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Extraction Shooter News

The latest Extraction Shooter coverage curated for game developers.

Bungie is overhauling Marathon from its original extraction shooter vision

Bungie is reworking Marathon beyond its original extraction-shooter pitch after player feedback pushed the team to rethink both the game and its delivery. The studio says the overhaul will affect …

News Game Developer · 1 week, 3 days ago
Bungie experiments by adding casual PvP-lite mode to Marathon

Bungie is testing a casual PvP-lite mode for Marathon, a notable shift for a game that’s been framed around higher-stakes extraction play. It also has a PvE mode in development, …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Epic Games is working on an Arc Raiders-like Disney extraction shooter slated to release by the end of the year

Epic Games is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November. This project raises concerns among staff about quality and originality, especially given Epic's recent layoffs …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 1 week ago
Report: Epic hoping to reinvigorate Fortnite with Disney-themed extraction shooter

Epic Games is set to launch a Disney-themed extraction shooter within Fortnite, aiming to revitalize player engagement. This initiative stems from a significant $1.5 billion partnership with Disney, highlighting a …

News Game Developer · 5 months, 1 week ago
Arc Raiders has sold 2.4m copies in 2026 so far

Arc Raiders has made a significant impact in the market with 2.4 million copies sold in 2026 alone. This success highlights the potential for extraction shooters in the current gaming …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 1 week ago
Arc Raiders sells 12 million copies in under three months

Arc Raiders has made a significant impact in the gaming industry by selling 12 million copies in just three months post-launch. This rapid success highlights the effectiveness of extraction shooter …

News Game Developer · 8 months, 1 week ago