Is it worth coming back?
GROUND BRANCH
Latest GROUND BRANCH update verdicts, returning-player advice, and tactical systems worth relearning.
Version 1.0 adds the Operations prologue, Extraction, armor, AI, movement, doors, maps, weapons, and a refactored foundation.
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GROUND BRANCH 1.0 changes mission structure and the tactical rules that govern nearly every encounter.
Is now a good time to return?
Yes for campaign, co-op, and systems-focused players. Solo players waiting for friendly AI may prefer version 1.1.
What should you check first?
Rebuild a familiar loadout with explicit armor plates, then revisit a known map before starting Operations.
Latest updates
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MilestoneGROUND BRANCH 1.0 Rebuilds the Tactical Core
It is a major return point, but friendly AI is delayed to 1.1 and the new hostage mode still has acknowledged pathing problems.
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