A new action-horror title, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, is on the way to give us all more of that Cthulhu nightmare fuel we crave
More nightmares are on the way for us all to face with the recent announcement of Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss. A new title that Big Bad Wolf is working on after a few of the other big hits they had and another title that Nacon is working to help bring to market. If you have not already figured it out by the name of the game, this one will be based around the Cthulhu mythology and horrors that all usually have. Even to the point that it looks like the Elder God might actually make its way into the game when it hits the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026. Yes, that is still a good bit of time away, but we do get to see just how this is all going to play out just a bit.
While we do not have any gameplay for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss as of yet, the following video for the game shows off the mood and settings we are going to have to go through. Set in 2053, we will be taking up the role of Noah who has been tasked with finding out what happened to some deep-sea miners out there. Along the way, we will have some AI help us in our various future bits of gear. Sadly, it does look like Noah is just a human and the darkness and insanity that Cthulhu can bring will slowly take its toll. Maybe we will make it out or maybe our minds will be shattered into millions of pieces and we will be stuck forever in the depths of the ocean and our minds. Have a look at the reveal of it all here and see if it is going to hit all of those Lovecraftian vibes that seem to be making a hard showing once again in a real world full of madness.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss — Reveal
2053. Across the globe, the occult threat grows ever more blatant, and strange, incomprehensible events multiply. As the Earth’s surface resources dwindle, powerful corporations turn to the uncharted depths of the oceans, unaware of the ancient horror they are about to awaken.
In this tense Lovecraftian thriller, you play Noah, tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of miners in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. With the help of your AI companion, Key, explore the vast, labyrinthine prison of R’lyeh—an ancient, sunken city of cyclopean proportions—and resist the creeping madness caused by Cthulhu’s influence. At its core lies a secret that could shatter your understanding of reality.
Face nightmares and cosmic abominations that will push your sanity to its limits. Journey through a futuristic reinterpretation of Lovecraft’s mythos and uncover the legendary sunken city of R’lyeh. But beware: the deeper you descend, the more your mind succumbs to Cthulhu’s relentless influence.
Dive into the darkness with Key, your AI companion. Follow leads, gather scattered clues, and sharpen your detective skills to solve immersive and complex puzzles. Uncover hidden truths and look beyond appearances to choose your path to resolving the case. Every mystery offers branching routes and secret passages waiting to be discovered.
As an agent of Ancile, a secret division of Interpol specializing in occult affairs, you are thrust into a gripping story with complex characters, brought to life through cinematic storytelling. Immerse yourself in a first-person investigative horror adventure with a rich, branching narrative, where your choices and understanding will shape Noah’s fate in this nightmarish world.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss features mind-bending environments that defy the laws of physics, pushing the boundaries of immersive storytelling to new heights.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss will be coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Why do you think that all of the Cthulhu stuff is coming in hard out there and will it hit a stopping point sometime soon? Will most of what we experience be in Noah’s dreams or nightmares, or could it all be real for us to have to survive? Will we actually get to see the Elder God in the mix out there or will it only be in the marketing to make sure we all know what we are getting into for this game? Sink on down to the comments and leave all of your sane thoughts there. We will try to give you all that we can for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss as it flows out there, so be sure to follow our sanity over here. It does feel like things are just starting to heat up for this one and there will be a massive wave of events we will need to surf to make it out the other side.