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Arc Games to Publish Hell Express, a Co-Op Extraction Shooter, on Steam and Epic Games Store

Player feedback will guide development through a year of planned alpha testing.

Overview

  • The anime-style PvE isometric title supports one to four players and blends combat, high-risk treasure hunts, and strategic resource management.
  • An alpha demo will be playable at Taipei Game Show 2026 from January 29 to February 1 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
  • Full Metal Bagel, a new indie studio with veterans from The Last of Us Part II, Assassin’s Creed: Origins, and Honor of Kings, is developing the game.
  • Arc Games CEO Yoon Im endorsed the project’s potential, while creative director Chao Chen said the partnership enables the team to focus on its vision and involve players early.
  • No release date is set, and a spring 2026 window mentioned by some outlets remains unconfirmed.