Hunter: The Reckoning Returns—More Brutal and Terrifying Than Ever in New Trailer. But Its Steam Gameplay Offers More Than Just Scares
New Hunter: The Reckoning RPG turns NYC into a supernatural battleground in 2027
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is an action RPG slated for release in Q3 2027 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is being developed by Teyon, the studio behind the surprise hit RoboCop: Rogue City.
In Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, players step into the shoes of an ordinary person in modern-day New York whose life is upended when a childhood friend resurfaces. Suddenly, a horrifying truth is revealed: the world is teeming with bloodthirsty monsters lurking in the shadows.
As a newly minted monster hunter, you'll track down werewolves, ghouls, and ancient vampires—but survival won't come easy.
More Than Just Horror
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish blends RPG mechanics with a semi-open world, allowing players to customize their character while assigning strengths and weaknesses.
Since you're facing off against supernatural horrors as a mere human, brute force alone won't cut it. The game emphasizes investigative work—spying, hacking, theft, and intimidation—to uncover your prey's vulnerabilities.
Push too hard, though, and you'll draw the wrath of the police—or far worse factions determined to silence you. Whether through sheer violence, stealth, or silver-tongued dialogue, the choice of how to survive is yours.
These design choices are no accident: the game draws from its tabletop roots, where character creation has always balanced skill, cunning, and charm.
You won't hunt alone. Back at your hideout, you'll assemble a cell of allies to manage and rely on. But they're only human—and just as mortal as you are.
As bonds deepen (even romantically), every mission risks their lives. One wrong move could spell a tragic end for friends or lovers.
Preparation is key. Craft weapons in your base or scour the black market for firepower—because as a human, you'll need every advantage to stand a chance.
How Does It Differ From the Original?
If the name rings a bell, you've likely been gaming for a while. The first Hunter: The Reckoning launched in 2002 for Xbox and GameCube as a hack-and-slash title. This new iteration, however, shares almost no gameplay DNA with its predecessor.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is deeply rooted in the lore of World of Darkness, the legendary tabletop universe behind acclaimed franchises like Vampire: The Masquerade and Werewolf: The Apocalypse. In this world, supernatural beings pull the strings in secret while humanity remains oblivious.
Unlike other World of Darkness games where players become the monsters, Deathwish flips the script—casting you as a fragile, mortal human forced to fight back.
With its release window opening no earlier than summer 2027, Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish promises to be a standout for RPG fans and tabletop enthusiasts alike. The wait, however, won't be short.
