Catchweight Studio and Team17have announcedthat the anticipated World War I horror game,Conscript, will be releasing on June 03, 2025 on PC and consoles.
World War I is fertile ground for horror, considering it was… horrific. A clash of new technology and old tactics meant that soldiers were the test subjects in the new landscape of warfare.
Set in 1916, during the Battle of Verdun, you play as Andre, a French soldier looking for his brother amongst the trenches and on the battlefield. WhileConscriptcops its stylings from early PS1 horror titles such asResident Evil, you exclusively (or perhaps mostly) fight against enemy soldiers. After all, the greatest monster is humankind.
It’s an interesting approach to the war, as the destruction and senseless carnage left a lasting mark on those who fought in it. Little has to be done to the bleak setting of wartorn France to make it oppressively atmospheric. Taking from its inspiration,Conscripthas inventory management, strict supply accessibility, documents, environmental puzzles, and saves limited by item usage (though, this can be tweaked along with the difficulty.) It also promises multiple endings and unlockables.
Conscriptis coming to PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5 on August 10, 2025. If you’re interested, a demo is available now as part of Steam Next Fest.
