Ex-Fortnite devs found new studio and reveal its chaotic debut game, Lort

Big Distraction, a fresh indie game studio started by ex-Fortnite devs, just revealed its first game, Lort—a 1-8 player co-op fantasy roguelike hitting PC later this year.

Founded in 2023, the studio is headed by Fortnite Battle Royale’s former Lead Producer and Marketing Lead. Their 11-person team packs experience from places like Dice, Blizzard, and MachineGames. From the jump, Big Distraction aimed to release a game within two years of launching, and Lort is exactly that.

Lort is a co-op action roguelike dripping with comedic fantasy vibes. The debut trailer shows off a gameplay loop where players scour a procedurally generated map for loot, power up, and chase down bosses. Imagine Risk of Rain 2, but dialed even further into ridiculous humor.

Runs kick off by teaming up with up to eight players. At first, there are three classes to pick from—wizard, warrior, and ranger—though the studio has plans for more. No team rules mean you could roll with eight wizards if you want. From there, you’ll explore open zones, hunt down treasure chests stuffed with wild weapons, and grab upgrades to beef up your stats.

Since it’s high fantasy, expect weapons like maces, giant hammers, and bows. In hands-off footage, I saw a squad wreck hordes of Dragon Quest-style slimes and other vibrant monsters using absurd spells—like one that smacks enemies with a massive log. Big Distraction says power progression is a huge focus, letting players craft builds that feel downright game-breaking. The result? A multiplayer romp that looks fun, frantic, and full of chaos.

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Big Distraction, a brand-new independent game studio made up of former Fortnite developers, has just announced its very first game—Lort. It’s a cooperative fantasy roguelike where you can play solo or team up with up to seven other players, and it’s set to launch on PC later this year.

The studio was formed back in 2023 and is led by the same people who used to be the Lead Producer and Marketing Lead for Fortnite Battle Royale. Right now, the team has 11 members, all seasoned developers who’ve worked at big-name studios like Dice, Blizzard, and MachineGames. From the very beginning, Big Distraction’s goal was to create and release a game within just two years of starting up—and Lort is the result of that mission.

So, what’s Lort all about? It’s a chaotic, action-packed roguelike set in a funny, over-the-top fantasy world. The first trailer shows off the core gameplay loop: players explore a randomly generated map, hunt for powerful loot, grow stronger as they go, and take down big, scary bosses. If you’ve played something like Risk of Rain 2, you’ll get the idea—but Lort cranks up the silliness even more, with a heavy dose of absurd humor.

When you start a run, you’ll team up with up to seven other players (or go solo if you prefer). At launch, there will be three different character classes to choose from—Wizard, Warrior, and Ranger—but the developers already have plans to add more later. The best part? There are no restrictions on team setups, so if you want to go wild with a full squad of eight Wizards blasting spells everywhere, you totally can. Once you’re in the game, you’ll explore open areas, crack open treasure chests filled with ridiculous weapons, and grab upgrades to make your character even stronger.

Since the game is set in a high-fantasy world, you’ll be fighting with classic weapons like maces, giant hammers, and bows. In some early gameplay footage, I watched a group of players mow down waves of cute, Dragon Quest-style slimes and other colorful monsters using outrageous spells—like one that smacks enemies with a comically oversized piece of wood. The developers say that getting stronger throughout each run is a big focus, letting players eventually create overpowered builds that feel like they’re breaking the game. All of this adds up to a multiplayer experience that’s fast, fun, and full of hilarious chaos.