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2K Games recently announced its newest game:Project ETHOS.
While a definite description is tricky, the game is fun, engaging, and innovative in several aspects.
Here is our comprehensive preview of everything we know aboutProject ETHOS.
What is Project ETHOS?
Project ETHOSis a bit tricky to describe considering its innovative gameplay design.
The developers describe it as a third-person roguelike hero shooter.
Interestingly, the game shares a few visual and gameplay similarities with iconicgames likeValorant,Overwatch, andApex Legends.
Story
There isnt much of a background or ongoing story behindProject ETHOS.
The game is more hands-on and mostly focuses on fighting, looting, and character development.
Gameplay
The gameplay inProject ETHOSfocuses on action, looting, and character development.
The shooting and looting start as soon as you join, while character development is a gradually ongoing process.
The game features several modes, all packed with intense action.
The main mode is an extraction mode called Trials.
Notably, Trials is a PvPvE mode, meaning that you fight against other human players and NPC enemies.
However, the best way to earn Cores quickly is by killing other players and stealing theirs.
This also means that other players can ambush and attack you for your Cores.
Notably, players with many Cores get a bounty, making them a high-value target for other players.
you might then head to the extraction point when you collect enough Cores or after the time runs out.
Moreover, the map starts shrinking when time ends.
Events trigger randomly during runs and come with varying objectives, such as killing robots.
Notably, the fights in Events are PvE at first.
However, they eventually morph into PvPvE fights because all other human players can participate at will.
Besides Cores, you’re able to also earn upgrades for your weapons and shields when playing Events.
Players can enter Trials runs at any time, including in the middle of a run.
you’re free to queue into a run and see how much time is left before joining.
As such, you must power up quickly to level the playing field.
The game also features various other modes, including a deathmatch-style mode called Gauntlet mode.
It features 3v3v3v3 matches whereby the objective is to win three rounds before losing three rounds.
The games roguelike aspect comes from the ability to develop and evolve your hero.
The character development and customization systems are extensive.
For example, you’re able to evolve a sniper into a close-range fighter.
The action is overall intense and fiery, considering the wide range of powerful weapons and impressive abilities.
Fights are also dynamic, considering that heroes power up during runs and can evolve their playstyles over time.
The maps inProject ETHOSfeature diverse controls and environments.
Moreover, they change with every run, making each run feel unique.
Many aspects of this game make it highly replayable.
Moreover, the randomized maps will help prevent monotony.
Development
Project ETHOSis currently under development by 31st Union and will be published by 2K Games.
Notably, it is 31st Unions first game since the studio was founded in 2019.
Interestingly, the game is the brainchild of Michael Condry, a former co-founder of Sledgehammer Games.
The team also includes Michael Chu, a narrative designer at Blizzard and one of the developers ofOverwatch.
Trailer
The official trailer forProject ETHOSis a short collection of various gameplay scenes.
It showcases some of the games best aspects, including various heroes, weapons, and abilities in action.
Besides the trailer, you’re free to also watch various gameplay videos from the public playtest.
The game already has a Steam page, meaning that it will be available on PC.
However, it is unclear whether it will be available on other platforms like consoles and mobile.
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