Players can fully customize their character's appearance, skills, and weapons to suit their preferred playstyle.

Responding to community feedback, Ubisoft introduced an "Immersive Experience" that allows players to remove tiered loot and gear scores for a more traditional, gritty military experience.

In Breakpoint, players face off against the , a rogue US military unit led by former Ghost, Cole D. Walker. The gameplay emphasizes survival in a hostile environment where you must manage injuries and navigate varied terrain.