With its release date on the horizon, NACON and developer Big Bad Wolf have released a new gameplay trailer for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, focusing on one of the game’s core pillars: investigation. Not only that, but you’ll also get a chance to experience a slice of the game during Steam Next Fest with the game’s demo.
In the new trailer, players are plunged into the heart of Noah’s investigation in a seemingly abandoned Ocean-I mining station, where his sanity is put to the test against unspeakable horrors. The location bears the marks of a fierce struggle and a devastating madness: claw marks on the walls, strange runes painted in blood, unknown organic matter, a severed arm… all clues that point to violent and occult events. To understand what happened, the player must use their wits and the abilities of their personal AI called KEY.
KEY is permanently connected to the database of Noah’s employer, ANCILE. This allows it to cross-reference what Noah finds in the field with what other investigators have encountered in previous cases. Analyzing evidence allows KEY to determine the composition of materials, which in turn unlocks new frequencies for its sonar. These frequencies can then be used to track elements with a similar composition.
The sonar itself is a multitasking tool that helps Noah navigate dimly lit areas, and discover hidden paths by highlighting volumes. Another feature allows it to track clues by tuning into specific frequencies. For example, the player can track bloodstains through the station to learn more about the attack on the Ocean-I personnel.
Another key mechanic in The Cosmic Abyss is object manipulation. Every object can hold a secret. By inspecting evidence from all angles, Noah and KEY can uncover additional information and hidden clues essential for progressing in their investigation.
In Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, an occult threat grows ever more present, 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. The player takes on the role of Noah, voiced by Jua Amir (Detroit: Become Human), an agent specializing in occult cases. His mission is to investigate the disappearance of miners at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, aided by his personal AI, KEY.
Look for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss to surface on PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on April 16.
