1. The New Dawn May 2026

: The core gameplay revolves around time travel and "essence extraction," where you must locate specific individuals in the past to save humanity.

: The game’s Polish-inspired setting is cited as its standout element, using lighting and sound design to build intense dread. 1. The New Dawn

Critics and players highlight the setting as a "brutalist nightmare" inspired by 1980s communist Poland architecture, which creates a uniquely oppressive and melancholic survival horror environment. Key "Solid" Features : The core gameplay revolves around time travel

: Reviewers describe the combat as solid and tense , heavily influenced by titles like Dead Space and Resident Evil , featuring brutal takedown animations and strategic resource management. Key "Solid" Features : Reviewers describe the combat

The most highly regarded "solid feature" of —specifically in its first major gameplay area, also called New Dawn —is its atmospheric level design and world-building .

: You face creatures called "Orphans" that can merge together to become stronger, forcing a cautious and tactical approach to encounters.