- Steam App
- GROUND BRANCH (16900)
- Event type
- patch note
- Published
- 23 July 2026 - 16:14:23 UTC
- Source
- steam_community_announcements
We just released a hotfix patch to address some of the more urgent issues in the launch build. Patch notes General We've severely reduced the game's installed disk size from nearly 100 GB to 39.4 GB. Packaging settings were changed and some texture work was done to trim it down. Temporarily removed the launch prompt where DX12 could be selected.*️⃣ This was done because DX12 mode was causing the game to crash. Implemented new controller (gamepad) configuration. Fixed crash related to Kythera AI plugin. 💡 The texture work may improve performance on some systems.*️⃣ DX12 can still be used by right-clicking GROUND BRANCH > Properties… and adding the argument below to the text input box under "Launch Options": -dx12 Please use DX12 at your own discretion as it can cause the game to crash. Gameplay Reduced maximum weapon sway by around 30%. Fixed issue where lights and lasers could not be tur...