Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong developers Big Bad Wolf Studio are turning to Lovecraft for their new first-person title, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the immersive storytelling experience will launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Taking place in the year 2053, an occult threat grows ever more blatant, as strange, incomprehensible events increase in activity. Around the world, as land resources become more scarce, corporations instead turn to the uncharted depths of the oceans. However, they do so unaware of the ancient horror that lies beneath.
You are Noah, an agent of Ancile, which is a secret Interpol division specializing in occult cases. You’ve been tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of miners in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Aided by your AI companion, Key, you must explore the vast, labyrinthine prison of R’lyeh—an ancient, sunken city of cyclopean proportions—and resist the creeping madness caused by Cthulhu’s influence. At its core lies a secret that could shatter your understanding of reality.
As Noah, you must follow leads, gather scattered clues, and sharpen your detective skills to solve the immersive and complex puzzles found in R’lyeh. Uncover hidden truths and look beyond appearances to choose your path to resolving the case. Every mystery offers branching routes and secret passages waiting to be discovered. But beware, as you’ll face nightmares and cosmic abominations that will push your sanity to its limits, along with the knowledge that your choices and understanding will shape your fate.