Ready or Not: Dark Waters Release Brings New Missions, Weapons, and Game Enhancements

The tactical shooter Ready or Not receives a major update with the launch of the Dark Waters DLC, adding exciting content for both free and premium players. This release brings new missions, weapons, and AI systems, alongside gameplay, visual, and audio refinements.

Dark Waters: What’s Included?

The Dark Waters DLC introduces both paid and free features:

• Weapons: Five new weapons, including the MK17 rifle and MP5SD6, are free for all players.
• Maps: DLC owners host missions free for all multiplayer participants.
• Cosmetics: Exclusive new uniforms, helmets, and tattoos for DLC owners.

If you own the Supporter Edition, the DLC is automatically included.

Gameplay Overhauls

AI Enhancements

• Base Game: AI now features improved compliance behaviors, weapon holstering, and mission-specific loadouts.
• DLC Missions: Dark Waters missions introduce unique mechanics, such as:AI suspects dynamically equipping weapons from caches.New “Rally” and “Regroup” squad behaviors.The UH-60 helicopter, providing thermal imaging and spotlights.
• AI suspects dynamically equipping weapons from caches.
• New “Rally” and “Regroup” squad behaviors.
• The UH-60 helicopter, providing thermal imaging and spotlights.

New Features

• Official Gamepad Support: Enhanced controller compatibility.
• Arrest Cancelling: Players can now cancel arrests mid-animation.

Dark Waters Missions

Three new operations take players into high-stakes environments:

1. Mirage at Sea: Aboard a luxury yacht, where mid-mission objectives dynamically change.
2. Leviathan: Infiltrate a sprawling underwater facility.
3. 3 Letter Triad: A showdown with a dangerous organized crime syndicate.

Weapons and Attachments

Free for all players, the update adds new firearms:

• M14S-16, G3, GA51, MK17, and MP5SD6.
• New attachments: Side Angle Grip, TH-Grip, and advanced optics.

Visual and Audio Upgrades

Base Game Visual Changes

• Improved NVG overlays and SWAT team visibility with colored chemlights.
• Animation upgrades, including inverse kinematics and weapon hesitation for AI.

Audio Updates

• Reworked TOC voiceovers and character dialogue clarity.
• New Foley effects for movement and reverb optimization.

DLC-Specific

• Helicopter directional callouts and thermal views for missions.

Quality of Life and Fixes

The update addresses numerous bugs and crashes:

• Resolved AI navigation and animation issues.
• Fixed multiplayer syncing problems with lobbies and equipment.
• Improved ragdoll physics and laser dot alignment.

Final Thoughts

The Dark Waters Release marks a significant step forward for Ready or Not, blending free updates with premium content to enhance immersion and gameplay variety. Whether you're diving into the new missions or enjoying base game improvements, there's plenty for every officer to explore.

Stay tuned to Gamers Foundry for future updates and guides!