COR3: Tarkov Creator Confirms Reveal Date for New Sci-Fi Shooter
Nikita Buyanov is shifting gears. The mastermind behind Escape from Tarkov has launched a cryptic campaign for a new project, currently identified by the codename COR3.
A live countdown is ticking, and the community is racing to decode the clues before the timer hits zero on February 1, 2026.
Also learn about the 2026 roadmap for Escape From Tarkov!
Decoding the COR3 Mystery
Buyanov has spent recent weeks dropping abstract puzzles and images across social media. These crumbs lead to a mysterious website, Cor3.gg, which hosts an interactive minigame and lore fragments.
A second site has since appeared. This one features a countdown clock and a blurry video loop. The footage suggests a first-person shooter perspective that zooms out to reveal a planetary scale.
The timer expires on February 1 at 3 PM GMT / 10 AM EST. Most observers expect a full reveal or a playable alpha announcement at that moment.
— Nikita Buyanov (@nikgeneburn) January 11, 2026
A Sci-Fi Departure from Tarkov
This project steps away from the gritty, modern military simulation of Tarkov. The new setting pushes the timeline forward to the year 2251.
According to the website’s lore, humanity faced total destruction 200 years prior but managed to reverse the process. An organization known as “Core” united world governments to save the species.
Users exploring the interactive site navigate a futuristic bunker. While the setting involves space travel and interplanetary themes, the interface still features grounded technology, hinting at a tangible, “cassette futurism” aesthetic.
Location – A4 "Blue"
— CORE Corp. (@cor3corp) January 16, 2026
Date */ * / 2251
Source – Intel report
CMU Unit 516 reporting – B4 is stable, no further anomalies detected. No traces of the event are in place, the magnetic fields are non-active. Local population remains ignorant. Proceeding as planned. pic.twitter.com/Ma3FTm4sEF
Is COR3 a Solo Project?
Interestingly, the COR3 trademark is registered directly to Nikita Buyanov, not Battlestate Games.
While Battlestate Games continues to support Escape from Tarkov—which recently surpassed 1 million copies sold since its 1.0 launch—Buyanov is the only public figure pushing COR3.
This distinction suggests COR3 might be a personal passion project or a new venture separate from the main studio. However, the DNA of a hardcore shooter appears present in the blurry teasers released so far.
Verdict: Buyanov’s New Project Worth to Watch Closely
Nikita Buyanov redefined the extraction shooter genre. If he is turning his attention to sci-fi, the industry pays attention. The separation from the Battlestate Games brand adds a layer of intrigue. Whether this is a massive new MMO or a tight, narrative-driven experience remains the final piece of the puzzle.
Will you be watching the countdown on February 1st, or are you sticking to the streets of Tarkov?
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