Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories
Demo Extended!
Surprises in the middle of an operation usually lead to dangerous situations but this time it’s the good kind of a surprise! The SWAT Commander demo will be available for a longer time after the end of Next Fest with a completely brand new mission – Breaking Point.
A group of well-armed suspects has stormed the offices of a financial company, accusing them of large-scale fraud. Hostages have been taken, so it’s up to the SWAT unit to rescue them and restore order!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1897040/SWAT_Commander_Demo/
We’ll let you know in advance when we’re ready to end the demo.
Over and out,
SWAT Commander Team
Next Fest | Demo!
SWAT Commander is taking part in Steam's Next Fest event from October 14-21! The event starts at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (19:00 CEST) and will once again feature the demo of our game!
↓The demo will be available for a limited time during the event on the game's main page!↓
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619310/SWAT_Commander/
Check out the progress we've made with the various features of SWAT Commander. We've been hard at work enhancing the gameplay, so let us know about your latest impressions!
The SWAT unit will be standing by for your orders at Next Fest!
Over and out,
SWAT Commander Team
Playtest! - Ukrainian Games Festival 2024
It's time for the 2024 Ukrainian Games Festival and our game is once again participating!
A collection of fascinating games for you to explore! And what better way to celebrate than to have everyone sample all the work we've done on our game so far with a brand new playtest!
You can play it right now on the game's prologue page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2428730/SWAT_Commander_Prologue/
The playtest will last until August 26th, together with the festival (but this may be subject to change). You get to revisit the Hot Pursuit mission and, among the latest developments in the game, enjoy the option to carry out the mission in three different modes:
High-Risk Warrant – A standard playing mode, the goal of the operation is to bring a specific individual into custody. Considering this goal, the location will be occupied by both civilians and combatants unaware of SWAT's intervention. Get the drop on the bad guys and never let your own guard down – danger may just be strolling down the next hallway, armed to the teeth.
Barricaded Suspect – SWAT becomes engaged in a far more volatile situation. The mission's location is filled with obstructed passageways and the hostiles know you're coming – they'll be hiding right behind them. Mind that no civilians are caught in the crossfire because they're still there and they're going to be scared by the ordeal. Expect your movement tactics to be foiled regularly, learn to adapt, bring the perp in.
Bomb Threat – This is no laughing matter, but a genuine terror attack situation. The squad has to locate an explosive charge and defuse it. Preventing detonation is a priority goal that won't be achieved easily with a new aggressive and well-armed enemy type present. Keep a steady finger on your trigger, you don't want to be spooked by civilians hiding on the premises from the dangerous maniacs. Lives – including your own – are at stake in this mode more than under any other circumstances.
Over and out,
SWAT Commander Team
SWAT Commander!
– The name of the game has changed.
– We're gonna need details.
Officers,
And details you shall receive. You're bound to have noticed that you're looking at a completely different game title in your announcements. Yes, "Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories" is now officially "SWAT Commander".
Why and what does that involve?
The main reason why we're doing this is because we want to refresh our game's image and start operating under a more concise, recognizable name. All in an effort to have our game reach more players more easily. A sort of a fresh start if you will.
But are we expecting a new name to do the trick? Certainly not, after all the work and improvements that have been put into the game, we're bringing back more regular updates to let you know what we're planning – here on Steam, our Discord server, our X feed, perhaps even more?
In fact, we may soon just have some news for you around the corner that involve great opportunities for SWAT Commander!
Is this a different game now? Are there new developers? Were you facing any problems?
None of the above, luckily! We're still working together as the exact same team on the exact same tactical team shooter simulating special police forces operations with both single player modes and co-op. Our previous name caused no problems for the game or the project's continuity. We all just strongly believe that this new title will be much more manageable and effective and telling the world what kind of game we want to bring it.
So, stay tuned for more updates. After all, it won't be much longer until you can play our game and, as mentioned above, we're going to have a lot to report on.
Over and out,
SWAT Commander Team
FPS Fest | Demo!
Long time no report, but we've got something for you now that's bound to catch your attention.
Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories is taking part in Steam's FPS Fest event, taking place from April 15-22! The event starts at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (19:00 CEST) and hosts a broad range of everything that's first-person shooter!
To celebrate the occasion, we're once again bringing you a sample of the game!
↓A limited-time demo available during the event on the game's main page!↓
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619310/Tactical_Squad_SWAT_Stories/
In the demo, we're revisiting the game's first mission – Silence of the Hansons – both in co-op and single player with two new game modes!
For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to see it yet, bring your SWAT squad to a mission involving a trio of dangerous individuals suspected of holding prisoners in their lone farmhouse.
For those of you who have played it before, we'd like to share our many improvements to general gameplay, AI, and some new quality-of-life features that are bound to make your experience with the game even better.
See you at the FPS Fest!
Join our Discord server to take part in the discussion of Tactical Squad and its features!
Second Playtest Launch!
Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories, is undergoing its second announced playtest!
↓ Sign up and download it right here! ↓
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2428730/Tactical_Squad_SWAT_Stories__First_Shot/
We'd like to collect as much feedback about Tactical Squad as we can, so please talk to us and the other players on our official Discord server and/or use our feedback form (link in the game's menu).
Join our Discord server to take part in the discussion of Tactical Squad and its features!
Development Briefing – 9 | Updates and Second Playtest!
As we work on numerous aspects of SWAT Stories, its prologue version, "First Shot" receives several fixes and improvements. But we know there's a piece of news you've been waiting for even more eagerly. So, we're happy to confirm that our game's playtest returns tomorrow on Friday, November 24th at 3pm CEST (9am EST) WITH A BRAND NEW MISSION – "HOT RECEPTION".
We'll make another announcement once the playtest is available to remind you about it. Remember, we'll be using the prologue's app for it right here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2428730/Tactical_Squad_SWAT_Stories__First_Shot/
Only when the playtest is live, will you be able to sign up (you won't need to sign up if you took part in the first playtest) and download/update the game.
Here are some updates you can expect in the second playtesting round:
GAMEPLAY
- New mission - Hot Reception
- Improved suspects' AI behavior models
- Improved operators' AI reactions
- Revised evidence mechanic model
- Added a possible spawn for an "exceptionally creative" suspect
- Added new interactive elements: gas tanks, rolling chairs, CCTV cameras, interactable doors on furniture
- Added the 'Ping' function - setting a marker at a certain place in a cooperative game
EQUIPMENT
- Improved grenade physics
- Improved optical sights
- Fixed Tablet issues in Chinese localization
BRIEFING
- updated Briefing screen
- Changed the logic of creating a lobby and switching the status between private and public lobby
- Added 'Quick Match' feature
- Added text chat for the team in the lobby
- Updated menu and weapon customization screen
TUTORIAL
- Fixed gameplay issues and localization errors in various languages
VISUAL
- Added glass damage effects on cars
- Added environmental response to weather changes
- Fixed visual issues with blood spawning
- Fixed a number of miscellaneous visual glitches
Add our game to your wishlist to support our project and join our Discord server to take part in the discussion of Tactical Squad and its features!
Over and out,
Red Mountain Games & Ritual Interactive
Development Briefing – 8 | GDWC Award! | Playtest Recap
We have news that gives us a reason to celebrate! After taking part in the Game Development World Championship and being nominated in the Action Game category, today Tactical Squad claims the GDWC's Action Award AS THE 1ST PLACE WINNER!
We wouldn't have managed to do that without your ongoing support, so once again, we thank you so much for sticking by our side!
As part of our ongoing playtest for the game's prologue, First Shot, we have some stats to share with you!
Thanks for all your feedback! If you haven't tried it yet, make sure you do, as it's available to play both in single-player and co-op with your friends!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2428730/Tactical_Squad_SWAT_Stories__First_Shot/
Join our Discord server to take part in the discussion of Tactical Squad and its features!
Ukrainian Games Festival 2023
Folllowing up from last year's event, Tactical Squad returns to participate in the Ukrainian Games Festival 2023!
You can join our game's prologue's playtest right here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2428730/Tactical_Squad_SWAT_Stories__First_Shot/
Check out the selection of projects participating in the event and look us up, too!
Thanks and see you at the festival!
Red Mountain Games & Ritual Interactive
Games Gathering 2023
Together with many other game creators, we at Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories have arranged for online presence. Hope you'll drop by if you're taking advantage of this great opportunity to meet with experts from the fields of business, marketing, and development in video games of today!