Sharkmob introduces a new original game project, Exoborne, at The Game Awards 2023 – an open-world extraction shooter with a tactical twist.
Built on Unreal Engine 5 and designed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the first look at Exoborne’s world and characters is available in a gripping cinematic trailer, which you can watch below.
According to a press briefing, TechRadar Gaming (TRG) discovered that the post-apocalyptic setting is in the fictional Colton County, USA, where the world has been devastated by deadly natural forces. Players will embody Rebirth Guardians, utilizing futuristic exo-rigs to safeguard humanity.
Various exo-rigs are specialized for defense or offense, allowing players to adopt a play style that suits them (skills are also linked to exo-rigs). Additionally, the gameplay will be influenced by your loadout. Exoborne is a high-stakes game – riskier areas offer better loot, but dying in the world means losing everything, including your current loadout.
So, what are the threats? The aforementioned ‘forces of nature’ form a player-vs-environment (PvE) aspect of Exoborne (you can even hurl enemy players into tornadoes, as confirmed by the developers). PvE ‘factions’ will also roam the map, guarding the areas with the best loot. However, the primary threats come from other players, requiring you to confront both PvE elements and other players if you aim to emerge victorious and laden with loot.
Although Exoborne has not been extensively showcased, it shows great promise. Sharkmob’s studio creative director, Petter Mannerfelt, shared with TRG his excitement for players to experience the verticality, the forces of nature, and using the exo in that environment: “That’s super fun and makes the game really stand out. It’s really different and creates a game experience you don’t have in other games.”
Exoborne does not have a set release date at the moment, making it a highly anticipated upcoming game.
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