Fragmentary Order: Sci-Fi Combat Simulator ‘Tarkov in Space’ Revealed

After months of cryptic teases and an elaborate alternate reality game, Rant Gaming and the enigmatic Cor3 have formally announced their new project. The title, Fragmentary Order, has long been whispered about in gaming circles as a sci-fi counterpart to the punishing Escape from Tarkov. A seven-minute cinematic trailer accompanied the reveal, positioning the game as a realistic, hardcore multiplayer FPS focused on tactical simulation, survival, and high-stakes risk in a futuristic setting.

The core premise transports players to the year 2251. In this timeline, a powerful entity known as Core rescued a collapsing civilization and unified Earth under a singular technological and economic framework. This led to a golden age of solar system colonization and advanced biotechnology, governed by a system called CORIE. Under CORIE, even warfare became a structured, monetized industry. Now, as Core’s influence wanes and new factions rise, this industrial conflict is the arena where players operate.

Participants assume the role of a Replicated Entity, a remote operator who deploys clone soldiers, or “constructs,” into dangerous zones across the solar system. From the safety of a distant bunker, players will infiltrate hostile areas, complete contracts, scavenge for valuable resources, and fight to extract their assets alive. This extraction shooter loop is intentionally familiar to fans of the genre, transposing the tense, loot-driven gameplay of titles like Tarkov into a sprawling sci-fi universe.

Developers promise a deep simulation experience. The game will feature advanced weapon behavior, intricate health and injury systems, vast maps, and expanded mobility options including vehicles. A heavy emphasis is placed on excessive weapon customization and leveraging cutting-edge in-game technology. Success will depend on more than just combat skill; players must navigate a neo-economic structure, building relationships with powerful corporations and steadily expanding their personal infrastructure to gain an edge.

The backstory is deeply rooted in a fictional Cold War aftermath that led to global collapse, setting the stage for Core’s rise and the subsequent spacefaring era. For those eager to get involved early, the ARG on the COR3 website remains the critical gateway. Solving its puzzles and uncovering classified lore is described as proving one’s “readiness” for early access. The process involves studying hidden system layers, hoarding initial resources, and grinding reputation ranks, with the promise that these early actions will shape the emerging game meta.

While many specifics regarding gameplay mechanics and release windows are still under wraps, the foundational pitch is clear. Fragmentary Order aims to be a meticulously detailed, socially complex, and brutally challenging tactical simulation set against a rich sci-fi backdrop, directly courting an audience hungry for depth and consequence in their shooters.