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# Modifiable Sci-Fi Shooters
LEAP is an Upcoming Shooter with User-Generated Mods

By Colin Smith | Published 2023-03-01 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leap-shooter
References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/games/blue-isle-studios-launches-leap-sci-fi-shooter-with-overwolf-mods/) & [blueislestudios](http://blueislestudios.com/games/)

![Modifiable Sci-Fi Shooters](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/499/leap-shooter.jpeg)

'LEAP' is a new multiplayer first-person shooter game developed and published by [Blue Isle Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Commercial-lunar-infrastructure), the creators of Citadel: Forged with Fire and Valley. The game features epic large scale battles with up to 60 players, each armed to the teeth. Players can choose to fight for either the [United Earth Defense Coalition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfid-tracking-network) (UEDC) or the rebel Exo-Terrans, depending on who pays more.

The game also supports user-generated mods from the Overwolf platform, allowing players to customize their gameplay experience with new weapons, maps, modes and more. Overwolf is a platform that enables creators to build, distribute and monetize in-game apps for popular PC games.

LEAP will be available on Steam Early Access for PC, as well as on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and [Xbox Series X/S](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitgate-2). The game promises to deliver fast-paced action, aerial combat, and stunning visuals with a unique take on the FPS genre.

Image Credit: Blue Isle Studios

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 25% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 15%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **User-generated Mods in Gaming:** LEAP showcases the trend of games incorporating user-generated mods to empower users and allow for customized gameplay experiences.
- **Large Scale Multiplayer Battles:** LEAP highlights the trend of games featuring epic large scale battles with up to 60 players that create immersive gameplay experiences.
- **In-game Platforms for Creators:** The integration of the Overwolf platform in LEAP represents the trend of game studios collaborating with third-party platforms to provide in-game tools for creators to distribute and monetize their content.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit by incorporating user-generated mods and immersive game features to empower users with customized gameplay experiences.
- **Technology:** Technology companies involved in developing in-game platforms and tools, like Overwolf, have the potential for growth by partnering with game studios and providing content creators with monetization opportunities.
- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage multiplayer games, such as LEAP, for immersive and interactive experiences that engage audiences across different platforms and devices.

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