An Octopus Adventure: Darwin's Journey to the Ocean

Release Date: April 2

Game Overview

• Title: Darwin's Paradox
• Genre: Adventure
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
• Stores: Epic Games Store, Steam

Developer & Publisher

• Developer: ZDT Studio (French indie team)
• Publisher: Konami

Gameplay Features

• Protagonist: Darwin, an octopus on a mission to return to the ocean
• Special Skills:
• Change appearance to blend in
• Use tentacles to climb and stick to surfaces
• Ink shooter to avoid dangers
• Gameplay Focus: Movement, stealth, environmental interaction, puzzle-solving

Pre-order Bonuses

• Two special skins for Darwin:
• "Psyched"
• "Dotted"

Announcement & Trailer

• Announced during a Sony event
• Trailer showcases Darwin's abilities and game visuals

Demo Availability

• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
• PlayStation 5 Demo: February 14
• Demo Features:
• Introduction to game mechanics
• Easter egg: "Snake" skin nod to Konami's past stealth games

Industry Context

• Part of Konami's trend of collaborating with indie studios to explore new game types