The trailer provides a brief rundown on the story setup for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss. The narrative revolves around a submarine station in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, which had been shut down by the powerful mining corporation Ocean Eye. While the official statement was that it had simply been decommissioned, intercepted transmissions have indicated that there is more going on than the megacorp would want to admit.

The crew had started reporting hearing strange whispers in the dark, as well as the discovery of an underwater city resting on the ocean floor. The player takes on the role of an investigator working for a group known as Ansel with one simple mission: figure out what happened to the crew and figure out what they might have discovered. As the trailer notes, this isn’t a rescue operation. Rather, it is a “containment assessment,” and the player is only to “observe and report.”

To aid the player in their efforts, they have access to two distinct tools – an on-board AI assistant named KEY, and the SONAR, which can be used by the player to track down clues, which in turn can then be analyzed in the Vault. Game director Tommaso Sergi had outlined some of the gameplay and story elements of Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss earlier this month, noting that the studio wanted players to have “eureka moments” like they would in titles like Outer Wilds and The Forgotten City.

“From the start, our goal was to create a narrative detective where knowledge is the key,” he explained. “We wanted you to experience the same genuine ‘eureka’ moment that we all had in titles like Outer Wilds or The Forgotten City, when everything finally clicks, and the path forward seems clearer than ever.”

The horror game has been released to divisive reviews, with its aggregate score on Metacritic sitting at 70 based on ratings by 12 critics. While some have praised its polish and narrative, others have noted that it suffers from slow pacing that can potentially leave the player feeling frustrated.

Earlier this week, the studio had also released another trailer, this time around focusing on how the investigative horror game makes use of the PS5’s features. This includes haptic feedback and adaptive triggers from the DualSense controller, as well as support for 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Atmos through the console’s 3D audio capabilities.

Players who might be uncertain about whether or not they would enjoy the game can check out its free demo on Steam. Along with this, the studio had also released a trailer showcasing the opening minutes of Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss back in February. And if you’re looking for more Lovecraftian horror, ACE Team is working on the co-op title The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, details of which you can check out here.

For those who haven’t been keeping up with this one, it puts you in control of Noah, an occultist looking into the mysterious disappearance of miners on a rig in the Pacific Ocean. Your investigation is going to take you to some dark places, and Cthulhu seemingly lurks at the end of your road, ready to tear your mind apart if you let its influence overtake your senses.

The PS5 version immerses you in this frightening world with the DualSense’s haptics and adaptive triggers coming into play at key moments. Dolby Atmos support will have you right in the middle of it all if you’ve got a compatible set of speakers. We’re wondering if we’re brave enough for it under those circumstances, but immersive experiences like this are always a welcome sight.

If you’re planning on diving into the depths on PS5, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss launches on April 16th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

“From the start, our goal was to create a narrative detective where knowledge is the key,” explains Sergi in the trailer. “We wanted you to experience the same genuine ‘eureka’ moment that we all had in titles like Outer Wilds or The Forgotten City, when everything finally clicks, and the path forward seems clearer than ever.”

Sergi also showcases some of the fancy tools that players will have access to throughout their time in the game, like the SONAR and the vault. These tools can be used alongside each other to give the player a clearer idea of what kind of mysteries they might be dealing with. When it comes to the main setting of the game, Sergi confirms that players will get to explore areas that range from the submerged forest of New England to the city of R’lyeh.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is being developed for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Its story revolves around occult investigator Noah, who is looking into the mysterious disappearances of miners at an underwater facility in the Pacific Ocean.

The game got a trailer back in February that gave us a look at its opening moments. It helped establish the general atmosphere of the upcoming game quite quickly, and also provided a clear look at the kinds of threats players will have to deal with during their investigations.

Another trailer was released last month, providing an overview of the gameplay in Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss. This includes things like underwater exploration and how analysing clues works. The protagonist’s companion—an AI assistant named KEY—was also shown off in the trailer.

Interestingly, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss isn’t the only Lovecraft-themed game published by Nacon. ACE Team’s The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu was unveiled back in November 2025 and offers a different take on the Cthulhu mythos by focusing on co-op gameplay rather than a single-player experience.

The title involves teams of four players setting off to a mysterious island that is seemingly filled with treasures (and strange horrors). While players have the simple goal of getting their hands on as much treasure as possible and escaping from the island, things start getting complicated when strange creatures appear. Players can also start suffering from hallucinations, which can range from simply being jump scares to larger-scale ones that can convince you to kill your allies. It’s out on July 15th.

As for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, it’s coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on April 16th. A free demo is available now on PC.

However, it has given us a better look at how we’ll be spending our time in the depths. The mysterious collapse of an underwater mining facility in the Pacific Ocean is the catalyst for an investigation into something very sinister that’s going to need a lot of painstaking research to fully uncover. You do that by analyzing clues, which consumes the limited energy that you can recover by collecting organic resources scattered around the area.

While that part sounds all right, Cthulhu’s corrupting influence is something you need to watch out for as the lines between reality and illusion blur, and you cannot trust your own senses. Fortunately, KEY, your AI assistant, is there to help, and your onboard SONAR is going to be quite useful in scoping out the areas ahead of you as you make your way further into the depths.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss launches on April 16 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

You play as Noah, an investigator of the occult, looking into the disappearances of miners at an underwater mining facility in the Pacific Ocean. The year is 2053, but Lovecraftian horror continues to weave its morbid magic in a world that does the sub-genre’s themes justice. The story begins with a montage of events that set up a clear sequence for Noah to follow as he descends into the depths of R’lyeh. His sanity – and all of ours – is going to be tested, and Cthulhu lies in wait, tightening its grip on the player.

Noah isn’t alone, though, as Key, his AI companion, is by his side, assisting him in a myriad of ways while serving as a lone voice of comfort in the darkness that he’s about to dive into. Cthulhu: Call of the Abyss is going to be featured at the next Nacon Connect alongside other titles if you’re looking to get another glimpse at the title. Until then, you can check out the latest trailer below.

That includes gameplay for not one but two cosmic horror titles – Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss and The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. There’s also Edge of Memories, a new action RPG from the team behind Edge of Eternity, and Endurance Motorsport Series from KT Racing, which is all about long, grueling races in a professional setting.

Of course, the publisher also says there are “game announcements,” so there may be even more to see beyond the current slate. We may see more details for GreedFall: The Dying World, which exits early access on March 12th for PC alongside Xbox Series X/S and PS5. While its base version didn’t exactly set our world on fire, the RPG has seen numerous updates and improvements.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is the next big release, arriving on April 16th for the same platforms. Set in 2053, the story focuses on Noah, who ventures into the underwater city of R’lyeh to search for some missing miners. As you’d expect, he discovers something that will test the limits of his sanity.