Beneath Goes Retro with New Free Game Mode
Update lands on PC, PS5 and Xbox like it's 1998
Watford, UK,18th of December 2025: Award-winning publisher Wired Productions and micro-studio Camel 101 are sending players back in time with a brand-new update for Beneath. Retro Mode is a nostalgic visual overhaul that reimagines the game's deep-sea horror through the unmistakable lens of the late 90s. Beneath isn't a run-and-gun shooter: it's a deliberate, atmospheric descent where every encounter matters, and it's on sale today.
Watch the "Now With Fewer Pixels" Trailer:
Serving cutting-edge visuals from the year 1998, Retro Mode keeps the same combat and suffocating deep-sea dread but wraps it all in glorious low resolution. Think CRT glow, chunky pixels and that "sitting cross-legged in front of the TV at midnight" energy. It gives Beneath's research stations a whole new flavour and a surprising hit of charm. Low-res horror hits harder when every shadow hides something and every encounter is about survival, not speed.
Beneath delivers a slow-burn Lovecraftian survival horror adventure built around sustained tension, measured combat and thick atmospheric storytelling. Step into the boots of seasoned diver Noah Quinn as his routine expedition descends into chaos, trapping him beneath the ocean alongside an ancient, malevolent force. With supplies running low and nightmarish creatures closing in, Noah must confront grotesque mutations, encroaching madness and a sinister conspiracy threatening humanity itself. Across a 10-plus hour story, Beneath rewards players who take their time, explore and soak in the rising dread.
Retro Mode marks the opening beat of Beneath's newly announced roadmap. Players can expect more updates rolling into the new year, including two major additions: New Game Plus, bringing expanded challenge and replay value, and Horde Modes, offering fresh combat gauntlets deep in the dark. If your heart still beats for the atmospheric shooters of the late 90s and early 2000s -F.E.A.R., Condemned, System Shock -Beneath is built from that lineage
More details on both modes will surface soon as we continue to expand the Beneath experience into 2026.
Beneath is out now on Steam, Epic Store, GOG, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 from just £12.79 / $15.99 / €15.99, including a 20% discount, available for a limited time. PS1 and Dreamcast versions are just rumours. Probably.
More information can be found via the official Discord and Wired site.
About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as "Indie Publisher of the Year" at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: KARMA: The Dark World, Martha Is Dead and Deliver Us the Moon. Announced upcoming titles are When Sirens Fall Silent, Task Time and BrokenLore: DON'T LIE
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About Camel 101
Camel 101 is an award-winning game development studio dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Our visionary team pours passion and creativity into every project, from engaging casual games to challenging tactical wargames and thrilling horror adventures. We strive to captivate gamers worldwide by pushing the boundaries of game development and unlocking the full potential of interactive entertainment.
At Camel 101, we're not just creating games; we're creating lasting memories that stay with players beyond the final credits.
Join us in our mission to enhance the gaming landscape - we love playing, making, and discussing games. It's in our DNA.
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