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Ken Levine Debuts Judas Dev Log, Confirms Villainy Milestone and Biggest Playtest Yet

The update centers on an emergent system that can turn any of three allies into the villain based on your actions.

Overview

  • Ghost Story Games says the Villainy feature is complete and was tested in the studio’s largest Judas playtest, yielding feedback on decision weight, character motivations, and outcomes.
  • Levine identifies the Big 3 as Queen Nefertiti (Dr. Nefertiti Okeke), Sheriff Tom Austin, and Hope Jimenez, noting the system draws inspiration from Shadow of Mordor’s Nemesis approach but pursues more intimate relationships.
  • A shared clip shows Sheriff Tom sabotaging a Rent‑a‑Deputy booth so its robotic horses attack the player if he has been alienated.
  • New key art was revealed, with Levine citing Drew Struzan’s poster style as an influence and teasing that the image contains relevant in‑game details.
  • The team will publish more frequent, lo‑fi development updates and is withholding a launch date until it can confidently commit, with any reported 2026 window remaining unconfirmed by the studio.