NCSOFT western publishing division NC America will publish emptyvessel-developed close-quarter cyberpunk shooter DEFEECT, the companies announced. It will be available on “multiple platforms,” including PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
“This new partnership with NCSOFT really locks in our goal of bringing DEFECT to the world alongside a strong ally,” said emptyvessel CEO Emanuel Palalic in a press release. “NC’s support and guidance are helping us build a strong foundation for DEFECT‘s single-player experience. In an era where many publishers have been moving away from supporting single-player in games, it’s refreshing to have NCSOFT’s support and trust in what we’re building.”
Here is an overview of the game, via NCSOFT:
DEFECT, a team-based, objective-driven first-person shooter, is designed to appeal to players craving an adrenaline-packed, cooperative multiplayer experience. By partnering with NC America, emptyvessel can now expand foundational support for its multiplayer gameplay while developing new single-player gameplay.
Founded in 2023 by industry veterans including CEO Emanuel Palalic and COO Garrett Young, emptyvessel’s team has amassed more than 100 years of experience building AAA games in major franchises such as DOOM, Quake, Call of Duty, and The Last of Us.
DEFECT is set in a dystopian city ruled by a divisive, enigmatic AI known as “THE SYSTEM.” With ruthless gangs and rogue law enforcement vying for supremacy, players can train in single-player mode for a deep offline experience, or team up cooperatively in four-versus-four-versus-four-versus-four player-versus-player squads for explosive, close-quarter firefights featuring dynamic multi-objective battles with advanced weapons and tech.
Watch a new teaser trailer below.