Set in the universe of Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, the game lets players witness and influence the events preceding the Black Day. Immerse yourself in a unique world full of dangers, unexplored dark corners, and looming evil beyond mortal comprehension.

Accompany an old friend on her voyage to the foggy settlement of Kingsport to uncover the town's dark secrets and find your missing father. You survive a shipwreck, but soon realize that it was just a prelude to the nightmare that awaits. Using your strength and wits, guided by your friend's knowledge of the occult, can you prevent the coming of the Outer Gods? Or is the descent into madness inevitable?

Forbidden harbor

Explore the dark streets of the forgotten settlement of Kingsport, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Check its hidden corners and unlock access to new areas. Find its secrets, solve puzzles, open new paths, and unlock closed doors. Many locations await you: an old village, a mysterious mansion, dark mines, cemeteries, foggy forests, and, of course, an old lighthouse.

Survive the horror

You will be in constant jeopardy, rarely escaping from monstrous enemies and devious traps unscathed. Physical harm is far from the gravest danger, however, as all these perils will take a toll on your psyche, and your mind may be hurt as well. Any mental afflictions you develop will impact your gameplay experience. Stay on the lookout for materials and recipes and craft the tools, medicines, and remedies necessary to face the horrors around you.

Roleplaying mechanics

Choose your play style - unlock new abilities, find eldritch artifacts, and experiment with different ways to interact with the environment. You will always have choices and multiple paths to progress the story, but be prepared to face their consequences.

Impending doom

Player choices influence events unfolding in the game world, leading to various endings. Any wrong word or action may have irreversible consequences. The world reacts to how you develop your character, the denizens and hazards may react differently depending on your madness and chosen playstyle.

Stygian Legacy

Stygian: Outer Gods takes place in the original Stygian universe, therefore certain events in this game may provide a fresh perspective on events and characters from the Reign of the Old Ones.

Why Early Access?

“We want Stygian: Outer Gods to be the best game it can be, and Early Access gives us a chance to work closely with the community to make that happen. Player feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and having direct input from those experiencing the game firsthand will help us fine-tune mechanics, improve balance, and expand on what works best.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our goal is to have the full version of Stygian: Outer Gods ready for release in the first half of 2026. However, we want to ensure the game is as polished as possible before leaving Early Access. If additional time is needed to reach that level of quality, we may extend the development period beyond our initial estimate.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of the game is planned to be roughly double in size compared to the initial Early Access release, and to feature a complete story, with a total playtime of 10+ hours, depending on how much a player likes to explore the world, read all the lore from books and letters, etc. Throughout the Early Access period, we aim to add plenty of new content, such as additional locations, characters and quests, weapons, abilities, enemy types, and boss encounters. Besides that, we are planning to record more English voiceovers, and to expand localization to include French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese subtitles at full launch. Of course, these plans may change based on player feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access launch version includes multiple detailed areas to explore, specifically the village of Kingsport, the courtyard of Brasko family mansion, the dark forest, the mines, the lighthouse with its strange Keeper, the beach, and several parts of the eldritch Outworld. Players have access to a variety of melee weapons and firearms – a knife, sickle, heavy hammer, revolver, shotgun, and rifle – as well as a plethora of usable items and crafting materials. Character progression is driven by choosing from 8 Sinner’s and 16 Seer’s skill cards, each shaping the player's abilities and thus their playstyle. Even in Early Access, these systems offer room for experimentation, allowing players to tackle challenges in different ways across multiple playthroughs. For now, the game is available in English only, but additional language support is planned for the 1.0 release.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, we are planning to increase the price during the Early Access period. We will give players notice well ahead before any price adjustments, using the Steam news, Discussion forums, and our social media channels.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We have already been gathering input from our Discord community and Steam Discussion forums, and we will continue to rely on these platforms for insights from players, as it is extremely important for us in the development of the game. We encourage everyone to share their experiences – whether that’s feedback on gameplay, ideas for improvements, or bug reports. We are also closely monitoring Steam reviews to identify what players enjoy and what could use refinement.”

This title is only activated on the Steam platform. A step-by-step guide has been provided on how to activate this game. Follow these instructions to quickly unlock and enjoy your new adventure. Happy gaming!

Open Steam:

• Launch the Steam client on your computer. If you don’t have it installed, download and install it from Steam's official website.

Log In:

• Sign in to your Steam account. If you don’t have an account, create one by clicking "Create a new account".

Navigate to "Activate a Product on Steam":

• Click on the "Games" menu at the top of the Steam client.
• Select "Activate a Product on Steam".

Enter Your Product Key:

• Follow the prompts and enter the product key you received when prompted.

Complete Activation:

• Follow the remaining instructions to complete the activation. Your game will be added to your library and ready for download.

This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages. The game contains frequent violence and horror.

Windows:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel i5 10600 / Ryzen 5 3600
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500XT 6GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 25 GB available space

Windows:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system