Space science fiction horror "Callisto Protocol" is no longer a PUBG -related work. Did you finish that role?

Striking Distance Studio has announced new information about the science fiction horror " Callisto Protocol " scheduled to be released in the latter half of 2022. Overseas media GAME INFORMER interviewed the development team. It has also been found that this work is no longer a "PUBG" universe work when the new information is released.

"Callisto Protocol" Story-led single play survival horror game. The story is set in 2320 in Jupiter's satellite Callisto. Players approach the terrible secrets hidden in Callisto, trying to escape from strictly guarded Black Iron Prison. The company says horror, action, and immersive storytelling, aiming for a one-step higher horror experience in interactive entertainment. The CEO of Striking Distance Studio was once in charge of Executive Producer of "Dead Space" at Visceralal Games.

Jacob Lee, the main character, is an ordinary cargo ship pilot. Therefore, he does not have any special combat training. According to a demo play video released by GAME INFORMER, he picks up weapons according to the game progress. In the demo play, a device called GRP appears in addition to the baton, pistol and shotgun. It seems to be a device that can push and pull objects or enemies placed on the stage.

The enemy is a creature called BIOPHAGES, a mutated human. In order to overcome the battle with Biophages, it is necessary to handle all weapons and handle it freely. According to Design Director Ben Walker, it is not a game balance that players can capture with force. He said, "I want the players to be afraid of each enemy. I haven't added more and more enemies that can be defeated. The weapons and tools prepared for Jacob are to deal with difficulties. "" Depending on the type of enemy, it seems that the right time and action are required.

Striking Distance Studios is a studio under Krafton, like PUBG STUDIO, which develops and operates Playerunknown's BattleGounds. At the time of its establishment in 2019, the studio reported that it would develop a story-like single play game that shares the world view with PUBG (related article). However, it seems that the world view is no longer shared by PUBG. SCHOFIELD has revealed today on his Twitter.

According to the tweet, "It was originally part of the PUBG timeline, but it has grown into a unique world." The story of "Callisto Protocol" seems to develop in its own world, not "PUBG" universe. Interviews, however, they say that elements like Easter eggs are scattered in the game. Although the worldview is no longer shared, some "PUBG" elements may be seen.

In the first place, it may not have attracted much attention because Krafton would make a horror game. "Callisto Protocol" would have attracted attention so far because of the horror game that has been developed on the "PUBG" universe. It is a kind of reasonable decision to separate from "PUBG" at the time when development has progressed and the individuality of this work has begun to penetrate.

"Callisto Protocol" will be released for PC/console in late 2022.