Overview

• Project Ranger, developed at Black Tusk Studios, was teased with a 30‑second trailer at E3 2013 after reported pre‑production starting in early 2012.
• The game was framed as “Uncharted with spies,” a third‑person action shooter influenced by Mission: Impossible with globe‑trotting missions and gadget‑driven stealth.
• Planned Kinect voice features reportedly included switching weapon fire modes or asking a handler for tips, with equivalent non‑Kinect controls available.
• Following Microsoft’s late‑2013 acquisition of Gears of War, Black Tusk canceled Ranger in early 2014 and later became The Coalition to develop Gears of War 4.
• Reporting cites internal disappointment, layoffs, and the hiring of veteran producer Rod Fergusson, while some specifics—such as casting and major set pieces—remain unconfirmed and sourced to the research video.