Exterminauts: Mad Science Co-op Shooter Announced at Gamescom 2026

At Gamescom 2026, Exterminauts was unveiled as a co-op shooter where you use crazy science weapons to fight aliens. Get ready for some wild, government-unapproved action!

Tired of those snooty aliens acting like they own the place? You know, slithering around their home planets like they're all that and a bag of chips? And are you just dying to get your hands on some experimental weapons that would make any safety inspector faint? Well, buddy, welcome to the Exterminauts. Your life expectancy just dropped to minutes.

At Gamescom 2026, the gaming world got a look at Exterminauts, a cooperative shooter that's all about using mad science to take down extraterrestrial threats. It's a wild ride, and it's coming to a screen near you.

So, what's the deal? You and your squad play as members of an elite extermination team, but you're not your typical bug busters. Instead of standard issue gear, you're packing prototype gadgets and weapons that are so experimental, they probably came with a warning label that says "Do not use on living creatures." But hey, where's the fun in playing it safe?

The game looks like it's going to be a blast, especially if you're into cooperative gameplay. You'll need to work together with your teammates to overcome the alien menace, using a mix of strategy, chaos, and maybe a few explosions. Because what's a co-op shooter without some good old-fashioned mayhem?

From the reveal at Gamescom, it's clear that Exterminauts is aiming for a quirky, humorous tone, with a dash of danger. The aliens are not just your run-of-the-mill invaders; they're arrogant, they're slimy, and they're everywhere. But you're armed with science that's barely legal, so it's a fair fight, right?

We don't have a release date yet, but the game is definitely on our radar. If you're a fan of co-op shooters, or just love the idea of using questionable science to save the day, Exterminauts is one to watch.

Will you be suiting up as an Exterminaut when it drops? Or are you more of a "wait for the reviews" kind of gamer? Let us know in the comments below!