The entrepreneurs and producers behind games like GTA, Max Payne, and Hitman are developing their new entry into the gaming industry – Battue. This game leverages comprehensive Geolocation-Based gaming technology to bring gaming into the physical realm. CEO Dr. Niki Laber (Managing Director of Rockstar Vienna, responsible for the Max Payne series on consoles as well as GTA 3/Vice-City on Xbox), Producer Thomas Schweitzer (GTA 3 and Manhunt 2), and Chairman Taneli Tikka (Call of Duty and Cyberpunk 2077) are coming together to bring about the next generation of immersive gameplay with their newest release.
Let’s see what we should expect next based on what we know so far.
Game Premise and Gameplay
Battue is an alternative reality game similar to Pokémon Go and Ingress Prime. The player starts as an agent for a secret international agency and is assigned with secret missions. They range from infiltration, spying or eliminating other players. The main aim is to develop the own character, acquire new weapons and equipment. As the story develops the player discovers and unveils the intrigues within the network.
The immersive gameplay of Battue takes place immediately after the signup process has concluded. In Active Hunt Mode, players will be tasked with a race against time as they try to find their target. Upon locating the target, the game transitions to a thrilling Kill Mode that tests players’ gaming skills. Failure in this mode does not end the game prematurely; success and failure lead to exciting rewards, facilitating a complete cycle of fun and emergent gameplay.
The game makes use of comprehensive NFT and Web3 technologies to allow for unparalleled avatar customization with the use of unique digital assets. Avatar customization in this game is not purely aesthetics, as some clothing and gear (both digital assets) are associated with in-game benefits. In Battue, players are challenged by their sharp reflexes, strategic outfits, and gear-building to produce the most effective and stylish avatar possible.
The game premise imagines the player as a secret agent, completing missions in the real world and competing against real people in various PvE and PvP modes. The game leverages comprehensive decision-based gameplay that will lead players to unlock missions to unique missions and challenges.
Co-founder and CEO Frederic Lanz noticed: “Our game’s revolutionary way of merging two existing gaming concepts [NFT games and geolocation-based games] is unmatched in the industry. The team created top-tier gameplay alongside properly engineered and implemented crypto to make the game smooth and convenient. The player character is not just an avatar—it’s you, fully immersed in a universe teeming with secret agents and espionage intrigue.”
Such words from the gaming industry’s giants should reassure weary players that the game will be worth their time.
What sets Battue apart from the competition
Battue’s creation began at a creative workshop in December 2022 and has since been a whirlwind of activity and innovation. Chairman Taneli Tikka highlighted: “Unlike other high-profile games demanding sophisticated equipment, Battue focuses on ease of use and accessibility, highlighting enjoyment, exploration, and physical activity to foster a healthy lifestyle.”
Taneli Tikka’s role in the project, in particular, should signal to many veteran gamers that Battue is something to look out for. Tikka is a former Chairman at Umbra Software and worked on many popular titles, such as Call of Duty and Cyberpunk 2077.
This game transforms your smartphone into a portal to a thrilling new world, setting itself apart from other Geolocation-based games that require more advanced technology. It ingeniously combines gaming, exploration, and physical exercise, promoting an active way of life. The game employs GPS to weave together competition and strategy, offering dynamic gameplay across diverse real-world settings and missions.
Designed by the minds responsible for some iconic games, Battue elevates the gaming narrative, delivering an absorbing, competitive, and exhilarating experience that pushes the limits of digital play.
When is Battue scheduled for full release?
The development milestones were swiftly achieved, with the project scheduled to come out of closed beta and have its MVP release in November later this year. The game’s full launch is expected to arrive here by the first quarter of 2025.
As excitement rises with more development efforts focused on creating an accessible and interactive mobile gaming experience that leverages Web3 gaming technologies, one question looms: will this game become a new bestseller in the gaming industry? Stay tuned and witness it for yourself!