Bodycam’s Biggest Update Yet, Locked & Loaded, Arrives September 2

Bodycam is getting its biggest overhaul since launching in Early Access, with developer Reissad Studio confirming that Major Update v0.8, called Locked & Loaded, releases September 2, 2026. The hyper-realistic tactical shooter has spent months in relative quiet while its small team rebuilt core systems from the ground up, and the first of four planned Developer Devlogs detailing the update went live this week.

The update follows a delay from an originally planned Spring Major Update, which Reissad Studio says became a far larger overhaul than first intended once development got underway.

What We Know About Locked & Loaded

Reissad Studio, the indie team behind Bodycam, says the update touches nearly every system in the game rather than simply adding new content on top of the existing build. Devlog #1, focused on animation and loadouts, dropped on the game’s official YouTube channel and covers a complete overhaul of the first-person animation system, a new stress-based reload system with multiple animation variations, and procedural weapon positioning designed to make every reload feel distinct.

The update also introduces a new Loadout & Weapon Customization system with hundreds of attachments, along with an in-game tablet that replaces traditional menus while keeping players immersed in the game’s world. Tactical gadgets are joining the mix too, including FPV drones and RC cars for scouting and combat use.

Three more Devlogs are planned before launch. Devlog #2 covers the game’s reworked sound design, Devlog #3 showcases a new map called Trenches, and Devlog #4 rounds out the series with quality-of-life improvements and technical upgrades driven directly by community feedback. Reissad Studio has also opened requests for a playtest ahead of the September 2 release, with a limited number of players expected to be selected before launch, some of whom will be able to invite friends to join them.

Why This Update Matters for Players

The game launched into Early Access in June 2024 as a project built by two teenage developers, Luca and Leo Dassier, and it drew immediate attention for looks that rivaled AAA productions despite its small original team. Since then, the studio has grown considerably, and Reissad Studio has been direct about why Locked & Loaded took longer than players expected: several of the game’s core systems and internal tools needed rebuilding before they could support the pace and scale of updates the studio wants to deliver going forward.

That kind of foundational rework carries real risk for a live Early Access title, since long gaps between updates tend to frustrate an active player base looking for regular content. Reissad Studio has acknowledged that frustration directly in its own update posts, framing Locked & Loaded as the payoff for a quieter development period rather than a one-off content drop.

What’s Next

With Devlog #1 already out, players can expect Devlogs #2 through #4 to roll out over the coming weeks, covering sound design, the new Trenches map, and community-driven improvements respectively. The playtest is expected to open toward the end of August, giving a select group of players hands-on time before Locked & Loaded fully releases alongside a launch trailer on September 2.

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