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- The Escapist recaps
- When could Judas be released?
- Expected Judas price & pre-orders
- Judas platforms
- Judas trailer & gameplay analysis
- Ask The Escapist
- References
The Judas game is a release steeped in mystery. Although its trailer paints a vivid picture of a spaceship in turmoil and a universe as strange as it is dangerous, little else has been revealed by Ghost Story Games, the developers. The most notable takeaway thus far is how similar the title is to BioShock in terms of tone and aesthetic.
This is unsurprising once you learn that BioShock’s creative director, Ken Levine, is the lead developer of Ghost Story Games. With Levine’s artistry clear in the Judas game’s trailer, many expect this narrative first-person shooter to play similarly to BioShock. But will it? Here’s everything The Escapist knows about Judas so far.
The Escapist recaps
- Judas is a narrative FPS from Ghost Story Games, a studio led by BioShock’s creative director, Ken Levine.
- At the time of writing this, Ken Levine’s Judas game doesn’t have a release date.
- Set on a spaceship that’s seen better days, players follow the journey of Judas, a female protagonist with a troubled past.
- Your decisions will impact the game, much like how they did in the BioShock series.
- Players will use a combination of weapons and Judas’ abilities to defeat the various enemies on the ship.
When could Judas be released?
The Judas game’s release date isn’t specified, though there are signs of life that the developers are still hard at work.
Initially, the game’s release date was slated for before March 2025, a date long since past. No new date has been offered because, according to the game’s dev log, release dates tend to slip by. As a result, the team wants to avoid having to change the date if further delays occur.
Industry speculation estimates Judas will launch before summer 2026; however, this hasn’t been confirmed or denied by the developers.
Expected Judas price & pre-orders
The Judas game description does not show a price tag. Similar to its missing release date, other important details are being kept hidden until the developers are ready. Still, while no official price has been revealed, Judas’ price is estimated to follow the current industry standard of £70.
Pre-order information is also lacking for the Judas game, though this isn’t to say a pre-order bonus won’t become available once Ghost Story Games has set the launch date. For now, interested parties can wishlist the game on their preferred platform.
Judas platforms
Judas will launch on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC; players using a PC will be able to purchase the game via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Currently, there are no plans for the launch of a Switch 2. However, BioShock: The Collection was eventually released on the original Switch, which means a Switch 2 launch for Judas may become possible at a later date.
Judas trailer & gameplay analysis
Described by some gamers as “BioShock in space”, Judas’ story trailer offers just enough to pique interest, but without giving too much away. Consequently, asking “What is the Judas video game about?” is far from a simple question.
Set on a spaceship called Mayflower, life, to begin with, seems almost idyllic. But Judas is here to “Set you free, whether you like it or not”. From what we can glean from the trailer, the Mayflower’s sorry state is partially due to Judas’ actions.
With segments of the ship aflame and/or destroyed, Judas and those known as The Big 3 will shape the Mayflower for better or worse. This aligns with what Ghost Story Games stated in their dev log, when they mentioned that players would get to know the Judas game characters “intimately.”
It isn’t just the big decisions that you make that’ll impact the game; it’s the way you conduct yourself in general. How you fight, hack, interact with NPCs, and survive on the Mayflower is being “observed” by The Big 3. Although Levine’s previous creations have heavily featured impactful narrative choices, Judas is said to expand on this further.
Moreover, as also highlighted in the trailer, there are a lot of ways to maim unfriendly NPCs, such as with a variety of weapons and Judas’ abilities. The Judas game isn’t a walking sim; this is an action game with fast-paced combat and unique upgrades available, something BioShock fans are well-versed in.
All that remains is for Judas to fix what she broke… If she decides she wants to, of course. With BioShock praised for having one of the “best beginnings of any game ever”, Judas has mighty big shoes to fill.
Ask The Escapist
Judas bears many striking similarities to BioShock, as previously mentioned, because its creative director is involved in the development. As a result, if you enjoyed BioShock’s gameplay mechanics, you’ll likely enjoy Judas’.
There’s no narrative need to play BioShock before Judas. Although they’re similar in nature, they’re two separate experiences set in different universes. That said, to get a feel of Judas’ game mechanics, BioShock is a good starting point.
Even though Judas will be available on Steam upon its release, there’s been no official information regarding its Steam Deck compatibility. More information regarding this will likely be offered closer to its release or after the game has launched.
Judas is about a troubled character called Judas, who has sabotaged the Mayflower in some way, seemingly to “free you”. Her actions have led to chaos, and will continue to do so as Judas looks for a way to survive the ship now that it’s in disarray. Beyond that, the deeper narrative aspects remain a secret.
References
- Judas Official Site | Dev Log #1 (Judas the game)
Last Updated On: Dec 1, 2025 4:39 pm CET