Intruder News

[p][/p][p]Happy Halloween, Agents![/p][p]Intruder is 50% OFF in celebration of the spooky season! As ever, we've also activated a 200% XP boost until November 7, 2025 -- and you're going to want to take advantage of the double XP gains...[/p][p][/p][p]Cliffside Halloween is back with some new additions and we've added several new Halloween-themed unlockable cosmetics to the game, which are available now for a limited time, along with the seasonal unlocks from previous Halloween events![/p][p]On top of all that, we not only have some updates and fixes detailed below, but a community-led Trick or Treat Halloween giveaway, giving you even more opportunities to earn new hats![/p][p]Let's dig in and see what's in this year's treat bag.[/p][p][/p][h3]Cliffside Halloween Returns[/h3][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]Our haunted version of Cliffside makes a return this year with some new tricks and treats! The bloodstained rugs and perfectly carved pumpkins haven't changed but you'll find some new Candy Cauldrons around the map to snack on during your missions. Don't eat too much our you'll be dealing with more than a stomachache![/p][p]Along with the new Candy Cauldrons comes some new spooks and scares. We're not going to spoil them here but we hope you're not afraid of ghosts![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New Halloween Hats and Returning unlocks[/h3][p]Halloween is here, and it wouldn't be Halloween if we couldn't dress up in new costumes. Today we're adding multiple new items to the seasonal unlock rotation -- and whether it's animal, aliens, pilots, or pumpkins, you're going to have options.[/p][p]This year's Halloween costumes come straight from Intruder's community. Massive thanks to artists Quake and Jvne for the modeling and texture work on the new hats! [/p][p]The Monitor Head also includes cool Intruder Fan art stickers from Wrenn, Xixo, Solbusaur, Quartztrooper, MadmanEpic, Krimbopple, and Polybius.[/p][p][/p][p]Halloween unlocks from our previous events are available too![/p][p][/p][p]New Halloween Exclusive Hats: Wizard, Alien, Cat Ears, Dog Ears (Rare), Duck and Dino (Uncommon)[/p][p][/p][p]New Hats: Monitor Head (Ultra Rare), Sombrero, (Rare), Ushanka (Uncommon)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Returning Exclusive Halloween Hats, Red Dots, Arm Patches, & Weapon Skins:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Trick or Treat Event[/h3][p]As darkness falls across North America on Halloween night, the Intruder community will gather for the most haunting of rituals: Playing Intruder.[/p][p]Terrifying as that might be, it could be worth the risk: Anyone who plays in the official Trick or Treat lobby the evening of October 31 will automatically be entered to win a random Intruder item! Simply join the lobby (hosted by Shala), play some spooky matches, and cross your fingers! [/p][p]Keep an eye out for the Trick or Treat lobby so it doesn't sneak up on you.[/p][p][/p][h3]Improvements & Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Option added to use the Use Key to open doors, default is off[/p]
• [p]Fix for doors from custom maps (like Professional) not spawning correctly[/p]
• [p]Other minor door code fixes & optimization[/p]

[p][/p][h3]DiD yOu KnOw ThAt!?[/h3][p]Each time you level up during the Intruder Halloween event, you'll have a chance to unlock new hats. The more you level, the more you're likely to earn -- told you that 200% XP bonus was going to come in handy. But these seasonal cosmetics go out of rotation. Act now...or you'll have to wait 'til Halloween 2026 to earn them again! Now that's scary.[/p][p]Join the Intruder Discord[/p][p]Special thanks as always to the community members of Secret Base Alpha, whose early testing always helps Intruder updates become the best they can be. If you'd like to participate, or join the community in general, you can infiltrate the official Superboss Games Discord. You can also follow Superboss Games on TikTok for more news, gameplay clips, and more! And once again, thank you to our brilliant community artists, whose hats are available for a limited time![/p]

[p]Finally figured out a reason for the occasional player join freezes and it had to do with smoke grenades physics simulations. That is fixed now! So: [/p]

1. [p] Player join freeze fix, for real this time
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2. [p] Banana's not affecting players inconsistency fixed
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3. [p] CS gas syncing on player join fixed
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[p][/p][p]Greetings Agents! [/p][p]Intruder is now 50% OFF for the Steam Autumn Sale. On top of that there is a 200% XP boost until the end of the sale, so jump on and check out the new update:[/p][p][/p][p]The Intruder dev team has been working hard on some major upgrades including a totally new 3rd person animation system as well as the next official map, Checkpoint and new gadgets to go along with it. Those larger projects take some time but we've also been working on QOL, improvements, and code optimizations for you all in the mean time. Those are live in Intruder version 3355, out now:[/p][p][/p][h3]New Features[/h3]

• [p]Totally redone door code that feels more like the old Intruder doors but still with fast swings and door sounds [/p]
• [p]New Amnesia style door control method (in addition to scroll wheel function), press the Use key (V by default) and move the mouse up or down to open and close [/p]
• [p]Sliding doors now make sounds now when slid open or closed too fast[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Improvements & Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Ragdoll syncing optimization for network performance[/p]
• [p]Other network performance improvements[/p]
• [p]Fix attempt for player join freeze spike [/p]
• [p]Rehaul of input system to eliminate garbage collection and improve performance[/p]
• [p]Fix for Hack hub syncing on player join [/p]
• [p]Removed other graphics APIs for faster build updates[/p]

[h3]Looking Ahead[/h3][p]Checkpoint is still a work-in-progress, but it's really coming along. We're currently running internal playtests, and we're really enjoying playing and improving this new map. This means it's closer than ever to being in your hands as well. [/p][p]We'll have more on Checkpoint when it's ready -- we can't wait to see what teamwork and tactics form around the new design...and how you'll use the new gadgets included in Checkpoint. [/p][p]Look forward to updates on third-person animations, Checkpoint, and more in the future.[/p][p]Until then, Agents. [/p][p][/p][h2]Another Update Sep 30 - Hotfix 3356[/h2][p]Finally figured out a reason for the occasional player join freezes and it had to do with smoke grenades physics simulations. That is fixed now! So: [/p]

1. [p] Player join freeze fix, for real this time[/p]
2. [p] Banana's not affecting players inconsistency fixed[/p]
3. [p] CS gas syncing on player join fixed
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[p][/p][p]Greetings, Agents. [/p][p]Superboss Games is excited to partner with our pals at Ctrl Freak for an all-new Steam bundle featuring two team-based tactical shooters: Intruder and Phantom Squad.[/p][p]The Intruder + Phantom Squad Bundle is available now -- you can save 30% or more on both games![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Intruder wears its inspirations proudly on its sleeve, and so does Phantom Squad, developed by our friends at Ctrl Freak. Both games require calculated teamwork and precision execution, while high lethality creates high-risk tension in every mission. [/p][p]Today, they're on sale and available together in the Intruder + Phantom Squad Bundle. [/p][p]Here's what you need to know:[/p][p][/p][p]Intruder is a team-based competitive FPS that puts you on the ground during objective-based PVP matches. With a strong emphasis on stealth and systemic gameplay, emergent moments make every match unpredictable and unique. Even opening doors could compromise your extraction...[/p][p]Phantom Squad approaches tactics from a different perspective. Its top-down, team-based tactics demand precision planning and making smart choices in the heat of the moment. Use the Assault Coordination Engine (A.C.E.) system to strategize in the field before engaging in fast, vicious, and deadly. With bombs to defuse and hostages to rescue, the stakes are always high. Plan accordingly.[/p][p]Intruder and Phantom Squad both require careful corner-checks and quick reflexes. They also each offer teams a deep armory of specialized gear and gadgets during each deployment.[/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate the Intruder + Phantom Squad Bundle, developers from both Superboss Games and Ctrl Freak will be talking tactical games in a Reddit AMA on r/gaming. If you've ever wanted to know what goes into making tactical team games like these, and what the future holds for them, be sure to join the developers Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10AM PT / 6PM BST. [/p][p]To keep the celebrations going, 10 lucky players can win the Intruder + Phantom Squad Bundle! Join the Intruder and Phantom Squad Discord Raids over the next 24 hours for your chance to win. All you need to do is join the Discord and tell us where you're coming from or what you're excited about -- send "Intruder" or "Phantom Squad" in chat and winners will be randomly selected.[/p][p]Join here:[/p][p]Intruder Discord Phantom Squad Discord [/p][p]See you out there, Agents.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]