A New CTF Hero Shooter Hits PC
Capture the flag games have been surprisingly rare in modern PC multiplayer, but Last Flag is aiming to change that. Coming from Night Street, a new studio founded by Mac and Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, this upcoming game blends classic PC shooter vibes with modern hero shooter and MOBA style ideas.
Instead of just being another promotional tie in for the band, Last Flag is a real attempt to build a competitive, PC focused multiplayer title. The brothers grew up on games like Quake, StarCraft 2, World of Warcraft and Team Fortress, and that background shows in how Last Flag is designed.
The game is a 5 versus 5 third person hero shooter built around capture the flag. It features large maps, colorful characters and a strong focus on tactics and map knowledge, which should appeal to PC players who enjoy both shooter skill and smart team play.
How Last Flag Mixes Classic CTF With New Ideas
On the surface, Last Flag sounds simple. Two teams fight to grab the enemy flag and return it to their own base. But the developers have layered in twists that make it feel fresh compared to older shooters.
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Hidden flag placement
At the start of each round, each team can choose where to hide their flag. This is not just a simple flag room. You actually have to decide where on your side of the map to stash it, which immediately creates mind games. Do you hide it in a sneaky corner that might never be checked or put it in a super obvious spot that could trick experienced players into overthinking it -
Radar towers that shape the match
Three radar towers stretch across the center of the map. Teams can capture these towers during a match. Each one has multiple uses. They slowly reveal which areas in that sector do not contain the enemy flag. They work as fast travel points, letting you reposition quickly. They also act as healing stations, making them powerful control points worth fighting over. -
Hero shooter and MOBA style elements
Last Flag is a third person shooter with heroes that have their own abilities. On top of that there are MOBA like creeps and other elements that add more layers to how team fights play out. It is not just aim and movement. Ability usage, positioning and creep control help decide who gets the upper hand.
The overall feel lands somewhere between the class based chaos of Team Fortress 2 and the strategic structure of a MOBA like League of Legends. You get big maps with lots of hand built hiding spots and flanking routes, plus clear objectives that encourage teams to move together instead of just deathmatching in the middle.
PC Focus, Style and What to Expect
Last Flag has a strong sense of style that sets it apart from the usual grey military shooters. The presentation leans into a 1970s game show theme, complete with a chatty announcer and over the top character archetypes. It is not completely original but it gives the game a fun personality that fits well with its playful take on capture the flag.
The maps are designed with PC shooter fans in mind. They are large, full of nooks and crannies, and clearly handcrafted with hiding spots and tricky routes to reward players who learn the layout. If you enjoy outsmarting opponents with smart positioning and clever flag routes, this design direction should appeal to you.
From a development standpoint, the project has an interesting story too. Dan Reynolds says he was playing games long before making music, and he started teaching himself Unity through online tutorials years ago, building prototype games. Over time the brothers pulled together a proper team of developers. Some of them only later realized that their colleague was the singer from Imagine Dragons, which shows that this is not just a vanity project but a genuine studio effort.
For PC players, the key details are simple.
- Platform The demo is available on Steam, confirming a PC first focus.
- Mode 5 versus 5 online multiplayer built around capture the flag.
- Perspective Third person shooter with hero like characters and abilities.
- Gameplay style Mix of shooter mechanics, MOBA inspired systems and objective focused team play.
- Setting Bright and stylized 1970s game show atmosphere instead of modern military realism.
The game is currently planned for a 2026 release, but PC players can already try a demo on Steam and add it to their wishlist to keep track of updates. Early playtests have shown promising gameplay with smart twists on the usual capture the flag formula, especially the ability to hide your own flag and the strategic importance of those central radar towers.
If you have been missing games like Tribes Ascend or you love the class based teamwork of Team Fortress 2 and want something new to dig into, Last Flag is worth keeping an eye on. It aims to bring back the fun and tension of classic capture the flag in a fresh, modern package built for PC gamers who enjoy both good mechanics and clever strategy.
Original article and image: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/ctf-shooter-last-flag-now-has-a-steam-demo-and-its-worth-trying-whether-or-not-youre-an-imagine-dragons-fan/
