All articles tagged with #extraction shooter
Bungie says Marathon’s story direction is mapped out for years, but will remain open to player input and shaped by the community; the live-service shooter will use seasonal entry points so new players can jump in anytime while uncovering Tau Ceti’s past, following positive reception after a recent mid-season update (despite grenade issues).
Insider Gaming reports Haven Studios’ latest pre-alpha test of FairGames (codename espresso) centers on an extraction-shooter mode called Cargo Heist with three-team play and grappling/wall-running, but testers say movement, NPCs, and the class system feel unfinished and the game isn’t yet fun; industry chatter suggests extraction shooters remain a niche and FairGames faces tough competition from titles like Den of Wolves, with PlayStation watching the market.
A Forbes report claims Halo is reportedly considering an extraction shooter, a loot‑and‑exfiltration genre, suggesting a potential new direction for the franchise; specifics remain unconfirmed and there has been no official confirmation.
Insider Gaming reports Haven Studios’ upcoming game Fairgames will lean into an extraction shooter, featuring a dedicated mode called Cargo Heist with a Break In–Drill–Extract loop. Despite PlayStation backing and an upcoming playtest, the project has faced development challenges and leadership turnover, fueling questions about its fun factor and monetization as it competes with other heist games like Den of Wolves.
Arc Raiders, Embark Studios’ late‑year extraction shooter, has unexpectedly become a social experiment: while the game is built around high‑stakes PvP, many players cooperate, talk through proximity chat, and even ally to fight AI Arcs. About 30% pursue cooperation, 30% PvP, and 40% a mix; roughly one in five players never kills another raider. The Matriarch encounter can trigger instant cross‑squad teamwork, prompting developers to consider how to maintain challenge when players choose connection over conflict and drawing interest from criminologists and neurologists into the real‑world implications of these digital interactions.
Bungie’s Marathon (2026) mid-season update adds C.A.R.R.I., a system that rewards players who help others with salvaged packs and reputation boosts, introduces new deluxe weapon drops and shell cosmetics, and buffs the Recon shell’s pulse and tracker drone. It also nerfs a popular drone-claymore trick by restricting to one claymore per drone, reduces thermal sight range and ADS performance, adds solo-friendly depleted self-revive kits and a mercy revive kit, and tests a free sponsored-kit experimental mode—aimed at promoting cooperation and balancing the game’s tougher early encounters.
Bloomberg and others report Epic Games is developing a Disney-themed extraction shooter as part of a $1.5B collaboration with Disney, potentially launching in November 2026. The game reportedly resembles Arc Raiders in mechanics but would feature Disney characters, with it unclear whether it will be a standalone title or a new Fortnite mode. Internal reviews are said to be lukewarm, though the project is described as the most promising of the three in development, and both companies reiterate their ongoing partnership.
Rant Gaming, with Cor3, has revealed Fragmentary Order, a hardcore, space-based multiplayer FPS teased as “Escape from Tarkov in space.” Set in 2251 within a Solar System governed by the CORIE framework, players act as Replicated Entities deploying clone assets across space battlefields to complete contracts, scavenge resources, and extract. The game promises Tarkov-like depth—realistic weapon behavior, large maps, vehicles, extensive customization, and a neo-economic layer—alongside an ARG-driven path to early access, with a CGI trailer accompanying the announcement.
Epic Games and Disney are reportedly developing an Arc Raiders-style extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, aiming for release by the end of the year. Bloomberg sources say the gameplay may not be fully original, but optimism remains about the launch; the project stems from a broader Disney–Epic collaboration after Disney took a stake in Epic, as the company reorganizes after mass layoffs.
Marathon has sold roughly 1.2 million copies across Steam/PC, with about 217,000 on PS5 (roughly 19%), a performance viewed as soft for a high-budget live-service shooter. Bungie responded by affirming the game’s long-term commitment and ongoing improvements, though Sony ultimately holds the final say on continued support. The title has earned solid reviews and maintains a small, dedicated audience, but questions remain about its ability to recoup development costs and scale beyond its niche, leaving its long-term fate uncertain as updates continue.
Bungie’s Marathon nails the extraction-shooter loop with tight gunplay, immersive audio, and clever map gimmicks that reward map knowledge and exfiltration strategy, making it a polished, high-impact entry in the genre.
Marathon's new Cryo Archive endgame dungeon is a seven-vault, time-limited, RNG-driven labyrinth on a Bungie extraction-shooter map. Players must collect security keys, solve vault puzzles, and contend with a brutal boss (The Compiler) before exfiltration on weekends, all within a hostile, PvP-tinged environment. Early reactions praise the depth and mastery on display, while critics warn the grindy RNG and balance questions could threaten long-term appeal.
Marathon lands as a stylishly brutal extraction shooter on Tau Ceti IV, pairing relentless gunplay with a cutthroat, always-on competition; despite a rocky lead-up and mixed previews, its moody visuals and unforgiving loop aim to reflect a harsh modern era.
Push Square’s in-progress Marathon review praises Bungie’s extraction shooter for its sharp gunplay, striking art direction, and deep RPG-like loot-and-build progression. While not instantly accessible and built around tense PvP/AI skirmishes and a grindy faction system, the game rewards exploration, teamwork, and careful loadout optimization, delivering a compelling if demanding PS5 shooter that grows with continued play. Performance is solid at 60fps on PS5, with the PS5 Pro variant using a rendering feature rather than boosting frames.
Kotaku’s Marathon beginner guide lays out 15 tips to survive and loot efficiently: chase Unstable materials to upgrade vaults; unlock and level factions via contracts to power up Rook; complete contracts and follow faction XP goals from agent screens (with reroll options for tough contracts); manage heat by crouching and using water; deploy claymores, smoke grenades, and signal jammers to slip past bots; note that depleted shield/health kits don’t carry out of the exfil; use red flares to locate lockboxes; use the map to track contracts; upgrade factions to unlock Capstones; use TADs for enemy intel; keep Mechanic Kits to remove poison plant debuffs. Expect learning through trial and error as you master Marathon’s systems.