GROUND BRANCH

GROUND BRANCH is developed by BlackFoot Studios, MicroProse Software and published by MicroProse Software, released on Jul 16, 2026.

From one of the developers behind the original Rainbow Six® and Ghost Recon® games, comes a thinking-man’s first-person shooter featuring in-depth character and weapon customization. Take your time. Think ahead. Get the job done.

Basic Information

Store page feature tags: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Workshop, Partial Controller Support, Family Sharing.

Official Introduction Key Points

1. In GROUND BRANCH, you will play as the elite paramilitary arm of the CIA’s Special Activities Center/Special Operations Group (SAC/SOG) and lead other special operations forces through challenging deniable ops all over the globe. With deliberate, calculated and unforgiving gameplay, GROUND BRANCH aims to be the true rebirth of the tactical realism genre of the late ’90s and early 2000s. Powered by Epic’s Unreal Engine 4, GB puts the “tactical” back in “tactical shooter” — no compromises.
2. ▶ TRUE FIRST PERSON
3. GROUND BRANCH’s unique True First-Person System improves world immersion and awareness of your surroundings, providing zero disconnect between your view and your character’s physical presence in the environment. See your foot sticking out of cover? Better tuck it in — enemies may be able to see it (and shoot it) too, but only if their line of sight and muzzle are verifiably unobstructed. Cameras are placed at the character’s eyes and bullets originate from the weapon’s muzzle. Managing your height over bore when shooting around obstacles or aiming for precision in CQB is critical. In GROUND BRANCH, what you see is what you get.
4. A minimal HUD with multiple optional elements ensures that vital information is available, but never a constant obstacle to either immersion or your field of view.
5. ▶ UNPRECEDENTED CUSTOMIZATION
6. Say goodbye to pre-defined kits and fully customize your character. From gear, basic appearance, and outfit, to in-depth vest and weapon platform customization, down to individual pouch and attachment placement. What you bring to your mission is determined by your loadout choice, which carries realistic consequences: with the encumbrance and stamina system, too much equipment will impact your character’s speed and performance; place a scope too forward on the rail and your sight picture will be too small; bring a long rifle into CQB and weapon collision may prove a hindrance.
7. Forget unlocks, microtransactions and loot boxes. Ground Branch operators get all the right tools for the job straight away — courtesy of the Agency.
8. ▶ OPERATE, COOPERATE

Minimum System Requirements (Windows)

- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended

Legal Notice

© MicroProse Software. All rights reserved. GROUND BRANCH, the GROUND BRANCH logo, MicroProse Software, and the MicroProse Software logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of MicroProse Software Pty Ltd. GROUND BRANCH uses the Unreal Engine © Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved. Unreal is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere.

Official Screenshots

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