Exoborne: When Nature is Your Biggest Enemy—and Best Ally

Exoborne is set in a near-future America ravaged by climate disasters. As a “Reborn,” you’re equipped with a high-tech exo-suit and dropped into Colton County, a sandbox where rival factions, deadly storms, and other players all want you gone. Your goal: complete objectives, gather valuable loot, and extract before time runs out or the weather turns fatal.

Gameplay is a mix of fast-paced shooting, tactical movement, and survival strategy. You’ll scavenge for gear, craft upgrades, and customize your loadout to suit your playstyle—stealthy infiltrator, heavy gunner, or something in between. The game is primarily a team-based, online multiplayer experience, though solo players can try their luck if they’re feeling bold. Expect short, intense sessions (around 20 minutes) with high stakes: die, and you lose your gear; extract, and you keep it all.

The target audience is broad: if you enjoy extraction shooters but find some too punishing or slow, Exoborne aims to be more approachable without sacrificing tension. The game is not free-to-play—expect a one-time purchase with possible post-launch monetization (battle passes, cosmetics) as seen in Sharkmob’s previous titles.

Exoborne is built on Unreal Engine 5, which means it looks fantastic: detailed environments, realistic weather effects, and smooth animations. Ray tracing and DLSS support are likely, given the engine’s capabilities, though official confirmation is pending. Cross-platform play is confirmed for consoles and PC, but cross-save and cross-progression details are still under wraps.

The game’s tech stack includes advanced anti-cheat systems (AnyBrain, EasyAntiCheat) and a suite of audio and graphics tech (NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FidelityFX, Wwise for sound). Updates and patches are expected post-launch, but the focus is on delivering a polished, complete experience from day one

The core loop is simple: drop in, complete objectives, gather loot, and extract before the clock (or the storm) gets you. Movement is a highlight—grappling hooks, gliders, and exo-boosts let you traverse the map with speed and style, dodging storms and ambushes alike. Combat is fast and forgiving compared to hardcore sims like Escape from Tarkov; you won’t get one-shot by a hidden sniper, but you will need to work with your team to outmaneuver and outgun opponents.

Performance is solid on mid-range hardware, though the recommended specs suggest a beefy rig for the best visuals (see System Requirements below). The game is designed to run smoothly on consoles and mid-tier PCs, with options to scale graphics for weaker systems.

Accessibility features are not fully detailed yet, but expect modern controls and possibly remappable inputs. The third-person perspective (with optional first-person aiming) makes the action easy to follow, and the interface is clean and intuitive.

Exoborne’s story is light but effective: you’re a survivor in a broken world, fighting for scraps and a chance to rebuild. The real star is the environment—a living, breathing map where storms roll in without warning, tornadoes rip through the landscape, and lightning can strike at any moment. The world feels alive, dangerous, and utterly unpredictable.

Sound design and music amplify the tension, with weather effects that are both awe-inspiring and terrifying. Voice acting is present but not overbearing, keeping the focus on gameplay and immersion.

Replayability comes from the randomized objectives, shifting weather, and the sheer variety of playstyles and loadouts. No two sessions are the same, and the risk-reward balance keeps you coming back for more.

Compared to Escape from Tarkov, Exoborne is faster, more forgiving, and leans into environmental chaos over military realism. It’s closer to Apex Legends in pace and mobility but with the tension and risk of an extraction shooter. Hunt: Showdown offers a similar blend of PvPvE and tension, but Exoborne’s weather systems and exo-suit mechanics set it apart