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Press release:
Bordeaux, France, 8 June 2024.
The Bordeaux-based (France) indie games developer Bureau 81, today announced with great joy and excitement that their mystery puzzler “The Operator“, is coming to PC via Steam in Q3 2024.

Furthermore, “The Operator” has also just released its public demo as part of Steam’s upcoming Next Fest after it showcased its new trailer at the Future Game Show. So be sure to check that one out!

The story-driven puzzle experience, inspired by X-Files and Her Story, sees players recruited into a Government organisation known as the FDI. As an Operator, players will need to use cutting-edge software to piece together clues that will eventually lead them on the hunt for a most-wanted cyber criminal, known as HAL.

The Operator is an immersive narrative adventure where players will be assigned case files from FDI field agents. They’ll need to investigate each crime by digging for clues and piecing together key information. Whether utilising the Video and Photo Analyzer, Citizen and Vehicle Database, ChemScan, Notepad or fully functional computer console, players will have to use every tool at their disposal to solve murders, cyber attacks and the cases of missing people.

To find the truth, players must unravel a complex web of information and evidence, to piece together a story filled with twists and turns. Operators must follow the trail, no matter how unsettling, to unravel the mysterious narratives, and bring fugitives, such as the FDI’s Most Wanted cyber-criminal HAL, to justice.

The Operator can be wishlisted on Steam and its demo is available now. Those interested in learning more about the game can visit its store page, join its Discord, or follow X for more updates.

About Bureau 81
Founded in 2023, Bureau 81 is an indie game development studio driven by a commitment to honesty, loyalty, and sharing. Dedicated to pushing boundaries by crafting unique and innovative gaming experiences, the studio’s debut title is “The Operator”, a game that embodies what Bureau 81 is all about: immersive experiences that challenge convention.