An unexpected rainstorm near our studio recently brought heatwave temperatures back down towards normality, and we suddenly realised it had been over a month since our last proper update!
I guess we did disappear for a while. On the one hand, wishlists for SCP: Secret files have risen to over 180,000, far exceeding our expectations. We are very honored to have so many players supporting our work, but this level of trust and expectation also places more responsibility on our shoulders and makes us more focused and cautious. On the other hand, we are constantly collecting and absorbing feedback from both players and the media as we try our best to improve many aspects of the game.
Like all members of the SCP Foundation, we are willing to work silently in the dark to create a better and more vibrant world.
However, perhaps due to the gameplay style showcased in our Steam Next Fest demo, or maybe because the most popular SCP games tend to lean heavily on horror, we have discovered that a considerable number of players believe that SCP: Secret Files will be a 100% horror-focused game.
Allow us to clear up any confusion - horror is simply one element of the SCP: Secret Files experience.
Unlike some other SCP games that focus on a specific gameplay style (such as first-person shooter, survival horror, etc), our aim was to bring SCP stories to life in a more diverse way based on our understanding of SCP fiction and mythology. Of the various anomalies depicted in our game, some will be benign or even friendly, while others are grotesque and highly dangerous. We are eager to tell their stories from different angles and styles, and in the process highlight the interesting and varied world of SCP. As mentioned on the Steam page, through the course of the game players will:
investigate a mysterious hydroelectric power plant,
immerse themselves in an uplifting fable,
delve into a bizarre, retro-inspired world,
and much more besides!
All of these adventures are tied together through a framing narrative that has you take on the role of a rookie Foundation researcher. Are you ready to become the newest hire at Site-105?
Finally, let's talk about everyone's favorite plague doctor - SCP-049. You love him, we love him - apart from "the pestilence", everyone loves him! However, as we approach the launch of the game and the finished story comes into view, we've had to make a tough decision regarding 049. Originally slated to play a role in the main game, we'd decided to instead focus an entire section of DLC around this character. We want to do justice to SCP-049, and it became clear that this wouldn't be possible if we tried to incorporate him into the story as it now stands. Development of this DLC chapter will begin while the main game receives pre-launch polish, so you won't need to wait too long to see what we have planned!
Keep your eyes peeled for more updates soon...as well as one particularly big announcement that's coming in hot!
Over and out.