Rules of Engagement Blends Horror with Tactical Shooting, Announced in Trailer

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Tactical Shooter with Horror Elements: Rules of Engagement: The Grey State Arrives in 2026

Tencent’s Gray State Studio has unveiled Rules Of Engagement: The Grey State, a new free-to-play tactical shooter with survival horror elements. This PC exclusive is slated for release in 2026, positioning itself alongside titles like Arc Raiders and Marathon. The Shanghai-based developer, initially founded by Tencent in 2007 as Aurora, has previously garnered attention with the MMORPG Moonlight Blade and the battle royale Ring of Elysium. Rules Of Engagement aims to establish itself in the competitive extraction shooter genre. A key differentiator for the game is its significant horror component, which merges creatures inspired by various films, books, and creepypastas into a single, unsettling experience. This is combined with tactical shooter mechanics reminiscent of Rainbow Six, featuring a class system where each role possesses unique abilities and objectives. The game emphasizes skill over purchases, promising no pay-to-win mechanics; gear must be earned through gameplay or luck.

Horror-Infused Tactical Shooter: Extraction Battles in The Gray State Alpha

The action unfolds within an eerie dimension known as The Gray State. Here, teams engage in PvP/PvE battles, competing against both hostile creatures and rival players to secure valuable loot and reach extraction helicopters. After each match, players face a critical decision: extract early with guaranteed profits or risk staying longer to hunt for a high-value artifact called the Vertex, intensifying the fight for an extraction slot. An upcoming alpha test will feature four playable classes. These include Sledge, a human tank type equipped with a shield and hammer; Pyro, who controls fire and smoke; Phantom, a stealth specialist striking from the shadows; and one additional class yet to be disclosed. This alpha offers an early look at the game’s unique blend of horror, tactical combat, and extraction mechanics.

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