GROUND BRANCH Hub
GROUND BRANCH guides, tactics and settings — the tactical FPS after V1.0 (2026).
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GROUND BRANCH left eight years of early access on July 16, 2026 — BlackFoot Studios' hardcore tactical FPS where bullets leave the muzzle, walls block your sightline, and there is no regenerating health or minimap. This hub covers the beginner path into its realistic mechanics, loadout and weapons, CQB formations and breaching tactics, game modes from Terrorist Hunt to Hostage Rescue, best settings and DLSS tuning, dedicated servers, system requirements, and realism mechanics explained.
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View All Guides →Ground Branch CQB Guide: Room Clearing, Formations & TTPs
GROUND BRANCH CQB guide: room clearing order (slice the pie, threshold check, entry), stacking vs single vs double column formations, TTPs, and solo vs squad.
Ground Branch Dedicated Server: Setup & Ports Guide
Ground Branch dedicated server setup: SteamCMD install (appid 476400), UDP ports 7777 and 27015, command line options, config files, admin and troubleshooting.
Ground Branch How to Play: Controls, Combat & Objectives
Ground Branch how to play: default controls, stance and weapon-handling basics, the engage loop, mission flow from Ready Room to exfil, and training habits.
Ground Branch Loadout Guide: Best Loadouts & Gear
Ground Branch loadout guide: the loadout system, armor plates vs soft armor, encumbrance and weight, plus the best loadouts for every mission type in V1.0.
Ground Branch Missions & Modes: Operations, PvE, PvP
Ground Branch missions and modes: the Operations campaign Prologue, PvE quick missions, PvP modes, training areas, every map, and server mission setup.
Ground Branch Mods — Workshop, Mod Kit & Best Mods (2026)
Ground Branch has official mod support: Steam Workshop, the UE4 Mod Kit SDK, and hundreds of mods — weapons, missions, game modes. Install steps + top mods.
Ground Branch Multiplayer Guide: Co-op, PvP & Servers
Ground Branch multiplayer guide: co-op and PvP modes, 16-player servers, the Ready Room, VOIP, server browser, hosting and dedicated servers with ports.
Ground Branch Multiplayer FAQ — Servers, Co-Op & Crossplay
How GROUND BRANCH multiplayer works: 16-player servers, 8-player co-op, server browser (no matchmaking), joining friends, ping, and crossplay.
Ground Branch Realism: Mechanics Explained (No Minimap)
Ground Branch realism mechanics: no minimap, no HUD ammo, muzzle-origin ballistics, zeroing, limb damage, first aid, weapon positions and arm strength.
Ground Branch Release Date: V1.0, EA Timeline & What's Next
Ground Branch release date: V1.0 launched July 16, 2026 after 8 years of Early Access. Full EA timeline, platforms, price, and the 2026–2027 update roadmap.
Ground Branch Review — Is It Worth It After 1.0? (2026)
Honest GROUND BRANCH review after V1.0: all-time Steam rating Very Positive (~84%), recent reviews Mostly Negative. Pros, cons, price, verdict.
Ground Branch Squad Tactics — Formations, Roles & Comms
GROUND BRANCH squad tactics for co-op and PvP: fireteam roles, movement formations, sectors of fire (AOR), comms discipline and contact drills that win rounds.
Ground Branch Steam Deck Guide — Compatibility & Performance
Ground Branch is officially rated Playable on Steam Deck. Player performance reports, the best graphics settings, controller setup, and what to expect.
Ground Branch System Requirements: Min & Recommended Specs
Ground Branch system requirements: official minimum and recommended PC specs, storage size, DX11/DX12 and DLSS support, plus save and config file locations.
Ground Branch Tactics Guide: CQB, Breaching & Entry
Ground Branch tactics guide: CQB formations, breaching and entry techniques, area of responsibility, movement discipline, and solo-versus-squad play.
Ground Branch Updates — V1.0, Hotfixes & 2026 Roadmap
Every GROUND BRANCH update since V1.0 (July 16, 2026): the launch build's new campaign, AI and armor systems, three hotfixes, and the post-launch roadmap.
Ground Branch Weapon Customization: Attachments & Optics
Ground Branch weapon customization: accessory rails, every optic type (red dots, LPVOs, scopes), suppressors, grips, lasers, zeroing and builds.
Ground Branch Weapons Guide: Classes, Calibers & Picks
Ground Branch weapons guide: every weapon class in V1.0, caliber notes, the no-unlock system, attachments, and recommended primaries for CQB and long range.
Ground Branch Wiki: Complete Game Overview, Modes & 1.0
Ground Branch wiki hub: what the tactical realism FPS is, how to play, every PvE and PvP mode, maps, platforms, V1.0 release info and official resources.