Steam News28 July 202614d ago

🔧 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

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fixedHotfix HighlightsFixed Mid-Game Hot-Joining Spawn Bug: Resolved an issue where players joining an in-progress mission session mid-game would spawn as a camera spectator under the map due to unassigned or conflicting unit role selections.

addedHotfix HighlightsAutomatic Unit Role Assignment: Late-joining players now automatically claim the next available open unit slot ( Assault , MG Rifle , JTAC , or Sniper ) if their preferred role is occupied by a teammate.

addedHotfix HighlightsSeamless In-Game Spawning: Hot-joining players now instantly load their gear, cosmetics, and weaponry for the assigned role and spawn directly into the match at a valid spawn point with their squad.

changed📋 Follow Development & Report BugsThank you for your feedback and bug reports! Jump back into the server and enjoy seamless mid-game squad insertions.

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fixedFixed Mid-Game Hot-Joining Spawn Bug: Resolved an issue where players joining an in-progress mission session mid-game would spawn as a camera spectator under the map due to unassigned or conflicting unit role selections.

addedAutomatic Unit Role Assignment: Late-joining players now automatically claim the next available open unit slot ( Assault , MG Rifle , JTAC , or Sniper ) if their preferred role is occupied by a teammate.

addedSeamless In-Game Spawning: Hot-joining players now instantly load their gear, cosmetics, and weaponry for the assigned role and spawn directly into the match at a valid spawn point with their squad.

changedThank you for your feedback and bug reports! Jump back into the server and enjoy seamless mid-game squad insertions.

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 BugResolved an issue where players joining an in-progress mission session mid-game would spawn as a camera spectator under the map due to unassigned or conflicting unit role selections.
Automatic Unit Role AssignmentLate-joining players now automatically claim the next available open unit slot ( Assault , MG Rifle , JTAC , or Sniper ) if their preferred role is occupied by a teammate.
Seamless In-Game Spawning: Hot-joining players now instantly load their gear, cosmetics, and weaponry for the assigned role and spawn directly into the match at a valid spawn point with their squad.

📋 Follow Development & Report Bugs

If you want to follow along with live development or submit bug reports, check out the operations page: https://www.directcontact.no/operations

Thank you for your feedback and bug reports! Jump back into the server and enjoy seamless mid-game squad insertions.

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Steam News / 28 July 2026

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