Press release

Reaper Actual Foundation to go Live October 6th

Join the new open-world persistent shooter and claim your base

San Diego, CA – September 29, 2025 – Distinct Possibility Studios is kicking off the Foundation event for Reaper Actual on October 6, 2025. Reaper Actual is an Open-World Persistent Shooter where hundreds of players engage in FPS combat against each other and 5 NPC Factions on the massive war-torn island of Marova. Players can secure their place through Foundation Bundles. This is the chance to be among the first to drop into Marova, a massive, persistent battlefield filled with rival factions, player-built bases, and high-stakes action. With Foundation, players can get a first look at their base and Reaper characters.


The Foundation Alpha opens the gates of Reaper Actual, giving players the chance to be the first boots on Marova’s soil. Experience battles as the game evolves. Foundation members will shape the island’s future, and witness the gameplay grow in real time.


The development team is looking forward to working with the community on feedback to ensure that Reaper Actual is ready for Early Access launch in 2026.
 

Foundation Alpha Series 1 Bundles

Join the community and be amongst the first players to step foot in the world of Reaper Actual and to see first-hand how the island of Marova and the gameplay evolve over time. Limited Edition Reapers, a base from the start to store your gear, and a team of reapers to choose from with unique loadouts.

Reapers will evolve over time and so will the features and gameplay. You’ll have a front row seat to the action, the ability to play in our earliest external playtests, and can give the development team your feedback as a part of our Foundation Alpha community.


All Foundation Bundles Include:
 
  • Up to 4 Reapers that will not be available for purchase after the full Series 1 collections sell out (unless you buy them in the marketplace) - depending on which Foundation Alpha Bundle you choose
  • All Foundation Alpha bundles include at least 1 base and Havoc, a tier 1 operator and entry level character skin for the game
  • 1 Bunker Base (at 1 of 7 randomized locations) in all Bundles; and a Warehouse Base in the Reaper Actual Foundation Alpha Stygian Oath Bundle (at 1 of 4 randomized locations) near KAM airport
  • Foundation Alpha access to the game and the world of Marova
  • The ability to participate in playtests with the developers and other Foundation Alpha players (additional play times to be added
  • A Special Role on our Discord (proof that you have been here since Foundation Alpha)
  • Other perks that we plan to add through the development of the game

Quantities are limited to across all tiers, so reserve your spot early. The first wave launches October 6, with more to follow for balanced server testing.
 
Foundation gives players a fantastic option to join the team early and test the game. As we move through phases of Alpha and Beta testing, you will be part of the team to make Reaper Actual the best it can be. Gain access to our Foundation Discord and be the first to try new maps and scenarios.

Reaper Actual will be fully playable on the Epic Games Store with standard items.

Foundation players who purchase directly through our marketplace will receive tradable items, enabling the ownership and the ability to trade Reapers, bases, and cosmetics with other players,” said John Smedley, CEO of Distinct Possibility Studios. “We believe this offers the widest range of choice for players on how they choose to enjoy Reaper Actual and look forward to seeing how the world and community evolve over time.”

For Players who decide to purchase a Web-3 powered version of the game built on Etherlink. They will have access to trade Reapers, bases, and cosmetics through our marketplace and gain enhanced ownership on optional blockchain-enabled servers. This marketplace operates separately and never impacts gameplay balance. We believe this provides maximum choice for how players prefer to own and trade their collection.

Grab your Foundation Bundle and get ready to hit the island on October 6 at www.reaperactual.com. Players can also register for later Alpha and Beta waves at https://reaperactual.firstlook.gg/signup/foundationplayer.


About Distinct Possibility Studios

Distinct Possibility Studios is an independent game developer founded by industry veterans behind some of the most ambitious shooters and MMOs of the last two decades. With a commitment to pushing boundaries and reimagining online combat, the studio has built a world where persistence, progression, and players collide. Their first title, REAPER ACTUAL, offers a brutal, ever-evolving FPS experience where strategy matters. Every in game choice echoes across the living battlefield. Distinct Possibility Studios aims to build a game which highlights the best of MMOs into a persistent world shooter experience.

For updates, follow https://www.DPS.gg/.


**This is an Alpha version of the game, which is in active development. Not all systems and features are in yet, and the game will evolve over time. Please understand that there will be bugs. As an experienced game development team, we know you, the player, are a crucial part of this process. Please connect with us on Discord, because we do want your feedback, good or bad. Afterall, we want to make a great game that you love and play for years and years. Thanks for becoming part of the literal foundation of how we are building Reaper Actual. Have fun and see you in the game! Find our Discord here.