Summary
- Horror fans can mark their calendars as Quantum Error, a sci-fi horror game, will be releasing on November 3rd for PS5, offering a mix of cinematic sequences and intense first-person gameplay.
- The game follows Fire Captain Jacob Thomas as he battles against humanoid and monstrous enemies.
- While the game's release for PC and Xbox Series is still pending, the developers are working hard to meet expectations.
Horror fans have received an official release date for the upcoming sci-fi horror game Quantum Error. The release date was revealed in the latest story trailer along with a slew of gameplay and story details.
Indie developer TeamKill Media first announced Quantum Error back in March of 2020. After several announcements regarding which platforms the game would be available for, the studio has finally confirmed an official release date for Quantum Error.
Confirmed by PlayStation in a new story trailer, Quantum Error will be releasing for PS5 on November 3rd of this year. Along with the PS5 release date, fans also got an updated look at the game's cinematic sequences and some of its first-person gameplay. The trailer shows off the main protagonist Fire Captain Jacob Thomas as he attempts to put out fires while battling humanoid and monstrous enemies. Weapons and tools shown in the trailer include a variety of guns, a fire hose, a sledgehammer, and even an ax. A unique resuscitation mechanic was also shown in a brief clip. Various cosmic environments and apparent quantum realms suggest an expansive story to complement the explorative gameplay. As for the story itself, fans were able to hear a cryptic storyline voiceover for the duration of the trailer, giving them a few hints at what their main mission and objectives might be.
Previously, the developers had planned to release the game on PS4 alongside the exclusive PS5 launch, but the PS4 release was scrapped earlier this year. The developers also announced back in June that they were struggling to optimize the game for Xbox due to SSD differences between the PlayStation and Xbox consoles. As of now, there is still no official release date for the PC or Xbox Series versions of the game.
With the highly successful releases of the Dead Space and Resident Evil 4 remakes, Quantum Error comes at a time when horror fans' appetites and expectations are at an all-time high. There will no doubt be comparisons made between these games, which likely gives Quantum Error a high bar to clear. Last year's release of sci-fi horror game The Callisto Protocol met an unfortunate fate of mixed reactions - something that Quantum Error will need to avoid repeating. With current difficulties in bringing the game to multiple platforms, fans may be concerned about the launch success of Quantum Error. But, in spite of challenges, TeamKill Media remains hard at work to ensure that horror and sci-fi fans alike will have a satisfying new addition to their gaming libraries come November.
Quantum Error releases November 3rd on PS5 and at a later date on PC and Xbox Series X.