Persona and Metaphor: ReFantazio Composer’s New Turn-Based JRPG Gets A Free Steam Demo

Exciting News: Steam Next Fest Demo for Guns Undarkness, a Tactical Stealth JRPG!

Get ready for Guns Undarkness, a new tactical stealth RPG spearheaded by Shoji Meguro, the renowned composer behind the Persona series and Metaphor: ReFantazio. This highly anticipated title will debut a free demo during the upcoming Steam Next Fest.

A Stellar Team

This project boasts an impressive team, including Ilya Kuvshinov, the character artist behind Ghost in the Shell, and rapper Lotus Juice, known for his contributions to Persona 3. Meguro, a veteran at Atlus since 1995, has composed music for iconic titles like Shin Megami Tensei and the Persona series. He transitioned to indie development in 2021, while continuing collaborations with Atlus. Guns Undarkness, published by Kodansha Game Creators Lab, was initially unveiled at Indie Live Expo Winter 2021 and successfully concluded a Kickstarter campaign in 2022.

A Blend of Stealth and Tactical Combat

Drawing inspiration from Metal Gear Solid and Persona, Guns Undarkness plunges players into a dystopian 2045, on the brink of societal collapse. Players assume the role of a private military company operative, embarking on crucial missions alongside allies. Unraveling the world's mysteries is key to saving humanity.

Gameplay seamlessly blends stealth and turn-based combat. Strategic maneuvering in stealth sections provides a significant advantage in subsequent turn-based battles, where players command their characters and utilize diverse firearms.

Demo Details and Release

The Guns Undarkness demo, offering approximately 20 minutes of gameplay, including a tutorial covering basic controls, combat mechanics, weaponry, and early-game strategies, will be available on Steam Next Fest, starting February 24, 2025. An Early Access release, featuring around 10 hours of gameplay, is planned for Spring 2025 on PC. A precise release date is yet to be announced.