Community21 May 2026Announcing Ctrl Freak's Discord + Next game!Hi squad! Thanks to all of you who have played Phantom Squad since its release last year. I’m the developer behind Ctrl Freak and today I'd like to announce two things: 1/ I’ve just launched a Discord server to gather the community around my indie games. I wanted a dedicated place to chat, get your feedback, and share my progress more directly. As a very tiny team, having this kind of support r…
ATTENTION SQUADMATES, GEAR UP AND GET READY TO JOIN THE SQUAD! Fresh intel from HQ just in. Recruits are needed to join the fight and now is THE time to join the squad, thanks to this massive 40% discount on Phantom Squad during the Steam Spring Sale. Don’t miss this window to sign up, show off your tactical skills and take out the enemy! Stay frosty with the latest intel by joining our Discord…
This update focuses on stability, fixes and a small balance adjustment following last week’s major update with matchmaking and new difficulty modes. PATCH 1.5.1 · Added option to toggle softer flashbang effects. · Fixed solo play being unavailable while offline. · Fixed ammo boxes desyncing between host and clients. · Fixed inconsistent shield protection against explosions and flash. · Fixed ch…
Welcome, playtesters! Last week, we invited you all to our Discord server for a private playtest of our newest build, and it was so helpful that we’ve decided to make it public from today, to Monday, 16th Feb. You’ll be able to jump into the playtest for free and help us shape Phantom Squad for the better. This latest update will include the much-requested Matchmaking feature and 2 new difficul…
Our latest playtest is in full swing, and we need YOUR help to test our new difficulty modes to the MAX! If you want a more laid-back, chill approach to rescuing hostages and taking down the enemy, jump into our new Rookie Mode. Feel like more of a challenge and want to put your strategic mind to the ultimate test? Hop into HARDCORE! We'll even give you a shiny mention in the credits of the gam…
Join us from Friday, 30th January, to Friday, 6th February, exclusively on Discord to playtest two new difficulty modes and online matchmaking for the very first time! HOW IT WORKS ❓ Join the Phantom Squad Discord server. Head over to the #playtesters channel and follow the instructions on the pinned post to access the beta version of the game. Jump in with your squad and enjoy the new addition…
For the 5th game of Christmas... Super Rare Originals is giving away 5 Phantom Squad keys! Happy December, everyone! Today, we're excited to share that we’re giving away 5 Phantom Squad Steam keys as a part of the Super Rare Originals 12 Games of Christmas event. All you need to do to enter is: ⭐ Follow the Super Rare Originals social accounts on X , TikTok or Instagram . ⭐ Like and repost toda…
At ease, Squadmates! The year is almost at an end and it’s time to nominate your favourite titles for the Steam Awards. Since launch we heard your intel and have dropped not one, but THREE new modes! Not only that, we’ve been adding ongoing features including lobby links to make sure the game has its most tactical foot forward. That’s why we’re asking YOU to nominate Phantom Squad in this year'…
Gather round, squadmates! Phantom Squad update 1.4.0 is here! Our lobby link update makes it easier to connect with your non-Steam friends using a lobby link or a 6-digit join code. So grab your team and dive back into the fast-paced tactical action you know and love. Find all of the patch notes for our latest update below. Patch 1.4.0: · Players can now invite non-Steam friends by giving them…
Breach and clear as we drop TWO NEW MODES! 🙍 HOSTAGE RESCUE - In Hostage Rescue it's down to you and your squad to get in, secure the hostages and get out! Think that's easy? It's not! Enemies are ready to stand in the way of a clean sweep and extraction on every run you complete. 💣 BOMB DEFUSAL - In Bomb Defusal you'll need to track down and defuse the bomb sites that the enemy have placed.…
Gather round, squadmates. To celebrate our recent T-Hunt drop and our upcoming new gamemodes, we wanted to reward you all for your dedication and hard work. As such, we sent a transmission to our game bundle partner No Plan B, and they agreed to host a Discord Raid and Giveaway, where you could win 1 of 10 No Plan B keys! Simply join their server here, comment "Tacticool" in their chat, and pre…
We have incredible news... Phantom Squad has now surpassed 50,000 wishlists on Steam! To celebrate the 50,000 future recruits who have wishlisted Phantom Squad, we're giving away 50 Phantom Squad keys! Simply enter the competition via Gleam here by August 20th. The winners will then be contacted within 7 days via email. Liking Phantom Squad so far? Then come leave us a review, squadmate! Your p…
For those wanting to be part of the squad but are yet to step into the action... Enjoy Phantom Squad as part of Debut Festival! But hurry, this festival ends August 11th so pick it up while you can. Be sure to join our Discord here too to find a squad, share clips and take part in our competitions. You can also leave us a review on our store page, to help us find even more squadmates! As always…
At ease, squadmates! We know many of you are tired from your missions, but we have urgent news to report. Our Discord server has surpassed 500 squadmates! Whether you're looking to squad up with someone new or take part in our regular competitions, we're honoured that so many of you are calling our HQ home. Be sure to enlist here if you haven't already. But That’s not all. We’ve also smashed th…
At ease, squadmates! You’ve been breaching doors, clearing rooms AND adapting under fire, and now it’s time for your next mission briefing with our 2025 roadmap! Here’s what’s coming July: Our first Quality of Life patch has landed, focused on community-driven improvements to make missions smoother and more responsive. August: The launch of T Hunt mode across every single map. Designed for all…
Gather round, squadmates! To celebrate the recent release of our Intruder + Phantom Squad Bundle, we are hosting a subreddit-exclusive AMA for the next 2 hours on r/gaming! Rob from Superboss Games’ Intruder is here along with Jérôme, the creator of Phantom Squad, to answer your questions tonight, this Tuesday July 22nd. This is your chance to ask anything about both games, what's coming next o…
At ease, squadmates! Since launch, you've been diving deep into tactical missions, stealth takedowns and high-stakes extractions, and we've been watching closely. The creativity, coordination and precision you’ve shown on the battlefield have been nothing short of incredible. We’ve already seen some standout streams and clips, whether you’re pulling off perfectly timed team plays or adapting un…
Gather round, squadmates! We've paired Phantom Squad with a selection of standout indie title that shares our love for tactics, tension and tight gameplay. Whether you're into stealth, surreal shooters, strategic survival or old-school undead-blasting mayhem, there’s a bundle here with your name on it. Here's the breakdown: Intruder is an immersive, team-based stealth FPS focused on infiltratio…
The wait is over, squadmates. Phantom Squad is now live and ready for deployment worldwide. Dive into high-stakes tactical combat with your team; whether you're executing the perfect ambush, securing key objectives, or reviving a fallen teammate under fire, your mission starts today. Want to test your skills first? Try our newly updated demo, featuring fully unlocked Missions 1 and 2. Head over…
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