Extraction shooter

An extraction shooter is a variant of the tactical shooter genre. It is generally defined by the gameplay style most notably seen in Escape from Tarkov.^[1][2] Extraction shooters are often "player versus player versus environment" (PvPvE), where players are grouped into teams and placed onto a map with the goal to reach an extraction point—often within a set time limit. They may also encounter opposing teams and hostile NPCs. During their attempt to reach the extraction point, the players may try to loot the environment or the opposing players. If they successfully reach the extraction point, they can keep and use the materials to improve their characters or facilities. In some cases, players may have other assigned objectives to complete before extraction for better rewards or progression. Gameplay is often slower and more survival oriented compared to other shooter genres. Other examples of extraction shooters include ARC Raiders, Delta Force, Hunt: Showdown, The Cycle: Frontier and the revival of the Marathon series.^[1][3][4]