Call of the Elder Gods

May 12, 2026 Out of the Blue Games Kwalee
Puzzle Strategy Adventure Indie
Series X|S Switch 2 PC PS5 Switch
About

Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.
Storyline

All is not well at Miskatonic University. Professor Harry Everhart tries to ignore the shadows flitting at the corners of his vision, while student Evangeline Drayton is haunted with impossible dreams of an artifact uncovered a decade ago. In their search for answers, the pair will uncover revelations more ancient than anyone could have imagined.
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        "Out of the Blue Games"
    ],
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        "Kwalee"
    ],
    "release_date_formatted": "May 12, 2026",
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    "aggregated_rating_rounded": 77,
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}
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Release Date May 12, 2026
Developer Out of the Blue Games
Publisher Kwalee
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person
Themes Action, Mystery
Call of the Elder Gods

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