Look, let's be honest: Battlestate Games, the studio behind Escape from Tarkov, officially announced the launch of its brand new publishing division, Battlestate Games Publishing, on September 3. This division aims to focus heavily on publishing hard-boiled and uncompromising game titles.

Studio head and game director Nikita Buyanov had this to say about the launch of this publishing arm: "We publish the games we want to make and play," adding that, "We are here to bring detailed, uncompromising, hardcore, and immersive ideas to life, and to help keep hardcore alive forever." It is safe to say this reveals an ambition to expand the studio's core game development philosophy straight into the publishing realm.

Battlestate Games Publishing plans to evaluate projects across all genres, ranging from simulators and immersive sims to games packed with hardcore mechanics, military and tactical experiences, as well as intellectual and system-driven titles. They are looking at both single-player and multiplayer content, targeting ideas that can come to life on any platform. In particular, the publisher is actively hunting for projects that other publishers turned down because they were considered too ambitious, niche, or risky.

Partner studios will retain full ownership of their intellectual property (IP). Battlestate Games Publishing will offer various forms of support tailored to the development stage and needs of each project, including marketing, platform support, and development funding. On top of that, the publisher plans to share access to its community of millions of players, along with industry expertise and operational resources.

Right now, Battlestate Games Publishing is accepting project submissions across all stages of development, from early concept phases all the way to titles that have already been released. Best of luck to anyone brave enough to step into the arena.