During Summer Game Fest publisher Quantic Dream had a couple of different titles announced. The title Under the Waves by developer Parallel Studio was announced. Under the Waves is a narrative adventure game that focuses on humanity’s impact on nature and the engulfing power of grief. The game is a beautiful underwater adventure that brings real-life issues into the gaming world and incorporates awareness-raising messages from Surfrider Foundation Europe to support the game’s ecological aims.

The title follows the journey of Stan, a professional diver who operates in the depths of the North Sea. Isolated underwater, he starts to experience strange events that will make him question his sanity.

“Under the Waves is a project I’ve had in mind since I was a teenager, based on a prototype for a 2D submarine game that involved cleaning up ocean pollution. That idea served as the basis, but it was really our work and inspiration as a team that made the game what it is today.” - Ronan Coiffec, CEO and Game Director of Parallel Studio. A quote like this shows passion, and to bring this much passion to a game that has real-life impact is an absolute breath of fresh air.

Under the Waves is scheduled for release on August 29th on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Epic Game Store.