Onward Update 2.0 is the largest update by Meta-owned Downpour Interactive since the game's 2016 release, featuring comprehensive enhancements to weapons, graphics, and gameplay.
Every weapon and piece of equipment in the game has received a visual upgrade, and 13 new weapons, such as the M870 and HK416, have been added while some old ones have been removed.
Players can now customize their character models with the introduction of 10 operators per faction, amounting to a total of 20 choices.
Two new maps, Overgrowth and a remastered version of Downfall, have been added, with enhanced graphics and new features like climbable ladders.
The update also introduces a new co-op game mode called Retrieval, additional AI enemies, and various quality-of-life improvements.
Significant changes include realistic bullet drop, scope zeroing, and advancements in scope technology, enhancing gameplay realism.
Onward is available on Meta Horizon Store for Quest headsets, Meta PC Store for Link & Rift, and Steam for VR headsets supported by SteamVR.
Weapon models, textures, and sounds have been entirely replaced, with the addition of new weapons like pump-action shotguns and revolvers.
New weapon attachments such as grippods and hybrid scopes have been introduced, along with customizable character operators for more diverse appearances.
Maps have been updated with new features like interactable ladders, improved lighting, and additional playable areas, enhancing overall gameplay experience.