MicroProse and BlackFoot Studios are proud to announce that GROUND BRANCH Version 1.0 is now available on Steam, officially marking the game's transition out of Early Access.
Created by one of the original developers behind the classic Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon series, GROUND BRANCH has built a dedicated following through its uncompromising approach to tactical realism, deliberate gameplay, and authentic team-based combat.
Version 1.0 represents the game's biggest milestone to date, delivering its most complete and polished experience yet while laying the foundation for an ambitious roadmap of future content.
A New Chapter Begins
Version 1.0 introduces Operations, the game's campaign framework, beginning with an all-new Prologue set in the mountains of Northwest Pakistan.
The Prologue features two narrative-driven missions with full briefings, voice-over narration, and persistent progression, serving as the opening chapter of a larger campaign that will continue through future updates.
Version 1.0 also delivers:
- The new Outpost environment, an old mountain fort overlooking the Afghan border.
- Significant enemy AI improvements, making opponents smarter, more reactive, and more dangerous.
- The new Extraction mission type, featuring hostage rescue scenarios and advanced captor behaviors.
- A completely overhauled locomotion system with new motion-captured animations.
- A new door interaction and breaching system for deeper close-quarters combat.
- Expanded customization options with new gear, weapons, attachments, and operator appearance choices.
- Numerous visual, audio, inventory, and quality-of-life improvements throughout the game.
Whether playing solo or in co-op, Version 1.0 delivers the most refined and feature-complete Ground Branch experience yet.
Version 1.0 Is Just the Beginning
Leaving Early Access does not mark the end of development.
Ground Branch will continue to grow through a public roadmap that includes three additional campaign chapters, followed by a major multiplayer update featuring new gear, new game modes, map improvements, an improved health system, and more.
The team also plans to release the official Mod Kit, giving the community the tools to expand the experience even further.
Version 1.0 doesn't close the book, it opens the next chapter.
GROUND BRANCH Version 1.0 is available now on Steam.
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Contact Information
For press inquiries, please contact:
Davide Pessach
PR Marketing Manager
davide.pessach@microprose.com
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