Fumito Ueda's New Game Gen Atlas Features a Gun but Avoids Shooter Tropes
Originally published Jun 9, 2026
By Julian Benson · Rock Paper Shotgun
AI-generated summary based on Rock Paper Shotgun · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 2, 2026
Key points
- Fumito Ueda's new game Gen Atlas features a scavenger in a desert world filled with robot carcasses.
- The protagonist has a machine gun, but Ueda clarifies the game is not a traditional shooter.
- The game's specific objectives and gameplay mechanics are not clearly detailed in the trailer.
Fumito Ueda, known for games like Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, showcased his new game Gen Atlas at Summer Game Fest. The game features a scavenger in a desert world with robot carcasses. While the protagonist has a machine gun, Ueda emphasizes that the game is not a traditional shooter. The game's purpose and gameplay mechanics remain unclear from the trailer.
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