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Press release:
[Seattle, WA – September 3rd, 2024].
The Seattle-based (WA, the US) indie games developer Harebrained (the acclaimed studio behind “BATTLETECH” and the “Shadowrun” Trilogy) are today very happy and excited to announce that their post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG “GRAFT“, is now in development for PC.

GRAFT challenges you with profound questions of identity and transformation, set in a dying space station teetering on the brink of oblivion. In this thrilling new adventure, you will navigate the dark, crumbling corridors of a vast space station known as the Arc, where survival hinges on both wits and a constantly evolving self. Check out the reveal trailer below!

In GRAFT, you will navigate a crumbling, continent-sized space station known as the Arc, where the remains of a once-advanced civilization now lie in darkness and decay. As a survivor in this dying world, you must scavenge and graft parts from enemies to transform and enhance abilities, all while grappling with the philosophical implications of identity and memory.

Each Graft not only alters your physical form but also infuses you with fragments of its previous owner’s consciousness, creating a haunting interplay of survival, transformation, and self-discovery – all while battling against monstrous abominations. Will you escape the Arc with your humanity intact, or become something else entirely?
GRAFT is in development for PC and will launch for Steam and Epic Games Store. Be sure to wishlist the game on Steam, and stay up to date by following Harebrained on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and by checking out the official website.

GRAFT Features:

Delve into a Haunting World: The Arc is rich with forgotten technologies and unsettling wonders. Traverse through massive chasms, labyrinthine techno-catacombs, and self-replicating corridors as you seek a way out. Master these ancient secrets and uncover the mysteries that lie within.

A Dark RPG Experience: Survival is not just about battling the horrors that lurk in the shadows. It’s also about navigating the treacherous relationships with other survivors. Form alliances, build trust, and face the reality that anyone still living could be both an ally and a threat. Your decisions will shape your journey and determine the fate of those you encounter.

Tense Survival Horror Combat: Engage in visceral, survival horror combat against ancient experiments, monstrous abominations, and relentless agents of a mad AI. Manage your resources and choose your battles wisely to stay alive as you carve a path through the Arc’s dangers.

Transform to Survive: Your evolving body is a potent weapon. With each Graft you acquire—whether ripped from enemies or found hidden in the depths of the Arc—you gain new abilities and powers. However, every Graft carries fragments of its former owner’s identity, shaping your memories, impulses, and even your very self. Each choice will have profound consequences on who you become.

About Harebrained
Harebrained began making games in 2011, releasing Crimson Steam Pirates and Strikefleet Omega on mobile. The studio then focused on PC games that combine tactical gameplay with nuanced and engaging stories, including Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Dragonfall, Shadowrun Hong Kong, and BATTLETECH. Their newest adventure, The Lamplighters League, is a 1930s-inspired tactical RPG that balances clever design with engaging turn-based strategy. You can find more on the official website here