March Sitrep
Hello Onward Community,
This month is the long awaited final briefing for Update 2.0. We are going to wrap things up with some big news that you may have thought impossible. In the Devs’ Desk we will be showcasing the full roster of our operators, including more of the recently announced female operators from our recent post.
As many suspected when we started this series, after the last briefing, the update would release shortly after. We are happy to confirm you were right! The update will be released on March 25th, 2025!
With less than two weeks to go, let’s go over the final big features we have in store.
[h2]Briefing 6 of 6 [/h2]
These features are something you have been asking us to include for YEARS. I don’t think we have gone one week without hearing a request for one or both of these features. We are thrilled to announce that these will be included in Update 2.0.
[h3]Highest Community Requests Included[/h3]
Crossplay Enable/Disable Option
For various reasons players have requested the ability to filter servers based on what platform they play on. In order to do this it required quite a bit of backend work and UI adjustments to the game.
Update 2.0 will have an option when setting up and browsing multiplayer lobbies to enable or disable crossplay. The default setting will be to allow crossplay. If you turn crossplay off the setting will be saved until you choose to enable crossplay again.
When creating a lobby and disabling the crossplay option your server will only be visible to the people on the same platform you are on. PCVR (Oculus PCVR & SteamVR) players will only see or join other PCVR players. Quest players will only see or join Quest 2, Quest Pro, & Quest 3 & 3S lobbies. Once a lobby is created, you will not have the ability to change this setting. To make a change to the crossplay settings you will need to create a new lobby.
MR73 Revolver
What began as a simple Game Jam experiment for some of our engineers—'Can we create a revolver that truly feels immersive in VR?'—quickly turned into a thrilling discovery. As we dove into testing, it became clear to all of us: the revolver's unique interactions brought an exhilarating and dynamic twist to the gameplay experience.
When researching how a revolver could fit into modern day loadouts, we decided on the MR73: a double-action revolver used in some modern military units for its reliability and durability. This weapon will be available on MARSOC Rifleman and Marksman classes. On the Rifleman it supports a reflex sight and a 4x/1x hybrid sight, and on the Marksman it supports a reflex sight or a 4x scope.
Over the past few months, we've given you a glimpse into some of the exciting Operators that will be joining the battle. With Update 2.0 just around the corner, we're thrilled to introduce you to the full roster of playable Operators.
Each Operator has a unique backstory and motivation for joining the fight, which you'll be able to explore in-depth when you select them in-game. Get ready to dive into their stories and discover what drives them to take on the challenge.
10 MARSOC Operators
10 Volk Operators
The update is just around the corner, and we can't wait for you to dive in and experience the incredible work our team has put into taking the game to the next level of excitement.
Stay Frosty
This month is the long awaited final briefing for Update 2.0. We are going to wrap things up with some big news that you may have thought impossible. In the Devs’ Desk we will be showcasing the full roster of our operators, including more of the recently announced female operators from our recent post.
As many suspected when we started this series, after the last briefing, the update would release shortly after. We are happy to confirm you were right! The update will be released on March 25th, 2025!
With less than two weeks to go, let’s go over the final big features we have in store.
[h2]Briefing 6 of 6 [/h2]
These features are something you have been asking us to include for YEARS. I don’t think we have gone one week without hearing a request for one or both of these features. We are thrilled to announce that these will be included in Update 2.0.
[h3]Highest Community Requests Included[/h3]
Crossplay Enable/Disable Option
For various reasons players have requested the ability to filter servers based on what platform they play on. In order to do this it required quite a bit of backend work and UI adjustments to the game.
Update 2.0 will have an option when setting up and browsing multiplayer lobbies to enable or disable crossplay. The default setting will be to allow crossplay. If you turn crossplay off the setting will be saved until you choose to enable crossplay again.
When creating a lobby and disabling the crossplay option your server will only be visible to the people on the same platform you are on. PCVR (Oculus PCVR & SteamVR) players will only see or join other PCVR players. Quest players will only see or join Quest 2, Quest Pro, & Quest 3 & 3S lobbies. Once a lobby is created, you will not have the ability to change this setting. To make a change to the crossplay settings you will need to create a new lobby.
MR73 Revolver
What began as a simple Game Jam experiment for some of our engineers—'Can we create a revolver that truly feels immersive in VR?'—quickly turned into a thrilling discovery. As we dove into testing, it became clear to all of us: the revolver's unique interactions brought an exhilarating and dynamic twist to the gameplay experience.
When researching how a revolver could fit into modern day loadouts, we decided on the MR73: a double-action revolver used in some modern military units for its reliability and durability. This weapon will be available on MARSOC Rifleman and Marksman classes. On the Rifleman it supports a reflex sight and a 4x/1x hybrid sight, and on the Marksman it supports a reflex sight or a 4x scope.
From the Devs’ Desks:
Over the past few months, we've given you a glimpse into some of the exciting Operators that will be joining the battle. With Update 2.0 just around the corner, we're thrilled to introduce you to the full roster of playable Operators.
Each Operator has a unique backstory and motivation for joining the fight, which you'll be able to explore in-depth when you select them in-game. Get ready to dive into their stories and discover what drives them to take on the challenge.
10 MARSOC Operators
10 Volk Operators
The update is just around the corner, and we can't wait for you to dive in and experience the incredible work our team has put into taking the game to the next level of excitement.
Stay Frosty