Deadswitch Combat

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• Patch Notes·19 Sept 2026Official

  Anniversary Update

  Lots of awesome new features and content in this Anniversary Update!Note: This update will be released Sept 25 @ 5PM ESTNEW EXOTIC WEAPONABYSSAL'S CALLGigantic bolt-action railgun with massive damageRemember to participate in the upcoming Anniversary Event to unlock the Abyssal's Call for FREE:BATTLEZONEBUILDABLE STRUCTURESKeep an eye out for new Build Zones, where you can build defensive structures, like forts.INFESTOID EGGSDuring the night, Infestoid Eggs can spawn. Destroy them before they release Infestoids!NEW SOLDIER CUSTOMIZATIONNew Infestoid variantsNew Paladin variantsAdded custom body colorsAdded custom hand colorsAdded custom leg colorsNew soldier items are automatically included in the Soldier Bundle:NEW ATTACHMENTS & SKINSHot Flame and Upgraded Fuel for FTEX-31Flamethrower underbarrelDragon's Breath for shotgunsNapalm for launchers1 new Sniper Scope2 new Laser skinsNew attachment skins are automatically included in the Attachment Skins Bundle:EDITORShow referenced triggers when selecting an objectAdded bDisableMapKey to prevent viewing mapAdded {getByProperty} special valueOTHER NOTESAdded Killsteaks game settingAdded 2 new CallsignsAdded Assassin JuggernautAdded Prestige SettingsIncreased max survival Money Multiplier from 2.0 to 2.5Using vehicle countermeasures now gives XPUpdated Masterkey to match M1014 statsReduced Annihilator Alpha projectile speedGreen explosive barrels now release poison on detonationBuckshot shotgun attachment renamed to BirdshotShow pending items when clearing pending itemsCosmetic map improvementsOther UI updates and bug fixes
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• Community & Events·17 Sept 2026Official

  Anniversary Event: New Exotic Weapon

  To celebrate 1 year of Early Access, a special in-game event is happening!ANNIVERSARY EVENTDuring the event, all enemy bots have a chance to drop GiftsCollect 500 Gifts to unlock the Abyssal's Call and 50,000 Credits!Unlock the Anniversary 2026 player badge by participating in this event!NEW EXOTIC WEAPONABYSSAL'S CALLGigantic bolt-action railgun with massive damageGAME UPDATE: STAY TUNEDThe next game update will be released alongside this Anniversary Event, so stay tuned for more details!
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• Announcements·8 Sept 2026Official

  New Weapon and Attachment Skins

  This update features new weapon and attachment skins, Fog of War, improved effects, and the ability to link your Deadswitch 3 account!Note: This update will become available Sept 11 @ 6PM ESTNEW WEAPON SKINSBenelli M3M60E4ThompsonG17G18XMP.44 MagnumSkins are automatically included in the Weapon Skins Bundle:NEW ATTACHMENT SKINSNew Holographic opticsNew Bipod skinsNew Grip skinsAttachment skins are automatically included in the Attachment Skins Bundle:LINK YOUR DEADSWITCH 3 ACCOUNTYou can now link your Deadswitch 3 account to earn Credits from your Deadswitch 3 Shards! Deadswitch 3 was the previous game in the series, so this gives any OG players a reward for time spent.HOW TO LINKGo to MORE > LINK DEADSWITCH 3 in gameYou can only do this once per Deadswitch Combat/Deadswitch 3 account.EDITOR UPDATESLots of new functionality for the in-game Editor:Added new popup actionsAdded emitter and fireEmitter object keysAdded bUseDayCycle and characterHealth game settingsAdded ability to generate a random mapGAME SERVERSNew server config properties are available:Added welcomeDialogAdded mergeMapsAdded botClanAdded bShowBotDifficultySPOTLIGHTMuliBovich has set up a few multiplayer servers with custom ranks!Check out his server pages:https://competitivegermany.mulibovich.org/https://chaosgermany.mulibovich.org/https://customsgermany.mulibovich.org/This is a great example of how customizable a dedicated server can be.Host a Dedicated ServerOTHER NOTESIncreased XMP damageReduced RRCS Multimach recoilAdded Fog of War game settingAdded Quick Climb Exit player setting (leave ladders by pressing Left or Right)Added Revenge and Adrenaline Kills player statsAdded bonus XP for Adrenaline KillsAdded ability to drop weapon (dependent on game mode)Smoke grenades now hide player indicatorsIncreased Daily + Weekly challenge rewardsUpdated explosion, fire, and FX animationsCosmetic map updatesOther minor bug fixes and UI updates
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• Announcements·28 Aug 2026Official

  Double XP Weekend

  Earn DOUBLE XP for the weekend!Friday, September 4th – Sunday, September 6thThis event stacks with any XP Tokens you have active.DISCORDRemember to join the official Discord!
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• Announcements·15 Aug 2026Official

  Editor & Workshop Overhaul

  Major updates to the in-game Editor and Workshop! Note: This update will become available August 23 @ 5PM ESTIN-GAME EDITORThis update features a HUGE amount of Editor features and improvements!CHARACTER APPEARANCECustomizing a character's appearance in the Editor now has a dedicated menu:INVENTORYCustomizing a character's inventory in the Editor now has a dedicated menu:WORKSHOP UPDATESPrior to this update, you can already submit your maps to the Steam Workshop.However, there are now 2 types of Workshop submissions:MAPS - Can be played with any game mode, customizable by the playerOPERATIONS - Custom missions with a predefined game modeYou can see both types when browsing your downloaded items with new sort filters:You can also now select a Workshop map in the Custom Game menu, making it easier to access them.CUSTOM OPERATIONSThe Editor now has a Type selector (Map or Operation).When Operation is selected, you can now create & modify a custom Operation.TRIGGERSThis update brings powerful Triggers to the Editor!WHAT ARE TRIGGERS?Triggers let your map listen for events and react to them.A trigger can watch for something happening in the game, check conditions, and then execute one or more actions (with optional delays and execution limits).Because triggers can interact with the game's event system, creators have full control.EXAMPLES:If the player has less than 25% health → trigger an emergency airdropIf 3 objectives have been completed → activate the extraction sequenceIf the player presses a button → check whether the generator is powered → open the bunker doorThis means custom maps can now include:Complex MissionsEscape RoomsAmbushes and TrapsChase SequencesCinematicsPuzzlesAnd more!Triggers are intended to be easy to use but extremely powerful when mastered. No coding is necessary.A dedicated Editor channel exists on the official Discord for discussing tips and guides.CINEMATICSWith the new Trigger system, in-game Cinematics can now be triggered!A few new Operati...
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