Bodycam Horror 'It Reaches' Launches on Steam, PS5 Version Delayed a Week
The launch of 'It Reaches' introduces a novel horror mechanic where enemies track players by breathing sounds, with the bodycam perspective serving as the primary immersion tool.
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Emberflight Games' survival horror 'It Reaches' released for PC on Steam on May 18. The PS5 version, originally set for the same day, has been pushed to May 26. An Xbox Series X|S version is planned for summer 2026. The game uses a bodycam perspective and an enemy hearing system that detects player breathing.
Emberflight Games' 'It Reaches' went live on Steam on May 18, priced at 1,900 yen. The PS5 version was delayed one week to May 26 for final adjustments, according to publisher Perp Games. The Xbox Series X|S version is in active development for a late summer 2026 release.
The game puts players in the bodycam footage of police officer Jason Thompson, who investigates an abandoned hospital and encounters grotesque experiments. Enemies have sharp hearing and can detect the player's breathing sounds. Players must manually hold their breath while hiding, but holding too long depletes air and the exhale can give away position. The bodycam perspective uses lens distortion and camera shake to heighten tension.
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