Hello, Contestants! Patch 8 is now available, introducing new features and bug fixes. Check out all the details below!

• Compete for control of our new, most dangerous companion, BOMB.BO, and deliver them to the goal to score points in an explosive fashion!
  
• Alternatively, throw it at the goal! A thrown goal will still score points, albeit less than if you deliver it by hand.
  
• Use the Goalkeeper spectator interaction to protect your goal even in death, preventing players from reaching it, while delivering a nasty shock. Shocked players are slowed, can't shoot, and will drop the BOMB.BO if they were holding it.
  
• Lastly, no one likes a ball hog. Don't let BOMB.BO count down to zero, or there will be consequences!
  
• For now, bots will function in this mode the same as with Spotlight. Bots will attempt to attack or defend the orb holder, but will not carry the orb themselves. You need at least 2 human players to begin a Touchdown match, one per team.

• Players will be able to chat with anyone in the squad lobby if you are joining together ahead of gameplay.
  
• In game, who you can chat to depends on the situation…
  
• While alive, you can talk to your team directly with V, or by selecting the Team channel using Dpad down on a controller.
  
• You can also talk in proximity chat to those physically around you, using Alt or selecting the Proximity channel using Dpad down on a controller.
  
• Involved in a takedown? Killer and victim have a few seconds of direct open mic chat immediately after the takedown occurs.
  
• During spectator mode, you can talk freely with all other spectators, regardless of team.
  
• During all other gameplay elements (Map showcase, end of round, winners showcase), voice chat is open to everyone!
  
• Of course, you can mute yourself, individuals and even everyone in the match easily if you want to opt out of the feature.

• Completing games earns you experience towards your Player Profile Rank, and at specific levels you can unlock new goodies!
  
• Winning, scoring takedowns, scoring multi-kills... everything you do will add small amounts of experience to your total at the end of the match.
  
• The only situation in which you don't get experience is if you leave a match before the match completes. So stay in the game, and fight to the bitter end!
  
• We have included several new cosmetic skin sets, weapon skins and masks, as well as new skin tones, and even newer Tracer and Charm cosmetic types.
  
• There might be something special at the end for those who make it all the way!

• This is a new menu that lives inside the squad lobby, next to the Locker.
  
• The Armoury contains everything regarding weapon customisation, including the new Tracer and Charm cosmetics.
  
• Charms are attached to your weapon and add a little personal flair!
  
• Tracers affect the colour of your gunfire!
  
• The arrival of the Armoury also spells a change in how we handle which weapons you use in a match.
  
• We now have a loadout system! Each round will designate the weapon type to be used, but the specific variant you equip is based on your selection in the armoury menu.
  
• This means you can now go head-to-head with a Scarab user whilst wielding your trusty Mantis.
  
• Please note that weapon skins have been moved from the Locker to the Armoury!
  
• We intend to add more options to this menu… soon 🙂

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• We have implemented a new system for queuing into gameplay. Quickplay and Custom remain the same. Instead of Solo and Squad, we now have The Crucible and War Games. The Crucible restricts your search to Bodycount and Team Bodycount only. War Games includes all match types apart from Bodycount and Team Bodycount.
  
• New controller options have been added! In particular, much requested input acceleration and deadzone manipulation options should now be present and functional.
  
• A new Announcer and ABI assistant voice over has been added!
  
• A new post-match screen has been added where you can see your performance in the prior game.
  
• The options available in Custom Matches have been expanded! Expect to see more options appearing in later updates, too.

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• Slow Reload should no longer become disabled over time.
  
• Name plates should appear as normal again, although they are now positional, and will hide where players are obstructed.
  
• Losing internet connection should once again return you to the title screen.

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• If you start firing directly after sprinting, the animation will look like you are firing upwards (although any bullets will be fired in the correct direction)
  
• The button prompt for quick respawn may not update in game if you change it from its default
  
• On Abyssal Ascent, bots spawning on a specific spawn point may become unable to move from the point.
  
• When killed by bots, the game will occasionally tell you you were killed by KillerName, instead of the name of the bot that killed you.
  
• Very rarely, after picking up the BOMB.BO you will be unable to throw it correctly.

Hey everyone! We’ve recently added bots to Blindfire, and they’re already making queues faster and helping new players get the hang of the game. If you want to learn more about this awesome new feature, check out our quick Q&A video on the topic—it’s up now on our YouTube channel!

Also, the next content update is dropping at the end of this month, so stay tuned for that. You won’t want to miss it!

Hello, Contestants! Patch 7 is now available, bringing changes to some of the recently released features as well as high priority bug fixes. Check out all the details below!

• We have enabled Custom Games for single players. This should allow you to generate games of your choice with bots if you just want to get into some action!
  
• The only mode you can't Custom Game alone is Spotlight, as that currently requires a human player on each side to pick up BORB.EE.
  
• We have enabled the matchmaking server to match you with bots if no one else is available in the queue.
  
• The matchmaking server will, of course, always prefer to match players together before starting a bot game.
  
• Currently the server will revert to creating a bot game after 4 minutes. We may revise this down in future updates.

• The bots have overcome their fear of Nightvoid Gap, and are willing to explore it once more.
  
• Resolved a controller navigation issue in the squad lobby, while playing as a host during matchmaking, that prevented the user from accessing the Locker.
  
• Resolved a minor graphical issue in the mode select screen.
  
• Resolved an issue where the options menu would occasionally give options for something it shouldn’t! (stay tuned)

• Enabled some changes that should significantly improve performance at low graphical settings.

Hello, Contestants! Patch 6 is now available, introducing new features and bug fixes. Check out all the details below!
A new match type - Spotlight - has been added.

• This match type is Squad based only.
  
• The match is a best of 3 rounds.
  
• Fight over control of our adorable new companion, BORB.EE, and collect points for your team for each second you hold it in hand.
  
• While holding BORB.EE, you cant use your weapons and you are lit up, but you also have infinite sprint and a healing factor to keep you on the move! You can also drop or even throw BORB.EE to one of your teammates!
  
• The first team to accrue 100 points wins the round.
  
• To improve the experience of matches on multi-height maps, we have added gantry-level spawn points. These will be available in both Spotlight and Kill Race.

Custom Matches have been added to the lobby options!
- This option only appears when you have at least 2 players in your squad.
- The squad lobby can now support 8 players to facilitate full custom matches. If the squad has more than 4 players, Custom Matches will be your only option.
- Rather than going into matchmaking, you will be allocated a server directly. Upon selecting custom, you will be able to edit;

• Match type
  
• Map
  
• Weapon Selection
  
• Bot Participation (explained below shortly!)

A first implementation of Bots has been added! Bots are now available in a variety of ways…

• If matchmaking can't find enough players to make a full game, it will add bots to cover the difference for you.
  
• It will still prefer smaller capacity full player-based game modes, like the small variant of Kill Race, if possible.
  
• If you enable the option in Custom Games, bots will fill the spaces remaining in your lobby.
  
• If a player leaves mid-game, they will be replaced with a bot.

- Bots are capable of reacting to both light and sound from other players in their vicinity, and will do their best to track players they have seen, to bring them down.
- In Spotlight mode, bots on both teams will attempt to protect/attack the player holding BORB.EE, rather than trying to pick it up themselves. (Since this mode should only start with at least one human player on each side)
- Bots are a work in progress, and we will improve them as time goes on.

In Bodycount and Team Bodycount, players are now able to gain points through Spectator Assists!

• If you light up a player with one of the spectator interactions throughout the maps, and they die within a short period afterwards, you will be awarded a Spectator Assist, worth 10 points, just like an assist in live gameplay!
  
• With this, even if you die early in the round, you can still continue to earn points and keep pace with people who survive longer.
  
• Don’t give up, and light ‘em up!

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• The Announcer has finally agreed to slow down during Kill Race.
  
• The announcer should no longer declare a Draw when there is a clear winner.
  Please note: in Bodycount mode, the round winner is decided via points, rather than who the final survivor is.
  
• The pause menu should no longer re-appear next round, if you are in it when the round ends.
  
• Players should now display the correct cosmetics in the lobby, mid-match, and in the winners showcase.
  Please note: As a result of resolving this bug, cosmetic skin loadouts have unfortunately been deleted. Please create your favourite look once more!
  
• Small Kill Race groups should no longer spawn in with Big Kill Race rules.
  
• Keybinds should no longer sometimes misbehave and trigger both new and old function at the same time.
  
• Traps obscured behind walls/objects should be a bit more visually clear.
  
• There should no longer be rare instances of player names not appearing in the lobby.

• If you start firing directly after sprinting, the animation will look like you are firing upwards (although any bullets will be fired in the correct direction)
  
• 1 player may have a blank name plate while in spectator freecam mode.
  
• Having your controller disconnected and reconnected in the middle of a match has a small chance of causing Slow Reload to stop working. Restarting the game will resolve this if it happens to you.
  
• Losing internet connection may not cancel matchmaking and send you back to the title screen.

Hello everyone,

We are just one day away from the release of the new update. Alongside some fantastic quality-of-life improvements, this update introduces an exciting new game mode called Spotlight.

If you want to see how this new mode works, we have prepared a special gameplay video for you to check out:

The update will be available tomorrow, January 28th, and we look forward to seeing you in the arena very soon. 🔥

Today, join Call, Jack, and Felype as they reveal everything you need to know about the upcoming Blindfire update that’s packed with exciting new features!

Release date for our upcoming update: January 28, 2025

Hey everyone! We have something special for you, a Q&A video with our Lead Designer, Matt Dunthorne! Check it out on our Twitter/X page to learn more about the game and get the scoop on the exciting update coming early next year. Don’t miss it!

You can find the video here: https://x.com/BlindfireGame/status/1870546925323215298

Today’s the day! We’ve rolled out a mini content update with some nice surprises to spice up your Blindfire gameplay. Think of it as a small box with a big, shiny bow. Except instead of a bow, it’s traps. Lots of traps! Nervous? You should be. Here’s a breakdown of all the new additions to Blindfire:

WORKER’S FORGOTTEN LAMP
The Worker’s Forgotten Lamp is a new illumination trap with a wide area of effect. When triggered, it floods the nearby surroundings with bright white light and emits a distinct sound, making it nearly impossible to stay hidden. If you stumble into one, try to make the most of it. And if you get exposed? Well, sprint as fast as possible because that blinding light will make you an irresistibly easy target.

CONTAINER TRAP
Containers were top-tier hiding spots in Blindfire, until now. Meet the Container Trap, your new worst nightmare. While the lasers in this trap are not lethal (despite their intimidating vibes), they will mess up your day if you accidentally set it off. So go ahead, keep hiding in those containers. We dare you…

SHUTTER “TRAP”
Okay, technically this isn’t a “trap”, BUT it is incredibly useful. The Shutter lets you seal off key routes on the map, forcing your enemies to take an alternative path or awkwardly stand around waiting for the door to open. Whether you’re blocking enemies to give your team a breather or trolling as a spectator by repeatedly shutting the gates, the strategy is entirely up to you.

UV HORIZONTAL LIGHT
Let there be light. UV light! The UV Horizontal Light not only exposes you and showcases your fabulous cosmetics, but also adds another fun layer of strategy to your gameplay. Here’s a tip! Most traps in the game, including this one, can be activated by shooting them. Did you know that? No? Well, now you do. Go forth and start shooting at random lamps.

NEW FREE COSMETICS
It wouldn’t be an update without some fresh drip, right? We’re bringing you 10 new masks, 5 new outfits, and 2 new weapon skins that apply to every weapon currently in the game. That’s a lot of options to flex on your opponents with. Personally I’m a big fan of the new Uzumaki mask. Which one is your favorite?

NEW TUTORIAL HUB
Blindfire is deeper than it looks, and we want everyone to hit the ground running. That’s why we’ve introduced a shiny new Tutorial Hub! It features a series of short, easy-to-follow videos designed to help new players learn the ropes. So, if you’ve been struggling to explain the game to your friends and family, tell them to watch it because let’s face it, we all need more recruits to grow the awesome Blindfire community during this early access phase!

NOTE: A more immersive, hands-on tutorial experience is in the works for the future, but for now, these videos will make sure everyone gets the basics of mechanics and game modes down.

That’s everything for today! Don’t worry, January is just around the corner, and with it comes another great content update. Until then, I’ll see you all in the arena. Stay sneaky, stay deadly, and try not to get caught in a trap (or do, for science).

Cheers!
Pedro Silva, Community Manager

NEW FEATURES

New Map
- A new small map has been added for use in Killrace - Nocturne Bridge!
- This is a smaller version of the maps used for Kill Race, and will appear mainly when a kill race game begins with a lobby of 2-4 players.
- To help players flow through the system more easily, we have created custom kill race rules where the lobby consists of 4 players or less.
- Lobbies of this size will now generally spawn into the new, smaller map.
- The time limit and kill requirements of lobbies with this amount of players will be lower than normal.
- Please note that if a game tried to load in 5 players, and 1 failed, leaving 4, the game will still load in as a “large” lobby.

NEW TRAPS
- A variety of new traps have been added! Catch out friends and enemies alike in new and creative ways.
- The new traps can be activated as a spectator too, so don't let them go just because they eliminated you!
- Armed Mannequins have also learned to adapt their weapon loadout to the situation around them. Clever!

NEW COSMETICS
- A variety of new free cosmetic sets, as well as new independent mask cosmetics and weapon cosmetics have been added! You will be able to find them all in your locker in the game.

TUTORIAL HUB
- The Tutorial Hub has been added! Get tips and tricks on how to approach the game before you jump in.

FIXES AND CHANGES
- A warning has been added to the lobby to let you know when crossplay is disabled for the session you are in.
- When entering spectator mode, the camera should no longer get stuck in objects or outside the map bounds, and should react to player input immediately.
- The announcer should be less inclined to react to kills as first blood again.
- You should no longer be prevented from respawning and end up softlocked if two players are assigned the same respawn pod due to auto-respawn, or you select a respawn pod in the same frame it is assigned to someone else.
- The game should now simply retry auto-respawning a second later.
- You should no longer lose access to VFX on consoles when moving between Performance and Quality
- If this were to still occur, you can still fix it by restarting the game.

KNOWN ISSUES
- If you are in the settings menu as a spectator when the round ends, the menu will reopen once the new round begins.
- If you start firing directly after sprinting, the animation will look like you are firing upwards (although any bullets will be fired in the correct direction)
- The announcer can (still) be a little… overzealous at times.
- He will sometimes announce a draw when there is a clear winner. This now typically occurs when a player leaving causes the game to end.

- After you respawn, you will sometimes spawn with the incorrect weapon skin.
- In the winners showcase, you may sometimes spawn with the incorrect skin (primarily on PC)
- You can occasionally spawn into Nocturne Bridge despite having a “large” lobby.
- We are curious, how do you feel about playing on this smaller map with 8 players?
- Very rarely, a “small” lobby will still load in with the large lobby rules for Killrace, though still in the smaller map.