Battlestate Games studio head Nikita Buyanov has set the gaming community buzzing with cryptic social media posts leading to an interactive science fiction website. After a decade focused solely on Escape From Tarkov, the studio appears to be working on something entirely new.
A Trail of Breadcrumbs
Buyanov recently shared an image from a social media account called CORE Corp, created back in 2024. The post directed followers to COR3.gg, where visitors encounter a scene filled with futuristic weaponry and armor. Each item displays a description when examined.
The centerpiece is an interactive terminal requiring a simple login puzzle. Players enter their email, confirm a one-time password, and receive a unique identifier that works as a persistent login. Once inside, the system presents what it calls "clues" in the form of explorable files.
Inside the CORIE Operating System
The terminal runs something called the CORIE operating system. Its interface mimics an old school futuristic computer, similar to terminals found in Fallout or ARC Raiders.
CORIE offers multiple interactive features: a messaging system, a virtual browser that remains locked, weather displays showing apocalyptic conditions, and a gravelly radio broadcast. A notepad, updater module, and daily challenges are also available. The challenges task users with combing through files to identify errors.
The system also contains a private investigator's personal diary, stacks of documents, a messenger app, and AI characters to interact with. Certain modules unlock through continued engagement.
The Setting: Earth, 2251
CORIE appears to take place around the year 2251. Earth has been partially destroyed by some unspecified catastrophe and left radioactive. The narrative frames players as newly hired private investigators working for an organization called "History Unfolded."
Character logs provide backstory. The first entry reads:
"Today is my first day as a private investigator for 'History Unfolded'. The contract has been signed and all the terms agreed for. But I am still shocked about how smooth that went. Those people... the 'handler'... they didn't even ask that many questions. It seemed like they knew me for quite some time. And that Aurana chick... stunning but dangerous. She gives me chills."
The log continues with the investigator questioning how they ended up in this situation: "The main goal of that 'contract' is to uncover some old mysteries it seems. But I wonder if those are truly a secret for the people who hired me, because they seem to be very well informed. Like having deep knowledge on most events."
A fictional employment contract within the system names the employer as Aurana Strogova. The assigned task involves uncovering "files related to experiments that took place on (redacted) from 2170 to present time."
An Interplanetary Scope
The lore stretches far beyond Earth. References to space elevators, cargo ships adrift near Venus, and massive deterrent weapons designed to ward off space pirates suggest a fully populated solar system.
A space council governs this universe, backed by a navy equipped with battle cruisers. Several character backstories are explored across the available documents.
One discoverable faction goes by the name "Alternative Future." The system notes that learning more requires visiting "any one of their outposts," possibly hinting at playable locations or future content.
Environmental Details
The main CORIE screen shows what looks like an underground bunker. Interactive objects include a junk box of scrap materials, a ventilation system, and pieces of armor like a mining helmet. Each item has a description written from the player's perspective.
One piece of gear highlights the interplanetary setting. The "Darkhound 'Oppressor' Modular Plate Carrier" is described as "a universal plate carrier from a legendary company known throughout the solar system. I've taken it everywhere, wherever it's weapon-based environment."
Fan Reaction
Escape From Tarkov players have been left confused by the whole thing. Some have called it "quite bizarre," while others praise it as one of the most creative game teases in recent years. The interactive format lets fans dig for information themselves rather than waiting for a standard announcement.
What It Means for Battlestate
Tarkov has been a massive success for Battlestate Games. Development has continued steadily, with recent updates earning positive feedback from the community. The game's large player base likely generates significant revenue for the studio.
Given that success, nobody would blame them for sticking exclusively with their flagship extraction shooter. COR3.gg represents a clear break from anything the team has built before, suggesting they're looking to expand their portfolio.
Specific details about gameplay or the final product remain unclear. The aesthetics point toward classic science fiction, but Battlestate hasn't confirmed anything officially. For now, fans can explore COR3.gg and wait for more information.
