Ground Branch Over The Network Apr 2026

One player acts as the host. Great for quick co-op with friends, but if the host lags or crashes, the whole session is affected.

Because of the "one-tap" lethality, a ping under 80ms is ideal. High latency causes "rubber-banding" and delayed hit registration. GROUND BRANCH over the network

While usable, VPNs often increase your routing hops, potentially raising your ping in a high-stakes tactical shooter. 💡 Tactical Tip One player acts as the host

If you are hosting, you must forward UDP Port 7777 (Game) and UDP Port 27015 (Query) in your router settings. VPNs often increase your routing hops

The game relies heavily on Steamworks. Ensure your Steam overlay is active to accept invites easily.