DEATHLOOP is a first-person shooter from Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored. Players assume the role of Colt, an assassin trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day. To break the cycle, players must assassinate eight key targets before the day resets. Each new loop provides an opportunity to gather intel, discover secrets, and expand an arsenal of weapons and otherworldly abilities. Learn from every attempt, adapting playstyles from stealthy infiltration to aggressive, guns-blazing combat.
The core mechanic of DEATHLOOP centers on knowledge persistence: information gained in one loop carries over, allowing players to refine strategies and customize loadouts with savage weaponry and otherworldly abilities. While pursuing targets as Colt, players are simultaneously hunted by Julianna, a rival assassin. This dynamic creates a deadly game of hunter versus hunted, where Julianna can be controlled by another player in an optional multiplayer invasion system or by AI. Arkane Lyon’s design philosophy emphasizes magnificently artistic worlds with multiple pathways and emergent gameplay, reflected in Blackreef's stunning, retro-future, 60s-inspired environment. DEATHLOOP was recognized with the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2021, solidifying its unique blend of FPS action and immersive sim elements.
