Left 4 Dead Creator and Bad Robot Team Up for 4:LOOP Co-Op Shooter
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Bad Robot and the creator of Left 4 Dead revealed 4:LOOP at The Game Awards 2025, a new four-player sci-fi co-op shooter with playtests on the horizon.
The Game Awards always delivers a few surprises, and this year brought us our first look at 4:LOOP. Developed by Bad Robot alongside the minds behind Left 4 Dead, this new four-player co-op shooter drops players into an original sci-fi universe. The pedigree here speaks for itself, especially for anyone who spent countless hours trying to survive director-driven zombie hordes. Now, the team is pivoting to a fresh sci-fi setting, promising the kind of chaotic teamwork that defines the genre.
Co-op games live and die by their community longevity, and the developers are opening up early access quickly. Players can already head over to PLAY4LOOP.com to sign up for upcoming playtests, giving early adopters a chance to see how the mechanics feel in practice. Whether you are playing on console or PC, wishlisting is live on both Steam and PlayStation 5, ensuring you can track updates as development rolls forward.
As live-service and session-based games continue to dominate streaming platforms and friend groups, a strong co-op shooter is always welcome. The real test for 4:LOOP will be carving out its own identity in a crowded market and delivering the kind of replayable chaos that keeps creator squads and casual groups coming back. According to IGN South Africa, the official announcement trailer sets the stage for what comes next, and we will be watching closely to see how these playtests shape the final build.
Tags: 4:LOOP, Co-Op, Shooter, The Game Awards, Bad Robot
Original article: IGN South Africa