Dead Space creator’s new game The Callisto Protocol set for December 2022 release
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Striking Distance Studios revealed a new trailer during Sony’s June 2022 State of Play for their upcoming survival horror The Callisto Protocol, showcasing gameplay and revealing its December, 2, 2022 release date.
First revealed back in December 2020, this third-person survival horror is being helmed by Dead Space creator Glen Schofield and is set in 2320 within a Black Iron prison colony in Jupiter’s moon. This is our first look at actual gameplay as the reveal of the game was just a cinematic trailer signaling this is going to be yet another nail-biting sci-fi horror. Now, the latest trailer solidifies the game’s atmosphere and paints a good picture of what to expect this Christmas.
The Callisto Protocol’s gameplay trailer may have been shown running on the PS5, but the game will also be available on the PS4 and PC.
Here are the key features detailed by the game’s publisher Krafton.
Key Features
Horror Engineering – The Callisto Protocol is a next-generation take on survival horror from the mind of Glen Schofield. Blending atmosphere, tension, and brutality with terrifying moments of helplessness and humanity, The Callisto Protocol immerses players in a pulse-pounding story where unspeakable horrors lurk around every corner.
Master Brutal, Strategic Combat – The Callisto Protocol challenges players to master a thrilling blend of melee and ranged combat, including a unique gravity weapon once used by Black Iron guards to control the prison population. Players will be forced to get up close and personal with their grotesque opponents, hacking off limbs, blasting off legs, and getting creative with whatever is at their disposal to survive each life-or-death encounter.
Uncover the Secrets of the United Jupiter Company – Set on Jupiter’s dead moon Callisto in the year 2320, The Callisto Protocol casts players as Jacob Lee, an inmate in Black Iron Prison. When a mysterious outbreak throws the moon into chaos, Jacob must face his darkest fears to defeat the bloodthirsty creatures that stalk him as he unravels the dark mysteries at the heart of the powerful United Jupiter Company.
Experience the Isolation of Jupiter’s Dead Moon – One of the most hostile, isolated environments in the universe, Callisto looms large over Jacob’s desperate struggle to survive. Players must not only contend with the horrors of Black Iron Prison, but also the centuries-old secrets that plague Jupiter’s long-dead moon, both above and below the surface.
