Frictional Games Announces Ontos, a Sci-Fi Horror Successor to Soma Set on the Moon
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Frictional Games has announced Ontos, a spiritual successor to Soma set in a grim moon hotel called Samsara, slated for release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S next year.
Frictional Games, the developer behind the chilling Amnesia series and the critically acclaimed Soma, has revealed its next project. Titled Ontos, the upcoming sci-fi horror game is scheduled to launch next year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. According to details shared by Eurogamer, the spiritual successor trades ocean depths for a grim repurposed moon hotel called Samsara, where players step into the shoes of a protagonist named Aditi Amani following a mysterious invitation from an estranged parent.
Samsara serves as a bizarre backdrop for psychological dread. Frictional describes the setting as a place where reality fractures, featuring lavish casinos converted into laboratories, theatrical stages, and strange machinery housed inside ancient lunar caves. Gameplay leans heavily into tactile, systems-driven mechanics. Players will need to scavenge materials, manipulate machinery, and figure out hands-on, analogue systems using research and ingenuity rather than relying purely on combat.
The narrative promises to dig deep into the existential themes that made Soma such a standout experience for horror fans. Frictional highlights a gauntlet of disturbing encounters that test player morality, where choices carry heavy consequences and even well-intentioned actions can lead to devastating outcomes. For players who treat narrative horror as a premier storytelling medium, Ontos is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases on the horizon. You can read the original reporting and check out additional details over on Eurogamer.
As we look ahead to next year, projects like Ontos remind us why single-player horror continues to thrive across console and PC ecosystems. Frictional has consistently proven its ability to craft deeply unsettling worlds that stick with players long after the credits roll. We will be keeping a close eye on how this lunar mystery unfolds as release approaches.
Tags: Horror, Frictional Games, PC Gaming, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Original article: Eurogamer