In the Sudden Attack Zero Point Final CBT (July 9–13, 2026), we confirmed a total of 10 playable characters on the in-game character screen. They are obtained in three ways: owned from the start, purchased in the item shop (600 SP each), or earned as a rank-promotion reward. This article introduces all 10 characters with screenshots and also explains how they relate to the original Sudden Attack.
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All 10 characters and how to get them
| Character | How to get | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| John Hawk | Owned from the start (CBT) | Paid character in the original game. Central figure of the story |
| Carlos | Owned from the start (CBT) | Paid character in the original game. John Hawk's military-academy classmate |
| Judith Hawk | Owned from the start (CBT) | John Hawk's daughter |
| Varek | Shop purchase (600 SP) | Counterpart of the original game's terrorist-side (red team) skin |
| Raven | Shop purchase (600 SP) | Counterpart of the original game's counter-terrorist-side (blue team) skin |
| Astra | Shop purchase (600 SP) | Recon and sniping agent |
| Lapis | Shop purchase (600 SP) | Close-quarters specialist agent |
| Black Cat | Shop purchase (600 SP) | Female agent in POLICE gear |
| Fox Recon | Shop purchase (600 SP) | Stealth, recon, and sniping specialist |
| Red Wind | Rank-promotion reward | Unlocked by promotion to Private First Class / Corporal |
The 3 starting characters
The following three characters were owned from the start in the CBT. All of them are central to the story.
John Hawk | Former UGF commander who holds the key to the story
His official bio reads: "Former UGF special forces commander. After going missing, he reappeared alongside the TLF. A seasoned warrior who commands the battlefield." He appeared as a paid character in the original game, and in this title he is the central figure of a story built around his betrayal.
Carlos | The commander standing against John Hawk
His official bio reads: "John Hawk's classmate from the military academy. Now a commander confronting his betrayal." He also originates from a paid character in the original game and serves as John Hawk's counterpart.
Judith Hawk | John Hawk's daughter
Her official bio reads: "John Hawk's daughter and a tracking specialist. She combines calm analytical skill with a talent for combat." She appears to be involved in the story on the side pursuing her father.
The 6 characters sold in the shop (600 SP each)
Six characters are sold in the item shop, all at a flat price of 600 SP. SP is an in-game currency you can earn through CBT play rewards and similar sources.
Varek | Counterpart of the original game's terrorist side (red team)
His official bio reads: "John Hawk's right-hand man, a cold-blooded warrior from Silent Fox. A man of strong conviction." His red beret evokes the terrorist side (red team) of the original game, making him a pick aimed at fans of the original.
Raven | Counterpart of the original game's counter-terrorist side (blue team)
His official bio reads: "An infiltration and assassination specialist of unknown identity. He always wears a mask and focuses solely on completing the mission." With a POLICE-marked vest and a visored helmet, his look corresponds to the counter-terrorist side (blue team) of the original game.
Astra | Tactical agent for recon and sniping
Her official bio reads: "A tactical agent skilled in both reconnaissance and sniping. Cheerful in personality, yet calm in judgment." She is a recon-oriented female character wearing a tactical vest with an S.D.A.T patch.
Lapis | Lightly equipped close-quarters specialist
Her official bio reads: "A close-quarters specialist agent who combines mobility with composure." With her light outfit of a black cap and skirt, her concept looks like a natural fit for close-range weapons such as SMGs.
Black Cat | Combat veteran in POLICE gear
Her official bio reads: "A female agent with abundant tactical sense and combat experience. Playful in personality, but she always gets the mission done." Her navy police uniform is her signature look.
Fox Recon | Poster girl of the original Sudden Attack
Her official bio reads: "An elite agent specializing in stealth, reconnaissance, and sniping. She moves across the battlefield with calm judgment." With her silver-insignia beret and military uniform, she is a character aimed at sniper players. She returns as the long-beloved poster girl of the original Sudden Attack — an especially welcome sight for veteran players.
The character unlocked through rank promotion
Red Wind | Foreign-legion-forged fighter earned as a promotion reward
Her official bio reads: "A female fighter who grew up as a war orphan. A tough survivor forged in the foreign legion." She does not appear in the shop — she is a promotion-reward character unlocked by raising your rank to Private First Class and Corporal (verified in actual play). With eye-catching tattoos on both arms and a crop top, she serves as an early reward you can earn fairly quickly in the CBT.
Ties to the original Sudden Attack
- Varek / Raven: They occupy the roles of the original game's standard skins for the terrorist side (red team) and counter-terrorist side (blue team)
- John Hawk / Carlos: Characters sold as paid characters in the original game return here as the central figures of the story
- The official bios mention organizations such as UGF, TLF, and Silent Fox, with the relationships between characters drawn around "John Hawk's betrayal"
Once you have picked a character, head to the weapon list and tier guide to find a weapon that matches your preferred engagement range.
Items we will update as they are confirmed
- Whether characters differ in performance (testing hitboxes, footsteps, and so on)
- Details of the skin system (the "Skin" button on the character screen is disabled in the CBT)
- Additional characters and changes to unlock methods at official launch
