Hero PVP Shooter BloodLoop Enters Early Access on Epic Games Store

BloodLoop, a free-to-play third-person hero shooter set in a fractured, dystopian future, has officially launched in early access on the Epic Games Store. Developed for PC, the game invites players into a universe shaped by interstellar conflict and the mysterious force known as Exotic Matter.

A Dark Setting with Faction-Driven Warfare

Set in the year 2191, BloodLoop unfolds after Earth’s destruction, with humanity scattered across rival colonies. Four factions—Earth Continuum, Bastion of the Essence, Skyves, and the Seraphic Alliance—vie for control over Exotic Matter, a rare energy source capable of bridging dimensions. Each faction presents a distinct ideology, offering players a backdrop of moral and strategic complexity as they choose their allegiances.

Core Gameplay Focus: Strategy and Teamwork

The game’s primary mode, Energy War, centers on tightly coordinated 5v5 battles where teams must secure and transport Exotic Energy to their base in order to bomb and destroy the other side’s, fostering tactical play and team cohesion. Maps feature destructible barriers, hidden pathways, and interactive traps, requiring players to remain adaptable throughout each match.

In addition to its strategic main mode, BloodLoop offers traditional game types such as Team Deathmatch and Free-For-All, providing faster-paced, less tactical alternatives for players seeking quick engagements.

Unique Hero Abilities and Dimensional Mechanics

Each hero in BloodLoop undergoes a Bloodloop procedure, blending human DNA with Exotic Matter to unlock special abilities that allow players to manipulate time and gravity during combat. These extradimensional powers are a key differentiator, aiming to introduce more depth to positioning and strategy.

Optional Blockchain Elements

BloodLoop incorporates Web3 features, including a player-driven economy, NFT-based cosmetics, and a native cryptocurrency called $BLS. Players can craft NFTs using in-game resources via a limited blueprint system, potentially giving items lasting value within the game’s marketplace.

Importantly, all blockchain integrations, including trading and crafting NFTs, are entirely optional. The developers emphasize that these features do not impact core gameplay and that participation in the crypto economy is not required to progress or compete. BloodLoop’s proprietary blockchain operates on an Avalanche subnet using a proof-of-stake model.

Final Thoughts

While BloodLoop brings an intriguing mix of team-based hero shooting, dynamic maps, and layered faction lore, its early access phase enters a challenging landscape given how highly competitive and overcrowded the market has become for the PVP shooter genre. Performance stability, game balance, and the long-term impact of its player-driven economy are factors that will need close observation as the game evolves.