Team Grit

Team Grit is an independent American video game developer and publisher based in Washington State’s Seattle–Bellevue metropolitan area. Established in 2018, the studio focuses on multiplayer PC games, combining battle royale design with third-person shooter mechanics. Its work encompasses game design, multiplayer software development, digital publishing and live game operations.

The studio’s debut title, GRIT, brings the battle royale format to an Old West setting. Matches pit 100 players against one another in frontier shootouts, with horseback combat and traversal extending movement beyond conventional on-foot encounters. Locomotives provide moving cover and opportunities for train chases, while dust storms shape how players navigate the battlefield.

Several interconnected systems give the game its particular approach to survival and teamwork. Fallen players can enter a Second Chance quick-draw duel for an opportunity to return to the match. Weapons also function as playing cards within a poker-hand perk system: matching firearms by suit can unlock abilities that benefit an entire posse. These mechanics connect equipment choices with group tactics alongside the game’s shooting and riding systems.

Development and release

GRIT was announced in April 2021 and initially made available through limited beta playtests. Its development uses Unreal Engine, with the studio’s technical capabilities covering network replication, client-side prediction and anti-cheat integration for multiplayer play.

Team Grit developed and published the game’s standalone commercial Steam release on August 18, 2026. The launch version included updated weapon handling, horse-riding mechanics and player customization, together with the CattlePass seasonal progression system.

The studio supports the released game through player assistance, a Discord community and ongoing live services. Its accompanying GRIT Ledger service provides match statistics and player rankings, extending the player experience beyond individual matches. Together, the game and its supporting services reflect the studio’s focus on developing, publishing and maintaining a multiplayer PC title.