Get ready to dive headfirst into madness. Call of the Elder Gods, the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning Call of the Sea, has officially been revealed, and it looks like we’re heading straight into the jaws of cosmic horror. Unveiled with a brand-new trailer during this summer’s showcases, publisher Kwalee and acclaimed indie studio Out of the Blue are taking their narrative puzzle expertise to a whole new level—and a much darker one.
30 Years Later, the Shadows Return
Set three decades after the events of the first game, Call of the Elder Gods reunites players with Harry Everhart—now a haunted professor at Miskatonic University—and introduces Evangeline Drayton, a student plagued by mysterious dreams of an ancient artifact. Together, they’ll unravel a mystery that stretches far beyond a forgotten island paradise, journeying through time and space to uncover terrifying truths tied to the cosmos itself.
The cinematic trailer, narrated by Yuri Lowenthal (returning as Harry), sets a chilling tone, hinting at memories best left buried and the kind of secrets that twist reality at the seams.
A Narrative Puzzle Adventure Steeped in the Occult
Like its predecessor, Call of the Elder Gods leans heavily into object-based exploration and clever puzzle design, but this time with expanded scope and deeper layers. Players will control both Harry and Evangeline as they travel from the firelit halls of a New England estate to the alien geometries of ancient cities beyond time.
Toggle-able hint systems and journal mechanics let you tune the challenge to your liking—or embrace the madness by deciphering the cryptic Occult Books scattered throughout the game.
Key Features:
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Dual Protagonists: Swap between Harry and Evangeline to solve multi-layered puzzles and navigate branching paths through the narrative.
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Global and Otherworldly Locations: Traverse beautifully rendered environments in Unreal Engine 5—from the red sands of Australia to frozen wastes and uncharted dimensions.
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Voice Talent & Score: Yuri Lowenthal and Cissy Jones lead a fully voiced cast, with a haunting score by returning composer Eduardo De La Iglesia.
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Lovecraftian Lore: Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s The Shadow out of Time, the game explores themes of grief, memory, and madness on a cosmic scale.
Out of the Blue’s creative director Tatiana Delgado spoke to the studio’s passion for storytelling:
“We’re crafting something bigger, bolder, and far stranger than anything we’ve done before. Call of the Elder Gods is a love letter to the unknown.”
Benjamin Forrester, VP of PC & Console at Kwalee, echoed the sentiment:
“Out of the Blue has a rare talent for weaving emotion and mystery into their puzzle design. Fans of Call of the Sea are in for something truly special.”
Call of the Elder Gods is coming soon to PC and consoles. Keep your eyes on the stars—and maybe add it to your wishlist while you’re at it.
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