Submarine Sim S.O.N.A.R. Pits Friends Against Each Other and the Ocean
The announcement doubles down on the 'frienfall' trend, where cooperative games turn failure into the main source of entertainment.
Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
Abylight Studios announced S.O.N.A.R. - Submarine Crew, Underprepared!, a cooperative submarine simulation for 1-4 players. The game emphasizes chaotic teamwork where a single mistake can sink the sub. Players manage 9 stations across missions like combat and treasure recovery. Playtest sign-ups are open on Steam. The full release is planned for Q1 2027.
S.O.N.A.R. joins a growing line of co-op games that treat coordination as a joke. Players must split roles across steering, diving, sonar, periscope, engine, and damage control while water floods in and fires spread. The press release leans into the comedy: 'fervently pray that the buddy sitting next to you isn't just randomly mashing buttons.' Abylight Barcelona, previously known for Citadelum and One Military Camp, is developing the title. The Steam page is already accepting wishlists and playtest sign-ups ahead of the Q1 2027 window.
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