Undersea horror Beneath launches on Xbox Series X|S

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Camel 101 has set a date for its new survival shooter Beneath, confirming a launch on Xbox Series X|S on October 28. The studio frames the project as a culmination of its horror work to date, blending atmospheric exploration with tense first-person combat. Built as a fully offline, narrative‑driven horror-FPS, Beneath leans into deep‑sea dread rather than sci‑fi space terror. The developers cite formative influences from classic shooters and horror experiences while aiming to deliver their own take on undersea fear.

Release details and platform

Beneath releases October 28 for Xbox Series X|S. The team describes the game as a survival shooter with a strong story focus, designed to be played completely offline from start to finish.

Concept and influences

The project pays homage to first-person horror-shooters of the 2000s – the studio explicitly nods to F.E.A.R. – while pursuing its own identity. As Camel 101 puts it in their announcement,

“This is the culmination of everything we’ve learned.”

That ethos informs a design that balances firefights, environmental unease, and narrative reveals.

Setting: the pressure below

Players step into the wetsuit of Noah Quinn, a diver whose routine salvage task spirals into a nightmare beneath the ocean. Exploration spans multiple underwater research stations, with environments shaped by deep‑sea hazards such as pressure, low visibility, and claustrophobia. The team highlights a mix of hypnotic beauty and lethal danger across these facilities and surrounding depths.

Combat, enemies, and progression

Beneath aims to keep tension high through encounters that push planning and reflexes. Expect a blend of human and otherworldly threats, alongside systems that reward preparation.

• Strategic FPS combat that emphasizes positioning and resource management.
• Encounters with aggressive human soldiers and eldritch creatures lurking in dark corridors.
• Upgradeable, customizable weapons to tailor your approach as you uncover new areas.
• Environmental storytelling across locked rooms, hidden logs, and station backtracking.

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Audio direction and soundtrack

Sound is central to the experience. Camel 101 partnered with Black Razor Records on a custom soundtrack that will be available to stream at launch. The score nods to 2000s nu‑metal – evoking bands such as Linkin Park, Atreyu, and Korn – while ambient tracks build pressure between spikes of action.

Developer perspective

Working as brothers at Camel 101, the creators emphasize shared influences and focus. They describe Beneath as a

“fully offline, narrative-driven horror-FPS built to terrify and thrill.”

The result prioritizes story beats, oppressive atmosphere, and combat scenarios designed to test player nerves.

Launch trailer

Watch the “Ride Or Die” launch trailer here:

Deep Dive: Why it matters

Beneath targets a niche that’s been underserved on consoles: a story‑first, offline horror shooter set far from space stations and haunted mansions. If you want tense gunfights anchored by environmental dread, an upgrade loop, and a distinctive undersea setting, this is one to watch on October 28.