Developer Dead Astronauts Reveals Sci-Fi FPS HAEX for a 2027 Release
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Developer Dead Astronauts has revealed HAEX, a gritty sci-fi first-person shooter set on a hostile alien world, scheduled for a 2027 release on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The IGN Summer of Gaming 2026 showcase brought us our very first look at HAEX, an upcoming sci-fi shooter from developer Dead Astronauts. The announcement trailer drops players straight into a mysterious and deeply atmospheric alien world, showcasing tense first-person shooter combat against hostile extraterrestrial threats. While story details remain scarce for now, the initial vertical slice sets a striking tone that fans of gritty sci-fi settings will want to keep on their radar.
Dead Astronauts has confirmed that HAEX is scheduled to launch in 2027. PC players will be able to pick up the game through both Steam and the Epic Games Store, ensuring broad platform availability across the PC ecosystem when launch day finally arrives. As a brand-new intellectual property entering a crowded genre, the studio will need to show more of its gameplay loops and progression systems as development continues.
Announcement trailers during summer showcase season always spark plenty of community speculation about lore, mechanics, and release timelines. We will be watching closely as Dead Astronauts shares more updates leading up to the 20th-century launch window. You can check out the initial reveal directly through the original coverage on IGN South Africa.
Tags: HAEX, Dead Astronauts, FPS, Sci-Fi, PC Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa