# Frictional Games ONTOS gameplay reveal

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> Updated: 2026-09-02T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Frictional Games and Kepler Interactive have revealed gameplay footage for ONTOS, a sci-fi psychological thriller described as a spiritual successor to SOMA. The game is set in Samsara, a repurposed lunar hotel, and follows protagonist Aditi Amani as she investigates her father’s cryptic legacy.

Gameplay footage highlights exploration, environmental puzzles, and moral decision-making. One featured sequence depicts a scientist’s consciousness uploaded to a biological server powered by a network of interconnected rats. The title features Academy Award nominee Stellan Skarsgård in the cast and emphasizes philosophical questions regarding consciousness and reality.

ONTOS is scheduled for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Frictional Games reveals gameplay for upcoming sci-fi horror Ontos

Frictional Games released new gameplay footage for Ontos, a sci-fi horror game set in a lunar hotel, slated for a 2027 release on PC and consoles.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frictional-games-reveals-gameplay-for-upcoming-sci-fi-horror-ontos

### 2026-08-25: Frictional Games reveals ONTOS gameplay at gamescom

Frictional Games revealed new gameplay for ONTOS, a sci-fi psychological thriller set on a lunar hotel, during gamescom. The SOMA spiritual successor is slated for a 2027 release.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frictional-games-reveals-new-gameplay-for-ontos-at-gamescom

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