- Anniversary Leaderboards Update & Celebrations - 24 July 2026
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 matter of opinion. Not only that, our game is also 40% off as part of the Super Rare Originals Publisher Sale, so pick it up while you still can! You can also find additional anniversary comms on our Discord server here. Thank you for serving with us over the past year. Whether you've been here since day one or joined the squad recently, we appreciate every mission, every bug report, every suggestion and every victory you've shared with us.Now go celebrate. You have your orders. HQ out. 🫡
- Squad Up & Strike Fast This Steam Summer Sale - 25 June 2026
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 Originals!HQ Out. The Phantom Squad team 💣
- Announcing Ctrl Freak's Discord + Next game! - 21 May 2026
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.https://discord.gg/YNbtrkmvU8I 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 really helps to keep things moving.2/ Speaking of what's next, my upcoming game Lurking is already in the works. You can check the page here. I'll start a playtest soon, you can join the Discord to get all of the updates.If you want to follow the development or just say hi, you’re more than welcome to join me.Thanks for the support!
- 500 Steam Review Milestone - 5 May 2026
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 modes drop, including Rookie and Hardcore.And much more…If you haven't left a review yet, now’s the time. Do so below. Make sure to join the official Discord server too for events, news and more. You have your orders. 🫡 HQ out.
- Squad up and lock in during the Steam Spring Sale! - 19 March 2026
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 server and following our publishers' social accounts on X, TikTok and Instagram.You have your orders.HQ out. 🫡
- Multiplayer Madness with Phantom Squad! - 17 March 2026
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 the Phantom Squad Discord server and don’t forget to follow our publisher Super Rare Originals' social accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok to stay up to date with the latest intel from command. You have your orders. Good luck. HQ out. 🫡
- Patch 1.5.1 Deploys Now - 25 February 2026
This update focuses on stability, fixes and a small balance adjustment following last week’s major update with matchmaking and new difficulty modes. PATCH 1.5.1Added 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 checkpoint issue when joining Chainbreaker mid-mission.Balance: Removed one enemy dog from Ghost Walker on Rookie. Make sure to join the Phantom Squad Discord server and don’t forget to follow our publisher Super Rare Originals' social accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok to stay up to date with the latest intel from command. You have your orders. Good luck. HQ out. 🫡
- 50% Daily Deal and Matchmaking Update - 20 February 2026
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 tactics. But that’s not all. Enjoy 2 new difficulty modes, including Rookie - an easier time when playing solo, providing a great way to learn the maps and test out unlocked gadgets in a more casual live fire environment, and Hardcore - A true test of your tactical minds. All enemies will be a dangerous threat, and it will require elite communication and teamwork to succeed. A huge thank you to all who tested this update, both here and on our Discord. It’s because of squadmates like you that we can…
- Matchmaking Public Playtest - 9 February 2026
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 difficulty modes.During the playtest, you’ll be able to access 4 missions (twice the content of the demo) and all game and difficulty modes. You can get access to the playtest by requesting access on our Steam store page right now! So, get involved and invite your friends to give our matchmaking system a thorough test and make sure to leave any feedback, errors or bugs you find in the discussion thread here. Don’t forget to follow our publisher Super Rare Originals' social accounts on X, Instagram and Tik…
- TEST YOURSELF AGAINST OUR NEW DIFFICULTY MODES 💣 - 2 February 2026
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 game as a thank you for helping us to test these new modes! HOW IT WORKS❓ Join the Phantom Squad Discord server. Head over to the #playtesters channel and follow the instructions in the pinned post to access the game's beta version. Jump in with your squad and enjoy the new additions to the game, including public matchmaking and brand-new difficulty modes: Rookie and Hardcore. Please leave your feedback in #playtesters too, as your thoughts help us steer this update in the right direction. Don’t forg…
- Matchmaking & Difficulty Mode Playtest! 💣 - 29 January 2026
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 additions to the game, including public matchmaking and brand-new difficulty modes: Rookie, Normal and Hardcore. Please leave your feedback in #playtesters too, as your thoughts help us steer this update in the right direction. Don’t forget to follow our publisher Super Rare Originals' social accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok to stay up to date with the latest intel from command. You have your orders. Good luck! HQ out. 🫡
- Squad up and Complete the mission during the Steam Winter Sale - 18 December 2025
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 announcements, tune in to the X, TikTok and Instagram accounts of our publisher, Super Rare Originals! Be sure to wishlist too! HQ Out. The Phantom Squad team 💣
- Super Rare’s 12 Games of Christmas! - 5 December 2025
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 today's post. Simply enter by December 12th and make sure to return daily for giveaways from the Super Rare Games’ released catalogue. Sit back, relax and wait for the winners to be announced! 🎅 The SRO team 💙
- Nominate Phantom Squad in the Steam Awards 2025! - 24 November 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's Steam Awards! You’ll need to leave a review for the game, head to the awards nomination page and nominate the game in the following two categories: Better With FriendsBest Game You Suck At We know that this unit is strong and together we can achieve the mission! Don’t forget to leave that review and make sure to also join us on Discord to keep up to the date with the latest intel from HQ. See you in the field, - The Phantom Squad Team
- Phantom Squad 1.4.0 Update - 3 November 2025
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 a 6-digits join code or a lobby link.Players can now join while a mission is in progress, they’ll have to spectate until the host restarts though.Smaller features and bugfixes:Now displaying other player names during gameplay.Fixed some localisation issue.Fixed a bug where player can through doors or thin walls by sprinting.Tweaked a few SFXs so they are less high-pitched.Removed accidental press of gamemode button with E/Enter when starting mission in lobby.Updated Unity version to fix vulnerability.…
- 2 NEW MODES, DEMO & A DISCOUNT! - 29 September 2025
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. You'll be under heavy pressure to get those sites cleared and defused before time runs out!That's not all though! The Steam Autumn Sale begins today and we're handing out our biggest ever discount for Phantom Squad since launch! You can pick up a copy of Phantom Squad at a huge 30% discount right now until the sale ends. If you are still undecided? Well we can help you out there too because the Phantom Squad demo is up and available to you to try for a limited time! Don’t forget to leave a review fo…
- Phantom Squad x No Plan B Discord Giveaway! - 12 September 2025
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 prepare for squadmates to be chosen, after this event ends on at 4pm BST, Monday September 15th. Winners will be announced shortly after the event closes, so don’t miss your chance to squad up and secure a copy. Big thanks to our friends at No Plan B for teaming up with us on this mission!Lock, load, and get ready to raid. See you in the field. - The Phantom Squad team.
- T-Hunt Mode Out Now - 1 September 2025
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, but Phantom Squad is also 20% off for a limited time! Grab this discount before it's taken out... Looking to squad up? Then find yours in Discord and hop in. Read our full changes that accompany T-Hunt here. Are you ready to take on the hunt? T-Hunt starts NOW! - The Phantom Squad team.
- 50,000 Future Recruits Giveaway! - 13 August 2025
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 positive reviews encourage others to lock and load, and step into 2025's indie top-down tactical titan. Won a key? Be sure to celebrate and squad up with over 500 members on Discord, found here. Till next time, The Phantom Squad team.
- We're Making Our Debut! - 7 August 2025
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, see you in the field, The Phantom Squad team.
