Fragmentary Order: How the Creator of Escape From Tarkov Plans to Make the Most Realistic Sci-Fi Game Ever
Nikita Buyanov, founder of Battlestate Games and creator of the pioneering extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov, is preparing for his next ambitious project. After more than a decade developing Escape from Tarkov, which introduced extraction mechanics that have since become a cornerstone of modern gaming, Buyanov is shifting focus to science fiction. The extraction shooter genre that EFT popularized has since been adopted by major publishers, with similar mechanics appearing in games like Arc Raiders and Call of Duty’s upcoming DMZ extraction mode for Modern Warfare 4. According to the article, Buyanov’s next endeavor is titled Fragmentary Order, a sci-fi game described as targeting “the most realistic sci-fi game ever.” The project represents a departure from the modern-day military setting of Escape from Tarkov while maintaining the hardcore design philosophy that has defined Buyanov’s work. With the extraction shooter genre now firmly established in the mainstream gaming landscape, Buyanov appears positioned to apply his innovative design sensibilities to a new setting and genre.