Surgent Studios’ upcoming psychological horror game is set to feature two renowned video game actors in its leading roles.
Announced via press release, Surgent Studios, known for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU and Palworld publisher Pocketpair, confirmed that Ben Starr and Neil Newbon will be portraying the main characters in Dead Take. Fans will be familiar with Starr from his incredible performances as Clive in Final Fantasy XVI and Verso Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Newbon is most well-known for his portrayal of Elijah Kamski and Gavin Reed from Detroit: Become Human and Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Surgent Studios has also unveiled a new teaser for Dead Take, which can be seen below.
“As actors in games and beyond, Neil, Ben, and I have leaned on each other through some extremely gruelling times,” said Creative Director of Dead Take, Abubakar Salim. “In those moments, we exchanged some of the horror stories that built the foundations of this game.” He went on to say, “Not only do they bring considerable talent to the project, but they also helped create a space in which we could all be truly raw and honest. I can’t wait for you to see the calibre of their performances in Dead Take.”
Set in a luxurious yet secluded Hollywood Hills mansion, Dead Take casts players as an actor searching for his friend who has gone missing after a lavish Hollywood party. As they navigate escape-room-style puzzles and splice together videos they find along the way, players will uncover the darkest secrets behind the entertainment industry’s glittering facade.
Established in 2020 by Salim, Surgent Studios aims to bring a pioneering philosophy to storytelling across film, television, games and emerging platforms. The studio has produced several award-winning short films. Their first video game, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, was nominated for Games For Impact at the 2024 Game Awards and won the award for Game Beyond Entertainment at the 21st British Academy Games Awards.
While no release date has been announced for Dead Take, the game is set to launch this year on PC via Steam.
