Usually the abbreviation GTFO stands for in English Get The F*** Out
– and fits like a fist for the co-op shooter of the same name. The game by former Payday 2 developers not only received a new trailer as part of The Game Awards, but was also released as version 1.0 after two years in the Early Access program.
The full release is accompanied by a new update, which brings a long-awaited feature with the bots, a discount campaign – and a sharp increase in the number of players. We explain what GTFO is all about and why die-hard shooter fans in particular should keep an eye on it.
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GTFO: Release trailer for the hardcore co-op shooter shows aliens and a dense atmosphere
GTFO: Left 4 Dead mit Aliens
Behind GTFO is the development team 10 Chamber Studios, which was founded by Ulf Andersson. He previously worked at Overkill and was responsible for the Payday series – and this past is definitely noticeable.
GTFO is also essentially a four-player co-op shooter, but this time it doesn’t put you in the shoes of bank robbers. Instead, you have to descend as a prisoner in a sci-fi complex that is full of creepy aliens and solve various tasks, such as recovering artifacts or collecting resources. The motto here is: stay together and act carefully.
Ammunition and life energy are few and far between in GTFO, which is why a direct confrontation with the nasty enemies should be avoided for as long as possible. The aliens are particularly strong, clearly in the majority and are sensitive to light and movement. Anyone who acts carelessly here can very quickly endanger their lives and, in the worst case, the mission to failure.
For full release now also with bots
With the current release of the finished version, the developers are not only delivering new content, but also a much-requested feature: bots. Up until now, GTFO could only be played with real players – either with friends or via matchmaking. Solo runs are also possible, but then you are actually on your own and there are no scaling options for the degree of difficulty.
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GTFO alluded to – the new first person shooter is so tough
In version 1.0, the developers have now added bots that you can use in the Rundowns
support mentioned missions. The computer-controlled comrades react to your instructions: If you sneak, they sneak too. They collect resources and shoot at opponents when it comes to that.
In addition to the bots, there are now checkpoints in the individual missions. So if something goes wrong, the entire expedition will not have failed when you die. However, the checkpoints are completely optional. If you want to do without the safety net, you can continue to do so.
Last but not least, version 1.0 is the first time you can Unlock cosmetic itemsto make your character a little more individual. You will receive the first skins for successfully completing expeditions.
New player record
GTFO already knew how to convince the players in Early Access: 88 percent of over 21,000 reviews are positive. Above all, the high level of difficulty, the dense atmosphere and the strong focus on a co-op experience are praised. At the same time, there is also the criticism that the game can sometimes be very frustrating – especially for newcomers.
Nonetheless, the full release of GTFO ensures an enormous increase in active players. While in the last months of the Early Access an average of only 450 players were active at the same time, there are already over 7,000 players (via Steamcharts) – new record! The previous high of just over 5,000 players was for GTFO in December 2019, when the game was playable for the first time in Early Access.
Steamcharts shows: The number of players on GTFO is at a new record level.
Another reason for the increasing number of players and a high place in the top sellers: a discount campaign. In keeping with the release of GTFO 1.0, you will receive the shooter Steam currently 25 percent cheaper and therefore for around 30 dollars, instead of the usual 40 dollars. The price reduction is only valid until December 16, so if you are interested, you should hurry up accordingly.
