VOID Interactive has announced that Ready or Not’s 1.0 Update is now available on Steam, taking the tactical first-person shooter out of early access with a massive new content update that introduces new levels, overhauled SWAT AI, Commander mode, new weapons, other customization unlocks, modding, and more for the game that some might recall as the one that stirred up a bit of controversy for wanting to introduce a school-shooting level.
Here’s a breakdown of what Ready or Not players should expect in the game’s 1.0 Update, which arrives nearly two years after the game’s launch as an early access title on Steam in December 2021:
- Enhanced SWAT AI for an immersive and highly responsive NPC tactical team for better real-time mission management
- Commander Mode: A full, immersive single-player mode offering an insight into the high-stakes reality of SWAT officers.
- 18 single-player or online cooperative missions with up to five players, from hostage situations to bomb threats and more.
- Dozens of options to customize a player’s entire SWAT team including armor, weapons, apparel, and more.
- Full mod support for players looking to explore beyond the missions of Ready or Not.
And here’s what VOID Interactive had to add about Ready or Not’s new Commander Mode, which lets players take control of a newly appointed commander, allowing them to configure their very own team:
In this role, players will be able to compose their team from a large roster of NPC officers, give tactical orders, and meticulously plan each mission. Commanding a team also means checking on your NPC teammate’s mental and physical health between missions. Officers with unaddressed and deteriorating mental health may be unable to properly perform their duties or even feel compelled to quit the force. Incapacitated officers may be temporarily unavailable for missions, or those that succumb to death becoming permanently unavailable.
Ready or Not is now available on Steam for $49.99/€49.99/£44.99, and according to reviewers, it’s a very positive experience.
“One of the most intense fps games I have ever played, the movement is akin to rainbow 6 though it is slower paced,” said one player. “While I cannot personally attest this as I am not part of a SWAT team it does seem like the aspiration to realism was realised.”
“a woman pulled out her phone so i promptly pulled out my 12 gauge and shot her in the face 10/10 would pull out again,” another review reads.