Kaidan vs Neo Berlin 2087

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: 3-Player Online Co-op (Drop-in/Drop-out)
• Setting: Japanese Folklore / Cosmic Horror
• Platforms: PC (Steam)
• Release Window: TBA
• Unique Feature: A unique blend of Soulslike melee combat with a tense, replayable 'extraction-lite' gameplay loop set in a Japanese cosmic horror world.

• Perspective: First-Person & Third-Person (Switchable)
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Futuristic Berlin (2087)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Window: Q4 2025
• Unique Feature: A deep, cinematic detective thriller with flexible gameplay, allowing seamless switching between first and third-person perspectives and multiple approaches to missions.

• Co-op Teammates: In the game's 3-player co-op mode, other players act as your companions. Team play is encouraged through unique synergies, allowing players to specialize in roles like tank, healer/debuffer, or DPS.
  Human (Player)

• Relics: Powerful artifacts that must be successfully extracted from Ikaiguchi. They are the primary items used to unlock new combat moves and powerful character upgrades.
• Lore Items: Found through exploration. The story unfolds through item descriptions and environmental storytelling rather than traditional cutscenes.

• Hidden Files: Data shards and documents hidden in the world that provide deeper lore about the city's corruption and the main conspiracy.
• Upgrade Stashes: Hidden caches of materials used to upgrade Nolan's cybernetic abilities and high-tech weaponry.

• Japanese Folklore
• Cosmic Horror
• Soulslike
• Extraction
• Dark Fantasy
• Survival
• Mythology

• Cyberpunk
• Detective
• Thriller
• Dystopian
• Conspiracy
• Action RPG
• Player Choice
• Narrative-Driven

• Katanas: Melee
  A balanced and iconic melee weapon, likely offering a mix of speed and precision.
• Polearms: Melee
  Long-reaching weapons like spears or naginatas, excellent for controlling space and keeping enemies at a distance.
• Axes: Melee
  Heavy, high-damage weapons designed to break through the guards of formidable Yokai.

• Armor Sets: Players can customize their Seeker with different armor sets and masks. In addition to providing defensive stats, these cosmetics can also influence gameplay and narrative by affecting how certain NPCs or Yokai interact with the player.

• Customizable Armor & Masks: Players can customize their Seeker's appearance with various armor sets, masks, and style sets. These are not just cosmetic, as they can also grant strengths, weaknesses, and passive bonuses that affect gameplay.

Progression is player-driven and tied to successful extractions. Players use gathered resources like blood, essence, and memory fragments to unlock permanent buffs and upgrade gear at a central hub. A 'Sigil' system acts as a skill tree, allowing players to unlock new combat moves and passive abilities. Weapons and gear can be crafted, upgraded, and enchanted.

The game features a flexible RPG system with skill trees that adapt to player choice, allowing specialization in stealth, hacking, diplomacy, or combat. Nolan's cybernetic abilities, such as a Ping to highlight enemies and a Bullet Time to slow combat, are central to gameplay and can be upgraded. Progression is focused on piecing together the story through investigation and action.

The game features a large, interconnected world with multiple biomes, but is explored through mission-based 'incursions' or 'runs'. Each zone is a haunted, procedurally arranged area with its own unique Yokai, minibosses, and a final Chordbearer target. The world state can mutate between runs based on player actions.

The game is set in a dark, neo-futuristic Berlin, divided by a new wall separating the rich from the poor. Players will explore meticulously crafted districts, from neon-lit plazas to underground resistance hideouts and a desolate 'wasteland' outside the city walls. The world is designed for deep environmental storytelling rather than as a pure sandbox.

• The Seeker: Playable Protagonist
  A lost soul resurrected by the Envoy, forced to fulfill a dark pact. The player's identity is intentionally vague, with progression and customization defining the character.
• The Envoy: Key NPC / Quest Giver
  A cryptic, mystical entity who holds power over the Seeker due to their pact. The Envoy guides the player and is central to the game's 'deal with the devil' allegory.
• The Chordbearers: Bosses
  The primary antagonists and main targets of the extraction missions. These are powerful, unique beings that anchor the corruption in each region of Ikaiguchi.

• Nolan: Playable Protagonist
  A troubled, cybernetically enhanced detective investigating the murder of Berlin's police chief. Voiced by Elias Toufexis.
• Natalie: Key NPC
  The daughter of the murdered police chief. She holds a secret crucial to the investigation, and her fate is intertwined with Nolan's.
• Bryan: Supporting Character
  A character revealed in trailers who is expected to play a key role in the story.
• Phoenix: Supporting Character
  Another character revealed in trailers who will be involved in the main plot.

• Main Story Quests
  A cinematic campaign that follows Nolan's investigation into the police chief's murder, uncovering a city-wide conspiracy. Missions are designed to be replayable with different approaches.
• Side Quests
  Impactful optional quests that allow players to delve deeper into the world and its characters, such as helping a rogue AI or dismantling a corrupt tech cult. These quests will have choices that shape outcomes.

• Q: What is Kaidan?
  A: Kaidan is an upcoming third-person melee action game that blends the challenging combat of Soulslikes with the high-stakes loop of extraction games, all set in a dark fantasy world inspired by Japanese folklore and cosmic horror.
• Q: Is it a multiplayer game?
  A: It is primarily a single-player experience but supports seamless drop-in/drop-out online co-op for up to three players.
• Q: What does 'Extraction-Lite' mean?
  A: It means the core gameplay loop involves entering a dangerous, procedurally-arranged zone, gathering resources and completing objectives, and then successfully escaping (extracting) to keep your loot. Failure can result in losing progress and items from that run.
• Q: When will it be released?
  A: As of August 2025, there is no official release date for Kaidan. A playable demo has recently been shown at events like Gamescom 2025.

• Q: What is Neo Berlin 2087?
  A: It is an upcoming single-player Action RPG with a strong focus on its cinematic, detective thriller narrative. It features flexible gameplay allowing for stealth, action, and dialogue-heavy approaches, and the ability to switch between first and third-person perspectives.
• Q: When will it be released?
  A: The game is projected to be released in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, but a firm date has not been set.
• Q: Is it like Cyberpunk 2077 or Deus Ex?
  A: It draws many comparisons to both. Its cyberpunk setting and action RPG elements are similar to Cyberpunk 2077, while its focus on player choice, mission design, and cybernetic themes are reminiscent of Deus Ex, especially with the casting of Elias Toufexis (Adam Jensen) as the protagonist.
• Q: What engine does the game use?
  A: Neo Berlin 2087 is being developed on Unreal Engine 5.

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As official specs were not provided, these are hypothetical projections for a next-generation title built on Unreal Engine 5.
• Laptop Performance Note: A title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop. Actual performance would vary significantly based on the final game's optimization and the laptop's specific hardware configuration.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features, eerie lighting, and heavy particle effects.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's intense, visually demanding boss fights will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of the Yokai and physics-based combat.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the timing-based melee combat.
• Game Name: Kaidan

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As official specs were not provided, these are hypothetical projections for a next-generation title built on Unreal Engine 5.
• Laptop Performance Note: A title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop. Actual performance would vary significantly based on the final game's optimization and the laptop's specific hardware configuration.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features of Unreal Engine 5, such as Lumen and Nanite.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and potential for intense combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the advanced enemy AI, physics, and ensuring a smooth experience in the detailed city.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a shooter with slow-mo mechanics.
• Game Name: Neo Berlin 2087

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features, eerie lighting, and heavy particle effects.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's intense, visually demanding boss fights will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of the Yokai and physics-based combat.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the timing-based melee combat.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features of Unreal Engine 5, such as Lumen and Nanite.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and potential for intense combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the advanced enemy AI, physics, and ensuring a smooth experience in the detailed city.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a shooter with slow-mo mechanics.