After a number of controversy-filled early access periods, the police-based tactical first-person shooter game, Ready or Not, makes its 1.0 launch
It has taken a while for Ready or Not to reach its full 1.0 release since its initial launch back in 2021. You play as armed police officers sent to a series of hostage situations, shootings, and sieges in this tactical first-person shooter game that is reminiscent of the original SWAT series. Ready or Not is meant to be intense, harsh, and colourful. It features “realistic gameplay,” single-player and cooperative modes, and support for numerous strategic approaches. Releasing from Steam Early Access on Wednesday, December 13, Ready or Not has also been controversial in the past because of how it portrays police brutality and because it has missions that seem to be based on actual mass shootings.
All Set or Not Version 1.0 brings many new features and technical enhancements, making it the most comprehensive version of the popular first-person shooter game to date. More realistic movement and AI behaviours, a complete overhaul of the breaching and room-clearing system, and new formation commands and orders that you can give to your allies are all included. A detailed new trailer released by Void Interactive highlights the modifications made to NPC allies and enemies.
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The introduction of Ready or Not 1.0 brings forth the initiation of a fresh single-player campaign known as ‘Commander Mode.’ Assuming the role of David ‘Judge’ Beaumont, the head of the fictional LSPD SWAT unit, players must choose their team members, guide them through diverse high-stakes missions, and oversee their well-being.
Your team members’ mental health will suffer and they might even quit if you place them in stressful situations. Likewise, in Commander Mode, your allies have a permanent death mechanism that prevents them from being resurrected if they are slain.
In the past, missions that were present in early iterations of the game but were later removed, or remarks made by Void Interactive regarding potential new missions, have caused controversy surrounding Ready or Not.
A Void Interactive developer answered a Reddit post in 2020 regarding whether or not Ready or Not would feature a mission centered around a school shooting. “You better believe it’s gonna,” the developer wrote. Ready or Not released a brand-new mission in 2022 that takes place in a nightclub. The launch took place on the anniversary of the 2016 shooting at Pulse nightclub. The mission was later removed by Void Interactive.
To find out if the game will work with your setup, view the System Specifications here.