SWAT Commander News

Officers,

We have a really big announcement for you this time. Tactical Squad is officially coming to early access in late summer of 2023! You'll be able to play the first several missions of the game in full functionality, equipping your squad in the range of gear we've been presenting in our series, and deploying them into action to complete the objectives of every level's unique operations.

Stand by for further details, particularly on our co-op feature progress, some events that we're planning for 2023, and watch the latest episode of our devlog right here:
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Officers,

Sometimes the only way out of a situation is to get up close and personal.

5 – Shotguns

Experience tells us the purpose of the shotgun – from the earliest Doom games to modern shooters, it's the killing device that offers high damage, typically at the cost of short range and high spread (but that can also be an advantage). The hostiles you'll be facing in Tactical Squad are well aware of these weapons' qualities, so if you see someone taking a close position against your team, it's time to act fast – don't let them get too close!



Luckily, the same option for planning out your own moves is very much available to you. Aside from the breaching shotgun, a non-lethal, definitive means to opening doors that resist more subtle solutions, there is also your standard-issue shotgun. There's more versatility to it than you might expect from our intro, though – you can use the pre-mission Equipment screen to outfit your operative in the type of ammo that suits your tactical needs:
● buckshot – whose spread covers a wide area but travels at low range,
● slug – one bullet, but allows you to shoot at a higher distance,
● bean bag – used for less lethal apprehension of suspects.



And last but certainly not least – if you want more updates, here's a reminder that we've uploaded a brand new devlog video for our game. Check it out right here:

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Officers,

One man's meat is another's poison.

4 – The House



Most people have a place in their life where they feel relaxed and secure, and most people call that place home. But if you were to have this power to look into every home, what kind of people would you bet on finding inside? Would you feel as safe and confident around them as they do, inside their home?



Here's a sneak preview of another level you'll be facing in Tactical Squad – "The House." A regular, detached, single-family residential building. While, as always, we're hesitant to reveal too much information about the map's layout for the good of your experience, there are surely a few obvious or predictable things about a place like this. The rooms, the decor, the furnishings. What's always unpredictable about a house circles back to our original point – the people inside.



Have a close look at our screenshots and try putting your imagination to work on them a bit. We're talking about a special forces unit initiating an intervention in there. What could have prompted that? What's been happening inside the House? And, most importantly, what can you do to resolve whatever situation is taking place there?



Comment down below or on our Discord server with your theories about the mission scenario for the House map. We'll feature the best comments and ideas in our next announcement!

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Officers,

Today, on August 24th, Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day. Given this distinguished occasion, we'd like to announce two matters related to Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories.

Firstly,
Our game is part of the ongoing Ukrainian Games Festival on Steam! Check it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/38747278-Indie-Cup/sale/ukrainiangames2022



As a project based internationally in both Poland and Ukraine, we're very glad to be a part of the event!

And for our second bit of news,
We're including our most recently published playthrough of Tactical Squad to become part of the Steam broadcasting feature. As always, we're counting on having our game reach an ever broader audience, so tell your friends about it, our brodcast, and this unique event that offers numerous sales and updates on the Ukrainian gamedev scene.

Take a look if you haven't watched our latest devlog on YouTube yet!

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Red Mountain Games & Ritual Interactive

Officers,

Getting to know your enemies is a crucial step in defeating them.

3 – Enemy Equipment

In Tactical Squad, you'll be facing people who come into conflict with the law for a variety of reasons. You'll be briefed on the currently developing situation before you engage, and it'll be up to you to determine the best way to prepare for it. For example the equipment employed is of key importance here. Are they run-of-the-mill street thugs? Or maybe an organized gang or even terrorists? Does this mean they're just going to wield some standard black-market guns or are they going to be equipped with high-quality gear that's got armor-piercing capabilities on top of some additional utilities?

Whatever happens, it'll never just be a straightforward reflection of your own arsenal.



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