Press release

Become a Futuristic Sleuth – Nobody Wants to Die Gameplay and Release Date Revealed 

Search for answers on the streets of New York City, 2329 this July

Larkspur, Calif. (June 8, 2024) – Critical Hit Games and PLAION are excited to share the latest gameplay trailer for the upcoming cyber-noir adventure title, Nobody Wants to Die. Along with debuting the title’s gameplay, this trailer also revealed that Nobody Wants to Die will be arriving on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam July 17.


Nobody Wants to Die’s gameplay trailer showcases the signature investigation methods the game is built upon, highlighting the captivating mechanics players will utilize to uncover evidence and analyze clues in its enigmatic city. The trailer highlights a variety of in-game investigation tools featured in Nobody Wants to Die’s first crime scene, including a UV lamp to analyze blood splatter patterns, a hand-held x-ray that can reveal secrets laid beneath surfaces, and time manipulation techniques. Watch until the end for a glimpse at some of the investigations available later in the game.


View the gameplay trailer on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/z3FCbOfY5wk


"Our priority is to deliver a great narrative and graphical experience in our dystopian world,” said Critical Hit Games CEO and Lead Game Designer, Grzegorz Goleń. "In Nobody Wants to Die, we give the player an opportunity to investigate a killer and uncover the dark secrets of the city, using the innovative in-game tools and their own moral compass as a guide.”


From their approach to crafting immersive and meaningful narratives, with innovative gameplay mechanics and cutting-edge visuals, indie Polish studio Critical Hit Games is committed to providing a unique storytelling adventure in Nobody Wants to Die.


"It’s like two pieces of a puzzle that fit so well together," says Critical Hit Games’ Co-Founder and Game Producer, Artur Jaskólski. "The dynamic and spectacular investigations the player can conduct sets a new bar for in-game narratives and cinematics. We aimed to reflect the maximum level of realism supported by exceptional visual effects to immerse players in New York, 2329."
 
Lose yourself in Nobody Wants to Die’s sci-fi world July 17, 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
 
For more information visit: https://nobodywantstodie.games/


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About Critical Hit Games:
Critical Hit Games, established in Wroclaw, Poland in 2020, assembles a team of seasoned game developers whose collective expertise fuels their endeavors. Committed to crafting exceptional gaming experiences, the studio focuses on immersive and meaningful narratives, innovative gameplay mechanics, and cutting-edge visuals to deliver groundbreaking adventures on both PC and console platforms. "Nobody Wants to Die" represents the studio's inaugural project, presenting an interactive noir story set in a dystopian New York City, exploring themes of immortality and the perils of transhumanism.


About PLAION:
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.


Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.