I'm a dedicated player of Squad, a tactical FPS that uniquely bridges the gap between an arcade shooter and military realism. I've found camaraderie in 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building, but recently my experience, like many others, has been altered.

One particular attribute that fostered this sense of comradery was the grit and realism provided by the grunting sound in the Pushups emote. It's a simple full body animation that could only be used in the Main Base or during the Staging phase and increased morale among players. However, this has been removed without sufficient explanation, affecting my personal gameplay experience and that of countless others.

The removal of this important attribute clearly directs us away from the authenticity that Squad initially promised. The game touts itself as presenting an authentic combat experience achieved through teamwork, communication, and real combat elements. Yet, the removal of the grunting in the Pushups emote seems counterproductive to that mission.

We ask Offworld Industries, the creators of Squad, to listen to their dedicated player base and reinstate the grunting sound in the Pushups emote. By doing so, they'd be preserving the authenticity of the game, potentially attracting new players while retaining current ones, and restoring the Grunt-induced morale among the troops.

Sign this petition and help us take a stand against this change, and to bring back the spirit of real combat back to our beloved game, Squad.