- 4th of July Release (Hotfix) - 11 July 2026
Bug fixes to 4th of July release
- 4th of July: Operation Revolutionary - 4 July 2026
In honor of America’s 250th Birthday, we have a very special Plastic Battleground update\! This update is about history. Muskets, Cannon’s, Revolutionary war soldiers. The fight for equality is echoed throughout PBG Lore. Remember that no matter what color you side with, at the end of the day we are all one people. History has shown us that we must always stand up to tyranny and reject those that seek to divide us. No matter what country you call your home, representative democracy and the unalienable rights of Life Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness has become the greatest lasting legacy of the events that occurred 250 years ago\! ### New content - **Muskets** (SP & MP) - Reloadable and non reloadable muskets - To reload the musket, put the musket ball into the front of the barrel, cocking back the flintlock and fire. - Tip: It’s best to hold the musket ball with your hand that would…
- Update 35: NPC Flamethowers, Mortars, Humvees, Howitzers, M45's, and Shermans! - 18 June 2026
This update is hot! New Flamethrower Units and Melting mechanics! New Humvee and Sherman tank! Open bolt reloading is now available on Open bolt rifles! Plus almost all of the Single player reloadable weapons have been added to Multiplayer! (And that doesn’t even get into the mountain of props we’ve added, and yes we added a small mountain) On top of that, this update includes the most significant NPC improvements since commands: the ability to mount vehicles and the addition of new NPC vehicles and types!Single PlayerMelting Mechanics 🥵Soldiers that are hit with the flamethrower will melt into a gooey pile of plastic!Added Open bolt reloadablesThese open bolt weapons have been reworked to incorporate true open bolt operation. Thompson, Beehive, Chauchat, Mac10 machine pistol, Sten, Grease Gun, MP40, MAT 49, Makeshift SMG, Typewriter, MP18, PPSH Reeler and GraystavNew & Improved NPC’sN…
- Update 34: Greenhouse Jungle, Command System, New units, guns, props, and more! - 17 April 2026
Good mooorniiinng, Plastic Battlegrounds!!! The Greenhouse Jungle has finally been released in our largest update since multiplayer! While this release focuses more on single player features it doesn’t skimp on the multiplayer content. We hope you enjoy playing this release as much as we enjoyed programming it for you! Single PlayerNew Maps:Jungle Greenhouse Map. The jungle greenhouse map has finally been released and it has been completely revamped with a complex network of hidden tunnels. New unlockable and secret weapons (listed below)New Big mode tutorial MapLearn the ins and outs of building, destroying, and fighting in Bigmode in our new basement tutorial map.New Command system added!Send commands to your troops on the battlefield. Follow Player, Hold, Charge or go to waypoint.Select one troop or send orders to all of themNew command system Introduces RTS elements to Plastic Battl…
- Update 33.6: Black Screen Launch bug & Hand Orientation fix - 6 March 2026
Some users reported experiencing a black screen when they tried to launch the game or having the game launch on their monitor, but not inside of their VR headset. This release should fix this problem. Other users have reported a misalignment with their controllers. This release should also fix this problem. If you are still experiencing either issue after updating Plastic Battlegrounds, please report the bug on our Discord server or in the Steam Community forums for PBG. Tag @Julianx9000 on Discord for the quickest response. Links below. Discord Bug reporting thread https://discord.com/channels/1266547585997340752/1303153197287866369 Steam Community Forum Black Screen Launch Bug https://steamcommunity.com/app/3384090/discussions/0/766311130382545112/ Steam Community Forum Hand Orientation https://steamcommunity.com/app/3384090/discussions/0/804592995637830034/ This is a hot fix release…
- Update 33.5: Air Control, UI Updates, & Bugfixes - 12 February 2026
Change log Air control Allows the player to change their location in midair so that they more easily adjust where they land.Multiplayer fixes Disabled prop spawning in the lobby.Added a player notification when the max NPC limit is reached.Lobby tags updated & “free-from” tag removedBig Mode host settings: removed the “nobody” option.Unlockable MP weapons found in maps now render correct team colors for clients (host already did).Fixed Big Mode being able to grab props after death.The Exit To Main Menu button is now red.UI Session browser: Bigger text makes it easier to read servers and map names.Added Golden Bobarov to OP weapons.SinglePlayer fixesFlamethrower now deals damage correctly. NPC’s can be spawned in the Watch Tower.Fixed paratroopers respawning below the map after being revivedFixed a visual glitch on the paratrooper plane’s engineTrench gun damage has been adjustmentsFixed…
- Update 33: Big Mode in Multiplayer! - 2 February 2026
Change log Multiplayer AdditionsPlayers can now enter into big mode in multiplayer: the host can enable/disable big mode during gameplay sessions.MP Big mode has health and can perform melee attacks on small modeMP Big mode can freeze props. This allows you to create new levels with your friends!Host has new menu settings added for enhanced control of play sessions.Includes big mode settings to toggle damage to/from big mode as well as whether players can switch into big mode or notAble to enable/disable specific spawn categories (such as disabling Prop spawns)Joining and configuring sessions is easier with new lobby controlsNew performance enhancements for more stable servers and less crashesAdded MP Volleyball prop to OP weapons Singleplayer AdditionsAdded Reloadable Lee Enfield with Charger reloadingAdded Reloadable, Makarov, Commonwealth Scout Rifle, Commonwealth Autocannon and the…
- Update 32: Multiplayer Initial Release! - 20 December 2025
Change log Multiplayer Keep in mind not every feature in singleplayer is available in multiplayer, this is because each feature has to be programmed from scratch to work in multiplayer.Multiplayer-ready NPC - only the host can turn AI on and off. Be careful spamming NPCs or explosives, too much can crash the game for you and others!Create Private Lobbies with 4 digit codes. You can search for the code or players via the Search tool.Save/Load: You can host your custom map on multiplayer and others can save your map as a form of map sharing!10 person lobbies. The host runs the multiplayer lobby on their own headset so know that higher player counts may mean more lag.Most PBG maps are available as multiplayer maps.Prop/weapon spawns. Can be set so only hosts can.Blacklist OP Weapons toggle setting when creating lobbies including laser weapons, batteries, firecrackers, etc. This is on by de…
- Update 31: Paratroopers, NPCs Reload, Service Uniform Soldiers, Interactables! - 5 December 2025
Change log New UnitsParatroopers: Based on US Airborne paratroopers during WW2; They carry M1 Carbines, have more health, accuracy, and do more damage than the normal soldier. They have rings on their heads similar to paratrooper toys! Individual paratroopers can be found in the Units menu, or dropped from a C47 plane if spawned from Paradrop in Support menu or Target Marker.Bomber Zombies: Has a firecracker on their back, will run at enemies and explode when in proximity. Has Orange and normal zombie variants. (Has been in tester builds since end of last week but hadn't announced it until now.)Service Uniform Soldier: Soldier wearing ceremonial uniform. Carries default m16 for now. Will later have an M1 Garand Service Uniform Soldiers. Will salute if AI is turned off.InteractablesCleaner spray added to levels! Can be picked up to deal damage when sprayed at units. Edible food added to…
- The Halloween Update! (Update 30) - 1 November 2025
Change logNew LevelThe Bathroom (Halloween) - The aftermath of the assault on Bluehemoth Research Base. Hold out as long as you can against the Undead horde... For the Emperor!New and Improved Zombie!Orange Zombies added and unlocked by default. They are their own unit at the bottom of the Unit list.Orange zombies can turn soldiers into zombies.Soldiers stand back up as zombies when killed if infected.It is NOT advised to get within biting range of these guys...New WeaponsThree unlockable guns added to Halloween version of Bathroom: The Commonwealth Typewriter, The Spectre SMG, and the L85! Bring one of the light sources with you on your search for these! Additional UpdatesThe save system has been overhauled to make corruption of saves much more unlikely! This overhaul means your saves were moved to the new system. If you have any problems, reply in this thread and we will reach out to…
- One Year Anniversary Update! (Update 28) - 15 October 2025
Change logNew LevelThe Bathroom - Take part in a massive Tan siege on a Blue research base! (Find it on Page 3 above the Flatlands maps)New SoldiersPistol Soldier - Unlocked by default in the spawn menu!Gasmask Soldier - Can be unlocked by exploring the Lab Playground!Pickelhaube Soldier - Can be unlocked by exploring the Garden Trenches!A secret unit - .....New WeaponsReloadable 1911, M16 + Underbarrel Grenade Launcher and M16 + Underbarrel Shotgun, Anti-Material Rifle + Red Dot Variant, Legionnaire 33, Paragreen 36, Lee Enfield Sniper, 102nd M2 Carbine, Greystav, 4ths Vulcan (AK-74), Bluehemoth PDW, Reeler, Imperial Clobber, PTRS, MG08/15. Discover these weapons across different levels!Combat Knife!Anniversary guns: Emperor's Jackhammer and OG Placeholder M16! (Added to the Main Menu level for an easy grab and unlock. Thank you!)Makarov, Bobarov, MP40, Chauchat, and MP-18Additional Up…
- Update 27: Optimization Settings, New Reloadable Weapons, Props, Secret Levels? - 5 September 2025
Change logOptimizationLevel optimizations to improve performance.Spawn Density setting: Sets amount of default AI spawns: "Low" reduces total spawns from existing spawners if toggled before entering the level, increasing performanceDead Body Despawn frequency setting: 5,15,30,60 seconds or never.Additional Tracer settings: Tracers can be set to On, Off (entirely even for the player), or Player OnlyNew Reloadable WeaponsWhen you find a secret weapon, it will unlock its reloadable variant in the spawn menu.,New reloadable weapons added: Commonwealth AR \, Commonwealth Battle Rifle, Equalizer, Famas, Imperial Clobber, Imperial Hozer, Imperial Seer, MP5, Ouroboros, P90, PPSH, Remembrance Auto Shotgun, Republic Heavy Rifle, RPD, SMG Makeshift, Sniper \,New PropsSoldier-scale furniture props: Chairs, Bench, and Table.Geometry Props: Triangle, Wedges, Cylinders.3 large Rocks: Flat, Smooth, and…
- Coming Up Next: Sneak Peak For The Next Update! - 25 August 2025
More stuff! More frames! We’ve been a bit tied up with a number of things so the update took longer than we anticipated, but we're now back at our usual pace! Thanks to the feedback you've all provided us, we're continuously finding ways to improve the game and add community requested features! Here's what to look forward to in the next update: Optimizations: First pass of optimization for certain levels like the Garden Trenches, Beachfront, Kitchen, City Diorama, and Attic!We're also adding more settings to help with optimization such as dead body duration and spawn density settings you can change before loading into levels.New Props: -3 Large Rock types (Flat, Round, Jagged) to help make more natural terrain! -A third House prop! Simple, Squared, and Performance-friendly! -Interior Plastic Props! 2 Chairs, a Bench, and a Table! More Reloadable Weapons Variants: Commonwealth Assault Ri…
- Screenshot Contest Winners! - 13 August 2025
There were many amazing screenshots, and it pains us to only choose 3 out of them! Here are the winners! 1. "Bitwa Szarością" by AdrianWithA 2. "Base Defense" by Zekky 3. "Friendly Fire" by froach CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS! We'll be reaching out through Steam soon in regards to the prize! We thank you all who have participated! We loved every one of your screenshots and we can't wait to do this again! If you did not win this time, there will be many more screenshot contests in the near future! Stay tuned! -PBG Team
- Screenshot Contest! - 2 August 2025
The rules are simple!Upload up to 10 of your best screenshots to the Steam community! (Make sure it's a public post!)Label the screenshots with "PBG Screenshot Contest Submission" or something along those lines so we can find them easier!The Prize: $50 Steam Gift Card! 3 Winners will be chosen!Duration: 10 Days starting NOW! (Ends on 8/11/2025)
- Update 26, Build 249, 07/26/2025 - 26 July 2025
Change log Prop Freezing Props can be frozen: Pick up a prop in big mode and hold Trigger to Freeze the prop which will make it immovable even in air. When held the prop can clip through objects allowing for flexible placement. Hold Trigger on them to unfreeze them.Immovable spawned props like the houses, watch tower, bunkers, can be picked up in big mode and when let go will freeze in their new spot. Player Spawn: You're now able to place Player Spawn locations (found in Support and Props/Level Design) so you can respawn or start at custom locations on your levels.Spawnable Artillery Beacon: Randomly drops artillery around the map for the ambience.Found under the Support category. New Settings: Able to toggle crouch controls off: useful especially for those with joystick drift.Toggle Grab.Joystick Movement Controls Swap: able to switch movement inputs between the two joysticks, also us…
- Update 26-S8, Build 244, 07/17/2025 - 17 July 2025
Change log-Adjusted handling characteristics for Index users. We're hoping it solves the issue of players needing to hold their controllers at awkward angles. Please let us know below if you're still having problems, but doubly confirm you're on the right version of the game! (Should say "Update 26-S8, Build 244" on the Main Menu level.) -Added Graphics settings! The game was set to high quality by default but will now set itself to something a bit lower. You can find them in the Settings menu under Performance! -Trigger can now be used to grab magazines, slides, and grenade pins! You'll now be able to interact with weapon functions without accidentally grabbing other guns or grab points. Smaller Changes:Added Secrets tutorial to BootcampFixes and AdjustmentsFixed no audio bug Fixed Scoped Python not unlockingReduced floppiness of some weapons especially the bazookaFixed tanks being lau…
- Graphics Settings, Performance, and Index Gun Handling - 15 July 2025
Hello, soldiers! Our team is currently prioritizing performance and will be adding graphics settings in an upcoming patch! We know a lot of it is coming from particles and setting them to be lower will help a lot. We're also looking into the Valve Index gun handling and aim to make it feel much more ergonomic and natural to use. Thank you to those who've highlighted issues and sent feedback our way! We've noted every concern that players have reported! Your support has set our morale to an all-time high and we can't wait to get updates into your hands! Please continue asking questions and reporting feedback whenever you'd like in the steam discussion posts, here in this thread, or Discord! We will get right on it!
- Addressing The No Sound Bug + Fix Coming In Patch! - 12 July 2025
We seem to have a bug where sound doesn’t play on some headsets. A few players have found a temporary fix for this by bringing the game window into focus on the desktop. If you're experiencing this problem please let us know by commenting which headset you use in this thread! It'll help us pin down what's causing it and we'll notify you when the upcoming patch resolves the issue. Stay tuned!
- Plastic Battlegrounds is out now in Steam Early Access! - 10 July 2025
That's right! Plastic Battlegrounds is now available for PCVR! We are currently in an Early Access stage so we're bound to have bugs and issues but we will be updating it constantly especially as we receive feedback. There is much more to come! If anyone has any problems whether with their specific headset or the game in general, they can go to discord.gg/plasticbattlegrounds and let us know in the bug-reports-live-build or talk-to-devs channels!To the frontlines! -PBG Dev team
