Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Heart Machine have announced that sidescrolling action platformer Possessor(s) is coming to PC and PS5 on 11 November 2025. In addition to the release date announcement, a gameplay overview trailer has been released (below) to get you up to speed on the world of Possessor(s) before the game drops.
Set in tghe ruins of Sanzu City, Possessor(s) stars Luca, a high-schooler whose body has been broken. She “strikes a deal with Rhem, a newly freed demon in need of a host. Together, they make a last-ditch effort to survive.”
Per Devolver, Possessor(s) is part platform-fighter and part Metroidvania featuring “stylish combat and exploration with a focus on juggling, aerial combos, and improvised weapons like kitchen knives, a guitar, and a computer mouse.”
Possessor(s) Release Date
Possessor(s) takes place in a large, interconnected map full of secrets and challenges. Luca and Rhem will need to learn to work together to learn new abilities in order to survive and escape. Per Devolver “Possessor(s) explores themes of codependency, loss, and survival as Luca searches for her mother and best friend in the ruins of Sanzu.”
Devolver said of Possessor(s);
- A Fractured World
- Possessor(s) takes place across the interconnected sprawl of a destroyed mega-city, from collapsed skyscrapers to an abandoned aquarium, all riddled with secrets. Hauntingly beautiful 3D environments form a stunning backdrop over which hand-drawn and animated characters, and mysterious sci-fi horror action take center stage.
- A Complex Narrative
- Choose multiple paths in an open-ended world structure as you look to uncover the truth behind the catastrophe. Meet a cast of engaging characters, each with their own heart-breaking story to follow in the aftermath of the devastation.
- A Precision Engagement
- Gameplay is centered around tight, fast-paced platforming with a range of unique movement abilities that extend to its tense, precise combat. Balance ground and air attacks, replete with combos and juggles as you encounter a variety of deadly enemies and challenging bosses. Find and unlock a wide array of powerful weapons and upgrades to bolster your arsenal and explore previously inaccessible areas.
Possessor(s) will be available on PC and PS5 on 11 November 2025. For more information, head to possessorsgame.com.
