Yes, that title is correct: Project Ethos is the latest free-to-play multiplayer game from 2k Games, combining elements of extraction shooters, hero shooters, battle royales, and even roguelikes to create a mashup just as confusing as it sounds.
In addition, the game already features a few intriguing game modes. In addition to the core PVPVE open-world extraction mode, there are alternative PVP arena matches for players to test their combat abilities.
The game's interesting take on roguelike elements allows players to customize their build throughout their extraction match, unlocking more abilities the longer they survive. Additionally, rewards and skills can be unlocked between matches, allowing player progression to overlap through each session.
Project Ethos is a step away from the competition, with many elements grafted onto the traditional extraction shooter or battle royale. Still, we wonder whether it plays as a unique experience or just a bizarre mashup of previously seen content.
The closest comparison we can make to Project Ethos's third-person shooter action is Fortnite, with many elements and animations that look relatively similar. That said, there are a lot of elements from many other games from which Project Ethos takes inspiration.
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