PC Gaming: Living world, god-mind or "something far more terrifying": Etre is an eye-melting, Control-inspired action game about reshaping a cosmic brain
Published 14 Oct 2026· Updated 15 Oct 2026· 15h ago
BloxBoys summary
- •New game Etre announced by Studio Lifeforms
- •Play as Xyle exploring cosmic mind Orbis
- •Search for lost love Atel in labyrinth
- •Solve spatial puzzles and engage in combat
- •Scan objects to unlock hidden lore documents
- •Player choices directly shape Orbis's ultimate fate
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Overview
Studio Lifeforms has announced Etre, a new third-person action-adventure title inspired by Control and classic 1970s and 80s European graphic novels. Players take on the role of Xyle as he explores a planet-sized cosmic intelligence named Orbis to locate his lost soulmate. Along the journey, you will solve spatial puzzles, fight corrupted geometry, and shape the ultimate evolution of the awakening god-mind.
What's New
- ▸Announcement of Etre, an interconnected third-person action-adventure game
- ▸Exploration centered inside Orbis, a massive awakening cosmic mind
- ▸Visual style heavily inspired by 1970s and 1980s European sci-fi graphic novels
New Features
- ▸Metroidbrainia-style progression where acquiring abilities unlocks new areas
- ▸Object scanning mechanic used to unlock background lore documents
- ▸Choice system that determines if Orbis becomes a balanced world, god-mind, or terrifying entity
New Items
- ▸Magic handcannons — Energy weapons used by Xyle during fluid combat encounters
New Characters
- ▸Xyle — A caped starjumper with shifting skin searching for his lost soulmate
- ▸Atel — Xyle's missing soulmate whom he is attempting to rescue
New Maps & Areas
- ▸Orbis — A planet-sized cosmic intelligence containing luminous interconnected architecture
New Mechanics
- ▸Environmental behavior learning — Exploiting terrain features and enemy behaviors to win fights
- ▸Corrupted angel tech — Corrupted systems that generate hostile living geometry
What Players Should Know
- ▸Players can expect a heavily story-rich, puzzle-filled adventure inspired by Metroid Prime and Psychonauts
- ▸Combat will require utilizing terrain features and learning hostile enemy patterns
- ▸Your decisions throughout the game will permanently alter the game world's final outcome
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is developing Etre?
- Etre is being developed by Studio Lifeforms.
- Who is the main character of Etre?
- You play as Xyle, a caped starjumper searching for his missing love Atel.
- What kind of setting does Etre take place in?
- The game takes place inside Orbis, a planet-sized cosmic intelligence home to warring factions.
- When is Etre releasing?
- Studio Lifeforms has not announced an official release date yet.
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Read the original announcementPublished 14 Oct 2026 · Last updated 15 Oct 2026