Overview
- Remedy says servers have been engineered to operate with a smaller player base so the game stays online for years, with patches provided if required.
- Base price is now $19.99 across platforms, with an additional limited Steam discount through the end of March.
- The new cross‑platform Friend’s Pass lets non‑owners join full matches with progression, though they cannot create or start lobbies.
- The Open House update adds five Control‑inspired Endless Shift arenas — Cafeteria, Aircon Room, Ranger HQ, Turntable, and Ritual Lobby.
- Gameplay and quality‑of‑life changes include shorter harmful‑condition durations, clearer healing with water sources, an overhauled perk‑equipping system, weapon balance tweaks, faster revives, and HUD improvements.