DEFECT

A cyberpunk SWAT shooter with rival factions and shifting objectives

emptyvessel · To be announced

Release: To be announced; not released yet
Wishlist rank: #174; most wanted
Followers: 23K; following the game
Demo: None

What we know: Recent announcements spotlight the game and art directors, following a community FAQ and gameplay reveal; a release date remains unannounced.

What is DEFECT?

DEFECT is a cyberpunk tactical shooter set in humanity’s last city, ruled by an authoritarian AI called The System. Players choose its police force, rogue officers, or gangs in offline single-player, PvE co-op, or four-person-squad PvP. Objectives include arresting suspects, smuggling weapons, and assassinating targets.

Screenshots and trailer

DEFECT system requirements

Minimum: RTX 2060, 16 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit versions)
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 @ 2.80GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB equivalent or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: SSD recommended

Does DEFECT have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and LAN; PvP online and LAN. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does DEFECT run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish.

Does DEFECT use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam