Hi everyone,
This is by far the biggest update we’ve ever created. It introduces new gameplay systems, technologies, animations, audio, maps, progression systems, and much more.
We know this update has taken longer than many of you expected, and we understand the frustration that came with the delays and the quieter periods over the past few months. You were waiting for clear news, and we wanted to make sure that when we spoke, we could do so with real progress and a date we could stand behind.
What began as a major content update gradually became a much broader overhaul. Over the past year, Bodycam has grown from a project created by Luca and Leo into a full development studio, with a larger team working toward the same goal: building the strongest FPS experience we can.
As development moved forward, it became clear that simply adding more content was not enough. Several of the game’s core systems and internal tools needed to be rebuilt so they would no longer limit the quality, scale, and pace of future updates. That meant making the difficult decision to postpone the Spring Major Update and address those foundations properly.
It took more time than we originally planned, but it was the right decision for both this update and the future of Bodycam. The good news is that we’re getting to full completion of this major overhaul. The result is a stronger technical foundation that will support larger, more polished, and more frequent updates moving forward.
With development now entering its final stages, we can confidently confirm that v0.8: Locked & Loaded will release on September 2, 2026.
To showcase everything included in Locked & Loaded, we'll be releasing a series of four Developer Devlogs, each exploring a different aspect of the update.
On August 19 on the official Bodycam YouTube channel.
A showcase of Bodycam's biggest gameplay overhaul yet, introducing redesigned procedural weapon animations, realistic reloads, the new Loadout & Weapon Customization System, hundreds of weapon attachments, the Tactical Tablet, and many more gameplay improvements.
A deep dive into Bodycam's completely redesigned audio technologies, showcasing the systems and techniques behind its immersive sound experience.
A showcase of our brand-new map, highlighting the future direction of Bodycam's environments, atmosphere, visual quality, and level design.
A complete overview of the quality of life improvements, technical upgrades, optimization work, and community-driven changes implemented throughout the update.
Before release, you'll also have a chance to experience the update during our Playtest. You can now request access on the Bodycam Steam Page.
Once the playtest opens, a selection of players will be accepted from the access requests. If you're selected, you'll also be able to invite a few of your friends to join.
Event
Date
Devlog #1: Animation & Loadout
August 19
Devlog #2: Sound Design
August
Devlog #3: Trenches
August
Devlog #4: Community Improvements
August
Playtest
End Of August
Bodycam v0.8: Locked & Loaded Release + Trailer
September 2
Thank you all for your patience and continued support over the past year.
Locked & Loaded is only the beginning of what's coming for Bodycam.
See you on the battlefield.
The Reissad Studio Team