During the inaugural Kinetic Publishing Showcase Recap, publisher Kinetic Publishing revealed Contact Protocol, an upcoming sci-fi horror title developed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. Set aboard the starship Pale Horse on a journey to Jupiter, the game tasks players with managing administrative burdens by checking incoming starship details against company records.
Quick Facts
- Developer/Publisher: Kinetic Publishing
- Release Window: Spring 2027
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC
- Features: Xbox Play Anywhere support included at no additional cost
Gameplay and Decisions Aboard the Pale Horse
In Contact Protocol, players confront corporate administration while passing other starships on the way to Jupiter. You must check visiting ships' details against company records to ascertain their intentions and keep your crew safe.
When faced with uncertainty, players must make high-pressure choices. The game features a mechanic where a single torpedo can be fired to guarantee ship safety at the cost of dooming the other crew to death in the vacuum of space. The experience is designed to steadily ramp up cognitive load while testing what players are capable of under pressure.
Availability and Platform Details
Contact Protocol launches in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. The title supports Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to access the game on both console and PC at no additional cost.