SOMBRAS: Negative Frames Opens Steam Playtest Signups, Q4 2026 Release Planned
The closed playtest signals the project has reached a testable state, with the developer seeking feedback on pacing and horror before a planned late-2026 launch across three platforms.
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Developer Maboroshi Artworks and publisher Entalto Publishing announced a closed Steam playtest for the horror adventure game SOMBRAS: negative frames. Set in 2000s Japan, players control photography student Alterio Shiomi, exploring a town and capturing eerie scenes. The playtest aims to adjust pacing and horror elements. The game is scheduled for Q4 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Maboroshi Artworks and Entalto Publishing opened signups for a closed Steam playtest of SOMBRAS: negative frames, a horror adventure set in 2000s Japan. Players take the role of Alterio Shiomi, a photography student of Japanese and Spanish heritage, who wanders a town capturing strange sights on camera. The story touches on youth, art, identity, and dysfunctional families, with players eventually confronting another version of themselves. The playtest focuses on core mechanics, environmental puzzles, and story pacing. Interested participants can apply through the Steam store page; slots are limited. The full game is due in Q4 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Japanese language support confirmed.
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