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2026: Tencent Unveils Tactical-Horror RPG 'Rules of Engagement'

10/15/2025

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Tencent Games and Grey State Studio announce Rules of Engagement: The Grey State, a free-to-play tactical-horror RPG, for PC in 2026.
Players assume the role of Striders, elite operatives exploring a dangerous dimension with horrific creatures.
The game uses a PvEvP loop where players scavenge gear while racing against time.
An alpha test will showcase four character classes—Sledge, Pyro, Phantom, and a fourth class to be revealed later.

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Tencent Games and Grey State Studio announce Rules of Engagement: The Grey State, a free-to-play tactical-horror RPG, for PC in 2026.
Players assume the role of Striders, elite operatives exploring a dangerous dimension with horrific creatures.
The game uses a PvEvP loop where players scavenge gear while racing against time.
An alpha test will showcase four character classes—Sledge, Pyro, Phantom, and a fourth class to be revealed later.