Horror fans will guide high school student Stiles through the dark corridors of his own mind as he struggles with his demons, real and imagined. Based in Warsaw, Poland, Katnappe and Genius Slackers created What Happened as a reflection of a world in which cruelty often dominates at the expense of empathy, but where not all hope is lost.

In What Happened, players must save Stiles from the dark forces that lure him towards self-destruction. The mental realm that Stiles inhabits is unforgiving, with twisted memories lining the hallways of his mind. As players help Stiles solve puzzles and escape the clutches of his demons, the game will subtly respond to the empathy they show him. Players will pull the invisible strings that decide Stiles’ fate, as they attempt to lead him to the light at the end of the tunnel.

In development for three years, What Happenedis a labor of love for the small independent Warsaw-based team, headed by founder Hassan Mehdiasl. The studio has overcome many challenges to deliver an experience it hopes will remind players everywhere of the power of unity, empathy and a damn good story. 

Developers at Genius Slackers have released their first video dev diary. In it, game director Arash Negahban reveals the inspirations behind the story of What Happened, and what the team set out to achieve.

Key Features:

• Psychological thriller in which you guide high school student Stiles on an uncompromising journey through his troubled teenage mind.
• Unique first person perspective on an individual’s journey through anxiety and depression.
• Densely atmospheric world of waking nightmares infused with distorted memories.
• Environmental puzzles and cues guide you through the twisted corridors of Stiles’ mind.
• The empathy you show for the character will subtly affect the outcome of his journey.

What Happened will launch for PC (Steam) on July 30, 2020, followed by consoles at a later date.