Nikita Buyanov unveils Fragmentary Order, a hardcore sci-fi shooter set in 2251 across the Solar System, with roughly 14 minutes of in-engine gameplay released in early November.

Fragmentary Order is framed as a tense, meticulously planned combat experience from Tarkov’s creator, developed under Rant Gaming, emphasizing strategic preparation and a hard sci-fi future setting.

The game introduces PvE within its core experience and ties Fragmentary Order to the same universe as Escape from Tarkov, according to Buyanov’s social posts.

Gameplay centers on RepEnts—remotely piloted clone bodies deployed into dangerous zones—with deaths treated as an operating cost, underscoring long-term survival and a business-like world-building approach.

The 14-minute showcase highlights large-scale maps, changing environments, vehicles, drones, and squad-based play for up to four players in a hard sci-fi, future-war setting.

Players navigate a demanding tactical loop with looting, inventory management, and weapon customization, all within a world where environmental variability and long-term planning matter.

The game stresses strategic planning and execution across expansive zones, with a strong emphasis on team coordination and logistics.

Early access is offered through Prime Batch, with two tiers: Candidate at $44.99 for alpha sessions and major tests, and Founder at $79.99 for earlier experimental builds and direct developer access.

Prime Batch is a paid testing program that provides launch-copy bonuses, with no public release date yet and platforms to be announced.

The first closed alpha wave is planned for later this year under NDA, signaling ongoing development ahead of a wider release.

COR3 serves as Fragmentary Order’s direct-to-consumer PC publisher, marking the platform’s first major title published exclusively on COR3.

A balance between sensor use and remaining undetected highlights a core gameplay trade-off between information gathering and exposure.