Developers Level Infinite, bEhaviour, and Shooter & Creative Team announced the space-shooter game Exterminauts during Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live [1, 2].
The reveal marks a strategic push to build early player interest through wishlist campaigns across multiple gaming platforms before the title's official launch.
The announcement took place on Aug. 20 in Cologne, Germany, as part of the annual Gamescom event [1, 2]. During the showcase, the developers released a wishlist trailer designed to promote the game's core mechanics, and visual style to a global audience [1, 2].
Exterminauts is slated for release on several major platforms, including the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store [1, 2]. The collaboration between the three development entities suggests a large-scale production aimed at the competitive shooter market.
By debuting the trailer at Opening Night Live, the developers utilized one of the industry's largest stages to encourage players to track the game's progress [1, 2]. This approach is a common industry tactic to gauge potential demand and optimize marketing efforts prior to a final release date.
The game's specific release window was not detailed in the presentation, but the emphasis remained on the wishlist functionality [1, 2]. The trailer highlights the space-based setting and the combat-focused gameplay that defines the title.
“Exterminauts is slated for release on several major platforms, including the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.”
The announcement of Exterminauts reflects a growing trend of multi-studio collaborations to handle the increasing technical demands of modern shooters. By targeting four major platforms simultaneously and leveraging a high-profile event like Gamescom, the developers are positioning the game for a wide market entry. The focus on wishlisting suggests the project is in a phase where community feedback and pre-launch metrics will drive the final development polish.
