{"id":23170,"date":"2026-07-14T12:54:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T12:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/ground-branch-1-0-whats-new-server-hosting\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:13:12","slug":"ground-branch-1-0-whats-new-server-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/ground-branch-1-0-whats-new-server-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"GROUND BRANCH 1.0: Everything New + How to Host a Dedicated Server (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GROUND BRANCH<\/strong>, the hardcore tactical shooter from BlackFoot Studios and MicroProse, leaves Early Access for its full <strong>v1.0 release on July 16, 2026<\/strong>. After years of steady development, 1.0 is the biggest milestone yet for the slow, deliberate, true-first-person mil-sim that fans of the original <em>Rainbow Six<\/em> and <em>Ghost Recon<\/em> have been waiting for. Here&#8217;s everything new \u2014 and how to get a dedicated server running so you and your squad can jump straight in on launch day.<\/p>\n<h2>When does GROUND BRANCH 1.0 release?<\/h2>\n<p>GROUND BRANCH 1.0 launches on <strong>July 16, 2026<\/strong> on Steam (PC). The dedicated server is free and available now, so you can set one up in advance and be ready the moment 1.0 goes live.<\/p>\n<h2>The Operations campaign returns \u2014 with a new Prologue<\/h2>\n<p>The headline addition is <strong>Operations<\/strong>, GROUND BRANCH&#8217;s campaign framework. It first appeared as the &#8220;Silent Reach&#8221; demo back in V1034, was pulled for retooling, and returns for V1.0 \u2014 but this is no simple re-release. V1.0 introduces the <strong>Prologue<\/strong>, set in the new <strong>Northwest Pakistan<\/strong> hotspot, where you play <strong>two new missions set two years before the main events<\/strong> of the campaign as an on-ramp into the Operations loop.<\/p>\n<p>The bigger shift is that <strong>story is now a central focus<\/strong> \u2014 a proper narrative with grounded characters and factions, with writer Scott Hamm setting the stage. Expect the return of full <strong>briefings with voice-overs<\/strong> and <strong>persistent progression<\/strong>. At launch, Operations is <strong>lone-wolf and co-op only<\/strong>; a proper friendly-AI system is planned for Chapter 1.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gb_blog_2.webp\" alt=\"GROUND BRANCH Operations campaign menu interface\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"max-width:520px;height:auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;opacity:.8;\"><em>The Operations campaign interface (earlier &#8220;Silent Reach&#8221; demo shown).<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>New weapons: AK-103 Alpha &#038; G36K Custom<\/h2>\n<p>1.0 continues to expand an already deep arsenal. Two standout additions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AK-103 Alpha<\/strong> \u2014 a modernized AKM with plenty of aftermarket accessory rails. Chambered in <strong>7.62\u00d739mm<\/strong>, fed from <strong>30-round magazines<\/strong>, with <strong>semi and full-auto<\/strong> fire modes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>G36K Custom<\/strong> \u2014 a compact, rail-heavy take on the classic H&amp;K carbine for close-to-mid-range work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As always, there are no unlock gates \u2014 every weapon, optic, attachment and piece of gear is available to build your loadout exactly how you want it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gb_blog_1.webp\" alt=\"GROUND BRANCH 1.0 new primary weapons AK-103 Alpha and G36K Custom with specs\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"max-width:520px;height:auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>New equipment: Chemlights<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Chemlights<\/strong> are now part of your kit \u2014 useful for marking positions and providing limited illumination during night operations. Your operator automatically spawns with <strong>10 chemlights<\/strong> (no need to add them to your loadout); select them from Equipment and use Fire\/Throw to drop one on the ground.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gb_blog_3.webp\" alt=\"GROUND BRANCH new Chemlight equipment for marking and illumination\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"max-width:520px;height:auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Smarter, more dangerous AI<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most significant 1.0 improvements is a major overhaul of enemy AI, making opponents smarter, more reactive and more unpredictable. Highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI may now <strong>throw frag grenades<\/strong> at players in some situations.<\/li>\n<li>AI under pressure may <strong>throw smoke to cover a retreat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>AI will see and investigate <strong>flashlight beams and laser pointers<\/strong>, and can be temporarily <strong>blinded by flashlights<\/strong> at close range (both work-in-progress).<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>patrol-route system was overhauled<\/strong>, so patrolling AI are more unpredictable and cover their routes more thoroughly.<\/li>\n<li>A widespread <strong>AI rout\/flee<\/strong> can be triggered by game events \u2014 like covering fire from a helicopter during a campaign exfil sequence.<\/li>\n<li>Enemy spawn points now have optional day\/night states, plus new idle animations and various movement tweaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gb_blog_4.webp\" alt=\"GROUND BRANCH new AI behaviors and systems in v1.0\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"max-width:520px;height:auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Everything else in 1.0<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New &#038; remade maps:<\/strong> V1.0&#8217;s map selection adds <strong>Outpost<\/strong> (a fort on a ridge along the Afghan border, tied to the second Prologue mission at launch), plus <strong>Airbase<\/strong> (747 remake), <strong>Hospital<\/strong> (RunDown remake), <strong>Border<\/strong>, and an overhauled <strong>Creek<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extraction quick mission<\/strong> \u2014 the PvE counterpart to Hostage Rescue: rescue a hostage held by two captors whose morale drains as combat unfolds (and hits zero = execution). Maps run 10\u201330 enemies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New player locomotion<\/strong> \u2014 fresh motion-capture for every stance, with more natural weapon-handling wobble and aim sway.<\/li>\n<li>A new <strong>door interaction system<\/strong> \u2014 locked doors, breaching with charges or shots to the handle, and physics-driven doors that react to being pushed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Armor system + hit reactions<\/strong> \u2014 more survivability at the cost of stamina, and getting hit first makes returning fire harder.<\/li>\n<li>Returning <strong>moon-phase<\/strong> control (pick it per mission; shadows conceal you), the classic <strong>AN\/PVS-7<\/strong> NVGs, and a pile of new gear (RPK, M500, MK3, rig\/armor combos, kneepads) and character options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What&#8217;s on the roadmap after launch<\/h2>\n<p>1.0 is a milestone, not the finish line \u2014 BlackFoot Studios has mapped development through 2026 and into 2027 (dates tentative):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 2026 \u2014 V1.0.0:<\/strong> launch, plus the base for multiplayer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer 2026 \u2192 Winter 2026\/2027 \u2014 the campaign chapters:<\/strong> three new chapters across <strong>V1.1.0, V1.1.1 and V1.1.2<\/strong>, each adding a new hotspot with 3\u20134 missions and its own themed Ready Room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>V1.2.0 \u2014 the Multiplayer Update:<\/strong> a dedicated MP improvement pass shipping alongside <strong>Mod Kit (SDK)<\/strong> updates for maps and missions (the Mod Kit won&#8217;t update until then).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to play GROUND BRANCH 1.0 with your squad<\/h2>\n<p>GROUND BRANCH is at its best with a coordinated team, and the most reliable way to play together is a <strong>dedicated server<\/strong> that stays online 24\/7 \u2014 no host needing to keep the game open, no P2P connection issues. On a dedicated server you control the maps, mission rotation, AI count and difficulty, round timers and player slots (up to 16), and you can run co-op Terrorist Hunt and 8v8 PvP however your group likes.<\/p>\n<p>The catch: the GROUND BRANCH dedicated server is officially Windows-only and involves SteamCMD, port forwarding and editing config files by hand. If you&#8217;d rather skip that, a managed host handles it for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/ground-branch-server-hosting\">XGamingServer&#8217;s GROUND BRANCH server hosting<\/a> runs on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X hardware with instant setup, one-click updates, DDoS protection and a visual config panel \u2014 so you can spin up a server in minutes and be ready for launch day.<\/p>\n<p>New to hosting? These guides walk you through it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/docs\/ground-branch\/game-modes\">Ground Branch game modes &amp; missions<\/a> \u2014 set Terrorist Hunt, Uplink, Intel Retrieval and more<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/docs\/ground-branch\/configure-your-server\">Configure your Ground Branch server<\/a> \u2014 MaxPlayers, MaxAI, difficulty and config files<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/docs\/ground-branch\/change-map\">Change map &amp; mission rotation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/docs\/ground-branch\/connect-to-your-server\">Connect to your server<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>GROUND BRANCH 1.0 on July 16, 2026 brings the Operations campaign, new weapons and equipment, a smarter AI overhaul and a fresh map \u2014 a genuine milestone for one of the most authentic tactical shooters on PC. Get a server ready now, rally your squad, and drop in the moment it goes live.<\/p>\n<h3>Read more<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/ground-branch-roadmap-2026-2027\/\">GROUND BRANCH Roadmap 2026\u20132027<\/a> \u2014 campaign chapters, the Multiplayer Update &amp; Mod Kit<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/ground-branch-maps-list\/\">Every GROUND BRANCH Map Explained<\/a> \u2014 Outpost, Airbase, Hospital, Border &amp; the full roster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GROUND BRANCH 1.0 launches July 16, 2026. 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