Strange Creature Factory announces cosmic horror game Black Tides: Draga's Wake

Strange Creature Factory has announced Black Tides: Draga's Wake, a third-person action-horror game set aboard a cursed steamship in the early 20th century. The project is led by Gregory Strangis, a veteran developer with previous experience at Rockstar Games on titles such as Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, as well as Naughty Dog.

Players take on the role of Draga, a smuggler trapped on the Ormora, a steamship stranded in frozen waters. The gameplay features cosmic horror elements, visceral melee combat, and a unique mutation system. Draga can enter a ‘Vessel State’ to gain devastating abilities and can absorb deceased crew members to unlock genetic mutations and progress through a skill tree.

The game emphasizes resource management, requiring players to carefully use limited ammunition and medical supplies. The setting itself is dynamic, with the ship’s internal structure changing throughout the journey. Black Tides: Draga's Wake is slated for release in early 2029 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.