In a surprising turn of events during the Xbox Partner Preview, Apogee Entertainment, in collaboration with Infogrames, unveiled Total Chaos, a new psychological horror game crafted by Sam Prebble, known for his work as a modder on Doom. The excitement surrounding the launch is palpable, and the trailer has already captured the attention of gaming enthusiasts.
The developers describe Total Chaos as a “pulse-pounding, atmospheric nightmare” that artfully intertwines various elements of survival horror. Players can expect a blend of classic resource management, methodical melee combat, and gunplay, all set against haunting visuals and grotesque environments. Originally conceived as an award-winning DOOM II total conversion mod, the game has evolved into a standalone title. According to the press release, “Developer Sam Prebble leveraged his game (Turbo Overkill) and Hollywood visual effects talents from projects like Avatar and The Hobbit to deliver a full-scale survival horror experience that will gnaw away at players’ sense of safety.”
Total Chaos | More Details and Gameplay Features:
Total Chaos pulls players into the abyss of Fort Oasis, a desolate wasteland once considered paradise by its residential coal miner community. A shadow looms over the island, evoking a sense of madness that can only be described as the feeling of being constantly watched. Monstrosities lurk around every corner of the island’s heart, trapping anybody daring enough to enter the void. While shooting and bludgeoning through these twisted foes, players will unearth fragments of forgotten lives to piece together the chilling mystery of Fort Oasis’ demise (and their connection to it) before their sanity runs dry.
Key Features of Total Chaos:
- Immersive Atmosphere: Explore the decayed ruins of Fort Oasis across nine harrowing chapters, each drenched in dread, plunging you deeper into its oppressive, decaying world.
- Environmental Storytelling: Uncover the island’s darkest secrets and confront your own fractured past through cryptic notes, haunting visuals, and unsettling encounters.
- Crafting for Survival: Build and upgrade weapons using scavenged materials to stand a chance against the relentless terrors stalking you.
- Face Freakish Foes: Engage against horrific creatures, each with their own deadly behaviors and strategies.
- Resource Management: Navigate a deep inventory system where every item matters — your survival hinges on careful choices, crafting the perfect weapon, and quick thinking on the fly.
- A Haunting Original Soundtrack: Total Chaos features a new original theme and end credits track by legendary Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka, joined by original Total Chaos mod composers Jason Dagenet and William Braddell, and Apogee’s music team, Chipper Hammond, Tim Stoney, and Mathieu Hallouin. Together, they’ve crafted an ambient, nightmare-inducing soundscape that blurs the line between music and madness.
Total Chaos is now available for .99 on Windows PC via Steam, with plans for release on GOG and the Epic Games Store soon. It can also be found on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Play Anywhere support, available day one with Game Pass on console, PC, and cloud, and on PlayStation 5. SteamVR support for Total Chaos on PC is expected to arrive in Q2 2026. Players are encouraged to engage with the community, whether by diving into the game or waiting for reviews, fostering discussions in the XboxEra Forums or the lively XboxEra Community Discord Server.
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