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Home/Tech/Former Tarkov Devs Unveil Concept Art for Rush is Real
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Former Tarkov Devs Unveil Concept Art for Rush is Real

Nomion Games released the first concept art for Rush is Real, a near-future shooter from former Escape from Tarkov staff, and named 3D artist Space Meerkat as art director.

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Nomion Games shared the first concept art for Rush is Real and appointed Space Meerkat as art director. The near-future shooter from ex-Escape from Tarkov developers is framed as grounded Asian cyberpunk mixed with Eastern European brutalism; its core mechanic is still undisclosed.

Nomion Games has released the first concept art for Rush is Real, its debut title developed by former Escape from Tarkov staff.

Nomion Games positions Rush is Real as grounded Asian cyberpunk. The studio describes the project as a blend of Asian megacities and Eastern European brutalism. This visual approach appears in the newly shared concept art.
Nomion Games positions Rush is Real as grounded Asian cyberpunk.

The game is framed as a near-future shooter with a cinematic palette. Nomion Games also released a new logo for the title.
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Space Meerkat reportedly joins as Art Director. The digital 3D artist, who maintains an Instagram following of more than 100,000, was drawn to the project by its core mechanic. That mechanic remains undisclosed but is described in prior materials as redefining player motivation.
The studio describes the project as a blend of Asian megacities and Eastern European brutalism.
Space Meerkat stated that the concept, mood, and lore aligned with his personal style. He noted that conversations with team members Jean and Dmitri confirmed the fit. He reportedly plans trips to China and Russia this year to gather additional visual references.
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Former Escape from Tarkov developers founded Nomion Games. The team left Battlestate Games to establish the studio around Rush is Real. The art direction is described as already solid, with a deeper vision assembled by the design team.
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