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Frictional Delays Ambitious PS5 Thriller Ontos Until 2027

7/3/2026

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Frictional Games announced that Ontos, its PS5 thriller, is delayed to 2027.
The game debuted at The Game Awards in December 2025 and was slated for a 2026 launch.
Frictional said Ontos is its most ambitious project, requiring extra development time.
Kepler Interactive will publish Ontos for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The studio may show a trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live in August.

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Frictional Games announced that Ontos, its PS5 thriller, is delayed to 2027.
The game debuted at The Game Awards in December 2025 and was slated for a 2026 launch.
Frictional said Ontos is its most ambitious project, requiring extra development time.
Kepler Interactive will publish Ontos for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The studio may show a trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live in August.