The Callisto Protocol, being directed by formerDead Spaceco-creator Glen Schofield, is an upcoming survival horror title that many fans of the genre are keeping their eye on. Some even believe that withThe Callisto Protocoland aDead Spaceremakeon the way, these titles could set the foundation for the future of horror gaming. From what gamers have seen so far ofThe Callisto Protocol, the game does look promising, building on the gory body horror created byDead Spacefor a more intense and violent experience.
In eachgameplay trailer forThe Callisto Protocol, fans have seen how the team at Striking Distance Studios is building on the groundwork set byDead Space, as it seeks to give the player a gorier, more horrific experience. Creatures featuring a level of body horror somewhat similar toDead Space’sNecromorphs have been spotted, except with a much more visceral level of detail. Bone, muscle tendons, and more can be seen poking out of the wandering horrors in Black Iron, the setting ofThe Callisto Protocol.
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Some of those creatures featured in new gameplay clips ofThe Callisto Protocolthat were recently spotted. The footage comes from an interview with Glen Schofield, where the director talks aboutThe Callisto Protocol’sorigin and how the game came to be what it is today. In between footage of Schofield speaking, fans spotted a few clips they’d never seen before, showing off the intense horror that the new game will bring through combat and atmospheric environments.
The first new moment fans see shows the player being suddenly attacked by a creature and having to fight for their life. The creature immediately begins pummeling the player’s helmet, again confirming thatThe Callisto Protocolisn’t scared to brutalize its protagonist. More violence is shown as the player then takes a shotgun to their assailant. Despite there being shooting elements inThe Callisto Protocol, the recent gameplay affirms that this will not be a third-person shooter, as it takes more than a few rounds to put a creature down, implying that should the player be faced with more than one enemy, they are likely looking at a gory demise.
A portion ofThe Callisto Protocol’smelee combatwas displayed in another clip where again a creature attacked the player from out of nowhere. Melee combat is a core focus inThe Callisto Protocol, setting it apart from other titles in the genre. Schofield also revealed in his interview that something that sets his new title apart is a major focus on quality. WithThe Callisto Protocol, Schofield said the aim is to “make the best game we can. Let’s try and hit all of our pillars of the game. It’s got to be scary, tense - everything that we set out to do.”
The Callisto Protocolreleases on June 04, 2025, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
