Why does it always seem like horror titles, regardless of their “true vibes,” are all about putting you in situations that you need to escape from? We’re just saying. Anyway, the teams at Phase 8 Studio and Line Games Corporation are slowly building up their own horror title in the survival co-op game CODE EXIT. While the game itself won’t be out until next year, the team did reveal that the first playtest for the game is open to sign-ups on their Steam page. If you want to know more before you sign up, no problem, we have a breakdown for you:

“CODE EXIT is preparing to send players back into Pantheon as Hermes operatives tasked with completing tactical exploration missions, uncovering hidden secrets, and finding a way out before Minerva closes in. Play solo or team up with up to three others to explore isolated facilities, activate terminals, bypass sealed doors, and scavenge whatever tools can help you survive. All the while, AI Minerva remains in control, forcing players to work together as they navigate the locked-down city and find a way out before it’s too late.”

Yeah, no pressure on that front. We’re sure it’s TOTALLY EASY to get away from the evil AI. You got this! But, in case you want further proof that you “got this” by looking at the game’s other features, here you go:

• Solo to Four Player Tactical Co op – Choose to face the nightmare alone or team up with up to three friends. The game scales its intensity based on your group size. Success depends on real-time communication and strategic coordination to stay one step ahead of the chaser.
• Adaptive Chaser Minerva – Experience a chaser that does not follow a script. Minerva observes your habits and remembers your favorite hiding spots. If you continuously repeat the same behavior, the chaser will adapt and change its hunting pattern to catch you.
• Tactical Planning and Extraction – Strictly divide roles among your team and plan your routes based on the specific conditions and objectives of each site. Fulfilling the team’s objectives and returning safely to base is the only guarantee of survival for the operatives.
• Persistent Pressure and Dread – Forget simple jump scares. CODE EXIT focuses on a suffocating atmosphere where the chaser is always learning

Sign up for the playtest today and see how long you and your friends last!