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NO LAW

NO LAW is an upcoming first-person cyber noir shooter developed by Neon Giant and published by KRAFTON, slated for a 2027 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A gameplay trailer shown at the Future Games Show highlighted the ability to eliminate any NPC, positioning the game as player-driven with a distinct story for each player.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated 4d ago

NO LAW is the follow-up to Neon Giant's The Ascent, built with Unreal Engine 5. The studio, around 20 developers, presented its development approach at Unreal Fest Chicago 2026, describing a dense, interactive open world centered on the city of Port Desire. The philosophy, called 'Density Over Scale,' favors a packed environment over a large empty map.

KRAFTON first revealed the title's 2027 release window at gamescom Opening Night Live on August 26, 2026. The trailer introduced protagonist Gray Harker, a former soldier navigating the neon-lit, lawless city of Port Desire. The footage showed versatile combat: firearms, stealth, bombs, kicking through doors, and mysterious powers that make enemies explode. The game is set in a cyber-noir world where a veteran who once achieved a peaceful world faces a new battle.

At the Future Games Show during gamescom 2026, KRAFTON showed more gameplay. The footage emphasized player freedom, including the ability to eliminate any NPC, and positioned NO LAW as a player-driven narrative shooter where each player's story is distinct. The game is scheduled for 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Across the gamescom slate, KRAFTON positioned NO LAW alongside four other upcoming titles as part of its long-term global IP strategy.

Key facts

Developer
Neon Giant
Publisher
KRAFTON
Release window
2027
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Setting
Port Desire, a neon-lit, lawless city in a cyber-noir world
Protagonist
Gray Harker, a former soldier
Core mechanic
Ability to eliminate any NPC, with a distinct story for each player
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Development philosophy
'Density Over Scale' - a dense, interactive open world rather than a large empty map
Trailer debut
gamescom Opening Night Live, August 26, 2026

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
game · 2027 · PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S · 2026-08-29
Release
game · 2027 · worldwide · 2026-08-27
Release
game · TBA · Worldwide · 2026-06-19
Noted
new trailer presented · 2026-08-28
Announced
release window of 2027 (gamescom Opening Night Live 2026) · 2026-08-27
Announced
development technology presentation at Unreal Fest Chicago 2026 · 2026-06-19

Connections

Produces of
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Aug 29

KRAFTON Unveils NO LAW Gameplay Footage at Future Games Show

At the Future Games Show: gamescom 2026 broadcast on August 27, KRAFTON and developer Neon Giant showed gameplay for NO LAW, a first-person cyber noir shooter. The footage highlights player freedom, including the ability to eliminate any NPC. The game is scheduled for a 2027 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Aug 28

KRAFTON Reveals Five New Titles at gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live

KRAFTON showcased five upcoming titles at gamescom 2026, which began August 26 in Cologne, Germany. At the Opening Night Live event, the company unveiled PUBG: DED.NET and TARAE: The Unbound for the first time, and presented new trailers for NO LAW, Age Twisters, and Project ZETA. The lineup spans shooters, RPGs, cooperative adventures, and competitive multiplayer.

Aug 27

KRAFTON Unveils NO LAW Trailer and 2027 Release Window

At gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, KRAFTON announced the release window for NO LAW, a cyberpunk open-world FPS developed by Neon Giant, the studio behind The Ascent. The game is slated for release in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The new trailer showcases protagonist Gray Harker, a former soldier, as he navigates the neon-lit lawless city of Port Desire. The footage highlights Harker's versatile combat skills, including firearms handling, stealth approaches, bomb usage, kicking through doors, and using mysterious powers to make enemies explode. The game's setting is described as a cyber-noir world where a veteran who once achieved a peaceful world faces a new battle. KRAFTON presented the trailer during the Opening Night Live stream on August 26, 2026 Japan time. The release window had previously been undecided, and this announcement confirms the 2027 target. The game is planned for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Jun 19

Neon Giant Reveals 'No Law' Development Tech at Unreal Fest Chicago 2026

Neon Giant, a small studio of about 20 developers, presented its development technology for the new title 'NO LAW' at Unreal Fest Chicago 2026. The session detailed the high-density open-world city Port Desire, built with Unreal Engine 5, and a system where the environment affects gameplay. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.