Call of the Elder Gods: release date and gameplay details

Call of the Elder Gods, the long-awaited sequel to Call of the Sea, has officially been announced for release on May 12, 2026. Developed by Out of the Blue and published by Kwalee, this first-person adventure puzzle game promises another dive into the mystical, Lovecraftian world that made the original such a hit.

Game overview

Call of the Elder Gods follows Professor Harry Everhart and his student Evangeline Drayton. Both are plagued by supernatural curses and obsessions that force them to uncover the secrets of the past. Unlike Call of the Sea, which was set mostly in a tropical setting, this sequel takes players to a range of locations, including:

• Houses with libraries
• The Australian outback
• Frozen wastelands
• Otherworldly cities that seem frozen in time

The game is inspired by The Shadow Out of Time, which plays a major role in the story and the themes explored through gameplay.

Key information

• Publisher: Kwalee
• Developer: Out of the Blue
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Game Pass
• Cast: Yuri Lowenthal returns to voice Harry, while Cissy Jones, who previously played Norah in Call of the Sea, is also involved.

Gameplay mechanics

Call of the Elder Gods stays true to the puzzle-solving elements that made the previous game so appealing. Players take control of two main characters, who are approached independently, and learn more about their personal stories while working together to unravel the mystery surrounding the supernatural elements. This approach is set to deliver an immersive experience, with every puzzle and interaction affecting their journey.

Expectations and outlook

With the upcoming release across multiple platforms, the community is eagerly awaiting Out of the Blue's innovative approach to storytelling and gameplay. Following the critical praise for Call of the Sea, Call of the Elder Gods looks set to be a worthy successor. Players can already try a demo on Steam for a first taste of the experience. The game is being developed for a broad audience, with fans of puzzles, adventure, and Lovecraftian themes all in mind.

The release of Call of the Elder Gods on May 12, 2026 marks an important step for the developer and promises an exciting addition to adventure games in today's industry.