New Horror Game 'The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu' Released Today

Updated at: July 15, 2026 at 04:15 AM

Horror fans have a new reason to be terrified today, July 15, 2026, as 'The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu' officially launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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Developed by ACE Team, the creative minds behind 'Zeno Clash', this co-op survival experience invites up to four players to explore a cursed jungle during the Conquistador era.

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Your mission: find the legendary 'Mound' of infinite riches, fulfill dangerous contracts, and escape with your lives.

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Unlike typical horror titles, this game leans heavily into Lovecraftian cosmic horror, trading jump scares for a haunting, oppressive atmosphere.

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Instead, the game actively gaslights players through hallucinations.

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Because these distortions are individual, the game breeds deep paranoia and mistrust, making communication essential—and incredibly difficult.

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With its extraction-style gameplay, you must constantly balance greed with survival.

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Do you push deeper for more treasure, or cut your losses before the jungle consumes you?

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On which platforms is 'The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu' available?

Nintendo Switch and PC

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

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PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

What is the primary goal of the players in the game?

To build a fort and defend against invaders

To conquer the jungle for the Spanish crown

To locate a legendary underworld called 'The Mound' and complete missions

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To locate a legendary underworld called 'The Mound' and complete missions

How does the 'Madness' system function in the game?

It causes the screen to go black whenever an enemy is nearby

It displays a percentage meter on the screen indicating sanity loss

It uses subtle environmental changes and individual hallucinations without a UI

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It uses subtle environmental changes and individual hallucinations without a UI

What is a major consequence of the game's hallucinations?

All players see the exact same monsters simultaneously

It causes confusion and paranoia among team members

Players receive extra resources when they hallucinate

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It causes confusion and paranoia among team members

Which studio developed 'The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu'?

ACE Team

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