Prepare to suit up, squad up, and dive into the abyss. Ghost Ship Games, the team behind the legendary Deep Rock Galactic, has released a tantalizing teaser for their next game: DarkSwarm. Set in a bleak, futuristic universe, DarkSwarm transforms you and your friends into a squad of synthetically enhanced mercenaries tasked with battling an overwhelming alien infection known as the DarkSwarm. This is more than a fight for survival—it's a desperate war to defend humanity’s final outposts in the farthest reaches of space.

The DarkSwarm Awaits

In DarkSwarm, every mission pushes you to the brink. You’ll explore sprawling exoplanets, fend off relentless hordes of grotesque aliens, and make daring escapes with whatever—or whoever—you’ve managed to rescue. Whether you're hacking systems, sneaking past enemies, or unleashing devastating firepower, teamwork and tactical ingenuity are your best tools for survival.

Features to Sink Your Teeth Into

Here’s why DarkSwarm has us counting the days:

• Blood, Gore, and Alien Horrors: Brace yourself for epic carnage as you face massive alien swarms.

• Class-Based Teamplay: Four distinct player classes let you choose your role, whether it’s stealthy infiltration, heavy firepower, or essential support.

• Local & Online Co-Op: Whether online or on the couch, DarkSwarm is built for seamless teamwork.

• Tactical Gameplay: Beyond shooting, you’ll rely on clever stealth, strategic hacking, and high-tech gadgets to complete your mission.

• Procedural Map Generation: No two runs are the same, keeping you constantly on edge.

• Semi-Destructible Environments: Need an alternate route? Create your own with some well-placed explosives.

• Guns, Gadgets, and Explosions: Progress your arsenal and make everything that can explode, explode.

A Glimpse of the Chaos

The teaser for DarkSwarm showcases a dark, brutal world packed with heart-pounding action and thrilling co-op mechanics. Fans of tactical shooters and sci-fi horror will find plenty to love—and fear—in this chaotic struggle for survival.

Will your team have what it takes to face the DarkSwarm and come out alive?

DarkSwarm is in development at Ghost Ship Games. Stay tuned to Joy+Stick for updates, insights, and all things co-op chaos!