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[HOTFIX] AI Collision & Ukraine Tablet Access Fixes
Build Target: Steam Early Access / Hotfix Update V0.99.99083 🛠️ Hotfix Adjustments Fixed Weapon Pickup UI Projectile Collision: Resolved an issue where the new weapon pickup UI interaction element was registering colli…
Patch notes4 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
[HOTFIX] Inventory Character Preview Outfit Fix
Build Target: Steam Early Access / Hotfix Update 🛠️ Bug Fixes & Technical Adjustments Fixed Character Preview Outfit Not Rendering on First Open: Resolved an issue where the inventory character preview would display an…
Patch notes2 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
Tactical Update: AI Perception, Dynamic Loadouts & FUBAR Stabil - V0.99.99080
Release Date: August 3, 2026 Build Target: Steam Early Access / Development Build A Message from the Developer Hello everyone! Today I’m pushing a massive new Development Update live to Steam. Over the past two years, I…
Event32 changes1 numericFix - DIRECT CONTACT
HOTFIX PATCH NOTES — FUBAR FRAMEWORK UPDATE
Procedural Movement & Weapon Sway Physics Strafe Yaw Balance Calibration: Fine-tuned the left strafe yaw coefficient in SKGCharacterAnimInstance.cpp from -2.5f to -1.5f. This eliminates excessive weapon tilt during left…
Announcement4 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
🔧 DIRECT CONTACT — HOTFIX V0.99.99078 UE5.7.4 : MID-GAME JOINING & HOT-JOIN FIX
Build Version: V0.99.99078 UE5.7.4 FUBAR Release Date: July 28, 2026 Status: Live on Steam Hotfix Highlights Fixed Mid-Game Hot-Joining Spawn Bug: Resolved an issue where players joining an in-progress mission session m…
Store4 changesFixMaps - DIRECT CONTACT
OPERATOR CUSTOMIZATION, WEIGHT DYNAMICS, OPTIMIZATION PASS & NETCODE
Patch Version: V0.99.99077 UE5.7.4 FUBAR Release Date: July 28, 2026 Status: Live on Steam Message from the Developer I am thrilled to deploy the largest tactical framework update yet for Direct Contact! Over the past s…
Security42 changesFixServer - DIRECT CONTACT
Gameplay & Systems 20/7/26
Update Notes & Highlights AI Difficulty Settings: Integrated directly into the FUBAR framework. Players can now select their desired AI difficulty (Casual, Easy, or Warriors) when entering the helicopter menu. Dynamic W…
Patch notes5 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
HOTFIX PATCH NOTES - 19/7/26
AC130 stability: Fixed issues causing system failures. The AC130 is now fully client-synced when entering and leaving. Sound and compass functionality have been corrected. Weapon reload sounds: Added new reload audio fo…
Announcement6 changesFixUI/audio - DIRECT CONTACT
Hotfix Notes: UI Flow & HUD Customization
UI & Menu Fixes Overlap Prevention: Prevented multiple menu overlays (Pause, Settings, Inventory, Map) from opening simultaneously. pressing Esc now will close any ui/HUD open. Input Blocking: Restricted Inventory acces…
Announcement7 changesUI/audioGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
I'M REMOVING DIRECT CONTACT OFF STEAM
A Personal Message from the Developer So the time is here: I will be removing Direct Contact off Steam. Over the years, I have been fighting the mass, and I have decided to remove the game we all know and introduce a si…
Event45 changesGameplayMaps - DIRECT CONTACT
Hotfix Update Notes
Locomotion & Collision Fixes Unintended Climbing Blocked: Fixed an issue where characters could climb and vault over unintended objects in the environment, such as trees, boulders, and other dynamic map scenery. Collisi…
Announcement3 changesFixMaps - DIRECT CONTACT
Weapon Audio Synchronization - FUBAR Co-op mode
Last night, I stress-tested the FUBAR Co-op mode with four players, and it turned out to be a fantastic experience. Thanks to that session, I was able to identify and fix several bugs based on the feedback we gathered.…
Patch notes22 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
What is Fubar?
I’ve brought back the Ukraine map! I had taken it down to give it some extra love for 2026, but now it’s back. It’s currently available in the FUBAR multiplayer section, and you can also play it in single-player FUBAR m…
Store20 changesMapsServer - DIRECT CONTACT
UI Polish
Today's update brings a wave of quality-of-life improvements to tactical inventory management, alongside new UI features and audio additions for the Mission Selection screen. Here is what is new in the latest FUBAR buil…
Announcement8 changesFixUI/audio - DIRECT CONTACT
Lobby & HUD Upgrades
Here is what is new: Lobby & Role Selection Clearer Role Selection: The lobby screen now clearly highlights which roles are already taken by your squadmates. No More Overlapping Roles: Fixed an issue where two players c…
Announcement8 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
Hotfix: C4 Sync & Medical Pouch Fixes
Hello, A new hotfix is now live, addressing critical bugs with C4 placement replication and medical item usage from your tactical gear. 🔧 Bug Fixes C4 Surface Sync: Fixed an issue where planted C4 would stick to doors…
Announcement4 changesFixGameplay
