Last week, Owlcat subsidiary META Publishing and developer Pokuch gave a first glimpse into the story of their upcoming Sci-fi survival game Blind Descent during Gamestar’s Find Your Next Game show. The co-op survival-craft title will launch in Early Access on Steam later this year, with its full release launching on both PC and console.
Check out the new story trailer:
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After an elevator crash at an excavation site on Mars, the player discovers a hidden world below the surface of the planet. After surviving the crash, they start looking for their missing crew members… but it seems there might be someone else present with a different agenda. Another, presumably scientific, team had descended into the Martian depths to study a local infection. During their survey, they encountered sophisticated alien technology blocking all their comms, as well as several artificial structures that may be the remnants of an unknown civilization — though to what end is unclear. The most peculiar discovery is that these Martian infections affect human organisms differently, causing mutations that enable them to form symbiotic bonds with their environment.
In Blind Descent, players have to start from scratch after crashing at a Martian excavation site and discovering a marvelous and dangerous world below the surface. They must craft tools, build a reliable shelter, and adapt to a reactive and hazardous alien environment through the in-game symbiosis system. Through multiplayer co-op, survivors can brave the dangers of Mars alone or in a group of up to four players.
Blind Descent is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026 and will come to consoles upon its full release.
Stay up to date with Blind Descent by following the game on Discord, X (Twitter), YouTube, and TikTok.
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a growing publishing label owned by Owlcat Games, specializing in gameplay-first titles with co-op multiplayer features. The label has a solid portfolio, including games like Biped, Spirit of the Island, Train Valley 2, and more. New upcoming titles from META Publishing are Blind Descent, Biped 2, and Nested Lands.
About Pokuch
Pokuch is a young game development studio based in Turkey, working on its first title: Blind Descent. The studio’s goal is to create games with unique concepts, a strong artistic direction, and engaging gameplay.
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