2017 saw co-creator of Payday 2 Ulf Andersson beginning the journey to develop his passion project with the formation of 10 Chambers Collective and the announcement of GTFO. Marketed as a Hard Core 4 player cooperative game, it would see players take on the role of prisoners tasks with descending into vast monster infested underground complexes in a quest for loot and objectives.

Shortly after its announcement the project went dark. Many looked forward to the experience that would require them to “work together or die together,” but only thing breaking the silence was assurances from Andersson that the project had not been cancelled.

GTFO will be released as Early Access on Steam, December 9th, 12 PM PST (9 PM CET). Thank you all for your support during these years. From Monday, you will be able to join our journey towards Version 1.0. Wishlist it nooow: https://t.co/1hBbriT3I3

— 10 Chambers (@TenChambers) December 4, 2019

After years in development in less than a week the long wait will be over. On December 9^th GTFO will launch into Early Access at an unknown price, but early adopters have been guaranteed a cheaper price than the complete version.

Gameplay and mechanics from available footage look tight. Core mechanics such as shooting and equipment use appear functional and satisfactory. Hacking and Stealth both look well implemented and designed appropriately, so it is unlikely the core experience that promises periodic replacement of old expeditions will disappoint.

The largest potential issue for the game might be matchmaking. Games that require intelligence and coordination fall apart when you are dropped into a match with the Leeroy Jenkins of the world. Especially not when your survival and success is tied to their competence and patience.

Even if the worst case scenario were to come to pass, matchmaking is only a bump in the road rather than a game-ender. What will make or break this game is how engaging the gameplay loop remains after several runs through the expeditions. Of that we’ll have to wait only a few days to till the 9^th to find out.

Description:

GTFO is a 4 player action/horror cooperative first-person shooter for hardcore gamers looking for a real challenge. Players get to play as a team of prisoners, forced to explore and extract valuable artifacts from a vast underground complex that has been overrun by terrifying creatures. Gather weapons, tools, and resources to help you survive – and work to unearth the answers about your past and how to escape.

KEY FEATURES

4 player cooperative PvE gameplay that puts you and your teammates through the ultimate cooperation and communication test.
Explore a massive underground complex with a dense and dark atmosphere.
Plan your expedition, equip and operate tools, combine your firepower, communicate and coordinate as a team – every detail counts if you are to survive the nightmare.
Search the complex for information and resources to help you and your team solve your objectives and come back alive.
The Rundown: New expeditions released regularly that always replaces the old expeditions. Our goal is to invent new ways of challenging you and your teammates in new and interesting ways.
Nightmarish atmosphere accompanied by music from acclaimed composer Simon Viklund.