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Sam Barlow and Brandon Cronenberg Unveil PRECOGNITION, Set for Spring 2028

Kinetic Publishing will release the FMV sci‑fi horror that lets players commit visions to memory to actively reshape branching futures.

Overview

  • The game was revealed during Kinetic Publishing’s inaugural showcase on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and is scheduled for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC in spring 2028.
  • Players control Diana, a test subject with a brain implant who receives visions of her own future and can ‘commit’ chosen moments to memory, which then changes subsequent visions and creates alternate timelines.
  • Sam Barlow’s Half Mermaid Productions is leading development with filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg co‑developing and writing parts of the story to shape a subjective, experiential sci‑fi horror tone.
  • The announced design emphasizes cinematic full‑motion video and non‑linear, investigative play, but no extended gameplay footage has been released yet and technical or production details remain limited.
  • Kinetic Publishing, a new indie label formed by the Phasmophobia studio, is positioning PRECOGNITION as part of a larger 2027–2028 slate and the title builds on Barlow’s FMV reputation while dropping prior links to Blumhouse Games in current listings.