Project T: Riot Games’ ambitious new survival shooter/MMO revealed

While players are still eagerly waiting for Riot Games’ upcoming MMORPGs, a surprising leak about a new title called Project T has taken the gaming community by storm. Could this be the next major piece in Riot’s ever-expanding game universe?

Project T leaked (Riot Games)
Project T leaked (Riot Games)

A genre mix that’s stirring up excitement: survival, shooter, and MMO

According to unconfirmed sources, Project T is described as a bold combination of three major elements: survival gameplay and MMO (massively multiplayer online) mechanics wrapped inside a shooter experience. This blend could create a massive world where players not only compete in fast-paced combat but also cooperate, gather resources, and survive among hundreds of others in a harsh environment.

  • Shooter elements: Building on lessons from Valorant, Project T may feature fast, precise combat mechanics that demand tactical thinking and teamwork.
  • Survival elements: Players could manage resources, build bases, craft gear, and face threats from both the environment and other players.
  • MMO elements: Expect a large, evolving open world that encourages interaction, rivalry, and the creation of player-driven factions and communities.

A new game universe or its own standalone world?

The biggest question among fans right now is whether Project T will take place in the familiar Runeterra universe — home to League of Legends, Valorant, and Riot’s other projects — or if it will be a completely new IP marking a fresh creative direction for Riot Games.

Riot Games’ decision to explore the survival shooter/MMO genre signals its ambition to expand beyond traditional MOBA and FPS titles. Project T could emerge as a serious contender to games like Escape from Tarkov, Rust, or DayZ — but with Riot’s trademark storytelling, visuals, and polish.

When will players get their hands on Project T?

Although Project T remains an internal leak at this stage, the fact that it surfaced while Riot’s MMORPG projects are still in development suggests that Riot Games may be working on multiple titles in parallel. Project T might launch sooner than expected — or serve as part of a long-term strategy to diversify Riot’s game portfolio.

Whatever the case, with its experience and resources, Riot Games is expected to turn Project T into a new blockbuster that could redefine the survival shooter/MMO genre in the near future. The gaming community will no doubt be watching closely for any official updates from Riot.