Project X , a new shooter from UK developer Automaton, will feature a PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds-style mode with 400-player matches.

A teaser image of the open battlefield in Project X.

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According to Eurogamer , the massive "last man standing" PvP matches will be made possible through the utilization of SpatialOS, a cloud-based technology that allows studios to "exceed the power of a single game engine or server."With a higher player count, Project X will naturally feature a larger map than PUBG; Automaton says it's aiming for a 12km by 12km map, compared to PUBG's 8 km by 8km arena. In addition to its Battle Royale mode, the MMO will feature dynamic weather, roaming wildlife, social hubs, and a "player-driven" story.Project X will be released sometime in 2018.PUBG has been wildly successful, selling over 10 million copies and recently passing Dota 2 to set a new record for the highest number of concurrent players ever on Steam . Its success has seemingly inspired other developers, such as Automaton, to experiment with the genre.Most recently, Epic Games added a Battle Royale mode to Fortnite. For more on the action building game, check out IGN's hands-on impressions of its new mode

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