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'83 - Quality-of-Life Patch #2
Quality of Life Patch #2 is out now - containing a number of key changes/improvements which you can read all about in the patch notes below. Hope you enjoy the update and see you on the battlefields of '83! Quality of L…
'83 - Quality-of-Life Patch #1
Today we're excited to release our first post Early Access launch Quality-of-Life patch, including hundreds of bug fixes, changes and improvements to nearly all aspects of the game. Patch notes are available below, but…
'83 - Hotfix 3 Patch Notes
Our third hotfix is out now! This hotfix fixes VOIP breaking on servers after map changes, making the entire VOIP system unusueable. We're also super excited to share that we're close to finalizing our first major QoL p…
'83 - Community Servers Update
We just deployed a minor backend update which re-enables Community Servers from our partner Nitrado to be visible in the server browser again. This is after we're confident to have worked out the issues that were affect…
'83 - Hotfix 2 Patch Notes
Our second hotfix is out now! Check below for a full list of changes, tweaks and bugfixes. We appreciate all the feedback, bug reports and suggestions we’ve received since our launch, and we’re currently hard at work on…
'83 - April 25 Client Update
We have just deployed a minor client update which removes Nitrado / Community Hosted servers from the server browser. This is something we have to do as the servers are suffering issues with poor network performance and…
'83 - Hotfix 1 Patch Notes
Our first hotfix is here, check out the changes/fixes below. Thanks for all your bug reports and feedback we've received in the first 24 hours. We are actively working on numerous bugs and feedback at the moment and mor…
'83 Early Access Out Now & Roadmap!
’83 is out now in Early Access! Jump into the unforgiving battlefields of our Cold War Gone Hot vision of 1983 today. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, comments and feedback on what we've built so far and where…
‘83 Early Access Release Trailer & Release Date
Today we’re very excited to announce that we’re releasing into Early Access on April 23rd, 2026, as just revealed on the Galaxies Showcase! With it comes our launch trailer which you can find on our YouTube channel. Ear…
‘83 - Free Aim, Community Servers & Reddit AMA!
Today we wanted to give you a small development update following the conclusion of our recent Closed Beta – many thanks to all of you who attended, provided feedback, suggestions, and bug reports. As a core part of our…
'83 Closed Beta - FAQ
What is ’83? ’83 is a Cold War–gone–hot, 40 vs 40 combined-arms, first-person tactical shooter that pits two teams of players against each other in massive battles across sprawling maps, fighting over objectives designe…
'83 Closed Beta - LIVE NOW!
The '83 Closed Beta is now LIVE! Jump into the fray now and make sure to give us your thoughts, feedback and bug reports as community feedback is an essential part of our development plan moving forward. The best place…
'83 Closed Beta - March 20-21
We’re excited to announce that this upcoming weekend, we will be hosting a Closed Beta for ‘83 between 3 PM GMT March 20th to 11 PM GMT March 21st. [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1059220/83"]To re…
'83 - Developer Tapes #7 - Commanders
Welcome to another edition of our development update series. In this edition, we're diving into the commander role and its abilities within '83. A crucial role to bring your team to victory, equipped with the ability to…
'83 - Steam PvP Fest Trailer
We're thrilled to be featured in the ongoing Steam PvP Fest and to mark the occasion with this gameplay teaser showcasing '83's high intensity PvP combat and our continued development progress towards Early Access. Make…
'83 - Weekend Technical Test Live NOW!
The ‘83 Weekend Technical Test is live now until Sunday, December 21st 18:00 GMT. Download it by navigating to our Steam Store Page and click "Request Acess". [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/105922…
'83 - Developer Tapes #6 - Game Modes
Welcome to another edition of our development update series. In this edition, we're diving into the two core game modes that define the tactical experience of '83: Frontlines and Assault. Each mode offers a distinct tak…
'83 - Developer Tapes #5 - Community Feedback & Updates
Since Steam Next Fest, the team has been hard at work digging into your feedback, reviewing performance data, and translating it into meaningful improvements. Your input has been incredibly valuable, and we want to than…
83 - Early Access Release Pushed into 2026
First off, a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to jump into the ’83 Next Fest demo, shared feedback, completed surveys, posted on the forums, and chatted with us directly on Discord. Your continued support an…
'83 - Developer Tapes #4 - Maps
Welcome back to our series of Developer Tapes leading up to our early access launch. As part of our Steam Next Fest demo, players hit the battlefield in the mountainous Norwegian Fjords. But that’s just one of the warzo…
'83 NextFest Demo Closed
The ‘83 NextFest demo is now officially closed together with this iteration of Steam NextFest. The entire Blue Dot Games team want to thank all of you who played the Beta Demo, left constructive feedback and invaluable…
