{"site":"Yomimono","license":"CC BY 4.0 (citation required)","generated_at":"2026-05-23T03:31:25.199Z","story":{"id":"r_8d12d26e5c5c4bcd9440333b","slug":"survival-horror-project-mist-launches-early-access-on-steam","url":"https://yomimono.id/survival-horror-project-mist-launches-early-access-on-steam","headline":"Survival Horror 'Project: Mist' Launches Early Access on Steam","summary":"Chicken Launcher released the open-world survival horror game 'Project: Mist' into early access on Steam on May 20 at midnight JST. The game is set on an island where giant creatures, including flying whales and two-headed monsters, roam. Players must gather resources and a substance called 'blood' to survive and uncover the island's mysteries. The game supports both solo and cooperative play. A key feature is a mobile base in the form of a train, which players can upgrade, fortify, and defend as they push deeper into the island. Resource gathering, cooking, and crafting weapons and tools are essential for survival. Players can capture wildlife and insects to cook dishes that grant unique combat effects. A gravity gun allows players to grab and manipulate enemies and debris as a weapon. The early access period is planned for six months, though that may change based on feedback and development progress. Future updates will add bosses, enemies, skills, items, and game systems. The game is priced at 3,150 yen, with a 10% launch discount to 2,835 yen until May 27.","why_it_matters":"The six-month early access window and the developer's stated openness to changing plans based on feedback signal that the game's final shape is still highly fluid.","published_at":"2026-05-19T22:46:00.000Z","source_count":2,"sources":["Denfaminicogamer","Game Spark"],"citations":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","title":"[Multiplayer] Survival Horror 'Project: Mist' on an Island Crawling with Giant Monsters Launches Early Access on May 20 at 0:00. Survive Flying Whales, Giant Two-Headed Monsters, and Collect Resources and 'Blood' to Unravel the Island's Mystery","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2605192l"},{"source":"Game Spark","title":"Open-World Survival Horror 'Project: Mist' Set on an Island Roamed by Giant Creatures Launches Early Access! Supports Solo and Co-op Play","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/20/166645.html"}],"license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false}}}