- Создатели киберпанк-шутера DEFECT раскрыли попытки инвесторов превратить игру в подобие Fortnite - 21 September 2026
Попытки независимых команд создавать брутальные мрачные боевики продолжают сталкиваться с жестким неприятием со стороны венчурных фондов. Основатель и генеральный директор студии emptyvessel Эмануэль Палалич, ранее работавший ведущим художником по персонажам в id Software над перезапусками DOOM, рассказал о сильном давлении финансовых партнеров во время питчинга тактического шутера DEFECT. Как выяснилось в эфире подкаста Kiwi Talkz, большинство инвесторов категорически отказывались вкладывать деньги в серьезную антиутопию. Главной претензией со стороны потенциальных спонсоров стал сам сеттинг и визуальный стиль игры. Инвесторы в один голос заявляли разработчикам, что рынок мрачной киберпанк-фантастики слишком мал и не способен принести миллиардные доходы. Вместо жесткого командного боевика в духе фильма "Судья Дредд" 2012 финансисты настойчиво предлагали полностью изменить стилистику на…
- BEHIND THE SYSTEM WITH GAME DIRECTOR EMANUEL PALALIC - 26 May 2026
We sat down with Emanuel Palalic, the creative force and Game Director leading the charge for emptyvessel and the architect behind the chaos in DEFECT. Emanuel isn't just building a game, he’s crafting a visceral, high-fidelity experience that challenges the status quo of the genre and breaks the mold.Dive deep into his journey, exploring the philosophy that drives his vision and the relentless passion for world-building that defines DEFECT. Don’t Get Left in the static.WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW.
- BEHIND THE SYSTEM WITH ART DIRECTOR ALEX PALMA - 27 March 2026
Every piece of art he has developed has lead to this role.Art Director Alex Palma talks about how he's assisting in building the world of #DEFECT from the ground up, illustrating the visuals for weapons, environments, characters and much more.Watch the full interview now:
- THE FUTURE OF DEFECT - 11 March 2026
Today, we have two pieces of information to share:First, we're committed to the single player experience in DEFECT and wanted to share a small teaser about the story:You play a System Control Officer who has been marked deficient by The System, a godlike artificial intelligence that governs the world.Second, we’re also excited to share that we’ve partnered with NCSOFT to help us us build a strong foundation for DEFECT's single player.Enjoy a new look at our world and we look forward to sharing more about DEFECT’s single-player mode in the future.And as always, thank you for all the support! Watch the Story Teaser Trailer now:
- BEHIND THE SYSTEM WITH THE LEGEND MICK GORDON - 20 February 2026
What does innovation sound like? We talked to composer and sound designer Mick Gordon about the process of his craft, pushing the limits of music technology and how he’s is defining the sound of #DEFECT.Watch the full interview now:
- Former id Software artist argues performance and optimization are 'as much of an art problem' as a tech one: 'Killzone 2 looks incredible today. FEAR looks incredible today' - 15 November 2025
I recently sat down with Defect game director and former id Software artist , Emanuel Palalic, as well as composer Mick Gordon to discuss the upcoming cyberpunk FPS . One topic I wanted to get their thoughts on was optimization: Defect looks like a heavy game, but has surprisingly lenient specs—RTX 2060 minimum—and no mandatory ray tracing like we're starting to see in some games... Read more.
- Mick Gordon is asking 'how heavy can we get it?' in his first full game soundtrack since Doom Eternal: 'I'm really exploring the extremes of distortion with this project' - 9 November 2025
ustralian composer Mick Gordon is one of the most widely-recognized composers in the videogame industry, with his signature propulsive, distorted, future-metal sound helping define id Software's wildly successful Wolfenstein and Doom reboots... Read more.
- COMMUNITY FAQ - 27 October 2025
OCTOBER 27TH, 2025We are thrilled to see everyone’s excitement around the new trailer yesterday and thought we would take the opportunity to answer some of your frequently asked questions. Read through the following answers to your questions and wishlist DEFECT to stay up to date on the latest news.What is DEFECT?Defect is an immersive cyberpunk shooter Inspired by games like SWAT and Ready or Not.Is there a Single Player mode?Yes, DEFECT will have an offline Single Player mode that will be distinct and different from the Multiplayer modes.Is Co-op PvE or PvP?Our Co-op mode will be separate from the PvP mode. We are also developing a PvE mode so you can play with your friends.Is DEFECT a battle royale?No. DEFECT is not a battle royale.Is DEFECT an extraction shooter?No, it’s not an extraction shooter either.Is DEFECT a hero shooter?No. There are no hero classes or pre-defined characters…
- Defect sees four squads clash in a gritty cyberpunk FPS, and it just blasted its way onto my wishlist - 23 October 2025
As a fan of co-op and PvP shooters, I'm drowning in good news at the moment. Space Marine 2 is getting another year of content. Battlefield 6 returns the series to its former glory. Arc Raiders and Black Ops 7 are just around the corner. My wishlist is already packed with games like Hell Let Loose Vietnam and '83, and another incredible-looking FPS game has just joined them. With a gritty, cyberpunk aesthetic and a face-scrunching score from Doom's Mick Gordon, the new gameplay trailer for Defect just put it firmly on my radar. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Defect is a brutal new cyberpunk FPS scored by Doom's Mick Gordon
- DEFECT GAMEPLAY REVEAL - 23 October 2025
Thank you to our wonderful community for your patience while we’ve worked towards our gameplay reveal at Galaxies ShowcaseWhat you all see is a small slice of the immersive cyberpunk action that we hope to showcase more of as we move forward with development and towards launch. So, what do you see in the trailer? We begin as The System’s Police Forces during our load-in sequence aboard the police transport ship via your PDA. This is how every mission for the police begins and will be a key tool for you while you’re in the middle of matches by providing health, inventory and other key pieces of information during matches. Since we are a HUD-less game, information in your PDA, Scanner, Weapon Screen or game world become very important for you. While you’re mid-transport you’ll choose an objective and receive further intel from System Control.You’ll be able to gear up for the match with ch…
- Latest Updates: Single Player, Co-op & What’s Next - 7 June 2025
Hey everyone!While we’re still a small team committed to sustainable development, we’ve started growing and staying heads-down — focused on pushing combat depth and immersion across the board. Just poking our heads up to say: we’ve got more to share soon, including updates in the pipeline for Single Player, Co-op, and Multiplayer. Thanks so much for all the support!Follow us on social and don’t forget to Wishlist to stay in the loop!TwitterInstagram
- Steam Deck Support - 15 May 2025
Hi everyone! We’re still deep in development, but wanted to share a quick update: Steam Deck compatibility is in the works. From the beginning, we’ve been building DEFECT with performance in mind, making sure it feels great not just on high-end rigs, but also on devices like the Steam Deck. We’re already testing builds, refining controls, and tuning performance to make sure the game holds up when you're playing on the go. More to come as we get closer to launch. You can count on Steam Deck support at launch. — The DEFECT Team
- 'We are not an extraction shooter, hero shooter, or some competitive tac shooter:' Cyberpunk FPS Defect's secret fourth thing actually has me excited for a PvEvP game for once - 29 August 2024
I felt like I went on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster with the reveal trailer for Defect . A gritty, grungy cyberpunk shooter with Lore and a soundtrack from Mick Gordon of neo-Doom fame: The crowd cheers. Then I get to the line "Play with your friends in PvP or co-op:" The crowd boos . But after hearing some more about the game from Emanuel Palalic, game director at developer emptyvessel? Well, the crowd might just be cheering again... Read more.
- Defect is a brutal new cyberpunk FPS scored by Doom's Mick Gordon - 15 August 2024
It's been a while since we last had a trailer scored by the masterful Mick Gordon, best known for his storming, award-winning Doom soundtracks. But he's back, and he joins a team of devs with past credits including Doom, Quake, Call of Duty, Killing Floor, and Max Payne at new studio emptyvessel to reveal Defect . A brutal squad-based multiplayer shooter set in an AI-ravaged cyberpunk dystopia, it pits gangs against each other and the city's ruthless police force in multi-team objective based conflict. Read the rest of the story...
