Bloober Team, known for its work on "Silent Hill 2 Remake" and "Cronos: The New Dawn," has unveiled its next project: "Onyx: The Dark Grip." This new horror game is slated for an exclusive release on the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2027.
The game was revealed during a recent Nintendo Direct presentation, where a trailer offered a glimpse into its gameplay. "Onyx: The Dark Grip" is designed to leverage the Nintendo Switch 2's unique features, incorporating touchscreen and tilt mechanics that necessitate playing in handheld mode. This approach aims to deliver a portable horror experience.
Players will step into the role of Holden, a man drawn to a fog-shrouded town by a mysterious voice. To uncover the town's secrets, Holden will need to explore its unsettling environments and utilize mind-reading abilities on the characters he encounters. The reveal trailer provided these details about the game's premise and mechanics.
This announcement also signals Bloober Team's return to smaller-scope development, a departure from their recent larger-scale projects. The studio has seen success with titles like the "Silent Hill 2 Remake," and the upcoming "Cronos: The New Dawn." "Onyx: The Dark Grip" represents a focused effort on a platform-exclusive title, building on the studio's established reputation in the horror genre.