Seattle Seahawks' Legendary Legion of Boom Plays Ready or…

The Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom has reunited to test their skills in the popular game Ready or Not, creating some memorable highlights along the way. The elite group of former football players also learned some real-life SWAT tactics that they could implement into their Ready or Not gameplay.

While Ready or Not was originally released on PC via early access, the game found an even bigger audience this year. On July 15, developer VOID Interactive brought the game to consoles, giving fans on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 a chance to check out the tactical first-person shooter. With generally favorable reviews from players, Ready or Not stood out by featuring realistic gameplay scenarios in which SWAT units must deal with crime in the Los Suenos area. During gameplay, players have to address various dangerous situations, with the game’s realism meaning that only a few bullets are often the difference between life and death.

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Seattle Seahawks' Legion of Boom Reunites to Play Ready or Not

Recently, the legendary Legion of Boom from the Seattle Seahawks took on the challenge of playing Ready or Not to see how their teamwork would translate into the tactical shooter’s tense gameplay. However, they had the chance to learn some real-life SWAT tactics before jumping into the game. Thanks to the expertise of professional SWAT training instructor Rick Anzalda, Legion of Boom, made up of Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor, Cliff Avril, Walter Thurmond, and Michael Bennett, took part in a simulated operation similar to the kind found in Ready or Not. While there were some hilarious mishaps along the way, the Legion of Boom members found out about some of the ins and outs of SWAT tactics and procedures, such as breaking in a door and what to do in a “non-winnable event.”

With the knowledge Legion of Boom gained from their real-life SWAT training, they then tried to use that to their advantage in the intense gameplay situations of Ready or Not. Losing their helmets and donning headsets, they worked as a team to clear rooms as they had practiced with Anzalda. While their first attempt resulted in an F grade due to an unfortunate death, they managed to come back with an A grade afterward. When talking about the experience, Cliff Avirl discussed the necessity of team play as one of Ready or Not’s strongest points.

This recent challenge featuring the Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom comes as Ready or Not continues to attract many players on platforms like Steam. In addition, VOID Interactive has confirmed that the game has been popular on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 since its launch on those platforms. As of September 8, Ready or Not has been played by three million console players. Impressively, the developer noted that this number exceeds 13 million when factoring in PC, where the game first started out. It is worth stating that the game is not a free-to-play title, making the number of users even more impressive.

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the first-person shooter as the gaming industry heads toward 2026. The latest notable Ready or Not update in September fixed a wide range of issues players had encountered and made improvements for console and Steam Deck users. Additionally, a major content update dropped in July that added missions and weapons to enhance the experience. With Ready or Not continuing to gain the attention of gamers, such as Legion of Boom, it seems the demand is there for even more content in the coming year.

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Released: December 13, 2023
ESRB: Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Users Interact
Developer(s): Void Interactive
Publisher(s): Void Interactive

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Become an elite SWAT commander and bring order to a city overwhelmed by chaos and corruption.

Lead a team of highly-trained SWAT officers through unpredictable high-risk missions against ruthless criminals to prevent the city from spiralling into disorder. Equip real-world weapons and gear to tackle missions inspired by current events against Los Sueňos’ ruthless criminal element.

Every decision, from squad selection to tactical breach and engagement is the difference between life and death.

Are you ready?

FEATURES

Take Command
Ready or Not delivers an immersive SWAT experience. Equip your team with authentic weapons and gear, deploy into high-stakes, real-world inspired missions to secure locations concealing unknown criminal threats and potential civilians. Every mission demands tactical precision and situational awareness. Bullets from known and concealed threats react realistically with the environment, passing through walls, furniture and bodies. Cover your six, clear your corners, apprehend the threats and rescue the innocent.

The Weight of the Badge
Shoulder the weight of being a SWAT commander entrusted with confronting Los Sueňos’ criminal corruption and stopping it from overwhelming the city’s citizens. Every tactical decision matters, every outcome is yours to bear. Your choices in the field dictate mission success, the survival of your squad and the safety of hostages. Squadmate and hostage deaths take a profound psychological toll on surviving team members, affecting their performance or ending their careers altogether.

True Tactical Gameplay
Ready or Not is a true tactical shooter. Every mission is a high-stakes, life-or-death operation. Strategically forge your squad of elite SWAT officers, equip them with the right weapons and gear for the mission, position your team to tactically breach criminal strongholds and quickly identify and neutralize threats in tense, life threatening scenarios. Follow the rules of engagement, communicate with your team, and execute flawlessly - failure is for the unprepared.

Your Mission is the Story
Ready or Not confronts you with a raw, unflinching mirror of real-world crime, exposing the horrors of human trafficking, drug running, illegal arms dealing, militant extremism and terrorism through interwoven storylines that span multiple missions. Grapple with moral dilemmas as you’re forced to balance your duty to exercise constraint in the face of Los Sueňos' most vile criminals.

Cross-Comradery
Team up with friends to stem the tide of crime infesting the city. Enhanced with crossplay, Ready or Not supports up to five players in a co-operative tactical experience on all platforms. Communicate effectively to increase your tactical precision, watch your squad’s back and successfully complete your mission.