We’re excited to announce that Kholat is finally coming to PS4! The most terrifying journey of your life will have its PSN release on March 8th 2016.
The date of this announcement is not accidental – today marks exactly 57 years since infamous Dyatlov Pass Incident, which served as our main inspiration during the creation of Kholat.
It was the event that took the lives of 9 Russian students, hiking the Ural Mountains, on the night of February 2nd 1959. The real cause of this tragedy is still unknown, with many hypothesis arising during the years.
Narrated by one of the most popular British actors, Sean Bean, Kholat is an exploration adventure game with elements of horror, inspired by a true event known as the Dyatlov Pass incident – a mysterious death of nine Russian hikers, which led to countless, unconfirmed hypotheses. The player will plunge directly into the boundless scenery of the inhospitable Ural Mountains with the task to find out what really happened. In the course of events, you may come across more speculations than expected…
Will you find the answer?
Will you get any closer to the truth?
Will you survive?
Dyatlov Pass incident was a real story that happened in winter of 1959. Nine skilled alpinists went for a trip to the northern part of Ural Mountains, which ended fatally. Bodies of expedition’s crew were found scattered on slope of Kholat Syakhl.
Russian investigators closed the case stating that “a compelling unknown force” had caused the deaths.
Features:
– stunning art design
– immersive exploration experience
– sophisticated music and sounds
– chilling atmosphere and tension
– self made story inspired by true events
– main storyline and a lot of background plot to be discovered by players
– non-linear open world
– in-game navigation by map and compass
– powered by Unreal Engine 4
– challenging exploration
– estimated game length: 4 – 6 hours
Reviews
“KHOLAT is a standout game in a genre that often fails to deliver.”
9/10 – Game Style
“Kholat is a well-crafted game that sends an experience that has a soothing soundtrack mixed with a beautiful graphical art style, and a story that holds interest alongside good and engaging story-telling with aw-inspiring moments.”
值得 – Polygamia
“Kholat‘s world also offers one of the creepiest atmospheres I have ever experienced”
9/10 – Gamer Headlines