New Antarctic Horror Game NEDRA Coming Q2 2025

If you're craving more wintery horror after Nightdive's The Thing remaster, look no further than solo developer Davit Andreasyan's NEDRA. Set to arrive on Steam in Q2 2025, NEDRA is a story-driven, atmospheric action-adventure that seamlessly blends survival horror and Lovecraftian mythos within the desolate, frozen valleys of Antarctica.

Uncover the Secrets of the Antarctic in NEDRA

Arthur's Journey at the Abandoned Soviet Research Station

Players are thrust into the shoes of Arthur as he discovers himself in an abandoned Soviet research station deep in the Antarctic. This station holds a mysterious, otherworldly presence. Arthur is compelled to explore every nook and cranny of the station, delving into its secrets. To achieve this, he must be constantly on guard against the Frostwalkers - chilling creatures that possess an uncanny ability to detect body heat.

Navigating the station is no easy feat. Arthur must carefully choose his paths and actions to avoid detection by the Frostwalkers. At times, he finds himself on the brink of hypothermia as he purposefully lowers his body temperature to avoid being spotted. However, the risk of death from the cold is ever-present. But when he needs to regain warmth, he turns to an iodine-alcohol mixture that raises his temperature to normal levels. Yet, this very act makes him visible to the Frostwalkers, adding an extra layer of tension and challenge to his survival.

In this frozen world, Arthur's decisions are crucial. He must constantly balance survival, stealth, and combat. Every move he makes could mean the difference between life and death. The labyrinthine nature of the research station provides both opportunities and obstacles as he uncovers lost history and faces dilemmas where survival is not always the ultimate goal.

Scrounging for Supplies and Ammunition

Surviving in NEDRA requires more than just avoiding the Frostwalkers. Arthur must also engage in the arduous task of scrounging for supplies and ammunition. The research station becomes a maze of hidden caches and forgotten rooms, each holding the potential for a much-needed item.

As Arthur navigates this labyrinth, he uncovers not only supplies but also the forgotten history of the station. The stories and artifacts he discovers add depth to the game and make his journey all the more meaningful. However, he must also face the harsh reality that survival is not always guaranteed. In some situations, he may have to make difficult choices between obtaining essential supplies and risking his life.

The need to constantly search for resources forces Arthur to develop a keen sense of observation and resourcefulness. He must learn to make the most of what he finds and adapt to the ever-changing conditions of the Antarctic. Each encounter with the Frostwalkers and each search for supplies becomes a part of his survival story.