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Press release:
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 27 November 2025 – Horror fans, get ready for a wave of goosebumps as The 9th Charnel, the upcoming psychological horror adventure, is set to launch on January 30, 2026, for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will be available in physical and digital editions.

To celebrate the release date announcement, a brand-new trailer has been unveiled, showcasing a more in-depth look at the world ruled by sinister forces, eerie atmosphere, and the intense puzzles and encounters that await players.

Developed by one-person studio SAIKAT DEB CREATIONS and published by SOEDESCO®, The 9th Charnel delivers a unique narrative told through the perspectives of severalcharacters, each trapped in a world warped by dangerous cult ideologies. Inspired by classic horror titles, the game blends exploration, stealth, and weapon-based combat as players uncover the chilling mysteries lurking beneath its oppressive environment.

About The 9th Charnel
The 9th Charnel is a first-person psychological survival horror game. Filled with a rich and frightening atmosphere, this game aims to provide a haunting and desperate action-survival experience. While exploring the many mysteries of this world, you must survive — whether you do it through stealth or by using weapons.

Key Features

Explore a world filled with terror and suspense as you uncover an emotionally gripping narrative.

Outsmart your enemies using stealth, cunning, and evasion to survive—then, as the tension peaks, gain access to weapons to fight back when all else fails.

Survive the horrors by carefully managing resources, scavenging supplies, and making tough choices.

Unravel the story of several intriguing characters, each driven by their own secrets, fears, and motivations.

Discover hidden clues and uncover forgotten lore, all rendered in cinematically realistic graphics and a hauntingly immersive soundtrack.

About SOEDESCO:
SOEDESCO is an independent video game developer, publisher and distributor founded in 2002 by Soedesh Chauthi with its headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. We are committed to delivering engaging, creative content across multiple genres and platforms for a worldwide audience in physical and digital formats.

Our portfolio consists of titles such as Truck Driver®, Orange Season, Dollhouse, Magical Bakery, Real Farm, and Adam’s Venture®.

More information about SOEDESCO® can be found on the company’s website or by following @SOEDESCO on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and LinkedIn.