DEFECT is an ambitious, squad-based cyberpunk shooter set in a dystopian city where humanity is gripped by an authoritarian AI known as The System. Recently revealed by new indie studio emptyvesselTM, DEFECT immerses players in a brutal, futuristic battle for control over the last city of humankind. With industry veterans behind games like DOOM, Call of Duty, and The Last of Us at the helm, DEFECT promises tactical combat and an immersive storyline for fans of PvP and co-op shooters.
In DEFECT, you join one of three competing factions (matches with 16 players divided into four teams) in a sprawling cityscape ruled by The System, an AI that maintains a harsh, oppressive control over society. You can choose to play as The System’s feared police forces, rogue officers, or violent gang factions, each fighting for dominance in a world on the edge of collapse.
The gameplay centers around squad-based, objective-driven combat, with each match featuring multiple objectives and different finales. Teams will tackle tasks like smuggling weapons, assassinating targets, and apprehending suspects. You can expect to outfit yourself with cutting-edge weaponry and futuristic technology, enhancing the odds of survival as you fight to complete objectives and overpower rival factions.
The game is now available to wishlist on Steam, with a first reveal trailer showcasing early gameplay and intense close-quarters combat.