Nikita Explains What His New Game Means For Escape from Tarkov
Fragmentary Order, an upcoming hardcore sci-fi first-person shooter, has been unveiled by Rant Gaming, a newly established studio founded by Nikita Buyanov, the creative force behind Escape from Tarkov. While the game has drawn comparisons to Tarkov due to its visual similarities—earning it the informal nickname “Starkov” among players—Buyanov has clarified that Fragmentary Order is a completely separate project with no connection to Battlestate Games or the Tarkov franchise.
Developed in partnership with publisher Cor3, Fragmentary Order represents Buyanov’s venture into a new intellectual property. The game features a unique worldbuilding approach through a cryptic alternate reality game (ARG) that helps establish its science fiction universe. This unconventional narrative and marketing strategy sets the foundation for an ambitious new entry in the hardcore FPS genre.
Buyanov continues to work at Battlestate Games while developing Fragmentary Order through his new studio, demonstrating his commitment to exploring fresh creative directions beyond the Tarkov universe. The project recently received a major lore trailer that has generated significant interest from the gaming community, particularly among Escape from Tarkov players curious about Buyanov’s new direction.