Epic Games is reportedly deep in development on an extraction shooter built in partnership with Disney, with a release window targeting the end of 2025, according to reporting from GamesIndustry.biz. The project is being described internally as similar in structure to Arc Raiders, the sci-fi extraction title from Embark Studios that has been generating serious buzz in the genre.
Extraction shooters have been carving out a growing niche in the live-service space, blending the tension of battle royale-style risk-and-reward loops with persistent progression. Slapping a Disney IP on that framework is an interesting move - the company's catalog of recognizable characters and worlds could give an extraction game the kind of instant hook that keeps a playerbase engaged long-term.
What we know so far
Details beyond the genre framing and rough release window are still scarce. GamesIndustry.biz has not specified which Disney property or properties might anchor the game, leaving a lot of room for speculation. Whether this pulls from Marvel, Star Wars, or Disney's classic catalog could drastically change the game's tone and target audience.
Epic's involvement is worth paying attention to on its own. The Fortnite developer has been aggressively expanding its publishing and development footprint beyond its flagship battle royale, and a Disney-branded extraction shooter would fit neatly into a broader strategy of diversifying its live-service portfolio. Disney already has a significant investment relationship with Epic, making this kind of joint project a natural extension of that partnership.
A crowded but lucrative genre
The extraction shooter space is getting competitive fast. Alongside Arc Raiders, games like Hunt: Showdown 1896 and the enduring presence of Escape from Tarkov have demonstrated that players have a real appetite for the genre's high-stakes loop. A Disney-flavored entry with Epic's resources and marketing reach behind it could land with serious momentum - or struggle to differentiate itself if it leans too hard on brand recognition over actual mechanics.
A late-2025 release, if accurate, means the studio is likely further along than you might expect for a project this under-wraps. More details should surface soon given that window, so keep this one on your radar.
