The Callisto Protocol is an upcoming survival horror video game developed by Striking Distance Studios and published by Krafton. It is scheduled for release on December 2, 2022[1] and is directed by Glen Schofield, who had previously co-created the Dead Space series. The game will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. In The Callisto Protocol, players assume the role of Jacob Lee, an inmate of Black Iron Prison on the moon Callisto. Jacob is controlled from a third-person perspective, and most important gameplay information is displayed via a holographic HUD viewed from the same perspective. Jacob's health is indicated by an implant on the back of his neck called a "Core Device", and his health can be replenished with injection-style pickups. In addition to gun-based combat, there is a melee combat system in which Jacob must dodge enemy attacks while looking for openings to strike and eventually kill the enemy with various implements. Enemies can lose their limbs during combat or be decapitated. If Jacob's health is reduced to zero, enemies will execute him in a graphically-violent manner. In the course of the game, Jacob can also collect and review audio logs that provide deeper insights into the characters and setting.
