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Nikita Buyanov's next game, Fragmentary Order, is "ten Tarkovs." EFT was "just a test."
Nikita Buyanov, COO of Battlestate Games and Game Director of Escape from Tarkov, discussed his new venture, RANT Studio, and its upcoming game, Fragmentary Order. He described Fragmentary Order as a significantly more complex and punishing 'ten Tarkovs' experience set in a sci-fi universe, aiming for unparalleled realism. Buyanov also mentioned that the production is considerably more expensive than Tarkov and that RANT Studio is a separate entity from Battlestate Games.
Wardogs' rise proves hardcore shooters are back. Escape from Tarkov's Nikita Buyanov knows why.
Hardcore first-person shooter games are experiencing a resurgence, with titles like Wardogs and the 1.0 release of Escape from Tarkov topping sales charts. Nikita Buyanov, Game Director at Battlestate Games, attributes this trend to an aging gamer population seeking more intelligent and complex experiences that mirror real-life problem-solving. This shift indicates a potential move away from repetitive sequels and simple live-service models towards games that demand greater player investment and tactical depth.
Escape from Tarkov dev Battlestate Games wants to publish the "risky" games that "we need right now"
Battlestate Games, the developer behind Escape from Tarkov, is venturing into game publishing with a focus on risky, niche, and hardcore FPS titles that larger publishers overlook. COO Nikita Buyanov expressed a desire to support indie developers and provide a platform for unique games, viewing it as an experiment rather than a traditional business venture. The company has already received over 100 pitches and is looking for projects that align with their ethos of pushing boundaries.
The upcoming 'hardcore sci-fi FPS' Fragmentary Order finally gets a huge lore drop trailer
Fragmentary Order, a hardcore sci-fi FPS from Rant Gaming and publisher Cor3, has released a new lore trailer detailing its dystopian future setting of 2251. While not directly related to Escape From Tarkov, the game shares similar aesthetic elements. Players can engage with the lore and work towards early access through the COR3 website's ranking system.
