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Title & Genre
- ANIMAL USE PROTOCOL โ a narrative-driven, first-person survival horror blending immersive-sim mechanics with tense puzzle-solving.
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Developer & Publisher
* Developed and self-published by THE BROTHERHOOD, the indie studio behind Stasis and Bone Totem.
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Platforms & Release Window
- Launching first on PC via Steam and GOG in mid/late 2026, with console versions planned later. Steam wishlist is now live.
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Core Gameplay & Unique Selling Points
- Play as Penn, a hyper-intelligent chimp leading a desperate escape of lab animals.
* Partner with Trip, a cyber-enhanced rat, for unique AI companion interactions and story beats.
* Master the gravity-manipulation gadget (think Half-Life physics tool) to solve environmental puzzles and survive.
* Engage in crafting, scavenging, stealth, and resource management while navigating hostile, puzzle-rich environments.
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Tone & Art Direction
* Gritty, bio-industrial horror โ dripping rust, fungal overgrowth, grotesque body-horror chimeras. Evokes Half-Life meets Stasis with oppressive sci-fi atmosphere.
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Platform Specifications
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Minimum PC Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
* CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
* RAM: 16 GB
* GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB VRAM)
* Storage: ~20 GB free disk space
- DirectX: Version 12
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Recommended PC Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- RAM: 30 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (12 GB) or AMD RX 7900 XT (20 GB VRAM)
- Storage: ~30 GB free disk space
- DirectX: Version 12
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