Frictional Games, the renowned developers behind Soma and Amnesia: The Dark Descent, have announced a delay in their upcoming horror title, Ontos. Initially slated for release this year, the game will now launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Ontos promises to deliver a chilling experience, set in a repurposed moon hotel called Samsara, where players take on the role of Aditi Amani, an engineer invited by her enigmatic father. As Amani delves deeper into the mysteries of Samsara, she must confront the dark realities of her father's past and the true nature of existence.

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  • Ontos features a vast, labyrinthine environment with surreal biomes and disturbing threats.
  • The game boasts an immersive narrative with tactile, systems-driven gameplay, including scavenging, machinery manipulation, and analog systems.
  • Frictional Games has cited the need for more time to realize their most ambitious game to date, in terms of size, scale, and depth.
  • Players can expect a rich, layered story and gameplay experience that pushes the boundaries of the horror genre.

Source: Game Informer