Gravhounds at Gamescom 2026: Co-op Extraction, Building, and Puppy People? Sign Us Up

Ever wondered what it'd be like to storm an alien planet as a dog-headed soldier, build a fortress on the fly, and defy gravity all while trying to extract with your loot? No? Well, you will after hearing about Gravhounds, the new co-op extraction shooter from Octopus Panic that showed up at Gamescom 2026.

If you're a fan of extraction shooters like Escape from Tarkov or Hunt: Showdown, you already know the drill: drop in, grab what you can, and get out alive. But Gravhounds throws a bunch of wild twists into that formula. You play as one of several dog-headed fighters—yes, you read that right, puppy people—and you'll face waves of foes across weird alien worlds.

The game's standout feature is its building system. You can construct defensive structures on the fly, which adds a whole new layer of strategy to the extraction loop. Need a quick barricade while you're looting? Build it. Want to fortify a position to hold off a wave? Go for it. It's like Fortnite's building but with higher stakes and more fur.

And then there's the anti-grav. We're not entirely sure how it works yet, but the trailer showed players zipping around with reduced gravity, making firefights feel more dynamic and unpredictable. It looks like it'll keep you on your toes, especially when you're trying to make a clean getaway with your hard-earned gear.

Octopus Panic is a dev studio that clearly has a sense of humor, and Gravhounds looks like it's leaning into that with its quirky character design and over-the-top action. It's about the only thing routine here is that it's an extraction shooter, but honestly, we can forgive that when the rest of the package is this fresh.

Gamescom 2026 gave us a glimpse, but we're hungry for more details—like how the building mechanics interact with the extraction timer, or what kind of customization options you'll have for your dog-headed hero. Hopefully, Octopus Panic will drop more info soon.

So, are you ready to lead your pack of pup-fighters into the alien unknown? Will you be picking this up when it launches? Let us know in the comments!