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The announcement outlines launch operator availability and how loadout customization works across Multiplayer and DMZ. It also details early-level restrictions for Multiplayer Create-a-Class.
The game is set to have 33 Operators at launch for Multiplayer and DMZ.
Players can assign a different Operator to each Multiplayer loadout; some are unlocked through challenges or edition incentives.
Multiplayer Create-a-Class customization unlocks at Player Level 4; premade Default Loadouts are available beforehand.

Source: Steam developer announcement, 2026-10-19. Read the original announcement
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