Former veterans of Gearbox Software, Bethesda Softworks and Epic Games form Ruckus Games to develop multiplayer suburban invasion games

Ruckus Games, a Frisco, Texas-based studio made up of former veterans of Gearbox Software, Bethesda Softworks and Epic Games, has announced its formation. It is currently developing an untitled suburban invasion game that combines RPG elements, crafting, city building and more.

“We want games that people can enjoy from the start,” said Paul Sage, CEO and game director of Ruckus Games, in a press release. “Games that are physical and joyful and just a damn good time to share with others. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store.”

Below you will find the first details.

In 2021, seven developers saw an industry willing to take risks on huge budgets and recycled mechanics, but unwilling to take risks on new gameplay and experiences for players. Dedicated to creating the kind of multiplayer games they themselves were looking for; Ruckus Games was founded. Today they reveal the first look at their debut game and invite players to join them behind the scenes.

Led by CEO and game director Paul Sage (former creative director of Border countries 3 And The Elder Scrolls Online), the talented group of developers at Ruckus Games are collectively known for their key roles in some of the industry’s most beloved gaming franchises. Hailing from studio giants like Gearbox Software, Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Epic Games, Monolith Productions and more, each founding member of Ruckus Games brings with them the essential ingredients needed to create the perfect multiplayer stew.

Ruckus Games is already setting itself apart from the competition and recently secured $19 million in funding to bring their vision to life. Remarkably, investors were sold on Ruckus’ premiere project after playing just 20 minutes of the vertical slice demo – a particularly impressive feat for a prototype created by just 14 people in 12 months!

This new title offers cooperative play for up to four players in an evolving world that will be updated over time with new, emerging content. Set in an era reminiscent of the American heartland, players are placed in the shoes of ordinary people who are forced to become heroes when the city is attacked. It’s not clear what’s behind the strange events, and things don’t quite seem to add up.

Featuring a host of playable characters and thousands of unique, makeshift weapon combinations – such as a toaster equipped to shoot saw blades or a modified pressure washer turned flamethrower – players can ‘split, grab and grow’ as they battle their way through exciting thrilling adventures. suburban invasion scenarios. Take to the streets, destroy whatever you want, find cool new weapons and resources, and rescue NPCs to bring back to your home city, a living centralized hub. Here you can customize, build and upgrade over time, so you can improve your weapons and skills to go even stronger for another round of chaotic fun.

The already engaging and engaging gameplay is further accentuated by the unique visual style, led by art director Scott Kester, the visionary who played a pivotal role in transforming Borderlands‘ pre-release raw aesthetic in the iconic, colorful graphic novel style that came to define the series. The striking art style of this new title belies some dark moments as you are drawn into a deep world that balances fun and humor with darkness and danger, built around unlikely heroes who use everything at their disposal to launch an onslaught of overwhelming overcome forces.

Ruckus Games’ currently unannounced debut title is a showcase for their mission to be an industry disruptor, utilizing a community-driven development process that focuses on getting direct feedback from players from the very beginning. Ruckus Games plays alongside the developers and adheres to its motto: “The Player is Our Hero”, inviting interested players to gain hands-on experience with the game early during the development process. Those eager to participate are encouraged to sign up on the Ruckus Games website for playtest updates and invitations.