Following the success of its Steam Next Fest demo for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, which saw 300,00 players check out the demo (and earn over 650,000 wishlistings), NACON and ACE Team are making one more push ahead of the co-op horror title’s release with a new trailer warning explorers of the dangers they will face.

Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft‘s cosmic horror short novel, in The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, players take on the roles of explorers searching for legendary treasures deep within a hostile jungle. Before each expedition, players gather aboard the galleon to choose a contract and divide up weapons and equipment. Once they arrive on the continent, the explorers set out in search of treasures and resources to bring back to the galleon’s captain. A simple task in theory, but one that holds surprises.

As they venture deeper into the jungle, the adventurers must face numerous monstrosities, but the greatest threat will be their own minds. Their perception of reality is gradually corrupted until their mental health reaches a critical stage. Visual and auditory illusions disorient the adventurers, potentially causing accidental sabotage that could jeopardize the mission. Even death offers no respite: companions who have fallen in battle may return in a corrupted form and turn against their allies.

The explorers are inexperienced, equipped with extremely limited ammunition and breakable gear. Faced with the dangers and monstrous entities of the cursed jungle, the chances of survival are slim for adventurers who set out to slay every creature that stands in their way. The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu emphasizes horror over action and encourages players to avoid unnecessary confrontations in order to successfully complete their contract and return alive from their expedition, even if that means opting for stealth or a hasty retreat.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will launch July 15 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series.