The Bornless

About The Bornless

The Bornless is a first-person shooter and adventure game from Cathedral Studios, released December 31, 2026, for PC. It blends cooperative and competitive multiplayer with a narrative set in the eerie town of Farmouth, where humans and demons clash. You team up with others to conjure demons, manage resources, and survive in modes like last-man-standing co-op or head-to-head "demon versus disciple" battles. The story revolves around eight players linked by relics that unlock unique abilities, fighting a cult led by the demon Orobas. With factions, Safehouse customization, and lore revealed through gameplay, it promises high-stakes strategy and a dark, mythic setting.

Gameplay

The Bornless mixes fast-paced shooting with resource planning. Matches often start with forming teams, then gathering materials to build Safehouses or craft gear. You summon demons for combat support, balancing aggression with survival, overextending risks death, while playing too safe means letting enemies overrun your base. Relics let you unlock character-specific powers, like fire immunity or healing, which are critical in tight firefights. Sessions last around 30, 60 minutes, depending on mode, with modes like faction wars requiring long-term base upgrades. Controls are responsive, but the game favors teamwork; lone wolf tactics rarely succeed. Between rounds, you tweak strategies, trade resources, and prepare for the next wave.

What Players Think

The Bornless has a 78% completion rate on PlayPile, with an average playtime of 24 hours. Community moods are split: 40% "excited," 35% "frustrated," and 25% "curious." Critics praised the "fresh take on co-op shooter mechanics" but noted "repetitive late-game loops." Achievement stats show 67% of players unlock the "Safehouse Master" title, but only 12% complete the "Orobas's Shadow" lore mission. Forum threads debate the game's steep learning curve and inconsistent enemy AI. Price is $39.99, with 250+ achievements. Players report 20, 30 hours to reach the first major story beat, which is slower than expected for a shooter.

PlayPile's Take

The Bornless is a divisive title best for fans of co-op shooters who don’t mind grinding. While its demon-summoning mechanics and faction warfare are novel, the slow pacing and repetitive survival loops might wear thin. Achievements add replay value, but the $39.99 price tag feels high for a game that takes 20+ hours to hit its first story milestone. If you enjoy team-based strategy and don’t mind a steep learning curve, it’s worth a shot. Otherwise, skip, there are better FPS options with faster action and clearer rewards.

Storyline

In the eerie town of Farmouth, the boundary between the human and demonic realms blurs. Rumors swirl around the Church of Orobas, a cult hidden within Farmouth, led by the formidable demon, Orobas. Their sinister agenda revolves around Mary, a woman with a unique link to The Bornless demons. Eight individuals, each with a significant personal object, are drawn into this chaos. These relics not only unveil their histories but also grant potent abilities. Together, they must thwart the cult's apocalyptic ambitions. In this world, good and evil clash relentlessly, weaving a tale that's both haunting and enthralling. Accompanying the launch of The Bornless Season One, we released a book, which you can read here.