The upcoming September update (among patches mentioned below that have already hit) sounds like it delivers some much-needed polish, particularly in the gunplay department. Players can expect more satisfying weapon feedback, new heavy firearms, and a full mod system replacing generic upgrades—allowing for deeper customization and meaningful mechanical choices. Audio and UI have received a facelift too: clearer HUD resource displays, improved enemy sounds, and pop-up tooltips help players track objectives and gear. Remedy’s also bundled in a charming new “Surviving the Workplace” intro video to lend narrative flavor and embed context for newcomers
The onboarding process has been seriously reworked—players now begin missions at Clearance Level 3, cutting past the dull grind of early zones, and earning currency like Lost Assets and Research Samples has been buffed for smoother gear progression . Additionally, tooltips for Crisis Kit gadgets are more explicit, the tutorial has been strengthened, and early-game confusion is being directly addressed . But despite these strides, challenges remain: the game is still light on content, and its core systems haven’t drastically changed.
Whether these refinements will be enough to pull in and retain players remains the million-dollar question—right now, the momentum is positive, but only sustained growth and future content drops will determine its fate.
