Frictional Games announces their new IP called Ontos

Swedish Frictional Games have a truly staggering track record when it comes to effective horror with a touch of mystery, and their brand new IP seems to play into that right naturally.

Ontos is the name, and jt's considered a spiritural succesor to the studio's older title, SOMA. Here you'll explore a mysterious station on the moon called Samsara, after you receive a message from your estranged father, played by Stellan Skarsgaard.

It's being described as a "mystery thriller", so it's unclear how much the game will lean into overt horror elements, nor whether it has combat of any kind.

You can see the first trailer below - it's out on PS5, Xbox Series and PC in 2026.