Pocketpair & Surgent Studio Unveil Terrifying New Horror Game for 2025

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PocketPair, known for creating the critically-acclaimed creature collector survival game Palworld – often likened to Pokemon, has been under legal scrutiny due to its similarities. Yet, this hasn’t deterred the studio from moving forward. In fact, Palworld continues to evolve with regular updates, and PocketPair doesn’t appear to be resting on its laurels. A recent announcement from PocketPair took fans by surprise as it revealed not about Palworld, but a new game that PocketPair is collaborating on with another developer.

Pocketpair and Surgent Studio have revealed their collaboration on an upcoming horror game. This marks a shift from their respective projects, Palworld and Tales of Kenzera: Zau, but their past collaborations demonstrate their knack for producing top-notch games.

We’re thrilled to kick off our debut project with Pocketpair Publishing, by backing a fresh horror game from the creative minds at SURGENT STUDIOS!

Pocketpair Publishing is embarking on its inaugural project, which involves backing a new horror game from SURGENT STUDIOS. We’re excited to get started!

— Pocketpair Publishing (@PocketpairPBLSH) January 23, 2025

For the upcoming horror game slated for release in 2025, no specific details were disclosed, but it’s been confirmed as a standalone title. This implies that gamers won’t need prior experience with either studio’s past titles to enjoy this new release. However, it’s worth mentioning that both studios have created exciting and immersive games that are highly recommended for any gaming enthusiast.

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Pocketpair has gained significant attention for its latest creation, Palworld. This game combines elements of monster-taming, survival, and base-building. From the very first trailer, fans were drawn in by scenes of Pals wielding assault rifles and operating like a production line. It presents a humorous take on the genre popularized by Pokemon, but one that’s been delighting fans, especially with regular updates.

The latest game from Surgent Studio is titled “Tales of Kenzera: Zau“, a distinctive and visually stunning Metroidvania. Drawing inspiration from African indigenous group, the Bantu’s legends and folklore, it features captivating 2.5D graphics, immersive gameplay, and an enthralling narrative that revolves around a warrior shaman attempting to resurrect a lost loved one. This game has been recognized with nominations for both Debut Game and Game Beyond Entertainment at the 2024 Video Game Awards, demonstrating Surgent Studio’s exceptional talent.

In their respective fields, both titles have established a strong reputation, so it’s intriguing to see what this collaboration might produce. Surgent Studio is taking the lead on this project, suggesting they will be responsible for gameplay, visual design, and narrative. This studio has a background in video game development but also filmmaking, so we can expect a unique blend of skills resulting in an engaging, horror-themed game. Horror enthusiasts should definitely watch out for its release.

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The release date for the new horror game from Surgent Studios has only been confirmed within the 2025 timeframe, and considering the timing of this announcement, it’s likely that it will come out towards the end of 2025. It appears that Surgent Studios had already begun work on this upcoming title before securing Pocketpair as its publisher. This collaboration marks the first project under Pocketpair Publishing, but given the success of this partnership, more collaborations are likely to follow.

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2025-01-24 02:14