TeamKill Media, the creators behind the atmospheric horror game Quantum Error, has just unveiled its next project, Code Violet, a third-person action-horror game drawing heavy inspiration from classic survival horror titles like Dino Crisis.

Set to launch exclusively for PlayStation 5 in July, Code Violet promises a gripping storyline, terrifying enemies, and intense survival gameplay, Code Violet aims to be a standout title in the genre.

However, given the dismal user Metacritic score of just 3.7 for Quantum Error, it might be wise to temper your enthusiasm until the game proves itself first.

In Code Violet, players are thrust into the 25th century, where Earth has been rendered uninhabitable by a catastrophic event. The last remnants of humanity have relocated to Trappist 1-E, a new planet where they strive to rebuild civilization. However, a dire problem threatens their survival: the survivors are unable to reproduce, putting the human race on the brink of extinction.

In a desperate bid to solve this crisis, the Aion colony employs time travel technology to bring women from the past to serve as surrogates. While their mission appears noble at first, it soon becomes clear that Aion’s true intentions are far darker, with sinister secrets lurking throughout the Bioengineering Complex.

In Code Violet, players assume the role of Violet Sinclair, a woman pulled from the past to uncover dark conspiracies within the Aion Bioengineering Complex. As Violet battles monstrous creatures that have overrun the facility, she must escape and protect those she cares about, all while facing a relentless Director and uncovering the twisted secrets behind Aion’s true motives.

Offering a tense survival-horror experience, Code Violet blends action, stealth, and exploration. Players will need to navigate the perilous Bioengineering Complex, deciding when to fight and when to hide, all while unraveling the disturbing history of Aion.

The game promises to keep players on edge, with a deeply immersive atmosphere where Jurassic danger lurks around every corner.

TeamKill promises a compelling and emotionally charged journey, full of complex lore, difficult obstacles, and a strong narrative focus, making it a potential favorite for fans of survival horror classics. The developers are keen on delivering an experience where atmospheric tension builds gradually as players uncover the horrifying truths hidden within the complex.

While the unique premise and survival-horror elements of Code Violet have excited fans, there’s one key detail that has raised eyebrows: the game will not be released on PC, following in the footsteps of Quantum Error, which was also a PS5-exclusive title due to concerns about modding.

The developers emphasized their dedication to preserving the integrity of their artistic vision and the respect due to their voice actors. They outright rejected the idea of allowing vulgar or sexual mods, fearing such content could tarnish both the game and the actors’ reputations. While their decision to prioritize respect over potential profit seems misguided in my opinion, the transparency is undeniably a positive aspect.

The team made it clear that they hold their voice actresses in high esteem and are committed to maintaining the dignity of the characters they voice. By not releasing the game on PC, TeamKill aims to protect their vision and prevent any sexualized mods from undermining their work.

Modding has traditionally been seen as a form of freedom of expression, though, in today’s climate, acceptable mods seem to lean towards either censorship or White-to-Black race-swapping. It’s absurd that developers believe they can dictate what consumers should or shouldn’t do with a game they’ve paid for.

Capcom, perhaps embittered by the failure to resurrect Dino Crisis, has similarly criticized mods, calling them cheating, especially when they circumvent the company’s censorship and “woke” design choices in which case nude mods violate “public order” according to Capcom.

Meanwhile, the director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has urged players to avoid creating “inappropriate mods” for the upcoming PC release, which has already become infamous for continuous censorship, even retroactively altering Tifa’s design and Yuffie’s as well.

On the surface, it’s kinda admirable that this indie studio is standing its ground, keeping Code Violet a serious, mature action-horror game free from the usual malarkey modding communities tend to bring. TeamKill’s stance makes it clear they’re dead set on their artistic vision and this supposed “respect” for the actors, even though mods have absolutely jack shit to do with them.

More amusingly, the trailer for Code Violet hilariously exposes that the footage was captured on PC, not Sony’s PlayStation 5, making it painfully obvious that this game could have and should have launched on multiple platforms.

This approach seems intentionally designed to piss off potential buyers, who, upon discovering the restriction, will probably skip Code Violet when it drops exclusively on PlayStation 5 in July, especially over such arbitrary and convoluted bullshit like preventing modders from adding their own creative touch.

And for that reason alone, if you’re looking to satisfy your Dino Crisis cravings, you’d be better off emulating the originals instead.