Cyberpunk-themed, team-based FPS "DEFECT" releases gameplay trailer. Immersive experience and intense realism without HUDs are highlights.
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/907/G090739/20251024026/
Editorial Department: O-taka | 2025/10/24 04:18 (UTC)
emptyvessel today (October 24, 2025) has released a gameplay trailer for its new team-based cyberpunk FPS titled DEFECT and opened store pages on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GoG.com.
The release date remains unannounced.
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In the trailer, players can see various gadgets being used to destroy objects, hack systems, and scout with drones.
The absence of a HUD is not just for visual effect—it’s an intentional feature of the game’s design. Players use a PDA to check their health status and other vital information.
The game features asymmetric combat between police and gang factions. Each player must infiltrate a designated area, achieve their objectives, then either defend the base or escape to secure victory.
It’s described not as a competitive-focused title, but as an immersive multiplayer mode offering a cinematic storytelling experience—creating a strong atmosphere.
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emptyvessel is an independent game studio founded in 2023 by veteran developers from Activision, id Software, Microsoft, and Naughty Dog.
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