STRTL Games has announced .curator, a cinematic single-player adventure RPG written by Altered Carbon creator Richard K. Morgan. The title is scheduled to launch simultaneously for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam, though the studio has not yet shared a specific release date.
Quick Facts
- Developer/Publisher: STRTL Games
- Writer: Richard K. Morgan (Altered Carbon)
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam)
- Release Format: Episodic series (purchasing grants access to Episode One, with future episodes arriving as DLC)
Gameplay and Setting
Described by art director Oleksii Plaksin as an experience players actively play rather than passively watch, .curator drops players into a post-Victorian world where choices alter future events. Players take on the role of a Curator tasked with investigating ancient alien relics, uncovering regime corruption, and using "Quantum Sleet" technology to shift events toward safer outcomes.
The gameplay loop blends stealth, combat, distraction, and charm alongside an onboard AI assistant named C.R.I.S.I.S.I. Players can consult the assistant on decisions or ignore her advice entirely while making life-and-death choices that carry permanent consequences across the game's episodic structure.