Wraith Ops Demo Live
The new shooter Wraith Ops has launched its Steam demo with developers promising "no battle pass, no FOMO, no gacha" mechanics. This explicit departure from current monetization trends could resonate with FPS fans disillusioned by aggressive in-game economies.
- The game, originally known as "Project Wraith," has been in development for a long time, with its social media channels launching in 2019 and an initial demo listed on Steam as early as August 2021. - Developer Grassrootz Studio is led by Game Director Dominik Seifert, who expressed that teaming up with publisher Team17 was a "no-brainer" due to their positive track record with the FPS genre. - The current Steam Next Fest demo includes a 6v6, one-life Arena mode playable on three maps: Airfield, Mall, and Submarine. - Following a previous demo at Gamescom in August 2025, the development team implemented 876 bug fixes and other adjustments for the current demo version. - The developers have been clear that *Wraith Ops* is the "antithesis" of modern *Call of Duty*, specifically avoiding "immersion-breaking cosmetics" and "silly killstreaks". - While the game will feature cosmetic items to support development, they will be purely visual, have no effect on gameplay, and will also be earnable through playing. - The gameplay is designed to be a throwback to the "golden era" of shooters, with a focus on tight, reactive gameplay and a promise that players can have a good time regardless of skill level or hours logged. - An official release date has not yet been announced.
