Ready Or Not FAQ

Shortlisted FAQ

Q: What is the difference between buying the game on your web page vs. on Steam?

A: If you buy on our web page, more of the funds go towards the development of Ready or Not. You will receive an email containing both the base RoN game

Q: I have a problem. How can I contact VOID about it?

A: You may post game bug reports on either our Public or Supporter Discords, which we watch closely. If you have an issue with buying the game through the VOID Interactive website, contact https://help.xsolla.com/. For issues which require direct VOID involvement contact info@voidinteractive.net.

Q: I haven’t received any Supporter Edition emails?

A: Please check your junk/spam emails, sometimes email protocols send them there. If you had your email on file with us changed, be sure to check your old email as well. If neither of these options work, please reach out to https://help.xsolla.com/.

Q: Who is VOID Interactive?

A: VOID Interactive is an Ireland based Game Development company who has a clear commitment to deliver high quality, authentic and impactful content that other mainstream software developers may shy away from due to cultural conventions and norms.

Q: Can I translate the NDA into another language for our community to understand?

A: Contact us at info@voidinteractive.net.

Q: Will we be able to play PvP in the Alpha?

A: The Alpha will focus on CO-OP and single player mode development. We will announce any news on PvP development over social media channels.

Q: Which platforms will Ready or Not be available on?

A: Ready or Not will be a PC title on release. However, we are interested in releasing it on other platforms such as consoles in the future.

Q: What is VOID's plan when it comes to downloadable content (DLC)?

A: The future paid DLC for RoN will consist of new expansion packs with massive amounts of content, likely covering new police forces and locales. VOID doesn't want DLC splitting their playerbase, however. As long as at least one person in a multiplayer lobby owns the necessary DLC it will be properly playable by everyone else in the lobby; if not, it will be playable at a lower resolution version.

Q: Will there be loot boxes or cosmetic stores?

A: Nope! There won't be any in-game store for cosmetics — only for expansions when the time comes — neither will there be any sort of loot box system.

Q: Will Ready or Not feature weapon and player model skins?

A: Yes, but we want the skins to be tasteful and something a law enforcement officer would realistically use. Most skins at the moment are part of the Supporter DLC.

Q: Will Ready or Not feature controller support?

A: The Alpha will not feature official controller support out of the gate, but we will look to incorporate it during or closer to the Beta.

Q: Will RoN require any third party DRM? Will it be always-online?

A: Nothing outside of checking if the game is owned on Steam. You will be able to play the full game offline upon release, however, the Supporter Edition experimental builds will require an online connection in the meantime.

Q: Will Ready or Not have a level editor and modding support?

A: A. Yes! Official mod support is now available in the game via Mod.io. Please visit https://mod.io/g/readyornot for more.

Q: What about blood and gore?

A: An impactful, visceral gore system will be released at some point during Early Access.

Q: Can I customize my AI teammates' gear?

A: Yes, to the same extent that a player’s can be.

Q: Will there be usable snipers or playable sniper roles?

A: Controllable AI snipers are still under development and may see deployment at a later date.

Q: Is there VOIP?

A: There is both local and team-wide VOIP.

Q: What are the system requirements to run the game?

A: On the VOID website here and at the bottom of the Steam page here you can find the latest recommended and minimum specs.

Q: Does the game feature a campaign?

A: For Full Release Ready or Not will have a heavily story driven campaign which meticulously spans the in-game world.

Q: Do Supporters currently get early access to updates?

A: Supporter edition owners usually have access to experimental early versions of updates for 1-2 weeks before their public release. This limited and dedicated group of Supporter playtesting results in a more fully polished update for everyone.

Q: Is there a way for me to get a game key as a creator?

A: Yes! You can apply to get a game key for Ready or Not using our LurkIt campaign here.

Alpha/Supporter Edition FAQ

Q: When does the Alpha start and when does Beta start?

A: Closed Alpha started on August 19th, 2019 at midnight (GMT), and the Open Alpha started with the Early Access Steam launch on December 17th, 2021. The game will transition to Beta in TBD.

Q: How can I upgrade from a Standard Edition to a Supporter Edition?

A: You may purchase the Supporter DLC on our Steam page by selecting the Ready or Not Supporter DLC.
For Standard Edition buyers who were affected by the delay in the planned June 2020 Beta launch, Xsolla will be providing instructions on how to upgrade to Supporter Edition with a deep discount.

Q: What part of closed Alpha can I talk about publicly?

A: Discussion of the Closed Alpha is contained to the Supporter Discord or the Supporter Forums. Only public information that has been released by VOID Interactive or authorized by VOID Interactive directly can be discussed publicly.

Q: If I break the NDA/don’t follow these instructions, what will happen?

A: You will lose access to the alpha, and expose yourself to legal action.

Q: Does the NDA prohibit one from disclosing the fact that they are participating in the alpha version of the game?

A: No, you can let others know that you are participating in the Alpha.

Q: Someone is breaking the NDA. What should I do?

A: Contact us at AlphaSupporter@voidinteractive.net with verifiable proof of a violation and we will investigate. We have embedded technology to assist us with identifying violators.

Q: Why are you this closed-lipped about the Closed Alpha?

A: VOID Interactive wishes to share the development of the game with its paying Supporters but at the same time wishes to keep the earlier stages of the game private due to the changing nature of game development and final product representation. VOID Interactive views the Closed Alpha as a way to communicate to Supporters the amount of work going into Ready or Not while maintaining privacy.

Q: Can I show the emails I have received in public?

A: Correct, the emails are not under NDA.

Q: How do I get into the Supporter Edition Discord?

A: Follow the instructions in the #become-verified channel on the Supporter Discord: https://discord.gg/nwTC3r4

Q: In the Supporter Edition, it says that we are going to have our name in the credits. What name are you going to use?

A: When Ready Or Not gets closer to its final (full) release, we will send a form to our supporters which will allow them to enter their name or preferred handle (or nothing at all) for the credits.

Q: If I record video of NDA gameplay now, and don’t upload it until after the game is released, does that violate my NDA?

A: Yes, NDA protected content is private. NDA content includes content (mini-devs, gameplay, screenshots, ect.) from BEFORE the NDA-free December 2nd, 2021 PvE update. The exception to this is PvP in-game gameplay/content from public PvP builds from AFTER the NDA-free May 9th, 2020 PvP update. You may only show NDA protected Closed Alpha content if authorized by VOID Interactive on an Official Social media platform or with direct express written permission from VOID Interactive.

Q: I accidentally input the wrong address/billing information for my order, what do I do?

A: Provide proof of purchase to us via email: info@voidinteractive.net

Generic Questions

Q: What is Ready Or Not?

A: Ready Or Not is an intense, tactical, first person shooter that depicts a modern day world in which Special Weapons and Tactical police units are called to defuse hostile and confronting situations.

Q: When will Ready Or Not release?

A: We expect the game to be in Early Access for some time over 12 months after its EA launch.

Q: What is Ready Or Not’s development status? Can I be an alpha or beta tester?

A: Ready or Not is currently in its late Alpha stage. You can get access to the Alpha and subsequent Beta by purchasing the game from the VOID website or on Steam. Supporter Edition buyers currently receive access to experimental early builds to test for about 2 weeks before they are launched to all players.

Q: When is Ready or Not’s next newsletter?

A: The newsletter follows a bi-weekly schedule.

Q: How many editions will be available for purchase?

A: We currently only have a Standard Edition and a Supporter Edition available.

Q: Will there be physical copies?

A: We have been approached by publishing houses with an offer to produce physical copies for sale through traditional brick and mortar outlets, but we have not made that decision as of yet.

Q: Will there be a merch store?

A: VOID Interactive plans on launching a merchandise store closer to or at full release.

Q: What content is expected in expansion packs?

A: The original Ready Or Not release is based in the USA and reflects events from the USA, future expansions will likely move to other geographies across the globe and reflect special police units and events from those locations.

Q: What storefronts is Ready Or Not available on?

A: Ready Or Not can be bought directly through our website at www.voidinteractive.net and is also soon to be available on Steam and other online game stores.

Q: I’ve seen other games say that they will be a Steam game, but decide at the last minute to become an Epic Games Store exclusive. Will the same occur with Ready Or Not?

A: We would like for Ready Or Not to be available to as many players as possible, thus selling in a non-exclusive way through as many channels as possible, but cannot comment about future possibilities.

Q: How well is Ready Or Not optimized?

A: We are putting in effort to ensure the game runs at its best within the confines of the users GPU and CPU capability. During the Alpha you may experience variable performance.

Q: Will Ready Or Not feature Steam Community items, such as backgrounds and trading cards?

A: They are a possibility and we will monitor community demand for these types of items.

Q: What inspirations did the artists have in creating Ready Or Not?

A: Ready Or Not developers draw their inspiration from numerous sources including real life events, film and other games….and of course our community.

Q: What is the soundtrack like in Ready Or Not?

A: Ready Or Not will feature original soundtracks that fit the theme of each of our levels. In a general sense it will be an eclectic mix of orchestra, classic, instrumental, etc.

Q: What languages will Ready Or Not be available in?

A: Original launch will be in English, but we are currently investigating localization in the languages of all our major markets.

Q: Can I play Ready Or Not in Virtual Reality?

A: Ready Or Not is not designed for VR at this stage.

Q: What anticheat does Ready Or Not use?

A: We’re currently looking into appropriate Anti-Cheat solutions. However, players are also able to kick/ban troublemakers from their sessions.

Q: Is Ready Or Not developed with e-Sports in mind?

A: Ready or Not is not specifically designed with e-sports in mind, however if the player base weighs heavily in favor we would look to support it.

Q: Will weapons accept accessories and attachments?

A: Yes. Weapons currently have four attachment slots: Underbarrel, Overbarrel, Scope/Sights, and Muzzle. In addition, they have the option of having skins.

Q: Are there Less Lethal equipment options?

A: Yes, there are a variety of less lethal items, including (but not limited to) stingball grenades, pepper spray, tasers, and beanbag shotguns.

Q: What other kind of gear can we expect?

A: Players can expect to see more Less Lethal equipment options, armor variations, and tactical devices added throughout development.

Q: Can players become suppressed if under heavy fire? / Why do some screenshots seem washed out?

A: Yes, suppression occurs when the player is under heavy enemy fire, resulting in tunnel vision and blurring.

Q: What methods can be used to breach a door?

A: Doors may be opened normally, peaked, picked, kicked, rammed, explosively breached, or torn open with a halligan bar.

Q: Are there melee weapons?

A: Suspect AI can utilize melee weapons such as knives, while players can melee bash using a rifle ect.

Q: Are there canine units?

A: There are no canine units in the game currently.

Q: Can I customize my AI teammates’ gear?

A: Yes, to the same extent that a player can be.

Q: Will there be usable snipers or playable sniper roles?

A: Controllable AI snipers are still under development and may see deployment at a later date.

Q: Is there a training mode?

A: There is a “Shoot House” in the Police Station where you can practice CQB, in addition to a firing range and dummy AI where you can test various weapons and Less Lethal equipment.

Q: How do less lethal weapons affect the player?

A: As you would expect them to affect a player in real life. But the effects of less than lethal wears off. Although excessive use of less than lethal can lead to a fatal event.

Q: Can lethal weapons incapacitate, as opposed to killing? What about less lethal weapons?

A: Lethal weapons can both incapacitate and kill. Excessive use of less lethal weapons can also lead to a fatality.

Q: Is there health recovery?

A: No, but players can bandage themselves to avoid bleeding out from wounds.

Q: Is overpenetration a factor?

A: Yes, certain round types such as FMJ can overpenetrate and kill unintended targets.

Q: Is there falling damage?

A: Yes, dependent on the height of the fall you will suffer some damage, even death. An injured officer will experience impacts to their speed, vision and aim, dependent on the severity of the injury.

Q: Is there blind firing?

A: Suspect AI will be able to blindfire, however SWAT are not planned to.

Q: Can I customize my officer’s appearance?

A: Yes, you can customize your officer’s appearance in the HQ locker room.

Q: Is there VoIP?

A: There is both local and team-wide VOIP.

Q: Vaulting?

A: Vaulting is a potential movement mechanic we're evaluating, given its complex interactions with the game environment.

Q: Rappelling?

A: No, this is not a feature we are planning to include in the first release.

Q: Can I go prone?

A: No, prone may be common in military shooters, however it is not a common stance for SWAT or CQB breaching tactics.

Q: Are there HUD crosshairs?

A: Only when aiming at specific objects, to improve the usability of certain features.

Q: Is there mouse acceleration?

A: No, there is no mouse acceleration in the game; raw mouse input is used.

Q: Can I hide the compass?

A: Yes. Most elements of the HUD are hideable, even allowing you to pick and choose which HUD elements you want to hide.

Q: Is Field of View (FOV) adjustable?

A: Yes, with a slider.

Q: Will there be a left-handed mode?

A: No, the engine does not currently allow for animation mirroring.

Q: Do bodies, shell casings, arrested suspects, etc disappear over time?

A: Shell casings do disappear. In CO-OP, bodies and arrested suspects do not disappear, but they will in PvP modes.

Q: Besides kneeling with hands up, what other kinds of arresting positions are there?

A: We will be working on several arresting positions which will feature in the full release, such as laying down. However, these options will be relatively limited in the Alpha.

Q: Can I see my own character’s legs?

A: Yes, you will be able to see your own body, movements and shadows.

Q: Is there a replay viewer?

A: Yes, the replay viewer will be deployed at some point during early access.

Q: Will there be mission briefings and planning?

A: Yes, there will be a detailed planning phase. The planning phase is where as a team leader, you can use departmental funds to purchase additional deployables and personnel needed to complete your mission. You can review mission information such as briefings here as well.

Q: Is there a story to the campaign?

A: Yes.

Q: How many maps will Ready or Not have during Early Access and on release?

A: The Early Access version of RoN will have at least 5 maps, while the full version will have around 10 maps or more.

Q: What sort of map sizes can one expect in Ready Or Not?

A: Ready Or Not is designed for tactical scenarios with close quarter combat. So our maps will vary from city block to entire buildings.

Q: How many game modes will each CO-OP map have?

A: Depending on the map, there may be multiple modes for players to choose from. These modes may include Barricaded Suspects, Raid, Bomb Threat, Active Shooter, Hostage Rescue, ect.

Q: Will the game force the mission to end if the players fail an objective?

A: No, the mission will continue but your score will be impacted and you may not progress through the singleplayer campaign.

Q: Is it possible to use only less-lethal weapons to complete the game?

A: Yes, and it will be necessary to get the coveted “S” rank for a given mission– the highest ranking possible.

Q: Is there a permadeath mode?

A: This is being considered.

Q: What kinds of suspects can I encounter, in terms of equipment?

A: Suspects will range from low-end store boosters and gang members, all the way up to high-end, military-spec tactical units.

Q: Do suspects interact with hostages?

A: Yes. Suspects will be able to take civilians as human shields or hold them at gunpoint in stand-offs with players in the future.

Q: Will there be leaderboards in the game?

A: Yes. There is a leaderboard for each level in cooperative, and a leaderboard for PVP.

Q: How does arresting work in singleplayer/CO-OP and in PvP?

A: Arresting will be accomplished in a couple of ways by using designated keys. Once the suspect has submitted, a player will either be able to arrest the suspect themselves or order his AI team to perform the arrest. In PvP modes, stunned players can be arrested.

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