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The Callisto Protocol Launches December 2 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC

The Callisto Protocol Launches December 2 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 03 June 2022 / 1,569 Views

Publisher KRAFTON and developer Striking Distance Studios announced The Callisto Protocol will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on December 2.

View the gameplay reveal trailer below:

Here is an overview of the game:

Welcome to Black Iron

Set on Jupiter’s moon Callisto in the year 2320, The Callisto Protocol is a next-generation take on survival horror. The game challenges players to escape the maximum security Black Iron Prison and uncover its terrifying secrets. A blend of horror, action, and immersive storytelling, The Callisto Protocol game aims to set a new bar for horror in interactive entertainment.

Survive to Escape the Horrors of Callisto

In this narrative-driven, third-person survival horror game set 300 years in the future, the player will take on the role of Jacob Lee—a victim of fate thrown into Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary located on Jupiter’s moon, Callisto. When inmates begin to transform into monstrous creatures, the prison is thrown into chaos. To survive, Jacob must battle his way to safety to escape Black Iron Prison, while uncovering the dark and disturbing secrets buried beneath the surface of Callisto. Using a unique blend of shooting and close-quarters combat, Jacob will need to adapt his tactics to combat the rapidly evolving creatures while scavenging to unlock new weapons, gear, and abilities to outrun the growing threat and escape the horrors of Jupiter’s Dead Moon.

Key Features:

  • Horror Engineering  The Callisto Protocol is a next-generation take on survival horror from the mind of Glen Schofield. Blending atmosphere, tension, and brutality with terrifying moments of helplessness and humanity, The Callisto Protocol immerses players in a pulse-pounding story where unspeakable horrors lurk around every corner.
  • Master Brutal, Strategic Combat  The Callisto Protocol challenges players to master a thrilling blend of melee and ranged combat, including a unique gravity weapon once used by Black Iron guards to control the prison population. Players will be forced to get up close and personal with their grotesque opponents, hacking off limbs, blasting off legs, and getting creative with whatever is at their disposal to survive each life-or-death encounter.
  • Uncover the Secrets of the United Jupiter Company – Set on Jupiter’s dead moon Callisto in the year 2320, The Callisto Protocol casts players as Jacob Lee, an inmate in Black Iron Prison. When a mysterious outbreak throws the moon into chaos, Jacob must face his darkest fears to defeat the bloodthirsty creatures that stalk him as he unravels the dark mysteries at the heart of the powerful United Jupiter Company.
  • Experience the Isolation of Jupiter’s Dead Moon – One of the most hostile, isolated environments in the universe, Callisto looms large over Jacob’s desperate struggle to survive. Players must not only contend with the horrors of Black Iron Prison, but also the centuries-old secrets that plague Jupiter’s long-dead moon, both above and below the surface.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.


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6 Comments
No_Name_Needed (on 03 June 2022)

I'm surprised this is coming out this year, perhaps they want to beat the Dead Space remake to market. Regardless this looks good.

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rapsuperstar31 (on 03 June 2022)

Instantly became my 2nd most looked forward to game of the rest of the year...1st if God of War slips into 2023.

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I am completely in the same boat as you. This looks soooo good. Also, I can't believe we will get this just before Christmas, and then the Dead Space remake in the month after. Followed by RE4 remake just a couple months after that!

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smroadkill15 (on 05 June 2022)

I'm excited about this one!

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LivncA_Dis3 (on 03 June 2022)

Dead space creator cooking something special!

I've been waiting for this until dead space and re4 remake was announced haha!

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jamesmarkus87 LivncA_Dis3 (on 03 June 2022)

I suspect that Dead Space 3 might have been very similar to this if EA hadn't ruined it with their constant interference during that game's development.

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