A former developer of Skyrim and Fallout is working on his first own game on Steam. Now, there is a new trailer for the heavy metal horror game.
What game is this about? The Axis Unseen is Nathan Purkeypile’s own game, a developer who previously worked for 17 years on the worlds and level designs of games like Skyrim and Fallout. Now, his first own game will be released on Steam: a heavy metal horror game.
A few days ago, a new trailer was released that not only showcases gameplay but also revealed the release window for The Axis Unseen:
When will the game be released? We cannot give you an exact release date yet. However, the trailer has already provided a rather “small” window of time, which is not too far off. The Axis Unseen is set to launch on Steam in October 2024.
What can you expect? In The Axis Unseen, you take on the role of a skilled hunter who hunts nightmarish monsters in a mysterious world. In the trailer, you can catch a glimpse of the various creatures that you may encounter in the game.
Some of these creatures look quite creepy. From horned giants to humanoid shapes with unnaturally long limbs or skeletal deer, you can expect many foes in the game that might seem like they have sprung from a nightmare.
You will embark on your hunt with a bow and play from a first-person perspective. Since you, as a hunter, are also the hunted, you must continually evolve throughout the game with new equipment and abilities. For example, you can discover elemental arrows or gain enhanced sensory abilities by defeating the creatures.
Become a better hunter through enhanced sensory abilities
With these enhanced sensory abilities, you can detect scent particles and the residual heat from living beings. These will help you find your prey better in the open world or avoid areas that you are not equipped to handle.
What are the reactions? Many players are commenting (via YouTube) that they can’t wait to play The Axis Unseen. The anticipation seems to be high not only because a former developer of well-known games is behind it. It appears he has created a world and concept that appeals to many players.
“I love the different colors & giant creatures coming out of the fog. Very atmospheric,” writes one user in their comment. “And a soundtrack by Clifford Meyer? What?” expresses another user’s excitement about the music that you can also hear in the trailer.
Above all, many players seem to want to play The Axis Unseen because they appreciate the developer’s previous work. For instance, one user writes in their comment: “I would follow the man who created Black Reach anywhere.” Many first learned about the new heavy metal horror game through a video late last year: An MMO turned the developers into the “villains of the internet”, celebrating 5 years later with 17 million players
