Artificial Detective debuted as the final reveal during the Xbox Partner Preview, marking a new entry in narrative-led action games. The announcement positions players as a wise-cracking robot detective navigating a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has mysteriously vanished.

The core premise centres on solving the disappearance of the human race. Investigation and character-driven moments sit at the heart of the pitch, complicated by the discovery of a single human child left behind. The robot and child form an unusual partnership tasked with unravelling the case and, ultimately, attempting to save humanity from extinction.

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Gameplay was described as third-person action, with emphasis on investigation and the relationship between the robot protagonist and the lone human child. Developers have so far shared only high-level details and tone, suggesting a blend of mystery, character interaction and action-oriented mechanics rather than a pure puzzle or stealth experience.

Artificial Detective is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Game Informer covered the announcement and the developers spoke in further detail in an interview on Xbox Wire, both outlining the game's premise and high-level plans ahead of future updates.

More concrete information regarding mechanics, developer studio details and a release window within 2027 is expected to follow as the project progresses toward launch.

Source: Game Informer.