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Ken Levine’s Ghost Story Finishes ‘Villainy’ Milestone for Judas, Unveils New Key Art

The team highlights a playtested system that can turn close companions into adversaries based on player attention, with a release date still unannounced.

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In Bioshock creator’s new game Judas, your actions decide who the villain is

Overview

  • Ghost Story Games published Dev Log #1, signaling more frequent updates after a long quiet period.
  • The completed Villainy milestone centers on the Big 3 companions, who can become villains if neglected and gain new powers to counter the player.
  • The studio ran its largest playtest to date for Villainy, gathering feedback on how choice weight and consequences affected player decisions.
  • New key art inspired by Drew Struzan showcases Judas’s broad cast without revealing story specifics.
  • An official date remains unconfirmed despite reporting that parent company Take-Two previously suggested a possible 2026 window; Judas targets PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.