Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a first-person Lovecraftian horror thriller set in 2053, where players control occult investigator Noah, aided by AI companion KEY, as they probe the disappearance of miners at a Pacific Ocean mining station.  Descending into the ancient sunken city of R’lyeh—home to the imprisoned Cthulhu—players face mind-bending puzzles, cosmic abominations, and sanity-draining encounters in Unreal Engine 5-powered environments that warp reality. ​​ Developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Nacon, it launches April 16, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with multiple endings shaped by player choices.
Key Features
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Narrative-driven investigation blending puzzle-solving, exploration, and choice-based storytelling in a futuristic Lovecraft mythos.
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Sanity mechanics challenge players to resist Cthulhu’s corrupting influence amid eldritch horrors and reality-bending visuals.
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AI companion KEY provides tools like sonar for clue analysis and environmental scanning.
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Multiple solutions to complex puzzles across land, sea, and the labyrinthine R’lyeh city.
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Supports French, English, and other languages; PEGI 18+ / ESRB RP rating for intense horror.​​
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5 |
| Release Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Developer | Big Bad Wolf ​ |
| Publisher | Nacon ​ |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 ​ |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Horror ​ |
| Perspective | First-person |
| Audio | Dolby Digital 5.1 ​ |
| Multiplayer | Single-player |
| Playtest Access | Registration via Nacon site ​ |
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