Skydance Games once again takes VR immersion, action and exploration to the next level in Behemoth.

In Behemoth, players will explore the plague-ravished wasteland of a once glorious empire, where its inhabitants are driven mad and cities have fallen to ruin. In glorious VR fashion, players’ bodies and minds will be tested as they combat towering colossal giants called Behemoths. Raw strength won’t be enough, however, as they must use various tools in their arsenal to defeat these gigantic creatures and the other nightmarish enemies that scour this brutal world in their quest for a possible cure.

Skydance Games wanted to maintain the gritty survivalism that is present in its Walking Dead titles – the environment is brutal and unforgiving, and there is no one to rely on but yourself. Mixed in with these elements, the developers added a dash of folk horror, with themes of sacrifice and cruelty within the natural world, secrets of the past, and glimpses of darker realities. In Behemoth, the dread of the unknown is always with you.

The tone of the story is bleak. From the outset, you are thrust into a world where all hope is lost, you will face nigh-invulnerable monstrosities and will need to rely on their own cleverness to defeat them. As the story progresses, the glimpse of hope obtained will always be tempered by the serious challenges ahead.

The world of Behemoth will not only test your combat and survival skills, but the strength of your will. The true depths of its horrors will take dedication to unearth and by then, it may be too late.

Fight your way through the Forsaken Lands when Behemoth officially launches on Nov. 14, 2024, for Meta Quest 2 and 3, PlayStation VR2, and PCVR at $39.99.

Pre-orders are now open for Skydance’s Behemoth on the Meta storefront. Fans can pre-order Skydance’s Behemoth for PlayStation and Steam on Aug. 28th.

All pre-orders will receive the Ancient Hero’s Sword, Thornwood Bow, Behemoth Bone Axe, and Bronze Grappling Hook when the game launches.

Skydance Games is also providing players with hands-on gameplay of the upcoming dark fantasy title at gamescom 2024 in Cologne, Germany. The single-player action-adventure VR game will be playable on the consumer show floor in Hall 10, Aisle A, Booth 042. While there, fans can grab a limited-edition graphic novel that illuminates the history and insurmountable threat players face in Skydance’s Behemoth. A digital version of the graphic novel will also be available on the game's website.

The graphic novel is written by New York Times-bestselling author and game designer Matt Forbeck with illustrations by renowned comic artist Daniele Serra. A small batch of graphic novels will be available each day at gamescom from Wednesday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 25.

The boss battles against the behemoths have to be experienced. Facing monolithic enemies is another place where we felt we could take the familiar concept of the boss battle, and surprise the player, showing them the difference between playing a game and stepping into one. In headset, the beasts are terrifying, towering and the challenge they present is significant. Tracking one down will push players to their limits. Complex traversal puzzles, harsh landscapes littered with desperate savages and the horrific remnants of an ancient disease will all stand in your way as you track down the Behemoths

Key Features:

• A Dangerous New World: The Forsaken Lands are an unprecedently unforgiving yet beautiful world teeming with secrets to uncover and an abundance of enemies to conquer. 
• Incredibly Responsive VR Physics: Equipped with a grappling hook, players will climb, zip and reel to overcome barriers that hinder their path, explore nooks and crannies to claim hard-to-reach items, and grasp onto unsuspecting foes to gain the upper hand in combat. 
• Brutally Realistic Combat: Hunt down Behemoths through any means possible, including a highly interactive combat system that allows players to hack and slash enemies however they see fit. Crack skulls, drive swords through hearts and sever the bodies of those who stand in the way. 

Behemoth will launch on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, PSVR 2 and PCVR (Steam) on November 14, 2024 for $39.99.