Big news is on the horizon for “Onward” (2020), the tactical military simulation game crafted by Downpour Interactive, now under Meta’s wing. It’s been a while since players have had something major to dive into, with the last substantial update rolling out almost a year ago.
Despite appearances, Onward hasn’t been left in the dust. Over the past year, updates have been sparse following the release of the ‘Mercenary’ update in February 2024. This update brought a player-versus-environment mode and some graphical improvements to the mix.
Now, excitement is building as Downpour Interactive gears up for the highly anticipated 2.0 update. According to a recent blog post by Meta, this update, slated for release later this year, promises to be the game’s most significant enhancement yet. Players can expect a wave of fresh content.
Highlighted features of the 2.0 update include an impressive graphical revamp of weapons and utilities. Adding to the excitement, there’s the introduction of a new Operator system featuring 20 new characters, along with fresh map content. Meta assures fans they’ll get more details on this massive overhaul in the near future.
This update arrives amidst broader industry challenges, including significant layoffs at Downpour Interactive in 2023. Notably, founder and CEO Dante Buckley, who launched the studio in 2015, left the company just before these layoffs took place.
Originally launched on Steam in Early Access back in 2016 and later arriving on the original Oculus Quest in 2020, Onward has always prioritized intense, realistic squad tactics and an authentic recreation of real-world weapons.
For those curious to explore or catch up on Onward, you can find it on the Horizon Store for Quest 2 and newer models, as well as on Steam for PC VR headsets, with a typical price tag of $25.
