With an extraction shooter dynamic, the game has a tremendously extensive open world map in which we must loot and complete missions
It almost seems that the creators of Gray Zone Warfare They would have had a crystal ball when they chose the release date of their video game. Already available on Steam, this hyper-realistic shooter has arrived at the Valve store and is one of the most anticipated games on the entire platform. He occupied the seventh place in terms of number of ‘whislists’, ranking above renowned titles such as Ghost of Tsushima or Monster Hunter Wilds. The most notable thing, however, is that it has arrived in the Worst moment in the game you should really compete with.
A new rival for Escape from Tarkov
Gray Zone Warfare is a extraction shooter whose main game mode mixes both confrontation against enemies controlled by artificial intelligence and other humans (PvEvP). The main objective is to complete missions and obtain equipment while working for one of the three factions that exist in the video game with the objective of “exploring the region, discovering its secrets and bringing back anything of value.” The big difference with respect to other shooting games of this style is the fact that, according to their creators, the story will be more important.
Despite everything, what stands out about Gray Zone Warfare when we take a first look at it is the similarities with Escape from Tarkov. It is clear that the creators have played many hours of the shooter Battlestate Games. It’s not just that they share a gender, but that this video game has inherited many mechanics related to the use of weapons. It also tries to offer a great customization system in which every accessory counts, giving a lot of importance to ballistics and making recoil feel truly significant when shooting.
It goes without saying that not everything is similar. Although Gray Zone Warfare appeals to a very similar type of audience and has many elements reminiscent of Escape from Tarkov, it makes more concessions such as the introduction of a compass always visible on the screen or a map on which orienting yourself is much easier. It also tries to introduce a consistent world that is alive even when we are not playing and focuses more on PvE components or history. Ultimately, and this is important, it seems more intended for team play.
The game has arrived in Early Access format and if we say that this was the best possible time for its launch it is because Escape from Tarkov is in full crisis. The creators of the extraction shooter broke a commitment they had made to the community by launching a new special edition that cost almost 300 euros and included exclusive DLC. The problem is that they had promised buyers of an old ‘deluxe’ version of the game that all future DLC would be included. This situation, added to Battlestate Games’ mismanagement of the crisis, has given rise to enormous tension among users. In fact, even if the developer backed down, the protests have not stopped.
Marek Rabas, founder of the studio in charge of Gray Zone Warfare, explained that The original plan was to launch a few days ago.. In this sense, the idea would not have been to take advantage of this moment of weakness in Escape from Tarkov. However, it is undeniable that the situation can help them sell more copies. Furthermore, it is important that they carry out the premiere since Other extraction shooters will arrive in the coming months. In this sense, they will do better the sooner they manage to settle.
We will be watching to see how Gray Zone Warfare progresses in the future. Although the proposal is promising and the impressions of those who have tried it are positive, the truth is that This is Early Access and it never hurts to be cautious.
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