Greetings, Operators,
Many of you have been eagerly waiting for this announcement, especially after the recent speculation about the release date of the next major Black One Blood Brothers update on the community Discord. Today, we're giving you a first look at what's coming in Early Access 2.10.
Three Major Level Overhauls
We've already shared a few previews across our platforms: Helios has completely reworked three maps from the ground up, bringing a whole new tactical dimension to these environments. Beyond refining progression and level design, these changes also serve to seamlessly introduce two new gameplay mechanics: swimming and ladder climbing.
The Gabriel has been entirely redesigned. Now docked in a harbor, the map offers a much larger and more diverse area to infiltrate and secure, complete with an immersive port environment. It is now called Gabriel Harbor.
The residential house is no longer standing alone. It has expanded into an entire neighborhood with the new Residential Neighborhood map. Prepare for intense close-quarters combat and methodical room-to-room clearing.
Finally, you may not even recognize Valenwood Villa, now renamed Sullivan's Bachelor Pad. Please note that it has also replaced the original location in Campaign Mission 11. Larger, more modern, and isolated in the mountains, it offers a completely new tactical experience.
We hope you'll enjoy these changes, and as always, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
A Brand-New Gameplay Feature: Tactical Swimming
This new mechanic brings a major shift to the battlefield. Water is no longer just scenery—it becomes a tactical space that can be used to your advantage.
Infiltrate enemy positions from unexpected angles, bypass patrols, or launch surprise assaults. The possibilities are numerous. You'll also be able to explore rivers and waterways. Who knows what opportunities may be hidden beneath the surface to help turn the tide of battle.
This feature comes alongside a new diving equipment kit for your operators, as well as a brand-new combat diver squad template.
We can't wait to see how you'll incorporate this new tactical option into your campaigns, missions, and custom maps.
AI and Quality-of-Life Improvements
In addition to these major additions, the update also includes a range of fixes and optimizations based on your feedback.
Improvements focus on AI behavior, pathfinding, enemy firing logic, and various navigation issues. Voice commands are currently undergoing a complete review and have been temporarily disabled while we work on making them better align with your expectations and gameplay needs.
We hope you'll enjoy these improvements. As usual, the full patch notes will be released alongside the major update on June 25th at 6:00 PM (Paris time).
Kane, out.