- '83 - Quality-of-Life Patch #7 - 16 September 2026
Today we're releasing a smaller patch with a number of changes/fixes that are ready to go live. TL;DR Added Easy AntiCheat Multiple optimisations of Marshlands map Art Marshlands Added black blank coal texture to coal debris material, replaced coal textures on landscape, and coal pile (made further UV scale and roughness tweaks to coal pile) Changed out Soviet hangers to appropriate colour green and red Changed collision to allow for "creeping" between deck bars. Adjusted collision of stack of SM_Barrel_03 so it was more accurate and player no longer "floats" on it. Changed out some crates that would likely confuse players in their use/function Fixed several intersecting objects Added a few set dressed objects to "tell more stories" in the buildings. Military hanger set dressing. Updated container tank meshes so they show properly Changed physx material override to hollow metal for the…
- '83 - Free Demo & 67% Sale - 3 September 2026
Free DemoWe are thrilled to announce that starting right now you'll be able to try out '83 completely free by playing our demo, which will be available until 10 AM BST / 11 AM CEST / 5 AM ET / 2 AM PT, September 7th.The demo includes the full game as of current, with the notable exceptions of community servers and progression which we aren't able to support in the demo build.Jump in, give '83 a try and if you like what you see - consider supporting us in our Early Access journey by purchasing the game.Full Demo FAQ here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1059220/discussions/0/582805931178462986/67% Off SaleIn parallel with the free demo, we are also offering '83 at the sharpest discount yet, a massive 67% off, available until September 10th.It has never been a better time to jump into '83, and any support from you to support our continued development genuinely means the world to us here at…
- '83 - Content Update 1 Live Now! - 3 September 2026
Today is the day, our first major content update is now live bringing a host of new features and improvements to the game.Commander Abilities: Close Air Support Airstrikes (US and USSR)Commander Abilities: New Cluster Rocket ability for USSRProgression System: A first iteration of a progression system, allowing you to gain XP and level up.New Map: MarshlandsNew UI: Post-Death Report Localization: Official support for German, Russian and Simplified Chinese - more languages coming laterAnd much more, full changelog below!Free Demo & 67% Off SaleIn just a couple of hours, we will be launching a free demo which includes the full game with the exception of progression available to all which will run until Monday, September 7th.We want to showcase all the improvements and additions that has gone into the game since our early access launch, and provide the best opportunity for players to make…
- '83 - Update Preview: Airstrikes, Cluster Munitions and more! - 28 August 2026
Today we're going to deep dive into the functionality that will be brought to '83 on September 3rd as we release our first major content update.We've already covered the new map called Marshlands in a previous blog post, if you missed it you can check it out here.Let's jump straight into it.Commander Abilities: Airstrikes One of the more visible additions to the game in Content Update 1 will be the addition of airstrikes for both NATO and Pact, commander abilities that calls close air support in the form of A-10 and Su-25 respectively, each with their own upsides and downsides to give each faction their own identity.This will provide commanders with more options on how they want to best support the ongoing battle and provide more variety in off-map heavy weaponry support.Commander Ability: Cluster Munitions In addition, we have changed the Pact "Heavy Rockets" commander ability to be cl…
- '83 X FPS Gaming Show & Free Demo - 19 August 2026
FPS Gaming Show We're honored to announce that we will take part in the upcoming FPS Gaming Show on September 3rd, alongside a great lineup of titles from across the FPS gaming space; including some of the largest and most innovative games in the genre. During the show we will be releasing a new trailer as well as releasing our first major content update. We have already showcased the map which will be released as part of this upcoming update. If you missed it, you can read more about it here. In addition, Content Update 1 will include a first implementation of our progression system – allowing you to rank up as you play '83. We will go more into detail on what else Content Update 1 will bring to '83 as early as next week, so keep your eyes peeled on our channels for more information. Check out the FPS Gaming Show trailer below.Free Demo! Alongside the update, we will also be releasing…
- Map Preview: Marshlands - 10 August 2026
Today we're excited to provide an exclusive sneak peek into our brand-new Marshlands map; a key component of our upcoming Content Update 1, which is tentatively scheduled for an early September release. Other features and improvements are also a part of our biggest update yet. Keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks for additional feature previews! Marshland – an industrial battleground Set in a Soviet satellite state, Marshlands features a large semi-derelict industrial mining complex which is to act as a staging ground and logistical hub for a renewed NATO push towards a key military installation nearby. Marshland is at the name suggests dominated by marshy terrain outside of the mining complex itself, providing a challenging environment for effective maneuvering and brings a fresh aesthetic to '83. The vast industrial mining area contains a large variety of structures including war…
- '83 - Quality-of-Life Patch #8 - 6 August 2026
Today we're releasing a smaller quality-of-life patch with a number of changes/fixes which are tested and good to go.Our current development focus continues to be our first major content update and we will start sharing more of what it will bring to '83 as early as next week - keep an eye out!ChangelogTL;DR: Environment reverb setup – echo and reverb has been adjusted throughout the game based on the environment. See audio section for further detail. Fixed various issues with freelook and bipods Auto Squad assignments updated to favour generating more squads (this also replaces squad leader vote kick, commander vote kick remains) Audio Various refinements of ammo check audio for multiple weapons – tidying up sync, design and foley Tank engine and track attenuation refined. Tanks should now be clearly heard approaching but won’t dominate the mix Tidied up reload foley, interior audio and…
- ‘83 - 50% Off Sale In Collaboration With UKIE - 29 July 2026
Today we’re excited to announce we’re offering ‘83 at a 50% discount as a part of UKIE, a Steam event highlighting games developed in the United Kingdom.The discount will be available until August 4th. See you on the battlefields of '83!
- '83 - Quality-of-Life Patch #7 - 24 July 2026
Today we're releasing a smaller patch with a number of changes/fixes that are ready to go live. In addition, we added the ability to votekick commanders and squad leaders.Our current development focus is currently focused on our first major content update and we will be sharing more of what it will bring to '83 in the near future - keep your eyes peeled!ChangelogNEWAdded ability to start a votekick for squad leaders and commanders of your team via role/squad select menuPress the Red X next to your Squad Leader or Commander to start a vote kick – All other eligible voters (Squad Mates / Team Mates) will then get a popup similar to the Team Kill Forgive/Punish screen where they can decide if the Squad Leader or Commander should be removed from their role.This is just a first pass at the feature and improvements, including to the UI, will be coming in the future.Art VRAM Optimisation: Shru…
- '83 - July 8th Hotfix - 8 July 2026
Today we're releasing a minor hotfix which fixes a crash with the squad leader artillery markers ChangelogFixed an issue that caused crashes when removing squad leader artillery makers i.e. at round swap / map change / quit
- '83 - Quality-of-Life Patch #6 - 7 July 2026
Quality of Life Patch #6 is out now - containing a number of key changes/improvements which you can read all about in the patch notes below. In addition, PSG are joining us an additional community server provider '83 - Game Server Hosting | PSG HostingHope you enjoy the update and see you on the battlefields of '83!Quality of Life Patch #6 - ChangelogAnimation - Makarov 1P Weapon Shoot Anim IK movement Fix - M203 Reloads Anim fix for floating grenade launcher - M60 Fixes for Dynamic cover issues and 3P Shoot - M60 New Mesh and refactored 1P Weapon Anims (fixed the bullets being visible in view) Art - Fix for some intersecting objects on Fulda - Fix for player getting stuck in Logs collision - woodpecker - Removed 'VHS' logo from camera in Church on Fulda - Fix for Intersecting geo bugs in Woodpecker Code - Added RCON command for server admins to show game state, which includes info abou…
- ‘83 - Steam Summer Sale 50% Off! - 25 June 2026
Today we’re happy to announce we’re offering ‘83 at a significant 50% discount as a part of the ongoing Steam Summer sales. If you're on the fence about getting into ‘83, there has never been a better time to jump in. The discount will be active until the end of the Steam Summer Sales on July 9th.See you on the battlefields of ‘83!
- '83 - Quality-of-Life Patch #5 - 25 June 2026
Quality of Life Patch #5 is out now - containing a number of key changes/improvements which you can read all about in the patch notes below. In addition, starting today we will be a part of the Steam Summer Sale where you can grab '83 at a 50% discount. The sale will go live a couple of hours after this update - keep an eye out!Hope you enjoy the update and see you on the battlefields of '83!TL;DR ChangesAdded Round Start Speeches Objective capture points battle chatter added Other battle Chatter additions Low Ammo, Out of Ammo, Low Stamina Added chatter when reloading while suppressed Improved reloads for grenade launchers to prevent it looking finished when it's not Comms Rose enabled for tankers with tanker specific VO Quality of Life Patch #5 - ChangelogArt Fix for player getting stuck in logs near sawmill building - Woodpecker Fix for getting stuck on cooker collision + intersectin…
- '83 - June 18th Hotfix - 18 June 2026
Today we're releasing a minor hotfix which fixes an issue with tanks weapons being inoperable that snuck into yesterday's hotfix.ChangelogFixed an issue causing most weapons on both tanks to be non-functional50% Off Sale - Last Chance!The 50% off sale ends in a couple of hours, if you know someone who's on the fence there's never been a better time to jump into '83!
- '83 - June 17th Hotfix - 17 June 2026
Today we're releasing a hotfix which adds a work-in-progress 'server seeding' mode for lower play counts on the Fjord Siege map variant, improved vaulting animations and more.ChangelogAdded Seeding Mode for Fjord Siege, if the player count is below 30 at the end of the warmup, the round will automatically move to the final objectiveImproved transition back to run/sprint after a vault with a rifleTrimmed vault animations to enable the player to continue moving sooner when equipped with a rifleFixed vault sometimes stopping mid-airFixed small stop after vaulting fallRCON command to enable/disable seeding modeEnable DLSS fallback to packaged binaries, allowing DLSS to continue working if a driver update didn't fully clean upFjord Siege: Ticket amount for attackers has been increased by 150, capture point in D has been amendedFix for crash if a commander had a squad selected when the round…
- '83 - Quality-of-Life Patch #4 - 12 June 2026
Quality of Life Patch #4 is out now - containing a number of key changes/improvements which you can read all about in the patch notes below. Hope you enjoy the update and see you on the battlefields of '83!TL;DR ChangesCommunications Rose Added (Default key ‘K’) Added the ability to mercy kill downed players which will stop their death screams mid sentence.More battle chatter added More HUD/UI rendering options for players in settings Fix for multiple bandaging issues Map out of bounds is now visible on the overhead map Tank engines are no longer silent when started outside of local client hearing range Quality of Life Patch #4 - ChangelogArt Fix for Collision on Silo Railings in Norway Fuel Depot and on all of the road barriers, you can shoot through them now! Fix for Soviet trucks collisions being too big to shoot around sides Update to Fish Farm dressing Fix for grenades falling thro…
- '83 - June 5th Hotfix - 5 June 2026
A fresh hotfix is out now! We wanted to get this out before the weekend to avoid scenarios where players time is wasted due to AFK players and similar scenarios.ChangelogIf attackers run out of tickets in an assault match, they're given 2 minutes to complete the attack.50% Off Sale!We're also currently running a 50% off sale up until June 18th, if you know someone who's on the fence there's never been a better time to jump into '83!
- ‘83 - 50% Off Sale & New Map Scenario - 4 June 2026
Today we’re happy to announce we’re offering ‘83 at a significant 50% discount. If you or your friends has been on the fence about getting into ‘83, there has never been a better time to jump in. Since launch, we have been working tirelessly to improve the game and have already released 3 Quality of Life patches touching nearly every aspect of the game, with a lot of community suggestions implemented. All of this is available to enjoy in the game today... and there’s more in the pipeline. See you on the battlefields of ‘83! Assault Siege We’re also adding Assault Siege to the game today, which is an adaptation of the existing Assault mode… but with a twist. In this scenario the defenders will be defending a perimeter against assaults that come from all directions. As the perimeter objectives fall, the attackers will push towards the final objective, making for some desperate, last-stand…
- '83 - Developer Tapes #8 - Early Access Patches & Progress - 2 June 2026
’83 launched into Early Access late April. For us, this was a huge milestone and a major moment for the team, but it is fair to say the launch was also rockier than we would have liked. At Blue Dot Games, we really value the feedback of our players and community, and since launching ‘83, we have been listening closely and using that feedback to guide our priorities. This Dev Tape takes a look at what we have already done in response, what we are continuing to work on, and how we intend to keep improving ’83 through Early Access. Our key priority has been regular hotfixes and patches, with a focus on quality-of-life improvements, balance changes, bug fixes, performance optimisation, and updates that improve the overall player experience. Server and Performance Improvements Launch day saw poor performance on certain servers, so this was one of our first major priorities. Since then, serve…
- '83 - Quality-of-Life Patch #3 - 29 May 2026
Quality of Life Patch #3 is out now - containing a number of key changes/improvements which you can read all about in the patch notes below. Hope you enjoy the update and see you on the battlefields of '83!TL;DR Changes More Battle Chatter – Death Screams, Friendly Fire, Kill Confirmed and more Improved VFX – Bigger Bullet Impacts and Penetration VFX Improved Scoring system Assists, Offensive/Defensive Kills, and more New Scoreboard UI Score HUD widget Map Voting! Sniper Balancing – Removed from spec ops to reduce max number of snipers Improved high detail scopes performance and fixed over exposure issues Community server management tools updated – More rcon commands and fixed several commands Many bug fixes and balancing changes Quality of Life Patch #3 - ChangelogAnimation Pistol and M67 New Sprint Anims 1P / 3P SVD and Skorpion 1P ADS Shoot (added additive) RPG-7 Transitions Increase…
