At a Glance
Core Runners is a mobile-focused, hero-driven tactical shooter that emphasizes team coordination and quick decision-making. Matches pit two teams of five against one another, with each player selecting from a cast of six specialists who bring unique skills and roles to the battlefield.
Operatives (Playable Characters)
- Sniper — excels at long-range denial and precision takedowns, controlling sightlines.
- Support Specialist — provides heals, buffs, and utility that keep squads in the fight.
- Saboteur — focuses on disruption and objective manipulation with gadgets and traps.
- Assault Vanguard — front-line brawler built for aggressive pushes and space creation.
- Scout / Recon — gathers intel, reveals enemy positions, and sets ambushes.
- Technician — deploys defensive tools and modifies equipment to tilt engagements.
Competitive Modes
- Knockout Rally — a rapid, elimination-focused mode with quick respawns designed for frenetic firefights and short rounds.
- Core Heist — an objective-driven scenario where attackers must secure and extract a payload while defenders aim to prevent the extraction.
Match Systems and Strategy
- 5v5 structure reinforces coordinated tactics and role synergy across teams.
- An in-match economy system rewards strategic spending and loadout decisions between rounds.
- Weapon handling is tuned for fair, skill-based engagements to keep gunplay consistent and rewarding.
- Certain modes and maps encourage rotation, map control, and teamwork over solo heroics.
Maps and Tactical Flow
Players can master three distinct arenas, each offering unique routes, sightlines, and tactical opportunities. Learning terrain, choke points, and common rotation patterns is essential for outplaying opponents and executing coordinated strategies.
Closed Beta Invitation
Core Runners is currently running a closed beta and invites core mobile shooters to participate. Early testers can provide feedback that will shape balance, features, and content, helping the title evolve into a deeper tactical experience.
Technical
- Android
- English
- Portuguese
- Free