The studio behind The Town of Light and Martha Is Dead is developing a dark, investigative psychological thriller.

In When Sirens Fall Silent, you play as Mila, a determined policewoman in early 1990s Italy, who is haunted by a past she’s desperate to escape. Haunted by a past she’s desperate to escape, Mila is thrust into a high-profile case involving kidnappings and murders. As the investigation unfolds, you must save her not only from herself but also from being consumed by a vortex of violence, mystery, and confusion. In When Sirens Fall Silent, LKA continues its tradition of perfectly recreating real Italian locations while delivering an uncomfortable and haunting narrative unlike anything seen before in video games. The studio consistently tackles difficult topics head-on, and this latest project will not shy away from boundary-pushing storytelling. There will be no face peeling…this is a different kind of horror.

The Town of Light and Martha Is Dead were both critically acclaimed, winning multiple awards. When Sirens Fall Silent reveals deep links and crossovers to previous LKA games, further strengthening writer and creative director Luca Dalco’s credentials as a master of shining a light on forgotten people. The game continues the Storie Senza Voce series. Pushing Unreal Engine 5 to its limits, When Sirens Fall Silent stretches technological boundaries and redefines expectations of what is possible with a small team of ten. It also allows LKA to introduce a new feature to its games: a branching, multilayered narrative dialogue system with a huge focus on verbal and emotional interaction, investigation, and subsequent choices. This represents a significant transformation from earlier games.

The team pulls no punches in addressing real-world issues such as trafficking and misogyny, with a few surprises along the way. Examine bodies and rooms full of potential answers to find and piece together the clues to hunt down the criminal mastermind. Engage in detailed dialogue, but pay attention to body language; sometimes, the unspoken words hold the answers. The stunning environments and characters are perfectly and authentically recreated for a truly immersive experience. Environmental puzzles range from logical to mind-bending, all adding challenges to your journey. Crime scenes often hide clues that aren’t obvious at first glance. Who knows what you might find?

When Sirens Fall Silent has only been announced for PC, but the release date is unknown.

Source: Gematsu