From Press Release:
Lesquin, France, March 4, 2026 – On the occasion of the release of a new story-focused trailer for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, NACON and the studio Big Bad Wolf are announcing the opening of pre-orders for the game starting today on consoles. Players will be able to explore the mythical city of R’lyeh for the first time and uncover the multiple endings the game offers starting April 16, 2026, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss takes place in 2053. The player embodies Noah, an agent specializing in occult affairs. Our protagonist is sent to the depths of the Pacific Ocean to investigate the mysterious disappearance of researchers belonging to the Ocean-I company.
Today’s new trailer, with its heavy atmosphere, reveals more about the research conducted worldwide by Ocean-I. A major discovery has led a team of scientists to the gates of the mythical city of R’lyeh.
With no news from them, Noah sets out on their trail and that of Andrew Marsh, CEO of Ocean-I. As he progresses through the city’s winding paths, the line between nightmare and reality blurs under the influence of the most powerful of cosmic creatures: Cthulhu. Between loss of sanity, ancient rituals, and cosmic monsters, this quest for truth comes at a price.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss offers an investigation on a razor’s edge, where Noah must maintain his lucidity while thinking outside the box. Solving the puzzles in each chapter involves making important choices and leads players to dive ever deeper into the Lovecraftian mythos.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a narrative investigation game inspired by the universe of Lovecraft. In this frightening first-person thriller, the player embodies Noah, an agent of the Ancile, an office specializing in occult affairs, investigating the mysterious disappearance of miners in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. His research will plunge him into the depths of the immense labyrinthine prison of R’lyeh, an ancient sunken city where Cthulhu is held captive. The player and their AI companion, KEY, will have to solve complex puzzles, make choices that will influence his destiny, and try to resist the corruption of the mind caused by the influence of Cthulhu.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss pre-order includes:
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss special R’lyeh edition includes:
Pre-orders on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S are open today!
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss will be available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and on nacongaming.com on April 16, 2026.
Find more information on the game’s Steam page.
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About NACON
A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world’s gaming community. This unified center of excellence strengthens NACON’s position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages. More information: www.corporate.nacongaming.comAbout Big Bad Wolf
Big Bad Wolf is a video game development studio based in Bordeaux. Founded in 2014 by industry veterans, they specialize in narrative-driven investigative role-playing games. The studio is best known for its titles The Council and Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong.
More information: www.bigbadwolf-studio.com/
