Friends, we are happy to announce the early access of our game The Black Ice on Steam. Let our release be a small gift for you for the New Year holidays. This is the time when atmospheric stories, cold weather, and complete immersion are especially welcome.
The Black Ice is an atmospheric horror game set in the abandoned Antarctic station Vostok, cut off from the world by ice, silence, and uncertainty.
A brave agent is sent to the station after a distress signal. He must find out why communication has been lost, where the staff has gone, and what lies behind the locked doors. The game's title refers to a rare natural phenomenon—black ice, which contains foreign, possibly extraterrestrial particles buried under the Antarctic cold millions of years ago.
The game was developed over a year and a half by Antelus Games in collaboration with St. Petersburg-based Red Crab Games. The project has come a long way during this time, and players now have access to about 3–4 hours of gameplay in early access. And, of course, the story is just beginning, with future updates bringing new locations, a continuation of the plot, and a gradual expansion of the world.
A Russian-made Resident Evil.
Focus on loneliness, survival, and exploration.
An atmospheric horror game with an emphasis on solo survival and exploration of an abandoned station, where your every action matters.
As many requested, the main character (Evgeny Topa) now wears a cap when he is outside.
Professional voice acting from GamesVoice with full Russian and English versions.
Localization on Steam in 11 languages:
Russian
Chinese
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Portuguese (Brazil)
Spanish
Turkish
A huge number of bugs have been fixed in the game, and lighting and environmental details have been improved. The visual effects and atmosphere of the complex have been significantly reworked in terms of art design, adding even more atmosphere and immersion.
Early access is the starting point for the game's active development. The Black Ice will be refined based on player feedback, gradually expanding the content and deepening the story of the abandoned station.
Thank you to everyone who waited, supported, and believed in the project!
See you at Vostok Station.