This is a main game adventure title currently available on PC (Microsoft Windows). The experience is designed for both solo play and cooperative multiplayer. Players step into the role of a Husk of Edinu, a homunculus created for a singular, daunting purpose: to explore the mysterious and massive subterranean environment known as The Shell and hunt the Angels residing within its depths. The atmosphere is steeped in mystery, stemming from the dying city of Edinu, which relies on the extraction of Primordial Fluid—the blood flowing through The Shell—for its survival.

The Premise and Setting

The Husks were initially created in search of Heaven, but upon failing to find it, they were cast down into The Shell, a vast, deep pit beneath their birthplace. With the upper layers of fluid depleted, the only path forward for the city lies deeper, accessed via The Great Elevator. This ancient structure requires immense energy to operate, which can only be generated by the death of an Angel. Each descent into a new layer presents an expansive, open environment ripe for exploration.

Core Gameplay Loop: The Hunt

The primary objective upon entering a new layer is the systematic hunting of an Angel. Players must follow various tracks and decipher context clues to pinpoint the creature's location within the sprawling environment. Survival is paramount; the journey requires constant vigilance for essential resources such as food, weapons, clothing, and specialized equipment.

What are the key survival and exploration mechanics?

Exploration is non-linear within each layer, utilizing large structures and various navigation tools to traverse the terrain freely. A unique feature of the experience is the ability to establish a camp anywhere, at any time. These resting points allow players to cook, sleep, trade gathered items, gather around a fire, or even engage in downtime activities like playing the guitar, particularly when playing with others.

Cooperative Play and Interdimensional Travel

Players have the option to undertake this perilous journey alone or alongside fellow Husks. Furthermore, the world features Primordial Fountains scattered throughout The Shell. Interacting with these fountains allows a Husk to travel the void and enter the realities of other players. This mechanic enables seamless joining of friends or strangers for brief excursions or extended hunts within their respective realities.

Current Content Status

As of the current date, this title is listed as a main game with no currently announced downloadable content (DLCs) or expansions available.