Overview
BulletFarm is a remote-first AAA game studio based in Los Angeles that is developing a new, unannounced first-person cooperative title built in Unreal Engine 5 for major gaming platforms. The game aims for a global audience and centers on intimate storytelling, precise game mechanics, and rich characters within an original universe, emphasizing cooperative multiplayer over single-player focus. The team combines veteran experience from Treyarch and the Call of Duty franchise, led by David Vonderhaar as studio design leader and Chris Cowell as creative director, with backing from GreaterThan Group after NetEase funding shifted. This mix gives BulletFarm a clear edge in craft and a stable path to creative autonomy while pursuing a distinct, non-IP project that distinguishes it from competitors through its emphasis on cooperative play, character-driven moments, and a new fictional world.
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What believers are saying
- GreaterThan Group reported $40 million cash and $60 million commitments for BulletFarm.
- BulletFarm's October 5, 2026 site says it is recruiting a world-class team.
- Vonderhaar's February 2024 founding and October 2026 LinkedIn update show active leadership continuity.
What critics are saying
- NetEase already pulled BulletFarm's funding in 2026, proving one backer can vanish.
- The studio remains in stealth on October 5, 2026, with no gameplay reveal.
- Vonderhaar told Bloomberg a three-year ship target; AAA delays crush smaller studios.
What makes BulletFarm unique
- David Vonderhaar led Treyarch design from 2004-August 2023.
- BulletFarm targets first-person co-op, PvE, and PvEvP in an original universe.
- GreaterThan Group became BulletFarm's sole backer after NetEase withdrew funding.
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