Ancestral is an adventure developed by Studio Z, released 8 October 2024 on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Ancestral is
Ancestral is an adventure game developed by Studio Z and released in 2024. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unreal Engine 5.
The premise, in the publisher's words
In a world where the occult and the unknown intertwine, you take on the role of Miguel, a dedicated member of a Masonic fraternity, determined to unravel the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of his brothers. The investigation leads him to an imposing Masonic residence, where dark and disturbing secrets lurk around every corner, and a Masonic temple awaits macabre revelations. The plot revolves around a sacred amulet, brought from Egypt after an excavation carried out by members of the fraternity. What initially seemed to be an archaeological relic of incalculable value, quickly transforms into an object of pure terror, with powers that transcend human comprehension. As he explores…
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Ancestral launched on 8 October 2024, within three weeks of Silent Hill 2, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Released around the same time: Silent Hill 2, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
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