Squad 10.5.2 Overhauled Suppression Mechanics and Bullet Audio

Update 10.5.2 for Squad is a narrowly scoped but substantive patch, concentrating almost entirely on suppression systems and bullet pass-by audio rather than sweeping content additions.

What changed

Suppression overhaul:

• Visual effects for suppression have been completely reworked
• Accumulation and decay rates have been adjusted
• The suppression value dealt by each weapon and projectile has been re-balanced
• VFX intensity, weapon sway, and other per-tier effects have also been re-balanced
• Suppression now prevents holding breath to stabilize a weapon, but zooming in remains possible
• Running out of breath while using the hold-breath ability now cancels weapon stabilization only — not the camera zoom. Scoped weapon zoom focus is not yet affected; the developers note this for a future update

Bullet audio:

• Snap and crack pass-by sound effects have been improved
• The transition fade distance for snap and crack sounds is now synchronized with each caliber's suppression radius

SDK (modding) changes:

• Separate suppression threshold limits added for pass-bys versus explosives, preventing pass-by audio from triggering effects reserved for explosive rounds
• Suppression Info configs expanded with more preset options and greater configurability
• Weapon sway speed can now be modified by suppression level, stamina consumption percentage, and player movement state
• The old suppression sway system has been removed

For players, the practical result is a more graduated and intentional suppression experience — one where incoming fire limits your steadiness without completely stripping camera control, and where the audio of bullets passing nearby is more closely tied to their actual threat radius.