Battlestate Games (hereafter BSG), the studio that established much of the modern “extraction” genre’s grammar through Escape from Tarkov (hereafter Tarkov), surprised viewers today (the 2nd) by suddenly releasing a teaser video for its new project, COR3.

The newly revealed video carries a distinctly different atmosphere from the modern battlefield imagery BSG has typically shown through Tarkov. It opens on a lone man walking through a city center that is lined with near-future, futuristic-looking buildings—yet has already fallen into ruin. As he checks the condition of his firearm and pushes deeper into the desolate urban landscape, the camera leaves him behind and gradually climbs, revealing a widening panorama of the city.

Before long, the viewpoint expands beyond the ground—past the stratosphere, and then into orbital space. A massive colony floating in orbit and shattered spacecraft appear one after another, hinting that this is not the familiar brand of near-future sci-fi. The teaser ends with the body of an astronaut drifting among space debris; the cynical staging—complete with the astronaut raising a middle finger—puts BSG’s signature sensibility on full display.

Especially striking is the astronaut’s suit shown near the end of the video. The advanced spacesuit bears a clearly visible red star emblem, along with a name patch reading Bogatyr. The term “bogatyr” refers to heroic figures found in Slavic folklore, and the choice suggests that the studio’s roots—Russia and the former Soviet sphere—are being deeply reflected in this new title as well.

Meanwhile, the synopsis posted on the official COR3 website offers a glimpse into the game’s setting. According to the site’s description, it states: “Two hundred years ago, humanity—standing on the brink of extinction—united under the leadership of a secret organization proclaimed as ‘The Core’ to prevent mutually assured destruction.” The premise says that humanity gathered its legacy and stopped total ruin, but the fact that the world shown in the teaser is already in a devastated state suggests either that The Core’s control failed—or that another conflict erupted afterward.

For now, concrete details about COR3—such as its exact genre, release platforms, and launch date—have not been disclosed. Still, given that BSG earned a reputation through Tarkov for its unmatched gunplay and meticulous detail, attention is focusing on what kind of hardcore experience it will deliver in a space-set setting.

BSG is currently accepting email sign-ups for a newsletter via the official COR3 website, and it appears the studio will reveal additional information gradually over time.

This article was translated from the original that appeared on INVEN.