[UPDATE - March 3, 2026] The developers from Neon Giant have now revealed that NO LAW actually takes inspiration from immersive simulation games, featuring a wholly systemic approach that even lets players kill any character and continue the story.
[ORIGINAL STORY] As teased in the past few days, Swedish developer Neon Giant, known for 2021's The Ascent, has revealed a new game called NO LAW during The Game Awards 2025. While The Ascent was an isometric twin-stick shooter, though, this upcoming game is a first-person open world shooter roleplaying game that, at least on the surface, is highly reminiscent of CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077.
In NO LAW, players take on the role of Grey Harker, a former soldier who has left his war-torn past behind in favour of a quiet life tending to his plants, until trouble finds him again. When his peace is shattered by violence, Harker must rely on his black-ops instincts and customised equipment to reclaim what was stolen and confront the city that wronged him.
Set against the backdrop of the sprawling port city of Port Desire, carved into the cliffs above a restless sea, the game invites players to explore a neon-sleazy world where regulation is absent. This vibrant metropolis is a hub of import and excess, teeming with colourful characters whose motives are as murky as the smog-filled skyline. Every inch of Port Desire, from the rooftop gardens to the alleys below, is alive and reactive, waiting to be shaped by the player's choices.
Every decision carries weight, according to Neon Giant. Should you help a friend in need or silence an enemy permanently? Should you take the tactical route through the shadows or unleash chaos in open combat? Even in a city without laws, actions have consequences. Each playthrough promises new possibilities, allies and outcomes, making NO LAW an immersive shooter that is as much defined by its story and morality as by its firepower.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, NO LAW blends visceral first-person combat with deep player agency. Whether the player favours precision, stealth or destruction, their approach will define the in-game experience. Players can master advanced military upgrades, experiment with sci-fi tools and vertical movement, and transform every mission into their own tale of revenge, consequence and survival.
Claës af Burén, Managing Director at Neon Giant, said in a statement:
NO LAW represents the next step for us as a studio. With The Ascent, we built a strong foundation for how we approach worldbuilding, systems, and storytelling. This new project takes everything we’ve learned and applies it to a completely different kind of experience — one that’s bigger, more reactive, and more personal than anything we’ve done before.
The game, which will be published by Krafton (the Korean studio acquired Neon Giant in 2022), is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S and X. It can be wishlisted on Steam, where we found the recommended system requirements. The minimum requirements are currently unavailable.
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Modern 8+ Core, e.g. AMD Ryzen 7000/Intel 12th Gen or later
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia RTX 4000, Radeon 7000 series or later with at least 16GB of VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SATA SSD required, NVMe SSD recommended.
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