Watch 1 hour of intense Call of Cthulhu footage

Call of Cthulhu is a game inspired by Chaosium's archetype pen and newspaper adventure. According to Cyanide Studio, players uncover chilling mysteries, descending deep into a world of catholic horrors, creeping madness, and shrouded "Sometime Gods" within Lovecraft's iconic universe. The gameplay is reminiscent of titles similar Sherlock Holmes: The Devil'south Girl.

Today, the developer released the beta footage showcased to the press at Gamescom 2022. The title looks incredibly dark and terrifying. The first-person perspective enhances immersion and dread because y'all never know what'south around the corner. You lot can watch the hour-long footage with developer commentary below.

Phone call of Cthulhu follows private investigator Edward Pierce equally he is sent to evaluate the tragic expiry of the Hawkins family unit in their mansion. Everyone has been slaughtered. The mansion is located on the dangerous Darkwater Island, but off the coast of Boston. Between unhelpful locals and questionable police reports, it becomes clear that there's more to the case than what's beingness let on by anybody. According to the developer, the trail leads Pierce to a terrifying earth of conspiracies and supernatural threats.

Call of Cthulhu is currently available for concrete and digital preorder on Xbox 1 for $59.99. The title is expected to launch on October 30, 2022. It'due south unclear if the game features Xbox One X enhancements. Usually these titles end up looking "soupy" on base hardware and so upgrading it for Microsoft'south new machine would be a squeamish touch.

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