
Rules of Engagement: The Grey State is an extraction shooter that takes inspiration from games like Path of Exile, giving players a lot of flexibility in how they tackle its mix of player-versus-player (PvP) and player-versus-environment (PvE) combat. The game also features a unique structure that blends these two styles of gameplay. Recently, Game Rant spoke with Bo Chen, marketing and communications lead at Grey State Studio, and Ray Fan, the lead game designer, to learn more about the game’s inspirations, how it plays, and the meaning behind its “horrorverse” concept. This interview has been edited for a more concise and readable experience.