outriders

Outriders is a cooperative role-playing shooter developed by People Can Fly and published by Square Enix. It was released in April 2021 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Stadia. The game is set in a distant future on the alien planet Enoch, where humanity has fled a dying Earth. Players take on the role of Outriders, genetically altered individuals with superhuman abilities, tasked with exploring Enoch and uncovering its secrets.

The narrative follows a group of colonists who awaken from cryosleep centuries after their intended arrival on Enoch. They discover that the planet is far more hostile and unpredictable than they imagined, and that a mysterious energy storm known as the Anomaly has granted some humans extraordinary powers. Players can choose from four distinct classes, each with unique skill trees and playstyles: the Trickster, who manipulates time and space; the Pyromancer, who wields fire-based powers; the Technomancer, who uses advanced technology and elemental damage; and the Devastator, a powerful close-range combatant.

Outriders features a looter-shooter gameplay loop, where players complete missions, defeat enemies, and gather increasingly powerful gear to enhance their character's abilities and combat effectiveness. The game can be played solo or in co-op with up to two other players. Combat emphasizes aggressive play, utilizing both gunplay and character-specific powers. The story progresses through a series of linear missions and side quests, exploring the fractured society of the remaining human colonists and the dangerous indigenous lifeforms of Enoch.