Stray Souls launches October 25
Are you prepared to confront the horrors that await?
Psychological horror game Stray Souls will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on October 25 for $29.99, publisher Versus Evil and developer Jukai Studio announced. Pre-orders are currently live via Microsoft Store.
PC users will also be able to purchase the Stray Souls “Cult Classic Edition” for $39.99, which includes the official soundtrack and Sacred Tome digital art book. The soundtrack, which features guest composer Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill) and veteran indie composer Pete Wicher, contains a total of 60 tracks totaling over three hours of music, including exclusive bonus tracks not featured in the game. The art book features a collection of gothic watercolor illustrations from the vault of artist Phil Worobey, plus a complete digital lore library encompassing all the discoverable notes, letters, and various documentation found throughout the game.
To commemorate the launch of the game, Watcher’s YouTube paranormal investigation series Ghost Files will release a Stray Souls-inspired episode on October 20, in which hosts Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej conduct their first private home investigation while utilizing some of the same tactics used in the game.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Enter a world of nightmares in this third person, action-horror, inspired by the classics of the genre. Fight terrifying creatures, solve mind-bending puzzles, and unravel a horrid family secret to expose the chilling truth behind your existence.
Unlock the secrets hidden within the haunted town of Aspen Falls, featuring gruesome enemy encounters, epic bosses, cunning puzzles, and a deep story where not everyone is who they seem. Play as Daniel—an average teenager whose life is forever changed after inheriting the home of his estranged grandmother and meeting a mysterious woman with intimate knowledge about his family, the house, and its shocking connection to his past. The gameplay elements inspired by classic horror combat with soulslike precision, put a fresh spin on the modern action-horror genre.
Next-Gen Horror
Experience sheer terror like never before with the raw combined power of the Unreal Engine 5 and MetaHuman technology. Advanced facial animations capture a wide range of human emotion, creating a whole new level of photorealism! Dynamic lighting and weather bring Aspen Falls to life in eerie detail, from the peeling wallpaper of Grandma’s house to the dense reaches of a fog-covered forest and beyond!
Deep, Immersive Story
Welcome to Aspen Falls, a small town plagued by a sinister curse devouring everything in its path. After inheriting the home of his estranged grandmother on his 18th birthday, Daniel thinks he’s won the lottery, but soon discovers luck had nothing to do with it. He’s now at the center of a dark ritual that threatens his very existence and must embark on a terrifying journey to uncover the secrets of his past.
Fight or Flight Combat
The choice is yours. Daniel is not a trained soldier. Grab a weapon and stand your ground or run to safety and save your health and ammo for one of the game’s tough bosses.
Mind-Bending Puzzles
Test your powers of deduction and problem solving on classic-style puzzles with a modern facelift.
Mesmerizing Soundtrack
Haunting and ethereal at times. Hellacious and unnerving at others. Get lost in the captivating original score by veteran indie composer Peter Wicher on your journey across Aspen Falls.
Key Features
- Explore the town of Aspen Falls and surrounding areas to uncover a malevolent plot set in motion at Daniel’s birth.
- Immerse yourself in Daniel’s story. Choose responses at key moments through branching dialogue options, shaping Daniel’s tone and personality.
- Fight hordes of nasty creatures or run for your life. Simplified combat without massive loadouts puts the focus on strategizing combat tactics and resource management.
- Solve dozens of clever puzzles with out of the box solutions to test your wit.
- Randomized systems ensure that enemy encounters, item locations, changing weather patterns, and strange phenomena all occur at various places, making each playthrough unique.
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.