Phantom Squad Update History · SteamPeaks

Phantom Squad Update History · SteamPeaks

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24 Jul 2026

17:28:14NewsAnniversary Leaderboards Update & Celebrations———Community

Community · published 24 Jul 2026, 17:28:14 UTC

Anniversary Leaderboards Update & Celebrations

ATTENTION, SQUADMATES! 💥 Today marks one year since Phantom Squad launched. Against the odds, you've completed missions, climbed the ranks, broken enemy lines and somehow managed to keep the armoury standing. Command considers this acceptable work. To mark the occasion, we have deployed a small anniversary update for all operatives - Leaderboards are now live. Your performance is no longer a m…

25 Jun 2026

16:55:22NewsSquad Up & Strike Fast This Steam Summer Sale———Sale

Sale · published 25 Jun 2026, 16:55:22 UTC

Squad Up & Strike Fast This Steam Summer Sale

ATTENTION, SQUAD! COORDINATE YOUR EVERY CHOICE AND MOVE WITH THIS SUMMER DISCOUNT. Strike fast and don’t hesitate to grab this 40% discount! Can you complete the mission as you fire, blast, scout and trap your way through, or will you be left behind? To keep up-to-date with all of the latest intel and announcements, tune in to the X , TikTok and Instagram accounts of our publisher, Super Rare O…

21 May 2026

19:56:33NewsAnnouncing Ctrl Freak's Discord + Next game!———Community

Community · published 21 May 2026, 19:56:33 UTC

Announcing 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…

5 May 2026

18:00:51News500 Steam Review Milestone———Community

Community · published 5 May 2026, 18:00:51 UTC

500 Steam Review Milestone

ATTENTION, SQUADMATES! 💥 Operations have been running smoothly for some time, and now Phantom Squad has surpassed our quota of 500 mission evaluations. Great work, and let’s keep the momentum going. Since launch, you’ve enjoyed: · Multiple patches and hotfixes . · Brand new game modes including T-hunt, Bomb Defusal and Hostage Rescue. · The highly requested online matchmaking. · Difficulty mod…

19 Mar 2026

18:15:22NewsSquad up and lock in during the Steam Spring Sale!———Community

Community · published 19 Mar 2026, 18:15:22 UTC

Squad up and lock in during the Steam Spring Sale!

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…

17 Mar 2026

17:32:22NewsMultiplayer Madness with Phantom Squad!———Esports

Esports · published 17 Mar 2026, 17:32:22 UTC

Multiplayer Madness with Phantom Squad!

ATTENTION, SQUADMATES! 💥 Did you miss out on our door-destroying daily deal? Don’t worry, because Phantom Squad is now available in Humble Bundle's Multiplayer Madness Bundle ! Secure your copy by purchasing the 10-game bundle and get ready to join your squad in a test of your tactical strategy. You have just over 2 weeks before this bundle is taken hostage, so don’t delay! Make sure to join t…

25 Feb 2026

19:00:31NewsPatch 1.5.1 Deploys Now———Community

Community · published 25 Feb 2026, 19:00:31 UTC

Patch 1.5.1 Deploys Now

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…

20 Feb 2026

19:00:59News50% Daily Deal and Matchmaking Update———Sale

Sale · published 20 Feb 2026, 19:00:59 UTC

50% Daily Deal and Matchmaking Update

Attention, squadmates. 📢 We’re in Steam’s Daily Deal at a MASSIVE 50% off until tomorrow, the highest discount we've offered on the game to date!! To celebrate, we’ve deployed a brand-new update, including the much-requested multiplayer matchmaking feature, making it easier than ever for you to join your teammates, communicate using voice and the in-game A.C.E system to plan and execute your t…

9 Feb 2026

19:00:34NewsMatchmaking Public Playtest———Community

Community · published 9 Feb 2026, 19:00:34 UTC

Matchmaking Public Playtest

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…

2 Feb 2026

20:35:37NewsTEST YOURSELF AGAINST OUR NEW DIFFICULTY MODES 💣———Community

Community · published 2 Feb 2026, 20:35:37 UTC

TEST YOURSELF AGAINST OUR NEW DIFFICULTY MODES 💣

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…

29 Jan 2026

19:13:39NewsMatchmaking & Difficulty Mode Playtest! 💣———Community

Community · published 29 Jan 2026, 19:13:39 UTC

Matchmaking & Difficulty Mode Playtest! 💣

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…

18 Dec 2025

17:52:52NewsSquad up and Complete the mission during the Steam Winter Sale———Sale

Sale · published 18 Dec 2025, 17:52:52 UTC

Squad up and Complete the mission during the Steam Winter Sale

Attention Squadmates. Grab your kit and fall in for your orders from command! HQ is pleased to announce that we are rolling out a brand new discount to Phantom Squad so that YOU can join the fight. Grab your copy today, thanks to this HUGE 33% discount. This is the biggest discount on the game so far, so don’t miss this opportunity! To keep up to date with all of the latest intel and announceme…

5 Dec 2025

20:01:34NewsSuper Rare’s 12 Games of Christmas!———Community

Community · published 5 Dec 2025, 20:01:34 UTC

Super Rare’s 12 Games of Christmas!

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…

24 Nov 2025

19:06:07NewsNominate Phantom Squad in the Steam Awards 2025!———Community

Community · published 24 Nov 2025, 19:06:07 UTC

Nominate Phantom Squad in the Steam Awards 2025!

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'…

3 Nov 2025

19:00:26NewsPhantom Squad 1.4.0 Update———Community

Community · published 3 Nov 2025, 19:00:26 UTC

Phantom Squad 1.4.0 Update

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…

29 Sep 2025

18:00:03News2 NEW MODES, DEMO & A DISCOUNT!———Community

Community · published 29 Sep 2025, 18:00:03 UTC

2 NEW MODES, DEMO & A DISCOUNT!

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.…

12 Sep 2025

18:06:38NewsPhantom Squad x No Plan B Discord Giveaway!———Community

Community · published 12 Sep 2025, 18:06:38 UTC

Phantom Squad x No Plan B Discord Giveaway!

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…

1 Sep 2025

17:00:04NewsT-Hunt Mode Out Now———19768366

Major update · published 1 Sep 2025, 17:00:04 UTC

T-Hunt Mode Out Now

Attention, squadmates! HQ here with the latest intel. Enemies have infiltrated and we need you and your squad to take them out via... T-HUNT! Our brand new game mode designed for ALL skill levels. T-Hunt is all about randomised enemy spawns and patrol movements. Implemented on maps you already know and love no run is ever the same. It's a test of your adaptability and tactics. Not only that, bu…

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13 Aug 2025

15:02:21News50,000 Future Recruits Giveaway!———Community

Community · published 13 Aug 2025, 15:02:21 UTC

50,000 Future Recruits Giveaway!

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…

7 Aug 2025

18:00:45NewsWe're Making Our Debut!———Community

Community · published 7 Aug 2025, 18:00:45 UTC

We're Making Our Debut!

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…

6 Aug 2025

17:51:40NewsMission Update - Milestone Reached!———Community

Community · published 6 Aug 2025, 17:51:40 UTC

Mission Update - Milestone Reached!

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…

31 Jul 2025

10:40:38News30% Discount - Final 24 Hours!———Sale

Sale · published 31 Jul 2025, 10:40:38 UTC

30% Discount - Final 24 Hours!

Hurry, squadmates... Time is running out. The 30% discount on Phantom Squad ends tomorrow and this is your last chance to jump in! Whether you're just joining the fight or heading back in for more, there's never been a better time to experience the tactical intensity of Phantom Squad. Build your loadout, outsmart the enemy AND work together to complete high-stakes missions where every move coun…

30 Jul 2025

14:55:42NewsPatch Notes - 1.1.1———Game update

Game update · published 30 Jul 2025, 14:55:42 UTC

Patch Notes - 1.1.1

What, our 2025 roadmap not enough for ya? Then gear up AND squad up as we drop our 1.1.1 patch! General fixes/QOL · Made NVG less bright/white. · Ammo case now refills knives, grenades and claymores as well. · Fixed door wedge can make double doors non-interactable. · Fixed Flashing shield; can flash teammates behind or on the sides. · Fixed throwing knives that were floating in the air and cou…

29 Jul 2025

15:57:52News2025 Roadmap Drop———Community

Community · published 29 Jul 2025, 15:57:52 UTC

2025 Roadmap Drop

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…

24 Jul 2025

15:27:55NewsPatch Notes - 1.1.0———Game update

Game update · published 24 Jul 2025, 15:27:55 UTC

Patch Notes - 1.1.0

Squadmates... A new patch has dropped, and THIS one is game-changing. Features · Added quickping to be used without toggling ACE (middle mouse button by default). Fixes / QOL · Melee attacks don’t hit sometimes. · Made tutorial instructions legible on Steam Deck. · Russian keyboard displays wrong input prompts. · Hostages don’t follow players between floors. · Changing healing target mid-healin…

22 Jul 2025

18:27:51NewsReddit AMA with Intruder!———Steam news

Steam news · published 22 Jul 2025, 18:27:51 UTC

Reddit AMA with Intruder!

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…

21 Jul 2025

16:38:47NewsRaves, Reviews and Launch Roundup———Community

Community · published 21 Jul 2025, 16:38:47 UTC

Raves, Reviews and Launch Roundup

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…

20 Jul 2025

15:13:49NewsPatch Notes - 1.0.1———19284562

Game update · published 20 Jul 2025, 15:13:49 UTC

Patch Notes - 1.0.1

Gather round, squadmates! We're here to give an update on Patch 1.0.1 New Mission Brief is as follows: - We've added checkpoints to Mission 6 ( Chainbreaker ). - We've added a “reload from last checkpoint” button in the game over screen - We've made it so players can replay missions they have finished with friends, even if they haven’t finished the missions leading up to it. We'll be continuing…

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18 Jul 2025

17:14:59NewsBundles – Tactical Value, Unlimited Opportunities———Community

Community · published 18 Jul 2025, 17:14:59 UTC

Bundles – Tactical Value, Unlimited Opportunities

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…

11:02:26NewsPhantom Squad Is Out Now!———Steam news