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Palworlddeveloper Pocketpair, alongside Surgent Studios, has revealedDead Take, an upcoming psychological horror game set to be released in 2025. This first-person horror title promises to be so terrifying that evenPalworld’scommunity manager has refused to play it.
Horror video gamesmay not be everyone’s cup of tea, as many offer such a terrifying experience that they become unplayable for some people. However, there is a huge community that enjoys these kinds of games—especially those where the player feels helpless in the face of constantly lurking danger. The video game medium offers plenty of ways to create a horror atmosphere to frighten the player, and first-person titles may arguably be some of the scariest because they place the player directly in the character’s shoes, limiting their field of view and increasing immersion. Some really good examples areOutlast,Amnesia: The Dark Descent, or evenResident Evil 7: Biohazard. Now, a new horror game from thePalworlddeveloper is on its way.
In a Twitter post, community manager John Buckley celebrated the reveal ofDead Take, a new first-person psychological horror game developed by Surgent Studios and published by Pocketpair—a studio better known for creating themassively successfulPalworld. Buckley admitted that the game is so scary he couldn’t bring himself to play it, so he resorted to watching others try it out.Dead Takeis set for release sometime in 2025, and Buckley said more information about the game is coming soon.
The teaser for the game doesn’t reveal much—it only shows various eerie environments accompanied by spooky music that sets the tone. As forDead Take’s Steam description, thisfirst-person horror gameputs players in the shoes of an actor who must find their friend while uncovering the secrets of an ominous mansion. The developer noted that the narrative is inspired by real experiences in the entertainment industry, which adds a sinister touch.
This single-player experience will feature object-based puzzles, where players must find and piece together video clips to understand what’s happening with their friend and the mansion. The game’s scenarios are packed with tools and props inspired by real-world film sets, while players will also come across “unsettling audition tapes and shadowy figures with the power to make or break your career.”
In addition to Buckley’s comments, the developer has also warned players thatDead Takefeatures “implied violence; blood.” While the target audience for this game is completely different fromPalworld’s, fans should keep an eye out, as Pocketpair promisesDead Takewill be a great additionto 2025’s horror game lineup.
