Reaper Actual Announced – A Massive New MMO Shooter from Industry Veteran John Smedley

The newly formed Distinct Possibility Studio has officially unveiled Reaper Actual, a large-scale MMO shooter with bold ambitions and a scope to match.

🔍 What Is Reaper Actual?

Helmed by John Smedley—the legendary developer behind PlanetSide 2 and EverQuest, and former head of Amazon Games Studios—Reaper Actual is shaping up to be a high-stakes, open-world multiplayer experience.

In the game, players will step into the boots of mercenaries, taking on dynamic missions for one of five competing factions. The action unfolds on Marova, a vast fictional island that developers claim is "four times larger than the biggest Call of Duty: Warzone map."

🌐 Scale and Gameplay

Each server will support up to 200 real players, with additional AI-controlled characters populating the world to create a living, reactive environment. The blend of PvP and PvE elements aims to deliver large-scale, persistent battles where strategy and cooperation are key.

🤖 AI-Assisted Development with a Human Touch

According to its Steam listing, Reaper Actual is leveraging artificial intelligence in its development pipeline. However, the studio emphasizes that all AI-generated content is built on foundations created by real designers and artists, ensuring a handcrafted feel despite the use of cutting-edge tools.

⏳ Release Details

For now, there is no official release date, but the scale, leadership, and vision behind Reaper Actual already have fans of the genre paying close attention.