Japan Publisher Announces - Underward - (Releases 5th Feb '25) Elevates Horror Survival to a New Plateau

HORROR AT ITS FUNNIEST FINEST, OR SHOULD WE SAY MOST UNPLEASANT!

Friday 31st of January, 2025. Today Japan based developer INTENSE Co. Ltd is excited to announce to the West the imminent release of their cooperative horror exploration survival title UNDERWARD. Horror fans will be able to jump into the terrifying, yet comedic, procedurally game on PC Steam on February 5, 2025.

PLAY ON YOUR OWN OR ONLINE WITH YOUR MATES

UNDERWARD is a cooperative exploration horror game designed for 1 to 4 players. Take on the role of investigators tasked by their organization to locate and retrieve various test subjects sealed in bio-capsules. By successfully transporting these capsules to elevators and meeting collection quotas, players can advance deeper into the game's multi-layered map. This title features permadeath mechanics, creating a high-stakes gameplay experience.

DANGER - DANGER!

The procedurally generated abandoned underground hospital is filled with lurking dangers, including a roaming and formidable Arachne Nurse monster, an enemy so big that with its towering body it's capable of blocking entire hallways, sets itself apart from the others. Its limbs are fortified with salvaged debris, making it resistant to frontal attacks. To defeat this monster, players will need to coordinate strategies to flank and strike from behind. and deadly traps. Use the various items you find during your exploration, work together with your team (or leave them behind when necessary), and push forward into the depths.

QUOTE FROM THE CREATORS!

“UNDERWARD is designed with teamwork in mind, the game promises panic-filled fun, making it the perfect choice for those who enjoy chaotic co-op horror experiences!”

AMAZING FEATURE LIST INCLUDES
*1–4 Player Cooperative Horror Exploration: Team up with friends or venture alone.
*Proximity Voice Chat: Communicate with teammates using in-game distance-based voice chat.
*Procedurally Generated Labyrinths: Explore dynamic, maze-like areas with surprising twists.
*Terrifying Nurse Monsters: Face off against uniquely designed enemies.
*The Ultimate Pursuer: A deadly threat that becomes active over time.
*Test Subject Retrieval: Locate and transport bio-capsules containing experimental creatures.
*Supply Machine System: Exchange retrieval rewards for randomized items.
*Chained Carry System: High-speed transport requiring team synchronization.
*Persistent Items: Bring useful items to the next level for continued use.
*Permadeath Mechanics: Death is final—how deep can you go?

BRACE YOURSELF FOR SOMETHING TRULY…FRIGHTENING!
Terrifying, scary, formidable, horrible, terrible, intimidating, alarming, shocking, fearsome, spine chilling, spine chilling, forbidding, horrendous, ghastly, unbelievable, macabre, gruesome, grisly, atrociously,abnormal…UNDERWARD awaits!

A HOSPITAL VISIT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!

About Intense
Intense was founded in 2002 and has to date developed over 100 games for platforms including home consoles, smartphones, and PCs. While it has created many escape games, it has recently been focusing on developing multiplayer experiences.