Mark your calendars, horror and shooter fans! Tencent Games has just unveiled ‘Rules of Engagement: The Grey State’, an upcoming tactical extraction shooter with a chilling twist. This free-to-play PC game is set to release in 2026, promising a spine-tingling experience that blends PvP and PvE elements.
Developed by Grey State Studio, the team behind Ring of Elysium, this new game takes the best of its predecessor’s tactical combat and extraction mechanics and adds a heaping helping of horror. Set in the eerie, newly discovered dimension of the Grey State, you’ll play as a Strider, an elite soldier on a mission to retrieve a valuable artifact while battling nightmarish creatures and other players.
The game draws inspiration from a wide range of horror sources, so expect a varied and terrifying experience. Plus, with a deep class-based progression system and massive skill trees, you’ll have plenty of ways to customize your gameplay.
But here’s the best part: ‘Rules of Engagement: The Grey State’ will be free-to-play with no pay-to-win monetization. That’s right, you can expect only cosmetic in-game purchases like weapon skins and battle passes.
At launch, you’ll have three classes to choose from, with more planned for the future. The game will go through alpha playtests earlier in 2026 before its full release, so keep an eye out for those if you’re eager to get a taste of the action.
So, are you ready to face your fears and fight for survival in ‘Rules of Engagement: The Grey State’? Stay tuned for more updates!
