Graft: Harebrained Schemes’ Thrilling Sci-Fi Horror RPG Debut
Get ready to return to the depths of desperation and despair with Graft, the latest game from Harebrained Schemes, the makers of Battletech, Shadowrun, and The Lamplighters League. This post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG promises to be a journey unlike any other, set within the crumbling confines of the Arc, a decaying space station that’s equal parts eerie and foreboding.
As you venture through the station’s depths, you’ll face hordes of terrifying enemies, from ancient experiments gone wrong to monstrous abominations born from the very tech itself. But it’s not just about fighting your way out – you’ll need to scavenge parts from fallen foes to Graft them onto your own body, altering your very form and unlocking new abilities in the process.
This twist on traditional character-building has a haunting interplay of survival, transformation, and self-discovery at its core. Grafting a part isn’t just about gaining a new edge in combat, it’s about absorbing the memories and experiences of your past self, forcing you to confront the harsh realities of the world around you.
Don’t expect any clear-cut heroes or villains here. “Form alliances, build trust, and face the reality that anyone still living could be both an ally and a threat,” says Harebrained, hinting at a journey that’s as much about moral ambiguity as it is about survival. Your decisions will shape the fate of those you encounter, and the game won’t shy away from tough questions about what it means to be human.
Currently, there’s no word on a release date, but Harebrained is aiming to bring Graft to the Epic Games Store and Steam when the time comes. With this announcement, the studio officially departs from Paradox Interactive, which it left last year after a contentious breakup following the lackluster reception of The Lamplighters League.
In the meantime, feast your eyes on the spine-tingling trailer for Graft, and steel yourself for a journey into the darkest recesses of human existence. Will you escape the Arc with your humanity intact, or become something else entirely?
