Greetings Operators.

The time is now! Discover the complete patchnotes for Early Access 1.51.

As usual, let us know your feedback on Discord!

Here are the main features to look at:

New Maps

Two new maps are ready for deployment, offering unique tactical challenges. The Carrier Deck is a tight, linear battlefield, perfect for intense close-quarters combat. Its straightforward design keeps the action fast and focused, with little room for error. In contrast, the Stronghold opens up vast strategic possibilities, with a diverse layout featuring ample cover, ambush points, and sniper-friendly zones. It’s an ideal playground for sharpshooters and spotters to outmaneuver the enemy. Both maps demand precision, adaptability, and tactical finesse.

The Campaign Editor

This is your chance to take full command. With the Campaign Editor, you’re no longer just a player—you’re the architect of war. Design every detail of your operation, from the maps to the narratives, crafting missions that expand the lore of Black One Blood Brothers. Once your masterpiece is complete, share it with the community on Steam Workshop and inspire others to join the fight. Your creativity is the key to building a richer, deeper world. Let’s see what you’ve got!

UAV device has never seen before

Air support just got a massive upgrade. The outdated radio kit has been retired and replaced by the advanced UAV Kit, giving you four powerful options for air superiority. Use it to scout the terrain, call in precise artillery strikes, or identify the perfect landing zone for supply drops. Take direct control of the drone, and turn the tides of battle with cutting-edge tactical capabilities. The sky is no longer the limit—it’s your advantage.

A more lively world

The world of Black One Blood Brothers is evolving. Enemies now exhibit more dynamic behaviors, interacting with each other during idle moments to create a more immersive battlefield. Hostages have also been overhauled with greater diversity and more realistic responses to threats, raising the stakes of every rescue mission. Additionally, the mall has been enriched with new furniture and cover options, adding layers of strategy to firefights.

Helios is committed to continually refining the AI and world design. These changes are just the beginning, with more enhancements already in the pipeline.

And much, much more

Version EA 1.51 is packed with new features and improvements. Personalize your squad with new weapons, gear, and roles to suit your playstyle. The map editor now includes additional props and buildings, giving you even more tools to craft your dream scenarios. From quality-of-life upgrades to expanded creative possibilities, this update ensures there’s always something new to discover.

This isn’t just an update—it’s an evolution. Your feedback and creativity fuel the future of Black One Blood Brothers. We can’t wait to see the missions and campaigns you create, and we’re excited to continue this journey with you.

Happy gaming, operators. Let’s connect on Steam, Discord, or Reddit—the battlefield awaits!

FEATURED

- Addition: Custom Campaigns + Steam Workshop
- Addition: UAV Device
- Addition: New map - New World Stronghold
- Addition: New map - Carrier Deck
- Addition: New customization clothing - Pouches
- Addition: New customization clothing - Watch
- Addition: New customization clothing - Face Camo
- Addition: New customization gear - Knife
- Addition: New customization gear - Radio
- Addition: Ambient animations for enemies
- Addition: Roles
- Addition: New gear and clothing
- Addition: New firearms and accessoiries
- Addition: New Hostage Models

INVENTORY AND CLOTHING CONTENT

- Addition: Pouches (3 items)
- Addition: Watches (4 items)
- Addition: Face camouflage (8 camos)
- Addition: Face camouflage for the official "Forest" squad
- Addition: New Shirt - Rash Guard A (25 camos)
- Addition: New Shirt - Rash Guard B (25 camos)
- Addition: New Helmet - Bandana (25 camos)
- Addition: New Helmet - Bandana II (25 camos)
- Addition: New Helmet - Boonie III (25 camos)
- Addition: New Helmet - Boonie IV (25 camos)
- Addition: New Gloves - Tactical V1 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Gloves - Tactical V2 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Belt - Ops 4 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Belt - Ops 5 (25 camos)

WEAPONS AND ACCESSORIES CONTENT

- Addition: Radios (2 items)
- Addition: Knifes (3 items)
- Addition: New Firearm - Black Eagle (Handgun)
- Addition: New Firearm - SA-42 (Machinegun)
- Addition: New Gear - V4 7 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Gear - V4 8 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Gear - V4 9 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Gear - V4 10 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Gear - AK 7 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Gear - AK 8 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Gear - AK 9 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Gear - AK 10 (25 camos)
- Addition: New Sight - High Reflex
- Addition: New Suppressor - 9mm
- Addition: New Handguard - V4 Classic - Tactical II
- Addition: New Handguard - V4 Classic - Tactical III
- Addition: New Handguard - SOG Sawer MCX - Short
- Addition: New Handguard - SOG Sawer MCX - Medium
- Addition: New Handguard - SOG Sawer MCX - Long
- Addition: New Foregrip - Vertical IV
- Addition: New Foregrip - Vertical V
- Addition: New Foregrip - Side Folding Foregrip II
- Addition: New Stock - V4 IV
- Addition: New Barrel - Sniper - Short
- Addition: New Barrel - Sniper - Medium I
- Addition: New Barrel - Sniper - Medium II
- Addition: New Barrel - Sniper - Long I
- Addition: New Barrel - Sniper - Long II

MAP EDITOR

- Addition: New Building - Mine 1
- Addition: New Building - Mine 2
- Addition: New Building - Mine 3
- Addition: New Building - Desert 1
- Addition: New Building - Desert 2
- Addition: New Building - Desert 3
- Addition: New Building - Desert 4
- Addition: New Building - Desert 5
- Addition: Exterior - 50 Assets
- Addition: Exterior - 6 Fences
- Addition: Landscape - 2 Rocks
- Addition: Modular building - 1 Floors
- Addition: Modular building - 4 Roofs
- Addition: Modular building - 5 Walls
- Addition: Interior - 115 Assets

GENERAL CONTENT

- Addition: New Hair - Rock
- Addition: New Hair - Curly
- Addition: New Firearm Preset - Black Eagle Spec Ops
- Addition: New Firearm Preset - Black Eagle Assault
- Addition: New Award - Finish a mission on "New World Stronghold"
- Addition: New Award - Finish a mission on "Carrier Deck"

CAMPAIGN

- Addition: "Second Wave Stronghold" can be played in dynamic campaign
- Addition: "Carrier Desk" can be played in dynamic campaign
- Improvement: Objectives related to small items, such as electronic devices, can no longer be set as "unknown" on the map in procedural campaigns

GAMEPLAY

- Overhaul: "Inventory" button opens all operators' equipment and allows for gear exchange
- Addition: The bolt-action is only executed when the player releases the fire button
- Addition: New action - Selector Check
- Addition: "IR Strobe enabled by default" option
- Addition: The shield can now be carried with a two-handed weapon (the shield remains on the back as long as a handgun is not being used)
- Addition: Equipment already used on the weapon is highlighted in green in the weapon customization menu
- Addition: Visible health bar for each operator in the operator switching menu
- Addition: Visual indicator showing the source of incoming damage on the player
- Addition: New action - Camera boost to increase navigation speed in "Battle Plan" mode
- Addition: Custom Musics in selection menu
- Addition: Several magnifying scopes have different levels of zoom
- Addition: Visual transition when using binoculars
- Addition: New tutorial texts
- Improvement: Suppressors improve shooting range but reduce aiming stability
- Improvement: Zoom adjustment speed when using a scope, drone, or binoculars
- Improvement: Weapon switching animation and speed
- Improvement: Weapon reload speed
- Improvement: Throwing grenade speed
- Improvement: Transition speed when aiming with a precision scope
- Improvement: Movement speed of TP camera
- Improvement: Smoothness of the player's movement speed transition
- Fix: Squad save and load error during a campaign
- Fix: Certain military tents prevented the map from being saved in the map editor
- Fix: Suppressors were removed from weapons when "Siege" or "War" mode is activated
- Fix: The operator's rotation related to camera movement might not work correctly when the operator stops moving
- Fix: Unspotted enemies and hostages could be visible in the battle plan
- Fix: Display error with insertion cameras when there are multiple in a custom map
- Fix: Some missing french texts
- Fix: Numerous scripts errors

AI
- Addition: Ambient animations
- Addition: Two enemies can appear at the same time and have a conversation together
- Improvement: Giving the order to a subordinate in a squad to perform a "Breach and Clear" will automatically engage their entire squad
- Fix: Operators error where they may not stop firing in full auto mode
- Fix: Operator could get stuck and stop responding to commands after canceling an order
- Fix: Numerous errors of enemy spawn in a custom map
- Fix: Numerous scripts errors

RENDERING

- Addition: New hostage animations
- Addition: New prisoner animations
- Addition: All rooms on the "Mall of Eden" map are now fully furnished.
- Improvement: Reduction of the lighting power of the IR strobes
- Improvement: Two-handed firearms are positioned on the back based on the shirt or vest worn
- Improvement: Holsters are positioned higher on the pants
- Improvement: Melee animation with firearms
- Improvement: Third-person weapon swap animations
- Improvement: Physic Ragdoll
- Fix: The sky appeared too white when viewed through thermal vision
- Fix: The "OWP Spec Ops" sniper rifle magazine was misaligned
- Fix: The handguards might not align correctly depending on the barrel used with the "V4 Classic" weapon
- Fix: Grenade launchers were not positioned correctly depending on the chosen handguards and barrels on the "V4 Classic" weapon
- Fix: The ocean rendering has been revised so it no longer disappears when the player uses night vision or thermal vision


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