Discover the Mysterious Dungeons of Hell is Us in a new Gameplay Video

With just a few weeks to go before its release, the highly-awaited Hell is Us game unveils a new gameplay video on its dungeons system, with commentary by creative and art director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête. Hell is Us is Rogue Factor’s ambitious project, due for release on 4 September 2025 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).

Hell is Us | Diving into the Dungeons | ERSB | PEGI | USK

The story of Hell is Us takes place in Hadea, a fictional country ravaged by a deadly civil war. This hermit nation hides a mysterious past and is home to ancient, forgotten dungeons that players must explore to advance their quest and unravel the secrets of the strange events taking place in the region.

Far from delivering side content, the dungeons are an integral part of the adventure, providing players with keys to understanding the deep history of Hadea and offering memorable gameplay sequences and challenges.

Each dungeon is unique in its atmosphere, challenges and meaning. They require players to use different types of skills: interacting and carefully observing their surroundings, using their sense of logic, and above all fighting the many enemies that stand in their way.  What’s more, each of the different dungeons culminates in a final, intense confrontation, leading to revelations that shed light on the tortuous past of this remote corner of the world.

“The dungeons are based on the same philosophy that governs the game, which we call “player-plattering”, explains Jonathan Jacques-Belletête. “Through this concept, we want players to rediscover the pleasure of exploring on their own, without being hand-held. Within the deep and mysterious confines of each dungeon, the players must pay attention to their environment in order to orient themselves and figure out how to overcome the many obstacles they face.  Each dungeon has its own distinct flavour and memorable moments, culminating in a real sense of achievement once completed.”

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Hell is Us is a third-person action-adventure game combining melee combat, exploration and a captivating story. Through its Player-Plattering approach incentivizing players to follow their instincts rather than markers, the title aims to return to the roots of adventure games. It encourages reflection and observation by eliminating all forms of intrusive assistance. In Hell is Us, players take on the role of Rémi, a protagonist on a quest to find his origins in a country ravaged by civil war. The country’s almost total autarky conceals a dark secret: the recent appearance of strange creatures reminiscent of ancient headstones and monuments in the region. Armed with weapons specially forged to fight these monsters, Rémi must learn how to defeat them and use his equipment wisely.

Hell is Us will launch on September 4, 2025 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) and is currently available for preorder on all these platforms.