Overview
- Routine released December 4 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox Cloud, arriving as a Day One title on Xbox Game Pass.
- The game uses a minimalist approach with no waypoint markers, relying on environmental cues, a PDA at wireless access points, and the diegetic Cosmonaut Assistance Tool for navigation and interaction.
- Play centers on slow‑burn tension and stealth against malfunctioning security robots, with developers emphasizing atmosphere over jump scares and hinting at a darker threat.
- First revealed in 2012, the project was rebuilt with support from publisher Raw Fury, culminating in its long‑awaited launch on modern platforms.
- Early reports note a Very Positive user score on Steam at launch, and inclusion in Game Pass is expected to broaden the audience and potentially encourage more mid‑budget experimental horror.