Frictional Games Delays Sci-Fi Horror 'Ontos' to 2027
The delay signals that Frictional Games is prioritizing the realization of its most ambitious project to date over hitting a 2026 release window.
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Frictional Games and publisher Kepler Interactive announced on July 3 that the sci-fi mystery adventure 'ONTOS' has been delayed from 2026 to 2027. The developer cited the need for more polish to realize the game's ambitious scale, scope, and narrative depth. 'ONTOS' is set on the lunar base Samsara and follows protagonist Aditi Amani investigating her father's cult legacy. It is positioned as a spiritual successor to the acclaimed horror title 'SOMA'.
Frictional Games, the Swedish studio behind the 'Amnesia' series and 'SOMA', announced on July 3 that its upcoming sci-fi horror 'ONTOS' will not arrive in 2026 as previously planned. The game has been pushed to 2027. In a post on X, the developer described 'ONTOS' as the most ambitious game it has ever worked on in terms of scale, scope, and the multi-layered nature of its story and gameplay. The extra time is meant to realize that vision.
'ONTOS' is set on the lunar base Samsara, a labyrinthine complex built on an abandoned mining colony and the ruins of a forgotten luxury hotel. Players control Aditi Amani, who visits Samsara to investigate the mysterious legacy left by her estranged father, a brilliant man who became the prophet of a cult. The game's trials present ethical choices that may lead to disastrous consequences, and the narrative promises to question the nature of the soul, suffering, and reality itself.
The game is positioned as a spiritual successor to 'SOMA', Frictional Games' critically acclaimed exploration horror title. 'ONTOS' will launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Japanese language support planned.
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