XLGAMES has revealed the development of the new title “THE CUBE, SAVE US” with a first look at gameplay footage, and announced that the game will take part in Steam Next Fest from 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14 to 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21 (KST).

“THE CUBE, SAVE US” is a next-generation extraction shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world. Built with Unreal Engine 5 for immersive, true-to-life 3D visuals, it supports up to 63 players in a single session of PvPvE (player vs. player vs. environment) gameplay.

The story centers on a colossal, alien-made cube left behind on an Earth devastated by nuclear war. To survive, players must enter the cube to gather essential supplies, battle mutant creatures as well as other players, and extract safely—delivering the signature thrills of an extraction-action experience.

Beginning October 14 (Tue.), XLGAMES will showcase “THE CUBE, SAVE US” to players through Steam Next Fest. Throughout the festival, anyone with a Steam account will be able to download the demo for free and experience the game’s innovative cube system, intense multi-team combat, and the core essence of PvPvE firsthand.

The game is structured around a cube made up of 27 fragments, each representing a different environment. The development team aimed to make players feel the excitement of wondering what lies beyond each doorway. Since the game does not use a class system, players instead choose a preferred style from among seven weapon types. Park also explained that special skills like Invisibility and Blink are meant to add strategic layers in between the fast, straightforward firefights, making the experience distinctively engaging. He noted that the team was pleased to finally introduce the project to both Korean and global audiences through Steam Next Fest.

Alongside the announcement, XLGAMES released a cinematic trailer and a gameplay video showcasing the game’s core elements. The cinematic depicts the player clashing with mutants and raiders, emphasizing impactful melee combat and dramatizing the struggle to escape the cube, which stands as the heart of the title.

For those interested in direct gameplay, the in-game footage shows players exploring open fields, interacting with NPCs, and customizing characters, before transitioning to the critical combat inside the cube. In the current build, three-player squads enter the cube, engage in firefights with rival teams, push through various crises, and ultimately attempt to escape.

With the extraction-shooter genre continuing to expand, the industry is now watching closely to see what kind of niche “THE CUBE, SAVE US” can secure.

This article was translated from the original that appeared on INVEN.