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C4: Classical Caliber Combat Contest

Launches 1 October 2026 · PC · Action

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Conquer the Arena in the definitive FPS Party Game! 50+ weapons worth of classic Arena Shooter action fuse with comeback Item Boxes, Random Crits and the card-based Party Mode where weapons unleash their awesome Plus-Powers and stacking Modifiers like Infection and Juggernaut change the game.

Story

Classical Caliber Combat Contest is the "Arena Shooter Party Game" where classic action meets Item Boxes, Random Crits, Stage Hazards, Minigame rounds, loads of Weapons, Modes and Modifiers, and the card-based Contest party mode! Cards build the Match! Complete Missions to score Points, then cash them out for Gold in minigames that happen during the action. When each round begins in the Lobby, select which card packs to open and level-up Cards. Build and play a strategic hand to attack and defend against other players, setting up the next match to the advantage of your selected Missions and play style. But don't get too comfortable at the top of the scoreboard, as a bit of bonus Gold at the awards ceremony might just swing the results! Duplicate Cards combine and level up, making them harder to remove from the Board Weapons gain lethal bonus stats and reactive Plus-Powers as cards levels up Minigame events like the Gold Boss provide the opportunity to turn Points into Contest-winning Gold Select from a variety of Missions that compliment your play style and influence your packs Modifier Cards add stacking rules like "Infection" and "Floor is Lava" that flip the match on...

Gameplay

Online Disclaimer Classical Caliber Combat Contest has been developed with a client-authoritative network model. This means user inputs are instantly responsive and the experience will be smoother when players would normally experience issues with latency or lag. This decision was made by the Secret Handshake team after weighing multiple tradeoffs, choosing to prioritize game feel and groups of friends playing together over strict game security measures unfeasible for a small team. Given that C4 is client-authoritative and contains public matchmaking options, Secret Handshake has taken steps to secure the online experience. This includes implementing community-driven moderation tools that integrate with both Quickplay and the Server Browser. It is our intention to be honest about the challenges of publishing an online multiplayer game, and continue to provide solutions to these issues. Secret Handshake Interactive is brought to you by players like you. Thank you. About the Game Classical Caliber Combat Contest is the "Arena Shooter Party Game" where classic action meets Item Boxes, Random Crits, Stage Hazards, Minigame rounds, loads of Weapons, Modes and Modifiers, and the card-based Contest party mode! Cards build the Match! Complete Missions to score Points, then cash them out for Gold in minigames that happen during the action. When each round begins in the...

Features

Developed by Secret Handshake Interactive. Published by Secret Handshake Interactive.