Severance is a 1-5 player paranormal investigation game… with a twist. Use tools and equipment to identify the correct ghost type while a dangerous, violent entity hunts you down. The twist? YOU can become the ghost. Choose Ghost AI, or an asymmetrical mode where a player takes the Ghost role.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Severance is a multiplayer horror experience with unique mechanics, including player-controlled ghosts and randomized gameplay. Early Access allows me to gather feedback from a dedicated player base while fine-tuning the balance, improving performance, and expanding core systems based on how real players interact with them. I want the community to help shape the scares and surprises of Severance.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“i plan to stay in Early Access for year. This gives me time to polish gameplay, balance the game perfectly, expand more on maps and content and respond to community feedback. The timeline isn’t set in stone. I'll take the time I need to get it right.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version is planned to include
- Many more unique maps with different layouts and interactions
- Additional ghost types and investigating tools and equipment
- Have a full progression system, with unlocks, cosmetics and rewards
- Have many more ghost interactions and abilities and ways to play
- Quality improvements, including animations, jump-scares, ui and many more. ”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“- A handful of maps, which will increase as time goes on
- A fun and scary repayable game loop
- 20+ Core ghost types with unique behaviors
- Multiple ghost hunting tools and equipment
- Working in-game voice comms
- Open and private lobbies”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The game will stay the same price during early access, it will increase right before Full Release”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“The community are the key role in creating Severance, as I will take active feedback onboard and it will show through balance changes and content being added. Bug fixes and development will be the first approach, then following polls that the community can tell me what they want next.”
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Severance

Severance is a 1–5 player co-op paranormal investigation game… with a twist.
Use tools and equipment to identify the correct ghost type while a dangerous, violent entity hunts you down.
The twist? YOU can become the ghost.

Choose how you play:

  • Face a smart Ghost AI designed to stalk, scare, and hunt investigators.

  • Or enter an asymmetrical mode, where one player takes full control of the ghost and hunts real players.

🧟 Ghost Player Mode (Asymmetrical)

In asymmetrical mode, one player becomes the ghost.
Control the entity directly, manipulate the map, scare investigators, lock doors, throw objects, and plan hunts strategically. Outplay the team by managing sanity, timing hunts, and creating fear before striking.

👻 Ghost AI Mode

In Ghost AI mode, the entity is controlled by an advanced AI that actively observes investigators, reacts to their actions, and builds pressure over time.
It uses the environment, drains sanity, and hunts when the moment is right, creating tense, unpredictable investigations.

🔎 Play as the Investigator

Use classic paranormal equipment to gather real evidence and identify the ghost type.
Be aware, the ghost sees and hears you. Every scare, interaction, or mistake can become valuable evidence if you stay calm under pressure.

🎧 Immersive Horror

Severance features realistic visuals, environmental audio, and a minimal UI for full immersion.
Every sound, shadow, and flicker could be a clue… or a warning.

🛠 Signature Equipment

Arm yourself with classic paranormal tools like EMF meters and thermometers, alongside unique devices such as possession dolls to track and provoke the entity.

🤝 True Co-op

Success relies on teamwork. Share evidence, communicate clearly, and watch each other’s backs, because whether it’s AI or a real player, the ghost is always listening.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some minor visual elements such as parts of the logo design and a few user-interface textures were originally assisted by generative tools and then refined manually.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 / AMD Radeon HD 7750 or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Dedicated (for better 3D sound effects)
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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