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Immortality Studio's Next Game Was Once An FMV Metroid Idea
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Sam Barlow and Half Mermaid revealed their new FMV horror game, Precognition, at the Kinetic Publishing showcase; it centers on a woman named Diana who has a brain implant allowing her to see and alter future memories.
- The game is a sci-fi thriller with non-linear gameplay emphasizing player agency, note-taking, and uncovering the story, continuing Barlow’s signature narrative style seen in titles like Her Story and Immortality.
- Canadian director and writer Brandon Cronenberg has joined the project as a writer, adding to the game's creative team.
- Precognition originated from Barlow’s concept for an FMV Metroid game, which evolved into a darker story unsuitable for Nintendo’s mascot characters, leading to the current game's unique thematic direction.
- The game is scheduled for release in spring 2028 on PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2, and is distinct from Half Mermaid's other untitled project, Project D.
