{"rewrite":{"id":"r_30ab7a126a033b824d312883","clusterId":"c_036b1d385a2e81722e8d5a30","slug":"ground-branch-leaves-early-access-with-version-1-0-release","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"GROUND BRANCH Leaves Early Access With Version 1.0 Release","summary":"BlackFoot Studios and MicroProse have released version 1.0 of the tactical shooter GROUND BRANCH, ending its early access period. The update introduces the Operations campaign framework, starting with a prologue set in Pakistan's mountains. New features include an Outpost map, improved enemy AI, an Extraction mission type, overhauled movement and door breaching, and expanded customization. The developer plans further campaign chapters, multiplayer updates, and an official mod kit.","whyItMatters":"The full release of GROUND BRANCH, from a developer of the original Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon, completes a long early access tactical shooter with a detailed post-launch roadmap.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe tactical shooter GROUND BRANCH has left early access with version 1.0, after its initial 2018 launch. The update adds the Operations campaign framework, beginning with a prologue set in northern Pakistan. The developer, BlackFoot Studios, includes a veteran of the original Tom Clancy\u0026#39;s Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon teams. Version 1.0 also introduces a new map (Outpost), improved enemy AI, an Extraction mission type, overhauled movement with motion capture, and a revamped breaching system. The game is available on Steam for 3,090 yen, with a 20% launch discount. Future plans include three additional campaign chapters, a major multiplayer update, and an official mod kit.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"GROUND BRANCH, the tactical shooter from a Rainbow Six / Ghost Recon veteran, has left early access with version 1.0. The update adds a prologue campaign, new map, improved AI, and more. Steam, 20% off until July 24.","twitterPost":"GROUND BRANCH version 1.0 is out now, ending the tactical shooter's early access. New prologue campaign, Outpost map, Extraction missions, revamped movement and breaching. Steam, 20% off until July 24.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"GROUND BRANCH has officially launched version 1.0 after early access began in 2018. The update introduces a story-driven prologue and many gameplay improvements. The developer, which includes a veteran of the original Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon, has a roadmap for future content.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/18/169426.html\",\"title\":\"初代『Rainbow Six』開発者が手がけるタクティカルシューター『GROUND BRANCH』正式リリース！\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5127,"outputTokens":2328,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784329182,"createdAt":"2026-07-17T22:49:52.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T22:52:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-17T22:49:52.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_036b1d385a2e81722e8d5a30","canonicalTitle":"初代『Rainbow Six』開発者が手がけるタクティカルシューター『GROUND BRANCH』正式リリース！","representativeArticleId":"a_4d17b1a002a24d488553147e","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"GROUND BRANCH\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-17T21:00:02.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-17T21:00:02.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-17T22:52:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/18/169426.html","title":"初代『Rainbow Six』開発者が手がけるタクティカルシューター『GROUND BRANCH』正式リリース！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["GROUND BRANCH"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}