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The Game

FULL BAGS

An asymmetric heist FPS set in Novan. Plan the coup, choose your approach — stealthy or loud — and leave with the bags full. Face other crews in PvP, build your reputation, or disappear before the police remembers your face.

No pay-to-win. No shortcuts. Just the score.

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What Is FULL BAGS?

FULL BAGS drops you into Novan, a city inspired by Chicago that forgives nothing. You play as a career criminal climbing the ladder from small-time burglaries to legendary vault heists. Every mission lets you choose how you enter, how you handle resistance, and how you escape. The world remembers your reputation. Your crew matters. And the bags are never full enough.

What Makes It Different

Player-Driven Approach

No scripted corridor. Scout, plan, and execute each job your way — silent infiltration, frontal assault, or improvised chaos.

Persistent Open World

Novan lives around you. Day/night cycles, weather, traffic, police presence, and rival crews make every session unique.

Server-Authoritative Anti-Cheat

TIMA analyzes gameplay telemetry server-side. No kernel drivers. No invasive client scans. Just fair play.

Asymmetric PvP

Base Wars pits 5 attackers against 5 defenders with build phases, breach timers, and four distinct classes.

Meaningful Progression

Skills, perks, crafting, and a gym system shape your character. Your choices matter across PvE, PvP, and the social hub.

Zero Pay-to-Win

Monetization is cosmetic-only. Skill, planning, and teamwork decide who fills the bags.

The 8 Districts of Novan

Each district has its own look, danger level, and criminal opportunities.

Luxury & Finance

Gold Coast

★★★★★

Glass towers, private marinas, and high-security penthouses. The money here is clean — until it isn't.

Downtown Core

The Loop

★★★★★

Neon canyons, the L-Train, underground malls, and crowds that hide a thousand deals.

Tourist Beach

Lakeshore

★★★★★

Boardwalks, ferris wheels, and summer crowds. Easy cover, soft targets, and a marina full of boats.

Arts & Lofts

River District

★★★★★

Converted factories, canal bridges, street art, and a creative underworld that trades in information.

Industrial Harbor

The Docks

★★★★★

Container labyrinths, smugglers, and gangs that don't ask questions. The police rarely comes here.

Suburbs

Oakwood

★★★★★

Quiet streets, family homes, and low security. Perfect for discreet night work — if you don't wake the neighbors.

Abandoned Industry

The Yards

★★★★★

Ruined factories, scrapyards, and territory disputes. Only crews with something to prove come here.

Urban Hell

South End

★★★★★

The most dangerous blocks in Novan. Gangs, decay, and opportunities for those desperate enough.

The Map

Satellite view of Novan with points of interest, danger zones, and key locations.

Novan — Satellite View

Core Systems

Six interlocking systems that make every job feel distinct.

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Health & Stamina

Simple HP system, no body-part gimmicks. Stamina regulates sprint, slide, vault, and melee. Wounded players move slower and can't sprint.

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Triple Economy

Clean Cash for legal gear, Dirty Money for black market deals, and Reputation that unlocks contacts, missions, and respect.

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Gunsmith

Customize weapons with attachments, skins, and stats. Every choice affects handling, stealth, and lethality.

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Smartphone

16 in-game apps: maps, hacking, dark web, crew chat, banking, camera, and more. Your phone is your lifeline.

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Vehicles

Cars, bikes, boats, and the L-Train. Steal, buy, customize, and use them for getaways or distractions.

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Prison

Get caught and do time — or plan a breakout. Your reputation and choices influence how the system treats you.