Ritual Tides, Lovecraftian Horror in UE5 with Script by Adam Nevill

Published on March 15, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

The Vertpaint studio has unveiled the first trailer for Ritual Tides, a psychological horror game that will arrive in 2026. Set on the British island of Hortus in the 19th century, the player explores a desolate environment with remarkable visual fidelity. The project features the collaboration of horror writer Adam Nevill for its script, promising an oppressive and Lovecraftian atmosphere.

A desolate 19th-century island, with gloomy lighthouses and cliffs eroded by an unsettling sea, under a sky laden with cosmic and oppressive threat.

Technical reconstruction in Unreal Engine 5 for a desolate island 😱

To achieve the visual level it pursues, the team rebuilt its base systems. They redeveloped the first-person mechanics and combat from scratch with Unreal Engine 5. The focus is on creating a believable atmosphere through gloomy lighting, dense fog effects, and environments that aim to surpass the detail of current titles.

Vacations in Hortus: the all-inclusive package is nightmare and despair 🏝️

If you're looking for an escape from the routine, Hortus offers absolute solitude. You wake up alone, without luggage or booking confirmation, in a vacation complex with decadent charm and perpetual fog. The star activity is exploring settlements that other guests abandoned in somewhat of a hurry. No claims accepted.