Indie Horror: Kestrel Dawn
Published 22 Oct 2026· Updated 22 Oct 2026· 4h ago
BloxBoys summary
- •Explore a storm-tossed cargo ship with no crew.
- •Evade a tall monster hunting by light and sound.
- •Use flashlights, flares, and hiding spots to survive.
- •Solve ship puzzles to call for a helicopter rescue.
- •Choose from three difficulty options and use story checkpoints.
- •Play a short survival horror story lasting 30-60 minutes.
A cargo ship. A storm. No crew. Something got out of container 7731.
Overview
Estelle Studios has released Kestrel Dawn, a short first-person survival horror experience set aboard the MV Kestrel Dawn. Players wake up alone on a dark cargo vessel in the middle of a North Atlantic storm after an entity breaks free from container 7731. Without any weapons, you must navigate the ship, restore power, work the radio, and avoid the creature until help arrives.
What's New
- ▸Cargo ship environment featuring a storm-lashed deck, cargo hold, crew quarters, engine room, bridge tower, and flooded bilge.
- ▸Stealth mechanics including locker and bed hiding spots, corner peeking, quiet crouching, and flare distraction throws.
- ▸Interactive ship puzzles involving generator fueling, crate prying, hydraulic cage releases, and radio tuning.
- ▸Environmental story logs and crew notes detailing the events aboard the ship.
- ▸Three difficulty settings alongside a story journal and checkpoint system.
New Features
- ▸Reduce motion toggle in the settings menu to lessen storm swaying.
- ▸Subtitles option for story dialogue and audio cues.
- ▸Journal system accessible via J or Tab to track notes and objectives.
New Items
- ▸Flashlight — Portable light source toggled with the F key
- ▸Flares — Throwable items used to distract the hunting creature
- ▸Batteries — Consumable resources used to power your gear
New Characters
- ▸Container 7731 Monster — A tall, unnatural creature that reacts to sounds, sees light, and searches nearby hiding spots
New Maps & Areas
- ▸MV Kestrel Dawn — A drifting, power-lacking cargo ship navigating a severe North Atlantic storm
New Mechanics
- ▸Light and sound detection — The creature investigates door noises, footsteps, and flashlight beams
- ▸Distraction throwing — Throwing flares lures the entity away from your path
- ▸Dynamic searching — The creature actively inspects hiding areas near where it last spotted you
Events
- ▸Helicopter Rescue — The primary objective to restore ship power, signal the coast guard, and survive until extraction
What Players Should Know
- ▸Turn off your flashlight and avoid sprinting when the creature is nearby so it does not hear or see you.
- ▸Save your flares for emergencies when you need to lure the monster away from key puzzle areas.
- ▸Check lockers and underneath beds early so you know where to run when spotted.
Release Information
Kestrel Dawn released on October 22, 2026.
Screenshots
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there any weapons to fight the monster?
- No, there are no weapons. You must rely on stealth, flares, flashlights, and hiding spots to survive.
- How long does it take to complete the game?
- A typical first playthrough takes about 30 to 60 minutes.
- What controls are used to hide and move silently?
- Use C or Ctrl to crouch quietly, Q and E to peek around corners, and Left Click to enter lockers or hide under beds.
- What should I do if the ship motion makes me dizzy?
- You can turn on the Reduce Motion option under the Settings menu to tone down the swaying.
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Read the original announcementPublished 22 Oct 2026 · Last updated 22 Oct 2026