The Cycle: Frontier is a PvP extraction shooter developed by Yager Development, released for PC in 2022. Set on an alien planet, the game centers on scavenging for resources and loot while navigating threats from two directions simultaneously: other players competing for the same spoils and hostile creatures roaming the environment. The tension stems from the extraction format, where accumulated gains can be lost if a run ends in defeat before reaching safety. Encounters escalate unpredictably, as the presence of both human opponents and aggressive wildlife means no outing follows the same pattern. The game blends competitive multiplayer with elements of survival and risk management, requiring players to weigh the value of continued looting against the danger of staying in the field longer than is prudent.
