I didn't expect the Cyberpunk 2077 vibes in former Payday devs' new co-op heist game Den of Wolves, which just got its first gameplay trailer

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Den of Wolves is like Payday 2 mixed with Cyberpunk 2077

Den of Wolves screenshot
(Image credit: 10 Chambers)

This year has been a strong reminder of just how popular co-op games can be, with games like Helldivers 2 and Palworld taking up a large share of the conversation. With the looming release of Monster Hunter Wilds on the horizon, it's an exciting time for folks who like to game with friends.

Last year during The Game Awards, 10 Chambers - the developers of GTFO, and a team of veterans from Payday: The Heist and Payday 2 announced Den of Wolves, a new "sci-fi" take on the co-op heist genre. During The Game Awards 2024, we finally got a taste of what exactly the game might look like in motion; and prior to the new trailer reveal we were briefed about the game's world and premise.

What I wasn't expecting were the heavy Cyberpunk 2077 vibes throughout the trailer, which are always appreciated.

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Set at the end of the 21st century during Late-Stage Capitalism, AI has ravaged the world, leading to a new global hub of communication and technology. The Midway Atoll, stationed in an isolated location in the Pacific Ocean, is where corporations are free to do as they please - including hiring groups for "unauthorized errands" like you and your friends. Corporate espionage, theft, assassinations, and everything in-between. Notably during the trailer, we got a taste of exactly what the game's sci-fi flair might be bringing to the table. Unique gadgets, gravity-defying stunts, and more.

We still don't have a release date for Den of Wolves, but the team plans to launch the game for Early Access on Steam in the future, with a potential console release in the cards for a later date.

In the meantime, here are the best co-op games you can play right now.

James Galizio
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James Galizio has been writing about gaming and technology from LA since 2014, and has contributed to outlets such as RPG Site, Nintendo Insider and more with a special focus on PC gaming and Japanese RPGs. Graduating from the University of California, Irvine in 2021 with Bachelors in English he has covered events such as E3, Tokyo Game Show and more as he hopes to help shine a light on games both big and small. If he’s not writing about an upcoming or recently released RPG, you can probably find him playing Monster Hunter or some random game that might have recently been released in Japan.