10 Chambers Gives First Look and Teases Massive Improvements to Come when Cooperative Horror Shooter GTFO Exits Steam Early Access Later This Year

10 Chambers — a Swedish game development studio composed of industry veterans known for PAYDAY: The Heist and PAYDAY 2 — announced today the very first launch details for its popular cooperative multiplayer horror shooter GTFO which exits Steam Early Access later this year. 

Released in December 2019 in Steam Early Access and in development for a total of six years, GTFO Version 1.0 significantly evolves the terrifying and hardcore game that’s often described as “Left 4 Dead meets Aliens”. Throughout its time in Early Access, GTFO has utilized a unique content delivery system called “Rundowns” — regular game updates that added new limited-time expeditions (maps, scenarios, challenges, enemies, etc.) that completely replaced the previous Rundown. Following five major Rundown releases during Early Access, GTFO will expand upon the concept further and continue to offer players new Rundowns featuring varied gameplay experiences and expeditions that aim to further expand the game for years to come. 

Cast in a four-player team of prisoners held against their will by a mysterious entity called The Warden, a player’s survival depends on their team’s ability to communicate, coordinate, and manage their ammunition — else they doom themselves to a bloody, messy death. Through the Rundown system, The Warden subjects prisoners to a never-ending series of nightmarish expeditions that go deeper into a place called The Complex. To The Warden, data is invaluable, and human lives are expendable. 

“During the Early Access phase, we have delivered a total of 50 expeditions in our five Rundowns, throwing a range of tough challenges to our community. There have been theories that this concept is something we’re just using during Early Access to try out different gameplay mechanics, but I am happy to say that the Rundown updates will continue with GTFO in Version 1.0,” said Simon Viklund, Narrative Director and Composer at 10 Chambers. 

As 10 Chambers’ premier game release, GTFO leveraged its time in Steam Early Access to gather player feedback and refine the gameplay experience. The game’s release depended entirely on when the studio felt that it was worthy of a full release that provided players with an enjoyable amount of in-game content and quality of life features. In addition to new game environments, communication tools, and weapons, GTFO Version 1.0 will introduce improvements to the game’s graphical rendering, new animations, enhanced online matchmaking, and much more. A first look at GTFO Version 1.0 is in the accompanying press kit.

“With the success of GTFO‘s Early Access launch, we’ve been able to grow our development team and give each part of the game the focus it deserves. The game will have a very noticeable transition from Early Access to Version 1.0, richer in content, but also the quality of life down in the Complex – stuff like better glass rendering, new third person animations, a handy communication wheel,  and weapons that move more realistically. Small stuff, but when you add it all up – and it’s a lot of stuff, it gives you an even better experience of the game,” said Ulf Andersson, CEO at 10 Chambers.

As previously communicated by 10 Chambers, ahead of GTFO’s formal version 1.0 launch out of Steam Early Access, the price will marginally increase from $34.99 to $39.99. 

“We have consistently communicated that we will increase the price for Version 1.0, as we think it’s reasonable that you pay less for a game while it’s still in Early Access development. The new price will be $39.99 in the US, and the Rundown updates will keep dropping as a Version 1.0 game. The price increase will happen on November 1st, several weeks before the Version 1.0 launch, to keep the authorities happy. If you want to grab GTFO on a deal, keep an eye out for a final sale before the increase,” said Robin Björkell, Communications Director at 10 Chambers. 

GTFO was released on Steam in Early Access in December 2019 and is available for purchase at a reduced Early Access price of $34.99 until November 1, 2021. To purchase the game, please visit https://store.steampowered.com/app/493520/GTFO. 

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About 10 Chambers

Founded in 2015, 10 Chambers is a game studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. The studio was founded by Ulf Andersson, who founded Overkill Software and was the brain behind the PAYDAY franchise. GTFO is the debut title from the studio. More information about 10 Chambers is available at www.10chambers.com.