NACON Connect 2025 Reveals Big Returns: RoboCop Expansion, Styx Sequel, & New Cthulhu Games
During the latest NACON Connect showcase, several exciting announcements emerged, headlined by the returns of beloved franchises like RoboCop and Styx, and brand-new Lovecraftian experiences sure to thrill fans. Here's everything you need to know from the presentation.
RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business Expansion Announced
Following The massive success of RoboCop: Rogue City—voted Best Shooter Game of 2023 by the community—developer Teyon has announced a major standalone expansion titled RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business, launching Summer 2025. In this expansion, players once again embody the iconic cyborg police officer RoboCop, confronting new threats and unfinished business from his past. Gameplay promises intensified gunplay, deeper storytelling, and dynamic new environments.
Styx Returns in Blades of Greed
Another fan-favorite makes its stealthy comeback: Styx, the beloved goblin thief from Cyanide Studio’s acclaimed stealth games. The newest entry, titled Styx: Blades of Greed, is currently in development at Cyanide Studio, retaining the series' core stealth gameplay mechanics and open-ended infiltration paths. While concrete details remain sparse, the teaser suggests the mischievous Styx will once again navigate intricate levels, execute clever tactics, and utilize an arsenal of tools and traps to avoid detection and complete his devious objectives. Release details will be shared in the coming months.
Two New Lovecraftian Horrors on the Horizon
Fans of cosmic horror are also in for a treat with two newly revealed titles set in H.P. Lovecraft’s chilling universe.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, developed by Big Bad Wolf (the studio behind The Council and Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong), is described as a first-person thriller and investigative adventure. Players assume the role of an investigator named Jacob Lang, exploring unsettling mysteries through thrilling investigation and puzzle-solving mechanics. The title will release in 2026.
Meanwhile, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu from ACE Team (the creators of Clash and Zeno Clash) is an intense first-person cooperative horror experience that invites players to work together against eldritch horrors beneath the earth. Set to launch next year, the game challenges players to navigate horrifying labyrinths, manage dwindling resources, and battle sanity-draining monstrosities lurking in the dark.
New Gameplay Details from Hell Is Us
The showcase also gave us extensive new footage of Hell Is Us, a highly-anticipated action-adventure title by Rogue Factor, emphasizing exploration, investigation, and unique action gameplay mechanics. Players will rely heavily on observation, intuition, and their own deduction skills to piece together the game's cryptic narrative and unravel secrets in a beautifully disturbing world.
Hell Is Us is currently scheduled for release on PC and consoles in September 2025.
Which of these announcements excites you most—RoboCop's return, Styx sneaking back onto our screens, or the fresh horrors inspired by Lovecraft's chilling tales? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
