They spend a lifetime trying to control the entire city, like we're just brainless puppets. #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

Careful you don't end up on anyone's bad side. The System likes to keep their enemies close. Know your exits, always... #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

Commencing System Debriefing... Meet Emanuel Palalic, the creative mind and game director behind #DEFECT and find out how emptyvessel was born. Don’t get left in the static. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW. #IndieGame #GameDev youtu.be/nWZ3Lj5RWXY

The System will discard you like old tech but that won’t stop them from keeping watchful eye. #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

According to Mick Gordon, the blueprints for crafting #DEFECT are: Equal parts phenomenal gameplay to badass music! #GameDev #Independent

Alex Palma isn't just defining the visuals for props, environments, and characters in #DEFECT, he is an architect crafting the pulse of the entire world through his designs. #GameDev #Independent

We're here to distribute the chaos above all! Mick Gordon’s appeal to #DEFECT motivated him to push the boundaries and the threshold of his music on the soundtrack. #GameDev #Independent

Alex Palma isn't just defining the visuals for props, environments, and characters in #DEFECT, he is an architect crafting the pulse of the entire world through his designs. #GameDev #Independent

These characters breathe chaos… It's not a glitch, we’re just overhauling the system with an stylistic perspective. #DEFECT #GameDev #Independent

Every piece of art he has developed has lead to this role. Art Director Alex Palma talks about how he's assisting in building the world of #DEFECT from the ground up, illustrating the visuals for weapons, environments, characters and much more. #GameDev #Independent Watch now: youtu.be/-MQ1Ns0114s

The process of innovation can lead to some experimental artistry. Emotion and a stimulating environment drive the construction of Mick Gordon renowned sound on this project. #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

The System has notified us that #DEFECT has officially received over 250k Wishlists! Thank you so much for all of your support and helping us reach this milestone!

We’re proud to announce that NCSOFT is now our publishing partner for #DEFECT. Through this partnership, DEFECT’s single player mode will be expanding alongside continued refinements for our Co-op and PvP experiences. More info soon. youtu.be/B4Ff8IjaACs

How did Mick Gordon become a part of the #DEFECT Team? Some will call it fate. Forging the world of #DEFECT requires a roadmap that fosters creativity and a vision. #IndieGame #GameDev

What role does sound play in the universe of #DEFECT? Get a glimpse at the impact music has on our game with game composer Mick Gordon and find out what it means to live in a cyberpunk world. #IndieGame #GameDev

🚨 Now transmitting... We sat down with acclaimed composer, producer, and sound designer Mick Gordon to have an in-depth conversation about his creative process for #DEFECT. Watch the full interview now: youtu.be/nctKtVrtN-E

We've got Mick Gordon in the hot seat as he gives us insight into developing music for #DEFECT. Watch the full interview tomorrow. Stay tuned for the transmission. #IndieGame #GameDev

It’s a pleasure to be able to work with Xsens motion capture to create high-quality and realistic animations for DEFECT, empowering our small team to enhance immersion in our cyberpunk SWAT simulator. #DEFECT #Indiegame #GameDev Learn more now: www.xsens.com/resources/ho...

Most weapons are able to destroy the first layer on a wall. Here's another example of the dust build up. #DEFECT #Indiegame #GameDev

DEFECT will feature the full capability of DLSS 4 at launch, providing the ultimate cyberpunk and squad-based immersive shooter experience. Watch the trailer now to get a first look and see the chaos unfold! More info: www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforc...

What an unconventional way to prevent your untimely demise… There's no escaping this hole, even when you're at your end. #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

Built for the highest durability and resilience, designed to silence the unruly during every operations. #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev #ConceptArt

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our family at @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social to yours.

When the sirens blare, we don't scatter—we converge. Every back alley, every hole in the wall, and very rooftop is a branch in our collective defense. #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

Cooking up some explosive rubble for #ShowcaseThursday! #DEFECT #gamedev #IndieGame

This city doesn't sleep, It just grinds. No one can recall a time when the smog ceiling didn’t prevent light from penetrating. We’ve only ever known perpetual darkness. #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

These corridors are built to keep citizens in line and isolate conflicts that ensue. #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev

Every inch of this city clings to you like grease to a sewage pipe. You’ll be carrying that soot on the bottom of your feet from one hellhole to another, unless you live under the order of the System. #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev #ConceptArt

Thank you gameranx for ranking us among your 10 Upcoming FPS Games That LOOK INSANE for 2026 and beyond! Watch their video and feel the hype: youtu.be/Hym2oRvFrZQ?...

Emanuel Palalic, Game Director for DEFECT points to the timeless visual design of some classic games as proof that smart art direction beats raw power every time. Read the full interview here: www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/fo... #IndieGame #GameDev

You want to survive in this city? You can't do it alone. They think their surveillance and can stop us. Well, they're wrong. #DEFECT

Legendary composer Mick Gordon discusses his creative process for his upcoming soundtrack for #DEFECT, revealing how a top industry talent is pushing the boundaries in game audio. #IndieGame #GameDev Read the full interview: www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/mi...

Plot and scheme as you may, the System is always one step ahead. #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev

The System’s Police will find any way to upload the data, reboot local systems and remove any trace of them to complete their objective. We’ll hold our ground using any and all means. There won’t be any breaching tonight. #DEFECT #IndieGame #Gamedev

In the absence of hope, living under The System’s control can feel inescapable. #DEFECT #Indiegame #IndieDev #gamedev

You want full control of the city? You better gear up for a fight. Can you imagine running around with these in your loadout? #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev #ConceptArt

In this neon soaked cityscape, the Law is a blueprint for cruelty, etched onto the backs of the powerless. The only way to survive is to choose chaos above all. Wishlist #DEFECT today: linktr.ee/playdefect #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

It’s a shame these bio-tech advancements are being squandered in a hidden secret room like this. The gang faction is known for having these highly illegal tools at their disposal. Some will say the orchestrator had it coming. #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

Here, Police Forces are the executioners that do The System’s bidding. Law and order isn’t just a concept, it’s the bullet. Wishlist #DEFECT now: linktr.ee/playdefect #GameDev #IndieGame

Bunch of miscreants and wretched outlaws fill every inch of this hellhole. #DEFECT #ConceptArt #indiegame #GameDev #Dystopian #Cyberpunk

You’ll be silenced into oblivion before you even get a chance to panic and react. #DEFECT

When The System tries to crush humanity under the boot of their laws, we prepare for whatever disorder follows. #DEFECT #IndieGame #Gamedev

Thank you for your excitement around the our Reveal trailer last week. Following your reception, we’ve compiled answers to your most asked questions. Read our latest FAQ now: store.steampowered.com/news/app/247...

Chaos and oppression erode from the inside out. #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev

You want a fight, you found it. #DEFECT

System Forces have the place surrounded, collecting vital recon info on Nodrog’s Fraction, locations and objectives. How will Nodrog’s gang retaliate? #DEFECT #indiegame #gamedev

Compliance is mandatory. Access the full EXTENDED trailer now, or we’ll inject it straight into your cerebrum: youtu.be/O0d9sqm5LX0 #DEFECT #Indiegame #Gamedev

Check your six. Never know what the city is hiding from you. Step into a world with one rule: ‘Chaos Above All’ and watch the #DEFECT EXTENDED trailer: youtu.be/O0d9sqm5LX0 Wishlist today: linktr.ee/playdefect

Welcome to the world of #DEFECT. Laws do not exist here, only The System does. It uses its Enforcers to drill into whatever is left of people’s humanity and maintain order, insuring Chaos Above All. Watch the Trailer: youtu.be/5xrVTBvS7o0

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be revealing a new #DEFECT trailer tomorrow during the Galaxies Show. Tune in live tomorrow, October 23rd at 12PM PDT | 3PM EDT to get your first glimpse at never before seen development footage and dive deeper into the chaos. 📺: twitch.tv/galaxiesshow