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Steam News2 May 20263mo ago

Direct Contact Update: UE 5.7.4 Migration is Live

A massive under-the-hood update is rolling out. We have officially migrated the entire Direct Contact architecture to Unreal Engine 5.7.4!

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changedThis was a highly calculated, performance-first overhaul focused entirely on maximum stability, high frame rates, and refining our core tactical gameplay.
changedEngine Upgrade: Migrated to UE 5.7.4 utilizing the rock-solid Classic Material Model to guarantee maximum FPS during heavy firefights. For now.
changedOptimized Visuals: Native Streaming Virtual Textures (SVT) actively streaming at a highly efficient 2K resolution to free up VRAM, paired with Lumen GI and TSR 4.0.
changedGameplay QoL: Smoother running animations, the ability to run during animation montages, if check dead body and a rebalanced tactical movement speed (base velocity bumped to 400), and a reliable double-tap reload fix.
changedPerformance: Massive improvements to the FPS, specifically keeping the dense Darién Gap jungle running incredibly smooth.

DIRECT CONTACT changes

changedThis was a highly calculated, performance-first overhaul focused entirely on maximum stability, high frame rates, and refining our core tactical gameplay.
changedEngine Upgrade: Migrated to UE 5.7.4 utilizing the rock-solid Classic Material Model to guarantee maximum FPS during heavy firefights. For now.
changedOptimized Visuals: Native Streaming Virtual Textures (SVT) actively streaming at a highly efficient 2K resolution to free up VRAM, paired with Lumen GI and TSR 4.0.
changedGameplay QoL: Smoother running animations, the ability to run during animation montages, if check dead body and a rebalanced tactical movement speed (base velocity bumped to 400), and a reliable double-tap reload fix.
changedPerformance: Massive improvements to the FPS, specifically keeping the dense Darién Gap jungle running incredibly smooth.

A massive under-the-hood update is rolling out. We have officially migrated the entire Direct Contact architecture to Unreal Engine 5.7.4!

This was a highly calculated, performance-first overhaul focused entirely on maximum stability, high frame rates, and refining our core tactical gameplay.

🔥 Quick Patch Highlights:

  • Engine Upgrade: Migrated to UE 5.7.4 utilizing the rock-solid Classic Material Model to guarantee maximum FPS during heavy firefights. For now.

  • Optimized Visuals: Native Streaming Virtual Textures (SVT) actively streaming at a highly efficient 2K resolution to free up VRAM, paired with Lumen GI and TSR 4.0.

  • Gameplay QoL: Smoother running animations, the ability to run during animation montages, if check dead body and a rebalanced tactical movement speed (base velocity bumped to 400), and a reliable double-tap reload fix.

  • Performance: Massive improvements to the FPS, specifically keeping the dense Darién Gap jungle running incredibly smooth.

🔓 Read the Full Deep-Dive on Patreon

This is just a quick summary. If you want the complete, highly technical breakdown of the C++ refactor, the mathematically driven flight physics for the helicopters, and the full patch notes, head over to the Patreon!

Read the complete Devlog and support the project here: 🔗 Patreon Support

Stay tactical,

— ED | The Direct Contact Team

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Steam News / 2 May 2026

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