What changed in Ready or Not in 2026
69 updates · 4 main milestones · Feb 13, 2026 to May 5, 2026
- 4 eventsFixed 'Getting Your Sea Legs' Achievement Unlock Orderbug fix
Fixed 'Getting Your Sea Legs' sometimes unlocking before unlocking all other Dark Waters achievements.
SteamFixed 'My Eyes, It Burns' Achievement Unlockbug fixFixed 'My Eyes, It Burns' achievement not correctly unlocking.
SteamFixed 'The Heat is On' Achievement Unlocking Issuebug fixFixed 'The Heat is On' achievement unlocking even when failing the mission.
SteamFixed EOS Authentication Issuesbug fixFixed instances of users being stuck on EOS authentication process.
Steam - 6 eventsHell 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.
SteamWeight Of The Badge Collection Launchnew contentLaunched the 'Weight Of The Badge' Collection to celebrate the 2-year anniversary.
SteamLVL Up Expo Announcementseasonal eventReady or Not will have a presence at LVL Up Expo in Las Vegas from April 24-26, 2026.
SteamBullet Time Mod Releasenew contentNew Bullet Time mod allows players to slow time during gameplay.
SteamDown The Rabbit Hole - Episode 8 Releasenew contentReleased the next installment of the lore podcast, focusing on Rust Belt.
Steam - 13 eventsA New America Endings Trigger Fixbug fix
Fixed endings sometimes incorrectly triggering while the player is dead.
SteamAI Suspects Fire Quicker on Hard Difficultybug fixFixed an issue on the Hard difficulty, which caused suspects to open fire quicker than expected.
SteamXbox Graphics Presets Fixbug fix(Xbox) Fixed graphics presets not correctly applying on launch, causing performance issues.
SteamMagnified Optics Lighting Fixbug fixFixed lighting breaking when looking through magnified optics.
SteamReplay Viewer Crash Fixbug fixFixed crash when skipping back and forth through, or changing the speed of, ‘A New America’ replays.
SteamXbox PC Store Rare Crash Fixbug fix(Xbox PC Store) Fixed rare crash occurring during regular gameplay.
SteamA New America Explosion Trigger Fixbug fixFixed explosion not triggering for clients in multiplayer, if the VIP suspect was apprehended but not disarmed before the jammer timer ran out.
Steam - 14 eventsImproved CS Gas Effectivenessbalance change
Effectiveness against suspects improved, especially on Hard Difficulty.
SteamFixed SWAT AI Command Issuesbug fixMilestoneResolved multiple issues where SWAT AI would not follow commands or get stuck.
SteamQuality of Life Improvements in Quickplayui uxAdded various improvements for loading and customizing equipment in quickplay.
SteamNew UI Elements for Adjustable Magnified Opticsquality of lifeSteamIntroduced 9-Bang Less-Lethal Grenadenew contentSteamFixed Suspect/Civilian AI Issuesbug fixMilestoneAddressed various issues with suspect and civilian behavior and interactions.
SteamImproved Multiplayer PerformanceperformanceEnhanced performance for hosts of near-full multiplayer lobbies.
SteamReplay Viewer Face Liftquality of lifeSteamFixed Various UI Issuesbug fixResolved multiple UI-related bugs affecting gameplay and navigation.
SteamImproved Animation FluidityvisualsEnhanced free-lean fluidity of experience, especially on gamepad.
Steam - 7 eventsCommunity Map: Operation Bear Claw by Aku74new content
A night mission in a shipping warehouse to take down a cartel member.
SteamCommunity Map: Tombstones by CptLensFlaresnew contentA snowy wooded landscape with armed suspects, offering a tense gameplay experience.
SteamCommunity Mod: AF2011A1 by MoonDream147new contentA secondary weapon mod featuring a secondary barrel.
SteamCommunity Map: RCPD Police Station by DmitryPythonnew contentD Platoon visits an iconic police headquarters.
SteamUpcoming DLC: Boiling Pointdlc releaseMilestoneThe next DLC titled Boiling Point will address a terror attack in Los Sueños, impacting the city government.
SteamNew Episode of Down The Rabbit Hole Releasednew contentEpisode 7 explores the Los Locos drug trade, starting at 213 Park.
Steam - 25 eventsSWAT 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.
SteamSupporter Edition Code Button Fixbug fixFixed Supporter Edition Code button generating an incorrect code.
SteamCS Gas Cloud Interaction Fixedbug fixFixed instances where suspects were able to step out of a CS gas cloud before getting affected by the gas.
SteamSWAT AI Command Execution Fixbug fixFixed SWAT AI sometimes failing to execute open and breach commands when too many commands are issued in quick succession.
SteamXbox Voice Chat Issue Fixedbug fixFixed voice chat not working when unplugging and replugging a gamepad mid session.
SteamThird Person Animation Sliding Fixedbug fixFixed third person animation sliding while swapping weapons for SWAT and suspects.
SteamXbox LOD Issues in Evidence Locker Fixedbug fixFixed LOD issues of various pieces of evidence in the evidence locker.
SteamSurrender Issue During Pepper Spray Fixedbug fixFixed suspects/civilians being unable to surrender while getting pepper sprayed.
SteamVolumetric Lighting Issue Fixedbug fixFixed volumetric lighting breaking when restarting missions while wearing active NVGs.
SteamSteam Achievement Progression Popup Fixbug fixFixed frequent and repeated achievement progression popups.
SteamSWAT AI Breach and Clear Stuck Fixbug fixFixed SWAT AI sometimes getting stuck when trying to breach and clear a double door that is open towards them.
SteamReplay Timeline Crash Fixbug fixFixed frequent crashes when skipping back and forth through a replay’s timeline.
SteamSWAT AI Command Following Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue where SWAT AI was not following commands when bumping into each other, the player, other AI, or certain level geometry.
SteamAI Stuck on Staircase Fixbug fixFixed AI sometimes sinking through or getting stuck on one of the staircases on Greased Palms.
SteamBlood Particles Stuck in Mid-Air Fix (Lawmaker)bug fixFixed blood particles getting stuck in mid-air in several spots on Lawmaker.
SteamCivilian Bomb Vest Disarm Issue Fixedbug fixFixed SWAT disarming bomb vests of civilians resulting in the civilian wearing the bomb vest being unable to surrender.
SteamBlood Particles Stuck in Mid-Air Fixbug fixFixed blood particles getting stuck in mid-air in several spots on Valley of the Dolls.
SteamBeanbag Shotgun Recoil Return Rate Fixedbalance changeFixed beanbag shotgun’s inconsistent recoil return rate.
SteamAdditional SWAT AI Breach and Clear Fixesbug fixMany more bugfixes to SWAT AI’s ability to breach and clear rooms or doors across various levels.
SteamApproximately 200 Additional Bugfixesbug fixMilestoneApproximately 200 more bugfixes included in the upcoming patch.
SteamSWAT AI Running Off Fixbug fixFixed SWAT AI officer running off when ordered to clear one of the underground hallways on Carriers of the Vine.
SteamSuspect Gun Raising Issue Fixedbug fixFixed suspects at times raising their guns while stunned, making rules of engagement confusing.
SteamImproved Mission and Loadout Selectionquality of lifeImproved quality of life for mission and loadout selection in quickplay/multiplayer.
SteamMulti-Attachment System Introductionnew contentIntroduction of the multi-attachment system as highlighted in the previous development briefing.
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