Sam Barlow's previously codenamed Project C is officially titled Precognition. Revealed during the Kinetic Publishing Showcase organized by Kinetic Games, the upcoming sci-fi horror title builds on the developer's background in interactive FMV games like Her Story, Telling Lies, and Immortality.
Quick Facts
- Official Title: Precognition (formerly Project C)
- Developer: Half Mermaid (led by Sam Barlow)
- Key Collaborator: Brandon Cronenberg (director of Possessor and Infinity Pool)
- Release Window: Spring 2028
- Platforms: PC (wishlistable on Steam)
Story and Gameplay Details
Precognition centers on a protagonist named Diana. Following the installation of an experimental implant, Diana gains the ability to see the future. Players utilize this foresight either to improve the world or steer it in a destructive direction, navigating multiple decades and timelines to piece together a non-linear narrative.
Barlow is collaborating with director Brandon Cronenberg on the project. Described as a sprawling time travel story, the game focuses on cause-and-effect mechanics, player agency, and freedom within an investigation-driven framework.
Player Action and Availability
Players interested in tracking the project can currently wishlist Precognition on Steam ahead of its Spring 2028 launch window. No console versions have been confirmed in the initial announcement.