Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth is back with a new co-op shooter—and he wants players to help shape it from day one. In a recent community post, Booth revealed he’s building a fresh 4-player co-op project, saying it’s grounded in the same pillars that made Left 4 Dead resonate with fans. The working title is Project Tacoma.
Booth emphasized that the game is still in its early stages, but he’s opening the doors to early playtesting. The goal is to bring players into the process now, gather feedback, and refine the core experience together. Slots are limited, so not everyone who applies will be selected, but the intent is clear: this is a community-driven build from the start.
For longtime co-op fans, the announcement hits all the right notes. While specifics are under wraps—no release window, platforms, or gameplay deep dives yet—the focus on four-player teamwork and replayable sessions suggests the kind of tense, collaborative moments that defined Booth’s earlier work. As for the setting, nothing is confirmed. A post-apocalyptic world may feel like the obvious direction, but the team hasn’t announced the universe or story yet.
Everything we know so far
– Title: Project Tacoma (working title)
– Creator: Mike Booth, known for Left 4 Dead
– Genre: 4-player co-op shooter
– Status: Early development
– Community involvement: Recruiting early playtesters; limited slots
– Platforms: Not announced
– Release timing: Not announced
– Setting/story: Not announced
Why it matters
Left 4 Dead helped set the standard for modern co-op shooters with its emphasis on teamwork, tension, and high replayability. Booth’s return to a similar formula is big news for players who love tight, cooperative gameplay loops that reward communication and adaptability. If Project Tacoma channels those strengths while introducing new twists, it could become a major new entry in the co-op FPS space.
How to get involved
Booth is inviting interested players to sign up for early testing and help influence design decisions throughout development. If you’re eager to get in on the ground floor of a new co-op shooter and offer feedback that shapes the final game, keep an eye on updates and apply to participate. Just remember: space is limited, and selection isn’t guaranteed.
Project Tacoma is still a mystery—but a promising one. With the creator of Left 4 Dead at the helm and the community involved from the outset, co-op fans have a new project to watch closely.
