2K Games wades into risky waters and announces a free-to-play hero shooter

Project: Ethos introduces light roguelike elements with evolving characters, adapting skills in matches, and unlocking powerful Augments, aiming to reinvent the hero shooter genre.

The game features a Trials mode for ongoing battles and a standard Gauntlet for head-to-head tournaments, inviting players to experience new gameplay dynamics.

The evolving mechanics allow players to reshape their characters mid-match, turning a sniper into a close-range skirmisher, offering a unique twist in gameplay.

The community playtest is available until October 20, but requires players to complete a Twitch Drop by streaming for 30 minutes, adding a barrier to access.

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