Sharkmob, the studio behind Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, has unveiled the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming extraction shooter Exoborne. This sci-fi take on the popular genre aims to blend accessibility with intense action, potentially appealing to a broader audience than hardcore titles like Escape from Tarkov.
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| A futuristic soldier in a high-tech suit represents the sci-fi elements of Sharkmob's upcoming game, Exoborne |
Key Features
- Exo-Rigs: Players don customizable power suits with unique abilities like invisibility, energy shields, and ground-pound attacks.
- Dynamic Weather: Tornadoes and other environmental hazards add an extra layer of challenge and tactical options.
- Hybrid Perspective: The game switches between third-person for movement and first-person for aiming down sights.
- Forgiving Combat: Longer time-to-kill and revival mechanics make the game less punishing than some competitors.
- Short Rounds: 20-minute matches with objectives and extraction zones keep the action fast-paced.
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| Explosive action in a sci-fi environment showcases the game's unique Exo-Rig abilities and dynamic gameplay |
Gameplay Overview
Exoborne drops three-player squads into a post-apocalyptic world where they must complete objectives, loot gear, and extract before time runs out. The game emphasizes vertical mobility, with players able to use grappling hooks, jetpacks, and parachutes to navigate the environment.
Combat appears to be a mix of PvE against robotic enemies and PvP encounters with other squads. The focus on teamwork and the ability to revive fallen teammates suggests a more accessible approach to the extraction shooter formula.
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| A soldier poised for action in a chaotic environment, emphasizing the intense teamwork and combat of Exoborne |
Development and Launch
While no release date has been announced, Sharkmob is allowing players to sign up for playtests on the official Exoborne website. The studio has stated that Exoborne will be a full-priced retail game, bucking the trend of free-to-play models in the genre.
Given the competitive nature of the extraction shooter market, with titles like Arena Breakout Infinite and Delta Force Hawk Ops vying for attention, Exoborne's success may hinge on its ability to differentiate itself through its sci-fi setting and more forgiving gameplay mechanics.
As development progresses, it will be interesting to see how Sharkmob balances accessibility with the depth and tension that fans of the genre expect. With the backing of Tencent-owned publisher Level Infinite, Exoborne certainly has the potential to make a significant impact in the crowded multiplayer shooter space.