Bodycam Crossbow: Now in Standard Loadouts (V0.9 Change)

The crossbow is one of Bodycam's most distinctive weapons — a silent, single-shot projectile weapon — and the v0.9 "The Dead & Damned" update (November 13, 2026) changes how you get it: the crossbow now ships in the standard equipment set, removing its old requirement to reach the secret on the Village map.

Facts on this page come from the developer's official Steam announcement (October 30, 2026) and the store page, verified November 8, 2026. Bolt damage, velocity, and attachment options are not officially documented yet.

What Changed in V0.9

• Before v0.9: the crossbow was a special reward tied to the Village secret — players had to complete a map-specific challenge to use it.
• From v0.9: the crossbow is part of the standard equipment set, available in normal loadouts across PvP maps, no secret required.

The official announcement states this directly: the crossbow "will become available in the standard equipment set, shedding its former tie to the secret on Village."

Practical Impact on Loadouts

• No more Village dependency — players who never learned the secret (or avoided the map) can now equip the crossbow anywhere.
• Loadout identity shifts — silent, low-recoil projectile play becomes a baseline option rather than a trophy; expect to see it far more often in matches.
• Zombie-mode angle — with zombies returning across Village, Asylum, and the new Zombie Trenches, a quiet weapon with reusable ammunition (if bolts are retrievable — unconfirmed) has obvious horde-mode appeal. Whether the crossbow is usable in all zombie rotations is not yet specified.

What Has Not Changed (Confirmed So Far)

The announcement repositions the crossbow's availability; it does not list damage, bolt speed, or scope changes for the weapon itself. If the dev diary or launch patch notes reveal stat adjustments, they will be added here.

History: The Village Secret Era

Until v0.9, the crossbow's exclusivity made it a status symbol: reaching the Village secret was the only way to field it. Community guides from that era describe the unlock steps on Village; those steps no longer gate the weapon after November 13, though the secret itself may remain in the map for players who enjoy the hunt. If the secret is removed or repurposed in the v0.9 map rework, the patch notes will confirm it.