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Brutally Hard And Tense FPS Escape From Tarkov Is Cheaper Than Ever Right Now
Escape From Tarkov, a brutally hard and tense extraction shooter, is currently available at its lowest price ever with a 30% discount on Steam. The game, developed by Battlestate Games, offers a challenging experience where players risk losing all their gear upon death. Its recent launch on Steam makes it more accessible for newcomers looking for a demanding militaristic FPS.
Escape from Tarkov's Battlestate Games is now a publisher, and it wants games that others deem "too risky"
Battlestate Games, the developer behind Escape from Tarkov, has launched a new publishing division called Battlestate Games Publishing. The new arm aims to support ambitious, niche, and risky game projects across all genres and platforms, allowing developers to retain full IP ownership.
Escape From Tarkov's developing studio has launched Battlestate Games Publishing
Battlestate Games, the developer behind Escape From Tarkov, has launched a new division called Battlestate Games Publishing. This new arm will focus on funding, supporting, and publishing hardcore and niche titles from third-party developers across all platforms and genres.
Nearly 500k players showed up for the Wardogs beta: 'The reaction from the FPS community has been insane'
The milsim FPS Wardogs saw over 500,000 unique players participate in its recent closed beta, with a peak of over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam. Game director Howard Philpott expressed excitement about the strong reaction from the FPS community. The game, which features realistic ballistics and large maps, is set to enter early access on September 10.
Escape From Tarkov has a new player problem, and its Director blames unnecessary complexity
Escape From Tarkov Game Director Nikita Buyanov acknowledges a new player problem, attributing it to unnecessary complexity that hinders newcomers. He plans to slightly lower the entry barrier at the start of the game to help players acclimate to the hardcore environment. Buyanov also discussed changes to mechanics like 'pixel-hunting' and future plans for weapon customization, PvE seasons, and modding support.
Transport-manegement och bolivianskt pangpang – Vi tar #Spelhelg
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, which include a diverse range of titles such as Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint, Marvel's Spider-Man, Mortal Shell 2, and Black Myth: Wukong. Other planned games include Transport Tycoon, Darkest Dungeon, Overwatch 2, Manor Lords, SULFUR, The Making of Karateka, Tombi 2, Duskbloods, and Escape from Tarkov. Some are also utilizing their Steam Deck for portable gaming.
NightRunner Gets General Release Date for 2027
Independent German studio 314 Arts announced that their upcoming game, NightRunner, will be released in 2027, with a public playtest scheduled for September. The game is set in a solar apocalypse where players must collect loot, overcome challenges, and protect their train while escaping. Inspired by Escape from Tarkov, NightRunner features cooperative gameplay across four distinct modes: Train Jobs, Transition Jobs, Dungeons, and Endless survival.
Snabbkollen: Vilka typer av förstapersonsskjutare spelar du helst?
A survey reveals player preferences for different types of first-person shooter games. Story-driven FPS titles are the most popular choice, followed by looter shooters and immersive sims. Arena shooters and extraction shooters received the lowest engagement.
Ex Escape From Tarkov dev believes his new game Rush is Real can cut through a risk-averse industry with an "original idea"
Former Escape From Tarkov developer Jean Tyulegenov is working on a new game called Rush is Real with Nomion Games, aiming to introduce an original mechanic to a risk-averse industry. Tyulegenov believes that despite industry challenges like rising costs and AI competition, there are opportunities to engage players with fresh ideas and leverage AI as a development tool. He also highlighted the indie game Gris as an example of artistic achievement in game development.
Rush is Real adds ex-Escape from Tarkov designer to its roster, and he hopes to "change the fabric" of videogames
Nomion Games, a new studio founded by former Escape from Tarkov veterans, has hired Jean Tyulegenov, the former Lead Game Designer of Escape from Tarkov, as its Creative Director. Tyulegenov, who conceived the idea for the studio's upcoming FPS game 'Rush is Real,' aims to innovate player motivation mechanics and create a unique experience distinct from existing tactical shooters. The studio, also featuring former Battlestate Games PR personnel Dmitry Ogorodnikov and German Terekhov, is actively engaging with its community through Discord for feedback and early access to in-game nicknames.
Mistfall Hunter Hits 1 Million Players, Full Post-Launch Roadmap Revealed — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Mistfall Hunter has surpassed 1 million players, with its developers revealing a post-launch roadmap. Key updates include new Mist Lord Challenges, the ability to play the second map solo, and the addition of a Javelin weapon type for the Blackarrow class in Season 2. The game has maintained a stable player base of around 30,000 peak players on Steam since its launch.
Mistfall Hunter Has Made Me A Believer In Extraction Games
Mistfall Hunter, a dark fantasy action-RPG with extraction shooter elements, is changing perceptions of the genre. Developer Bellring Games' title blends souls-like melee combat with PvEvP gameplay, making it accessible and compelling for players who struggle with traditional shooters. The game's success suggests potential for innovation within the extraction genre, inspiring ideas for mecha, racing, and even cooking-themed extraction games.
Escape from Tarkov’s fan-built single-player offline version ends dev following trademark complaint
The fan-made single-player offline version of Escape from Tarkov, known as Single Player Tarkov (SPT), has ceased development following a trademark violation notice from developer Battlestate Games. While the source code will remain available, the current team has ended the project due to the complaint and internal leaks.
Evening Patches
Several games have received official patches and updates. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag received Resynced Title Update 1.0.6, while Escape from Tarkov released Patch 1.1.0.0. Additionally, Focus Entertainment has removed Denuvo from Atomic Heart.
"This is the end": Single Player Tarkov is shutting down amid a messy trademark situation with Escape from…
Single Player Tarkov, an unofficial offline version of Escape from Tarkov, is shutting down due to a trademark violation notice from developer Battlestate Games. The development team announced the end of the project on Discord, citing the notice and subsequent leaks as reasons for the closure. While the current team is ceasing development, they plan to make the source code available for a future team to potentially continue the project.
Seasons are coming to Escape from Tarkov, with more customization and swathes of new gear
Escape from Tarkov is introducing a new season system with update 1.1.0.0, offering players regular opportunities to start fresh characters and earn exclusive rewards. This update also includes a character creation system with stat customization, allowing players to balance positive and negative traits to suit their playstyle.
Escape From Tarkov is adding a battle pass - but don't panic, you won't have to pay
Battlestate Games has announced that Escape From Tarkov will introduce a free battle pass system called Kord Breach with its upcoming patch 1.1 on August 3. The battle pass progression and rewards will be available across all game modes and can be earned through normal gameplay by collecting 'TerraGroup documentation' found during raids. The update also includes new weapons, gear, and various quality-of-life improvements.
Vilka är det som jobbar med FZ?
This article introduces the staff behind the Swedish gaming website FZ, describing them as passionate gamers with diverse tastes and strong opinions. It highlights their backgrounds, favorite games, music, films, and books, aiming to connect them with the FZ community.
Diskutera – Vilket är ditt svettigaste extraktionsminne?
This article discusses the intense and memorable moments experienced in extraction shooter games like Escape from Tarkov, Hunt: Showdown, and Arc Raiders. It prompts readers to share their own most thrilling or disastrous extraction memories, highlighting the high-stakes nature of these games where a successful escape is never guaranteed.
Loot, paranoia och flykt – historien om extraction shooters
This article traces the history and evolution of the extraction shooter genre, starting with The Division's Dark Zone in 2016 and Escape from Tarkov's beta in 2017. It highlights key titles like Hunt: Showdown and the recent success of Embark Studios' Arc Raiders, discussing the genre's core mechanics of looting, player-versus-player conflict, and the tension of extraction. The piece also touches on the genre's saturation and Bungie's controversial take with Marathon.