Squad Update 8.2 Introduces Friends List, New Weapons, and Gameplay Tweaks

Offworld Industries has rolled out Update 8.2 for its popular 50v50 military FPS, Squad. This latest update introduces the much-awaited Squad Friends List, allowing you to connect and organize play sessions with teammates easily. Whether coordinating with seasoned veterans or fresh recruits, the Friends List will allow you to add your favorite people to a shortlist and jump into games with them quickly and without any hassle.

Update 8.2 also brings some visual and gameplay enhancements. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) now boasts new Woodland Camouflage uniforms, while their original camouflage is reclassified as their Winter set. A fresh arsenal of weapons has also been added, further diversifying combat options. USMC marksmen gain access to the M39 EMR, replacing the M38 rifle.

The M110 Suppressed has been introduced for USA marksmen in Light Infantry and Air Assault Battlegroups, replacing its non-suppressed counterpart. Additionally, the AUG rifle replaces the M4 Simon Offense + M150 for WPMC riflemen, and the Mosin Carbine makes a return, now featured in a new second raider role for Insurgents.

The update also delivers a range of bug fixes and gameplay tweaks aimed at improving balance across factions, battlegroups, and maps. These adjustments ensure smoother and more strategic gameplay, enhancing the overall experience for you. For a complete breakdown of changes, you can check out the full patch notes on Steam which is a pretty hefty list. Since the update’s release, a Hotfix 8.2.1 has also been released which is also detailed on its Steam page which lists a few quick fixes for issues that occurred with the new update.

Squad is known for its 50v50 battles along with combat realism, combining large-scale tactical gameplay with immersive teamwork mechanics. The game features massive open maps, vehicle-based combined arms combat, and player-constructed bases, offering a dynamic battlefield experience. The addition of the Friends List in Update 8.2 is a welcome addition to the game and hardcore fans of the game will certainly appreciate its inclusion in the latest update. While it may appear to be a basic feature and a lot of games come with it right from the start, Squad is still expanding with new features with every update, and we are certainly not complaining.

With its robust communication systems, strategic depth, and lifelike scale, Squad continues to evolve as one of the leading military FPS titles in the current market. To top it off, the developers are actively listening to its fanbase and bringing in new and enhanced features regularly. Squad is currently available exclusively on PC via Steam and if you are interested in trying it out, you can head over to its official Steam page and jump into the game right now.

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