In a seeming bit of mercy, Lazarus bites Jericho and gives him the curse of the vampire, causing him to slowly turn into one. The game begins in Arizona Territory in 1876 with Jericho attempting to rob a Darkwatch train that is transporting the captured Lazarus Malkoth to the Darkwatch Citadel, a frequently mentioned and often visited location in the game, and in doing so releases Lazarus into the West.

The game outlines either Jericho's struggle for humanity or his descent into darkness, depending on the player's actions. Jericho, however, is slowly turning into a vampire himself, after being bitten by Lazarus. And just in case you missed the Gamescom footage showcasing the game’s dismemberment mechanic (not to mention a taste of what happens when you mess up), click here.The game's story (narrated by Peter Jason) follows the exploits of Jericho Cross, an outlaw-turned-vampire, and his employment in an ancient vampire-hunting order known as the Darkwatch.Īfter unwittingly releasing the Darkwatch's greatest enemy, a vampire lord named Lazarus Malkoth, Jericho is conscripted into the Darkwatch as an elite operative. The Callisto Protocol arrives December 2 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

Jacob will need to adapt his tactics to combat the rapidly evolving creatures while scavenging to unlock new weapons, gear, and abilities to outrun the growing threat and escape the horrors of Jupiter’s Dead Moon. To survive, Jacob must battle his way to safety to escape Black Iron Prison, while uncovering the dark and disturbing secrets buried beneath the surface of Callisto. When inmates begin to transform into monstrous creatures known as Biophages, the prison is thrown into chaos. Set 300 years in the future, The Callisto Protocol sees player will take on the role of Jacob Lee – a victim of fate thrown into the aforementioned Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary located on Jupiter’s moon, Callisto. The latest treat comes in the form of a brand-new trailer that gives a sneak peek at the main setting of The Callisto Protocol: Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security facility located on Jupiter’s moon Callisto, and the “terrifying secrets” that lie beneath.

Striking Distance Studio continues to drip-feed fans over the impending release of The Callisto Protocol.

Darkwatch 2 trailer