RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business: A Gritty, Action-Packed Return to Old Detroit

On July 17, 2025, Teyon and Nacon released RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business, a standalone expansion to the 2023 surprise hit RoboCop: Rogue City. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, this eight-to-ten-hour adventure thrusts players back into the cybernetic boots of RoboCop, voiced once again by Peter Weller, as he battles through the mercenary-infested OmniTower in a dystopian Old Detroit. Building on the success of its predecessor, Unfinished Business delivers a leaner, meaner experience that emphasizes intense first-person shooter (FPS) action while introducing new gameplay elements, such as playing as Alex Murphy and the iconic ED-209. This article explores the game’s development, gameplay mechanics, story, and reception, cementing its place as a worthy addition to the RoboCop franchise.

Building on a Surprise Hit

RoboCop: Rogue City (2023) was a critical and commercial success, praised for capturing the essence of the original RoboCop films with its faithful depiction of Alex Murphy’s cyborg law enforcer. Developed by Polish studio Teyon, the game blended visceral FPS combat with light RPG elements, earning accolades for its authenticity and 1980s aesthetic. Following this success, Teyon initially planned a DLC but expanded the scope into a standalone expansion, Unfinished Business, due to an abundance of new content. Communications manager Dawid Biegun noted that after months of development, the team realized they had “too much content” for a mere DLC, leading to a standalone release that retains the core mechanics of Rogue City while introducing fresh ideas.

The game was developed using the same base code as Rogue City, ensuring compatibility with existing mods and maintaining the familiar feel fans loved. Teyon collaborated closely with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), the RoboCoprights holders, to ensure the game’s weapons, technology, and story aligned with the franchise’s canon, avoiding anything that felt “out of nowhere.” The return of Peter Weller as the voice of RoboCop was a major draw, reinforcing the game’s authenticity and nostalgic appeal.

Unfinished Business draws heavily from the RoboCop films, particularly the first two, while incorporating influences from other action classics like Dredd (2012) and The Raid (2011). The game’s primary setting, the OmniTower—a massive residential complex turned mercenary stronghold—echoes the single-location intensity of these films, creating a claustrophobic, high-stakes environment. This focused setting allowed Teyon to streamline the experience, reducing the detective and RPG elements of Rogue City in favor of relentless action, a decision that has both delighted and divided fans.

Core Mechanics and Combat

Unfinished Business retains the slow, deliberate movement of RoboCop, embodying his tank-like presence as seen in the films. Players clomp through OmniTower, shrugging off bullets while dishing out punishment with an arsenal of weapons, including the iconic Auto-9 pistol, a new Cryo Cannon that leaves ice patches on the environment, and a minigun for maximum carnage. The game’s combat is satisfyingly brutal, with location-based finishing moves—like smashing enemies’ heads against walls or vending machines—adding a visceral edge.

New enemy types shake up the pacing of encounters. Armored mercenaries with shields require flanking or leg shots, while jetpack-wearing foes and swarms of drones emphasize verticality and quick reflexes. Anti-personnel turrets and exploding bots further diversify the threats, making each floor of OmniTower feel like a gauntlet. The progression system, adjusted for the game’s shorter length, offers more frequent upgrades and experience points, ensuring players feel RoboCop’s growing power. Returning abilities like dash, slow-motion, and shield enhance the power fantasy, making players feel like an unstoppable force.

Playing as Alex Murphy and ED-209

One of Unfinished Business’s most exciting additions is the ability to play as characters other than RoboCop. Flashback missions let players control Alex Murphy as a human beat cop, offering a vulnerable contrast to RoboCop’s near-invincibility. These sequences, set before Murphy’s transformation, reveal more of his backstory and add emotional depth to the narrative. Additionally, players can briefly take control of ED-209, the hulking enforcement droid from the RoboCop films, in a chaotic mission that lets you mow down enemies with its overwhelming firepower. These alternate perspectives add variety, though some reviewers wished for more time with these characters due to their impact on gameplay.

Secondary Objectives and Exploration

While Unfinished Business focuses heavily on combat, it retains some of Rogue City’s lighter RPG elements. Secondary objectives, such as rescuing civilians or collecting evidence, are scattered throughout OmniTower’s floors. These tasks, often involving brief dialogue trees or fetching items, provide a break from the action but are fully missable due to the game’s linear structure. Completing them earns experience points for skill upgrades, though the rewards are less impactful than in Rogue City, leading some critics to note a lack of consequence for skipping them. Hidden stashes and OCP-branded healing charges encourage exploration, but the slow movement speed can make backtracking feel tedious.

A Tower of Chaos

Set after the events of RoboCop: Rogue City, Unfinished Business follows RoboCop as he tackles a new threat in Old Detroit. The OmniTower, an OCP-funded housing complex meant to revitalize the city, has been overrun by elite mercenaries wielding advanced weaponry, including the Cryo Cannon. After an attack on the Metro West precinct reveals the mercenaries’ plan to seize OCP technology—including RoboCop himself—he must ascend the tower to restore order. A mysterious voice on his comms, possibly an OCP tech, guides him through locked doors and provides intel, though her motives remain unclear, adding a layer of intrigue.

The story unfolds between RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3, maintaining continuity with the films while expanding on Alex Murphy’s past through flashback missions. The single-location setting of OmniTower creates a focused, high-intensity narrative, though some reviewers felt it lacked the depth of Rogue City’s broader exploration of Detroit. The game leans into the franchise’s signature satire, poking fun at corporate greed and urban decay, with humorous moments like a rescued civilian challenging RoboCop to trivia or a child asking for help drawing a police officer.

A Faithful Extension of the RoboCop Universe

Teyon’s commitment to authenticity shines through in Unfinished Business. The game feels like a natural extension of the first two RoboCop films, with familiar locations, Peter Weller’s deadpan delivery, and OCP’s looming presence. The inclusion of ED-209 and references to the films’ biting social commentary ground the experience in the RoboCopuniverse, while the Cryo Cannon and new enemy types add fresh elements without breaking canon. The story’s simplicity—focused on climbing the tower and eliminating threats—allows the action to take center stage, though some fans hoped for a more intricate plot.

Visuals and Atmosphere

Unfinished Business maintains the compact, visually striking approach of Rogue City, using the Unreal Engine to create detailed environments with a gritty, 1980s sci-fi aesthetic. OmniTower’s floors range from dilapidated residential blocks to high-tech mercenary strongholds, with dynamic ice effects from the Cryo Cannon adding flair. The game runs smoothly on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with minor enhancements for PS5 Pro, though some players reported occasional bugs, such as cutscene glitches carried over from Rogue City.

The sound design is a highlight, with Peter Weller’s voice work anchoring the experience. The iconic RoboCop theme and new tracks amplify the action, while the satisfying crunch of ice and explosive sound effects enhance combat. The game’s mature tone, with intense violence, gore, and strong language, stays true to the films’ R-rated roots.

Performance and Accessibility

Unfinished Business is optimized for current-gen consoles and PC, with system requirements including Windows 10, an Intel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, and a GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX Vega. Cloud gaming support via GeForce Now broadens accessibility. However, the game’s linear structure and lack of level replayability have been points of contention, as missed objectives cannot be revisited without restarting the campaign.

Critical Response

Unfinished Business has been well-received, though it hasn’t surpassed the acclaim of Rogue City. Reviewers praised its faithful depiction of RoboCop, satisfying gunplay, and new gameplay elements like ED-209 missions. GamesRadar called it “silly and violent,” highlighting the joy of controlling ED-209, while PCGamesN described it as a “leaner, meaner” follow-up that iterates smartly on the original. However, some critiques, like ButWhyTho’s, noted pacing issues due to “dead air” between fights and a need for more polish. The game’s Metacritic score hovers around 80, reflecting solid but not groundbreaking praise.

A Niche Success

Unfinished Business solidifies Teyon’s reputation for crafting faithful adaptations of beloved franchises. Its standalone nature makes it accessible to newcomers, while its ties to Rogue City reward fans with deeper lore and nostalgic moments. The game’s release on July 17, 2025, alongside titles like Donkey Kong Bananza, underscores a strong summer for action games. Its success suggests demand for more RoboCop content, with fans clamoring for a true sequel.

RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business is a thrilling, if slightly unpolished, return to the mean streets of Old Detroit. By focusing on intense FPS action, introducing new weapons like the Cryo Cannon, and offering fresh perspectives through Alex Murphy and ED-209, Teyon delivers a standalone expansion that captures the essence of RoboCop while iterating on its predecessor. Though it sacrifices some of Rogue City’s depth for a streamlined, combat-driven experience, its faithful adherence to the franchise’s tone and aesthetic makes it a must-play for fans. As RoboCop storms OmniTower, smashing skulls and upholding the law, Unfinished Business proves there’s still plenty of life in this cybernetic hero—and plenty of mercenaries left to turn into red mist.