Prepare for Your Deployment in GROUND BRANCH
GROUND BRANCH has received its first major campaign expansion, with Chapter 1 now available as part of the free V1.1.0 update. Developer BlackBeak Games and publisher MicroProse have taken the tactical shooter to the Persian Gulf, introducing three new missions alongside several gameplay improvements.
Available now on Steam, the update expands the Operations campaign with missions set across Docks, Rig, and Tanker. Players will deploy from a new aircraft carrier Ready Room, but completing these operations will require more than simply eliminating enemies.
One of the biggest additions is civilian AI, which brings new challenges to mission planning. Civilians can trigger alarms when they spot threats and will attempt to find cover, forcing players to pay closer attention before engaging. The update also introduces high-value target (HVT) capture mechanics, allowing squads to secure important targets and escort them using new commands.
The V1.1.0 update also expands the armory with the U100 MK3 light machine gun, SV-98, new optics, and attachments. Players can further customize their operators with additional face paint styles, while shoulder-tapping provides another way to communicate with teammates. Improvements to enemy animations, AI behavior, and sound propagation round out the update.
Players can tackle Operations alone or team up with others in online co-op, making coordination an important part of every mission.
With new objectives and more demanding tactical encounters, Chapter 1 gives GROUND BRANCH players plenty of reasons to return. Best of all, the entire update is free for existing owners, so there’s no reason to miss the deployment.