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Press release:
Reken, Germany – August 18th, 2026 – DEFEND. SCAVENGE. EXTRACT. Dive into the next evolution of horde survival and PvE extraction with NightRunner, an intense 1-4 player co-op extraction experience, coming to PC in 2027.

Wishlist on Steam today and sign-up for the first public playtest, launching on Steam this September.

Take on dangerous jobs as a NightRunner in a brutal evolution of the horde survival genre. Choose between four different Runner Kits, each shaping how you fight, scavenge, and support your crew. Explore scavenging zones to gather resources and acquire powerful loot, fighting through a ruthless world where every run is a high-risk, high-reward battle for survival.

Upgrade your Runner-Tech with permanent unlocks to dominate runs and take on more challenging jobs, infiltrating a hostile world that combines intense high-stakes extraction gameplay, brutal dungeon runs, and tactical tower defense in one relentless experience.

Defend your wagon – your mobile base of operations – and keep the rails alive in the aftermath of an apocalyptic solar event. To keep the gear you find, your train must successfully reach its destination. Defend your train from deadly mutants, carry out repairs, and engage in missions where fierce co-op combat, strategic decision-making, and a blend of roguelite and persistent progression determine whether you escape with your loot – or lose everything.

Put your skills to the test across four distinct game modes, each offering unique challenges, objectives, and rewards.

Train Jobs – The signature NightRunner experience. Choose your wagon, prepare your loadout, and fight through a relentless world with your team. Stop at scavenging areas to find powerful weapons, gather resources, and reinforce your train before pushing onward to extraction.
Transition Jobs – Board a heavily armed ship and cross mutant-infested waters without the safety of reinforcements or scavenging stops. Survive the voyage to unlock higher-tier jobs, tougher challenges, and greater rewards.
Dungeons – Venture into linear dungeon levels packed with deadly enemies, unique boss encounters, and NightRunner’s most valuable loot. Every expedition is a true test of teamwork and skill.
Endless – Inspired by classic survival experiences, withstand increasingly overwhelming waves of enemies while adapting your strategy, upgrading your arsenal, and chasing the highest score.

NightRunner launches on PC in 2027 and is in development at 314 Arts. Wishlist on Steam and sign-up for the upcoming playtest today. For more information, check out NightRunner on Steam or visit 314arts.com.

ABOUT 314 ARTS
Founded with a passion for the First-Person Shooter genre, 314 Arts has grown into a studio that values quality over quantity. We are a team of developers, artists, and gamers who understand that a great game is more than just graphics – it’s the Game Feel.

Our headquarters in Germany serves as the hub for our operations, where we coordinate with talent from around the world to bring ambitious projects to life. We believe in transparency with our community and precision in our craft.