Psychological Sci-Fi Thriller Fort Solis Launches on PS5, PC, and Mac on August 22nd
Fallen Leaf, in partnership with Dear Villagers, announces the release of their upcoming psychological sci-fi thriller, Fort Solis, on PlayStation 5, PC, and Mac on August 22nd. This highly anticipated cinematic adventure takes place on a deserted mining facility located on Mars. Players will be challenged to unravel the mystery surrounding the missing crew, make critical decisions, and ultimately find a way to escape the compound.
New Trailer Showcases Deserted Martian Mining Facility Setting
To celebrate the game’s release announcement, Fallen Leaf has unveiled a captivating new trailer called “Welcome to Fort Solis.” This trailer provides a detailed glimpse into the eerie mining station, showcasing various areas such as the barracks, labs, and greenhouse. Meticulous attention has been given to creating a facility that appears both capable of hosting a crew and unsettling enough to induce madness. Fort Solis, situated amidst the Martian desert’s blood-red wasteland, stands as a colossal and inhospitable testament to corporate industry.
James Tinsdale, the Game Director at Fallen Leaf, expressed, “With Fort Solis, we aimed for the setting to become a character itself. The sci-fi horror genre has introduced some of cinema’s most chilling and memorable settings. Similar to Alien’s Nostromo or Solaris’ titular vessel, we wanted Fort Solis to possess its own ominous ambiance—a derelict mining station assailed by a relentless sandstorm. The environments in Fort Solis play a pivotal role in the story we want to tell, making their vivid portrayal one of our primary objectives.”
An Immersive Journey into Darkness
In Fort Solis, players assume the role of engineer Jack Leary, who finds himself enduring the longest night of his life on a remote mining base on Mars. The game grants players the freedom to explore Fort Solis station at their own pace, delving into its bunkers, labs, crew quarters, and tumultuous surface to uncover the cryptic fate that befell its inhabitants. As the night progresses, events intensify, spiral out of control, and the mystery surrounding the true nature of the base deepens.
Fort Solis leverages the power of Unreal Engine 5 to offer an intricately immersive setting within the farthest reaches of space. The game features an exceptional cast, including Roger Clark (known for his role in Red Dead Redemption 2), Troy Baker (renowned for The Last of Us and Death Stranding), and Julia Brown (recognized for her work in The Last Kingdom and World on Fire). Fort Solis captivates players with its hard sci-fi drama, providing a seamless experience with no camera cuts, load times, or HUD. Drawing inspiration from titles such as Firewatch and Until Dawn, Fort Solis stands as a hybrid form of media, emphasizing narrative and immersion. The story unfolds across four gripping chapters, enabling players to either binge the game in a single intense session or play through it gradually, akin to a Netflix series.
Fort Solis promises to be a spine-chilling journey that merges psychological suspense, science fiction, and cinematic storytelling. As the release date draws closer, players eagerly anticipate the opportunity to step into the shoes of Jack Leary and confront the mysteries that lie hidden within the desolate halls of Fort Solis.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
