A new bone-chilling horror game titledStill Wakes the Deepis expected to arrive to Game Pass as a day one release in the first half of 2024. The game was announced duringthe massive Xbox Showcasethat took place over the weekend, and it appears to be a horror title that promises lots of great suspense.
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Still Wakes the Deepis an upcoming horror title from The Chinese Room; the developers behindEverybody’s Gone to the RaptureandDear Esther. Players will take control as an offshore oil worker who is trying to evade an unknown entity while being left completely isolated from any help. This title’s announcement may have gone under the radar during the showcase since it was up against juggernauts likeStarfield, butStill Wakes the Deephas the potential to be acompelling future Xbox releasefor horror fans.
For those who fear open waters and isolation,Still Wakes the Deepis a perfect cocktail of horrors. Tasked with protecting the oil rig’s crew, survival at any cost appears to be the main objective of the game. Although the teaser trailer only offers brief glimpses, it suggests that the game may be centered around hiding from some unspeakable creature, possibly taking inspiration from the likes ofAlien: Isolation. With compelling narratives being astaple of The Chinese Room, it’s also safe to expect some amazing story telling through a horror lense when the game releases sometime in early 2024.
There were almost countless major announcements at the Xbox Showcase, and the vast variety of releases coming to Game Pass have many gamers foaming at the mouth. From major releases likeStarfieldto more low-key games likeStill Wakes the Deep, it’s great to see that the future of Game Pass is set on including a diverse mix of genres.
Still Wakes the Deepis set to release in early 2024 on Xbox Series X/S.
