Krafton’s independent studio, Striking Distance Studios, Inc. (SDS), has launched the survival horror game ‘The Callisto Protocol’ globally.
Callisto Protocol is a game that tells a story of survival caused by an unidentified epidemic spreading on Jupiter’s moon ‘Callisto’ in 2320. It can be played on consoles such as PlayStation® 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X·S, and on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.
“Good horror is handcrafted and must come from intuition,” said Glen Schofield, CEO of SDS, who developed the Callisto Protocol. “The Callisto Protocol was developed based on an atmosphere of horror, tension, and brutality, and here “The actors’ outstanding acting skills will be added to provide users with a powerful and thrilling experience.”
Callisto Protocol, unlike other horror games, is characterized by an appropriate mix of close-range and long-distance combat in order to capture the feeling of ‘a desperate struggle for survival’. We implemented a combat system where you have to strategically fight against strange creatures using various weapons such as guns, stun clubs, and grips (weapons that use gravity).
Kim Chang-han, CEO of Krafton, said, “The Callisto Protocol will be a stepping stone for Krafton to solidify its position as a global game company that has continued to challenge genres and platforms without limits.” He added, “The Callisto Protocol, created by horror game craftsmen, is an “It will give people a fear they have never experienced before.”
Meanwhile, SDS conducted a large-scale global marketing campaign ahead of the global launch of the Callisto Protocol.
A promotional video containing in-game and gameplay footage of Callisto Protocol was released on the electronic display board at Times Square on Broadway in New York. This video, produced in 3D, captured the attention of viewers by creating the overwhelming atmosphere and immersion of Callisto Protocol.
In addition, Callisto Protocol proved to be a highly anticipated product in 2022 by showing the video as a commercial on the electronic billboard of Piccadilly Circus, a famous landmark in London, and in the National Football League, the most popular sport in the United States.
More detailed information about the Callisto Protocol can be found on the official website.
Source: Pangyo Techno Valley Official Newsroom
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