events
    Community Map: Operation Bear Claw by Aku74new content

    A night mission in a shipping warehouse to take down a cartel member.

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    Community Map: Tombstones by CptLensFlaresnew content

    A snowy wooded landscape with armed suspects, offering a tense gameplay experience.

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    Community Mod: AF2011A1 by MoonDream147new content

    A secondary weapon mod featuring a secondary barrel.

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    Community Map: RCPD Police Station by DmitryPythonnew content

    D Platoon visits an iconic police headquarters.

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    Upcoming DLC: Boiling Pointdlc releaseMilestone

    The next DLC titled Boiling Point will address a terror attack in Los Sueños, impacting the city government.

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    Community Mod: ROBOCOP by VoltsCorpnew content

    A mod inspired by RoboCop's 2030 Detroit.

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    New Episode of Down The Rabbit Hole Releasednew content

    Episode 7 explores the Los Locos drug trade, starting at 213 Park.

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  6. 25 events
    SWAT AI Breach and Clear Tunnel Entrance Fixbug fix

    Fixed SWAT AI being unable to breach and clear one of the tunnel entrances on Twisted Nerve.

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    Supporter Edition Code Button Fixbug fix

    Fixed Supporter Edition Code button generating an incorrect code.

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    CS Gas Cloud Interaction Fixedbug fix

    Fixed instances where suspects were able to step out of a CS gas cloud before getting affected by the gas.

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    SWAT AI Command Execution Fixbug fix

    Fixed SWAT AI sometimes failing to execute open and breach commands when too many commands are issued in quick succession.

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    Xbox Voice Chat Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed voice chat not working when unplugging and replugging a gamepad mid session.

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    Third Person Animation Sliding Fixedbug fix

    Fixed third person animation sliding while swapping weapons for SWAT and suspects.

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    Xbox LOD Issues in Evidence Locker Fixedbug fix

    Fixed LOD issues of various pieces of evidence in the evidence locker.

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    Surrender Issue During Pepper Spray Fixedbug fix

    Fixed suspects/civilians being unable to surrender while getting pepper sprayed.

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    Volumetric Lighting Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed volumetric lighting breaking when restarting missions while wearing active NVGs.

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    Steam Achievement Progression Popup Fixbug fix

    Fixed frequent and repeated achievement progression popups.

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    SWAT AI Breach and Clear Stuck Fixbug fix

    Fixed SWAT AI sometimes getting stuck when trying to breach and clear a double door that is open towards them.

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    Replay Timeline Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed frequent crashes when skipping back and forth through a replay’s timeline.

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    SWAT AI Command Following Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where SWAT AI was not following commands when bumping into each other, the player, other AI, or certain level geometry.

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    AI Stuck on Staircase Fixbug fix

    Fixed AI sometimes sinking through or getting stuck on one of the staircases on Greased Palms.

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    Blood Particles Stuck in Mid-Air Fix (Lawmaker)bug fix

    Fixed blood particles getting stuck in mid-air in several spots on Lawmaker.

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    Civilian Bomb Vest Disarm Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed SWAT disarming bomb vests of civilians resulting in the civilian wearing the bomb vest being unable to surrender.

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    Blood Particles Stuck in Mid-Air Fixbug fix

    Fixed blood particles getting stuck in mid-air in several spots on Valley of the Dolls.

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    Beanbag Shotgun Recoil Return Rate Fixedbalance change

    Fixed beanbag shotgun’s inconsistent recoil return rate.

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    Additional SWAT AI Breach and Clear Fixesbug fix

    Many more bugfixes to SWAT AI’s ability to breach and clear rooms or doors across various levels.

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    Approximately 200 Additional Bugfixesbug fixMilestone

    Approximately 200 more bugfixes included in the upcoming patch.

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    SWAT AI Running Off Fixbug fix

    Fixed SWAT AI officer running off when ordered to clear one of the underground hallways on Carriers of the Vine.

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    Suspect Gun Raising Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed suspects at times raising their guns while stunned, making rules of engagement confusing.

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    Improved Mission and Loadout Selectionquality of life

    Improved quality of life for mission and loadout selection in quickplay/multiplayer.

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    Multi-Attachment System Introductionnew content

    Introduction of the multi-attachment system as highlighted in the previous development briefing.

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    Bullet Casings Stuck in Mid-Air Fixbug fix

    Fixed bullet casings getting stuck in mid-air.

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