Outriders, developed by People Can Fly and published by Square Enix, is a third-person looter shooter RPG that emphasizes aggressive combat, powerful abilities, and cooperative play. Set on the hostile alien planet Enoch, the game follows humanity’s last survivors as they attempt to colonize a world ravaged by catastrophic storms and mysterious energy known as the Anomaly.

Players take on the role of an Outrider, an elite scout transformed by the Anomaly into a super-powered warrior. After awakening from cryosleep decades later, the Outrider finds Enoch torn apart by war, corruption, and monstrous creatures. The narrative-driven campaign unfolds through cinematic missions, revealing the dark consequences of humanity’s struggle for survival.

Gameplay is fast, brutal, and ability-focused. Instead of hiding behind cover, Outriders rewards constant aggression, encouraging players to push forward to regain health and dominate enemies. Players choose from four distinct classes—Devastator, Pyromancer, Technomancer, and Trickster—each with unique abilities, skill trees, and playstyles ranging from tanking and crowd control to long-range damage and time manipulation.

Loot and customization are central to progression. Weapons and armor drop with powerful mods that significantly alter gameplay, enabling deep build crafting and synergies between gear and abilities. Players can freely modify equipment, encouraging experimentation rather than punishing respecs.

The endgame revolves around Expeditions, challenging time-based missions designed for solo players or three-player co-op teams. Higher difficulty tiers increase enemy strength but reward better loot, creating a satisfying risk-reward loop.

With its strong class identity, explosive combat, and fully playable campaign from start to finish without live-service mechanics, Outriders delivers a complete and intense looter shooter experience focused on skill, teamwork, and build mastery.