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Escape From Tarkov Lead Game Designer leaves Battlestate Games after nine yearsJean Tyulegenov, Lead Game Designer for Escape From Tarkov, has departed Battlestate Games after nearly nine years. Tyulegenov, who joined in 2017 and was instrumental in the game's development through its closed beta and 1.0 release, announced his departure on Twitter. His next venture remains undisclosed, but he expressed gratitude to Battlestate head Nikita Buyanov for the project.
Ex-Escape From Tarkov devs say their new shooter "won't be another clone lost in a gray zone," but don't want it labeled as an "'X' killer"Nomion Games, founded by ex-Escape From Tarkov developers Dmitri Ogorodnikov and German Terekhov, is developing a new shooter called Rush is Real. The game aims to offer a fresh experience in the genre, avoiding common tropes like slow-paced gameplay, extraction mechanics, or battle royale elements. The developers emphasize structured, high-speed action with clear objectives, focusing on tactical skill over luck.
Ex-Escape From Tarkov devs will "ride the wave" of AI, but stress "the finishing touch must always come from a human hand"Former Escape From Tarkov developers at Nomion Games believe AI can be a valuable tool in game development, likening it to a sculptor's chisel for generating ideas and handling monotonous tasks. However, they stress that the final creative decisions and finishing touches must always come from human hands to avoid genericism and maintain game identity. The studio aims to carefully integrate AI to boost efficiency without compromising core gameplay elements or risking player backlash seen in other titles.
Former Escape From Tarkov dev says "no amount of millions of dollars can save a weak product"Dmitri Ogorodnikov, co-head of Nomion Games and former developer at Battlestate Games, emphasizes that a game's quality is paramount, stating that marketing cannot save a weak product. He highlights the challenges in the current shooter market, citing examples like Concord and Highguard, and outlines Nomion's strategy for their upcoming game, Rush is Real, to focus on gameplay quality and unique ideas rather than market trends.