Developer Rhinotales Studio announced its latest project: Critical Shift, a turn-based tactical thriller with survival elements that challenges players to explore a secret research facility buried beneath the ice and face the hidden dangers within. To mark the announcement, the team also released a new trailer showcasing the intense and atmospheric gameplay that awaits players when the game launches later this year on PC via Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.

In this title, players command a team of elite agents, each with unique abilities that must be combined strategically to tackle constantly evolving threats. The combat system demands precision and planning: constant movement, gear adjustments, and tactical shifts are essential to survive every encounter.

The narrative is penned by Guilty Three, author of the acclaimed web novel Shadow Slave, and delivers an immersive story filled with mystery, deadly enemies, and unexpected twists. Each mission reveals a new piece of a dark conspiracy, reinforcing the game’s chilling and gripping tone.

The newly released trailer also highlights the robust character and weapon customization systems, along with the tactical depth that defines the gameplay. With more than 30 handcrafted levels spread across diverse biomes, each one presents unique challenges, traps, and secrets to uncover.

Key features include a purely strategic approach with no randomness, and the ability to manipulate enemy factions by tricking them into fighting each other or luring them into well-planned traps. The variety of environments and complexity of the battles promise to keep players fully immersed from start to finish.