Alexander Seropian, a co-founder of Bungie, is officially developing an extraction shooter for Roblox. The project, titled Drifters, is being built by his studio, Look North World, which features a team of industry veterans previously employed at Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Disney, and Bungie.

While initial details were tucked away in a blog post regarding upcoming titles on the platform, Drifters is shaping up to be a departure from the typical Roblox experience. The game is set in a dangerous, lawless environment where players must balance the risk of hostile encounters with the reward of securing loot to upgrade their characters. Visually, the game opts for a colorful, upbeat aesthetic, moving away from the sci-fi, cyborg-heavy tone found in Bungie’s own extraction shooter, Marathon.

Building for the Roblox Audience

For Seropian, moving to the Roblox platform is a strategic choice rooted in the potential for growth. "I spent my career trying to zig while others have zagged, always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow as a game developer," Seropian said. "My journey on Roblox so far has been the most exciting and personally rewarding since my early days making games on the PC."

The studio head emphasized that the depth of the tools available on the platform and the energy surrounding its audience growth were key factors in the decision to build Drifters there. He noted that the team has been "pleasantly surprised" by the quality of the infrastructure supporting their development work, calling it an important part of the future of interactive media.

A New Direction for the Platform

Projects like Drifters and TTK Testing are beginning to shift the perception of Roblox, proving the platform is capable of hosting more than just familiar farming sims or viral content. While specific lore and gameplay mechanics remain under wraps for now, the early art direction suggests a high-energy experience. It is a bold departure for a team with such a deep pedigree in traditional console and PC shooter development, signaling a significant push to reach the next generation of players where they already spend their time.

While you wait for more news on this extraction shooter, you can grab yourself some Roblox codes to prepare for your next session.