Disintegration Developers Aiming for Gameplay That "Halo and Bungie Did So Well"

While the current landscape of shooters today is dominated by major successes likeApex LegendsandFortnite, several studios are still finding their way by delivering more traditional experiences that harken back to older experiences.The upcoming shooterDisintegrationfrom developer V1 Interactiveespecially is one that comes to mind from one of the co-creators of theHaloseries, with the studio sharing a bit more on how Bungie’s iconic series has influenced a lot of the direction and focus of the FPS/RTS hybrid.

Speaking in an interview at PAX East 2020, V1 Interactive environment artist Blake Low shared a bit more insight into the development and making ofDisintegration, the upcoming shooter from the studio that merges the gameplay of FPS and RTS games into a new type of experience across online multiplayer and a single-player campaign.

Specifically, one of the topics that Low shed more light on was the influence of theHaloseries and Bungie on the development ofDisintegration, which is being directed byHaloseries co-creator Marcus Lehto. While the game itself is establishing its own identity by merging these two genres together, Low explained howHalo’s influence and legacy can still be felt inDisintegrationand that “you’re able to’t play this game and not feel that familiar smooth first-person shooter thatHaloand Bungie did so well; it’s a testament to having design be first.”

While Lehto and the rest of the development team behindDisintegrationwant it to have its own story and playstyle to stand out in the shooter space, Low explained that “we have this world we built, we have this story we’re telling, but gameplay is king and that’s important in this studio.” In terms of the end goal forDisintegrationheading into release, Low explained that the studio wants “a smooth, fun gameplay experience, and that’s something that Bungie always has done well.”

In terms of other recent news aroundDisintegration,an open beta for the game took place towards the beginning of this monthto give players one of their first tastes of the upcoming shooter. We’ve happened to play it a few times over the past few months, including at PAX East 2020 - in the meantime, you canread our most recent impressions from the game’s open betafor more.

Disintegrationis in development for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and is expected to launch sometime later this year. You can stay tuned onthe game’s official websitefor news and updates for upcoming beta tests.