Divine Frequency horror FPS launches early access this month

Divine Frequency, a surreal first-person shooter with role-playing elements that blends cosmic horror with satisfying gunplay, is set to launch in early access on October 27. The game's journey to release has been marked by significant obstacles, most notably the unexpected death of lead writer Pablo Lamprea in April 2025.

Lamprea, known online as "Artistical," played a central role in shaping the game's narrative and world-building. According to developer Abraxaes, Lamprea served as the creative force behind the game's lore, handling everything from conceptual discussions about the game's core premise to writing the majority of in-game dialogue, item descriptions, and environmental storytelling through notes and computer logs. The two regularly collaborated through lengthy calls to discuss design choices and develop the game's fictional universe.

The timing of Lamprea's passing proved particularly difficult for the project. Just three weeks before his death, the developer and writer had agreed to delay work on the game's second act until Abraxaes completed a development build. This would have allowed them to collaborate on scripting as Lamprea played through the content. That planned collaboration never materialized, leaving the entirety of Act Two without Lamprea's contributions.

Beyond the loss of its lead writer, Divine Frequency faced another unexpected hurdle in 2025 when the developers discovered that several sound libraries they had purchased contained copyrighted material. To avoid legal liability, the team was forced to systematically audit every audio file in the game and replace those with copyright issues. This process significantly delayed the project's timeline.

Despite these setbacks, Abraxaes and the team have continued development with the goal of delivering a polished experience at launch. The early access release will include the first two of three planned acts, representing approximately 70 percent of the complete game. The developer emphasized the importance of quality, noting that a game launch represents a singular opportunity to make a strong first impression.

The game's demo showcased distinctive cosmic horror writing that drew comparisons to the SCP Foundation's style, combining mundane categorization of the unknown with elaborate prose to convey the majesty and strangeness of incomprehensible phenomena. This approach to storytelling left a strong impression on those who experienced it during earlier demonstrations.

Players interested in Divine Frequency can wishlist the game on Steam and access the updated demo ahead of the early access launch. The game represents the collaborative vision of Lamprea and the development team, with Lamprea's creative influence embedded throughout the portions of the game that have been completed.