The gaming industry witnessed a surge in team-based hero shooters between 2016 and 2018, with titles like Overwatch, Battleborn, and LawBreakers standing out. LawBreakers, a 5v5 hero-based first-person shooter set in an anti-gravity landscape, faced server shutdown after a year post-launch in 2018, disappointing fans who saw potential in the game. However, an unofficial fan project called RELB has breathed new life into LawBreakers, allowing players to experience the game once again after six years.
Despite its initial failure to attract a sustainable audience, LawBreakers is now being revitalized thanks to the efforts of the RELB team, spearheaded by Cliff Bleszinski. Following the closure of Boss Key Productions, the original developers of the game, Bleszinski announced the upcoming public test of LawBreakers through the RELB Discord server, inviting players to join and participate in online multiplayer matches. With successful stress tests in various regions, the RELB project aims to address matchmaking and hit registration issues, showcasing the potential for a promising future for LawBreakers enthusiasts.
The RELB admin, Red, expressed gratitude to the team and server hosts for making the revival of LawBreakers possible, highlighting the successful stress tests as a testament to the project’s viability. Despite past criticisms of the game’s matchmaking system, LawBreakers is poised for a second chance at success, offering players a chance to revisit its fast-paced gameplay and high skill ceiling. As the project moves forward, fans eagerly anticipate the advancements and improvements that the RELB team will bring to the iconic hero shooter.