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‘Trenches VR’ Marches to October 22 Release [Trailer]
Steelkrill Studio is wading into a busy Halloween season this year, announcing their WWI horror game Trenches VR will be launching on October 22. Coming to PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2/3, and SteamVR, the release date announcement coincided with the release of a new trailer.
In Trenches VR, you’re not fighting against enemy soldiers – but against something far worse. Trapped in a nightmarish vision of the Great War behind enemy lines, your only wish is to return home. Players must navigate the claustrophobic trenches, eerie bunkers, and collapsing landscapes as they struggle to survive horrifying creatures lurking in the dark. And just because you passed somewhere already, doesn’t mean that nothing is really there. The world of Trenches VR may change with your sanity.
Armed with nothing but your instincts and a whistle that serves as both your lifeline and your curse—you’ll use sound to guide your way to freedom. Plan your next move as if it could very well be your last. Peek around corners, watch your footsteps and be always on the move. However, be aware that the creatures lurking in the darkness are attracted to every sound that you make. And thanks to Trenches VR making use of your mic, enemies can hear your breathing, whispers, and cries for help. They’ll also be able to hear if you walk on wood, or if you break any bottles.
Supermassive Games CEO Robert Henrysson took to LinkedIn to announce that he was stepping down from his post at the Directive 8020 and Little Nightmares 3 developer, and was leaving its parent company, Nordisk Games.
Henrysson’s announcement comes after the latest entry in The Dark Pictures franchise was released back in May.
“It’s been a fantastic time,” wrote Henrysson. “During my years as Chairman – and later as interim CEO – for Avalanche Studios Group – we saw the studio’s revenue and profit triple. As the CEO of Supermassive Games, I was honoured to guide the studio through intense industry change, broadening its client base and establishing a culture of consistent quality across all aspects of the game development process.
Leading a studio is never a one-man job — it is the entire team’s effort. Our commitment to continuous improvement was, and continues to be, central to everything we do. To everyone at Supermassive Games, I am so grateful for everything I’ve learnt and experienced with all of you. You are the greatest storytelling game studio on earth, you rock! And I wish you all the best in the future.”
Henrysson’s departure comes after Directive 8020 received mixed reviews from fans and reviewers alike (though we enjoyed it, and even included it on our list of best games so far this year). Little Nightmares 3, which was released last October, also experienced mixed reviews.
Supermassive experienced a rough time during the development of Directive 8020, with the game being delayed from its original release window, as well as a “reorganization” in 2024 that saw the studio lay off 30 percent of its staff.
Directive 8020 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Steam.