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Sky System Update (UE5.7.4)
Major Engine Upgrade Migrated Sky System from UE5.3 to UE5.7.4, delivering significant performance improvements and stability upgrades. Overhauled sky system to fully leverage the new engine features. Visual & FX Enhanc…
Patch notes17 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
The Black Market & Tactical Refinement
I am launch of our brand-new Player-Driven Economy: The Black Market. I have been working behind the scenes to build a robust, fully cloud-synchronized backend that allows you to trade your hard-earned gear with other p…
Announcement7 changesFixBalance - DIRECT CONTACT
Hotfix - UI Refinements & Cinematic Takedowns
Following up on the major migration, I’ve pushed a quick hotfix to address a few immediate issues and add toggle for the new takedown system. Fixes & Improvements Backpack Visuals: Fixed a bug where certain item texture…
Announcement5 changesFixPerformance - DIRECT CONTACT
UE5.7 Mannequin Integration & Prototype Systems
Hello everyone! This weekend was a big one for the technical foundation of the game. While I didn't get to some of the smaller suggestions quite yet, I’ve completed a massive "under the hood" migration that will allow u…
Announcement6 changesGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
FUBAR Update - Hotfix
Thank you for your continued support! This update addresses specific issues with item switching and parachute mechanics to ensure a smoother tactical experience. Bug Fixes & Improvements Fixed: An issue where weapons wo…
Announcement5 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
Tactical Illumination & VFX Refinement
Greetings, Operators! I am continuing to streamline the Direct Contact experience with new UI enhancements and critical visual fixes. This update brings more granular control to your weapon attachments and restores high…
Announcement6 changesFixUI/audio - DIRECT CONTACT
Tactical Utility & Control Overhaul
Greetings, Operators! We are rolling out a major update to Direct Contact that fundamentally changes how you manage your gear and navigate the battlefield. This patch focuses on streamlining your controls and introducin…
Announcement7 changesFixUI/audio - DIRECT CONTACT
Aiming at 90–100 meters: Deep Dive into the Bullet System
I wanted to give you a breakdown of how our projectile system works, why bullets were hitting low before, and the improvements I made. Why were bullets hitting low? It wasn’t a bug, it was actually too realistic! Our sy…
Announcement6 changesGameplayBalance - DIRECT CONTACT
Patch Notes – Live Tonight
🔊 Weapon Audio & System Overhaul Complete audio redesign for all weapons. Sounds now scale realistically with distance (close‑quarters and long‑range). Removed the “drum” sound issue. Optimized performance for both clo…
Announcement6 changesFixUI/audio - DIRECT CONTACT
FOB Widget fix
FOB Widget. M4A1 Weapon running animation fix
Announcement1 changeGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
DIRECT CONTACT — PATCH NOTES
⚡ Stamina & Combat Medical Update Additional Stamina Point: All difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard) now have 1 additional Stamina point specifically balanced for medical utility. Refined Balancing: This maintains a "…
Store5 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
🛠️ HOTFIX: Custom Keybindings Restored (UE 5.7.4 Engine Bug Fix)
just deployed a critical hotfix to address a major issue with the Controls and Keybinding menu following our recent engine upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.7.4. The Issue: Following the latest engine update, many of you notic…
Announcement5 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
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! This was a highly calculated, performance-first overhaul focused entirely on max…
Patch notes4 changesPerformanceGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
FOB & Field Deployment Update
The last three weeks brought massive progress now we got FOB deployment and FRAGO missions are now in. You can set up Forward Operating Bases in the field, talk to locals, and request missions straight from TOC command.…
Event6 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
Direct Contact – Helicopter Operations Update
This update brings a major overhaul to helicopter gameplay, making air support smarter, smoother, and more tactical. Highlights Dynamic Supply Drops – Precision terrain scanning ensures crates land perfectly. Multi-Phas…
Patch notes4 changesFixGameplay - DIRECT CONTACT
Tactical Running Animation Update 25/4/26
Animations Separated standard running animation to a tactical running animation. Implemented a two-layer system: Sprinting forward: weapon raised and tactical . Running/strafe left/right: weapon remains in tactical runn…
Announcement4 changesGameplay
