HEXADRIVE has announced Japanese-style horror adventure game Niraya of ■■ for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). It will launch in Q4 2025.
Users attending BitSummit Drift in Kyoto from July 19 to 21 will be able to go hands-on with the game for the first time at the HEXADRIVE booth, as well as interact with the developer, ask questions, and provide feedback.
Here is an overview of the game, via HEXADRIVE:
A Unique Dodging Mechanic
Niraya of ■■ focuses not on the traditional horror tropes of repelling, hiding, and fighting; but in dodging. You play as a small child and manage your limited stamina to utilize objects around you to evade the attacks of a variety of monsters. Players will get the satisfaction of problem-solving through trial-and-error, while also experiencing the terror of being pursued by monsters and the supernatural abilities they command.
Exploring a Scary Unknown World
The player takes on the role of the protagonist, who must escape from a bizarre space, unseen in the modern world. The player will solve puzzles hidden around throughout this space. However, strange phenomena and ambushes will occur, instilling fear into the player as to what might be waiting for them. The core game mechanics can be summarized as: Exploration, puzzle solving, and evasion.
About the Director
Director Yuya Yamaguchi has previously worked on Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, Metal Gear Solid: Social Ops, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, Silent Hill: The Short Message, and more.
Watch the announcement trailer below.