Screenshot of the game Blackout Protocol. Multiple characters stand in a dimly lit industrial tunnel, green lit in the distance.

Screenshot from Blackout Protocol, a top-down tactical shooter. Players battle in a dark, industrial environment.

Blackout Protocol: In-game view of ability selection. Oxygen Generator, Meditation II, and Rollback.

Blackout Protocol UI: In-game menu displaying skill upgrades and options.

Section 13 (formerly known as Blackout Protocol) is a roguelite twin-stick shooter that blends fast-paced action, sci-fi horror, and tactical co-op gameplay. You can dive in solo or team up with up to 3 players, unfortunately, crossplay isn't supported, so everyone needs to be on the same platform.

You play as elite agents from Section 13, a secret organization dealing with supernatural threats the world isn't supposed to know about. After a containment breach at a shady underground lab, it's up to you and your squad to descend into the chaos, neutralize the threat, and shut it all down before it spreads.

Each mission throws you into randomly generated levels filled with freaky enemies, traps, and tense close-quarter firefights. Friendly fire is always on, so communication, spacing, and timing are key to achieving your goal.

What makes Section 13 stand out? The tools. You'll use cutting-edge tech and gadgets to turn the tide in your favor:

Smartguns that adapt and upgrade mid-run
Tactical drones for recon, lighting, or enemy marking
EMP grenades, shock mines, and other crowd-control gadgets
Deployable shields and vision mods for advanced tactics
On-the-fly upgrades and loadout changes between levels

As a roguelite game, Section 13 offers new layouts, randomized gear, and evolving challenges on every run. You'll unlock weapons, gadgets, and permanent boosts the more you play, giving you more ways to tackle missions your way whether you're a stealthy flanker, heavy fire support, or gadget freak.
Rebranded from Blackout Protocol to Section 13, the game doubles down on its moody, high-tech horror vibe while keeping the action fast and fun. It does not matter if you're going in solo or coordinating every move with your squad; this game delivers a chaotic and strategic gameplay experience with every descent.

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Patch Notes

1.0.10 - 6/13/25 (1.0.10 Hotfix Patch Notes)
1.0.3 - 5/31/25 (1.0.3 Hotfix Patch Notes)
1.0.1 - 5/28/25 (1.0.1 Hotfix Patch Notes)
0.31.1 - 4/25/25 ([UPDATED] 0.31.1 Hotfix Patch Notes)
0.30.6 - 4/2/25 (0.30.6 Hotfix Patch Notes)
0.30.5 - 3/26/25 (0.30.5 Hotfix Patch Notes)
0.30.4 - 3/21/25 (0.30.4 Hotfix Patch Notes)
0.30.3 - 3/19/25 ([Updated] 0.30.3 & 0.30.2 Hotfix Patch Notes)
0.30.1 - 3/15/25 (0.30.1 Hotfix Patch Notes)
0.20.3 - 12/17/24 (0.20.3 Hotfix Patch Notes (12/16/2024))
0.20.3 - 11/8/24 (0.20.3 Minor Patch Notes)
0.20.1 - 10/14/24 (0.20.1 Bug Fix Patch Notes)
0.20 - 10/11/24 (Section 13 0.20 Patch Notes)
0.19.2 - 8/30/24 (Section 13 Demo 0.19.2 Minor Patch Notes)
0.19.1 - 8/29/24 (Section 13 Demo 0.19.1 Patch Notes)
0.14.2 - 12/20/23 (0.14.2 Minor Patch Notes)
0.14.1 - 12/15/23 (0.14.1 Minor Patch Notes)
0.13.3 - 11/22/23 (0.13.3 Minor Patch Notes)
0.13.2 - 11/17/23 (0.13.2 Minor Patch Notes)
0.13.1 - 11/14/23 (0.13.1 Minor Patch Notes)
0.12.4 - 10/16/23 (0.12.4 Minor Patch Notes)
0.12.3 - 10/3/23 (0.12.3 Minor Patch Notes)
0.12.2 - 9/25/23 (0.12.2 Minor Patch Notes)
9/23/23 (https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2111870/view/3739732875061176308)
0.12.1 - 9/23/23 (0.12.1 Minor Patch Notes)
0.11.3 - 9/2/23 (0.11.3 Minor Hotfix Patch Notes)
0.11.2 - 8/28/23 (0.11.2 Minor Patch Notes)
0.11.1 - 8/12/23 (0.11.1 Minor Patch Notes)
0.10.5 - 7/31/23 (0.10.5 Minor Fix Patch Notes)
0.10.4 - 7/28/23 (0.10.4 Minor Hotfix Patch Note)
0.10.3 - 7/27/23 (0.10.3 Minor Hotfix Patch Note)
7/20/23 (Day-1 Bug Fix Patch Notes)
6/9/23 (Demo Minor Hot Fix - June 9 2023)
4/7/23 (CB 2 Minor Hotfix - April 7)
4/7/23 (CB 2 Minor Hotfix - April 6)