Code Violet: Everything You Need To Know - A PS5-Exclusive Survival Horror Set For July 2025

TeamKill Media is officially back with their brand-new project, Code Violet. This time, they're switching from cosmic horror to prehistoric dread. The PlayStation 5-only game is set to come out in July 2025 and is meant to be a tightly focused, story-rich, single-player survival horror experience. 

The studio is taking another big step forward—this time into a world where the future and the ancient past meet. Their last game, Quantum Error, got mixed reviews but showed a lot of technical promise.

Code Violet is set in a far-off future after the end of the world, where society has fallen apart, technology is broken, and nature is slowly taking back the land. In the middle of all this chaos, long-extinct animals like dinosaurs have come back to life. 

Their roots are in dangerous scientific experiments and the unraveling of time itself. Players will take on the role of Violet Sinclair, a lone survivor and reluctant hero who has to find her way through the ruins of civilization and figure out what happened to cause humanity to fall and the return of Earth's primal rulers.

The game promises a deep, cinematic story heavily influenced by science fiction and classic horror movies. Its themes will explore ecological collapse, moral ambiguity in scientific progress, and being alone in the face of overwhelming odds. Violet isn't a tough warrior—she's just a normal woman put in a ridiculous situation, and her weakness is likely to be a big part of what makes the game so exciting.

In terms of gameplay, Code Violet is a mix of third-person action, survival horror, puzzle-solving, and stealth. Players will have to be very careful with their resources because ammo is limited, enemies are dangerous, and the environment is hostile. 

Even though Violet will have a small collection of futuristic and real-world weapons, using force will not always be the best option. To stay alive in many situations, players will have to use stealth mechanics, environmental distractions, or just run away.

Drawing from games like The Last of Us, Alien Rogue Incursion, and Dino Crisis, combat is meant to feel intense and well-thought-out. Players will not only have to deal with hostile dinosaurs but also grotesque mutant animals and broken machines, each of which requires a different strategy. 

The developers have hinted at a deep AI system, which would mean that enemies would actively hunt, listen for noises, and change based on how the player plays. Because of this, every meeting feels tense and uncertain.

Exploration is also going to be very important. The game takes place in a lot of different settings, from overgrown labs and dense jungles to crumbling cities and flooded underground complexes. You can find collectibles, lore entries, and optional puzzles that add to the worldbuilding in these areas. The developers are putting a lot of effort into making sure that every abandoned building tells a sad story about the world's past.

In contrast to its predecessor, Code Violet is only being made for the PlayStation 5, and this isn't just for show. TeamKill Media has confirmed that the game makes the most of all the PS5's hardware. This includes ray-tracing for real-time lighting and shadows, fast loading thanks to the SSD, and full integration of 3D spatial audio to make the horror atmosphere feel more real.

The DualSense controller will also be used to make things more tense. You can expect complex haptic feedback during tense situations, like the rumble of a dinosaur's footsteps in the distance or the sickening snap of a trap closing, as well as adaptive trigger resistance when firing weapons, opening doors that won't open, or pulling heavy things.

With high-resolution textures, dynamic weather systems, and smooth transitions between gameplay and cutscenes, Code Violet tries to push the limits of what is possible in terms of graphics. Full performance capture technology is being used to record character animations and facial expressions. This means that emotional accuracy will be very high during dramatic story moments.

Sound design was one of TeamKill Media's best parts, even in Quantum Error, and they're putting even more effort into it for Code Violet. The game's background music will be very important for staying alive. The soundscape is meant to make you feel uneasy all the time, whether it's the hiss of steam from a broken pipe, the creepy growl of an unknown predator, or the distant crackle of thunder in the jungle.

The in-house-composed soundtrack is said to mix industrial sounds, orchestral suspense cues, and ambient horror themes. Each part of the story will have its own unique sound, which will add to the mood and emotion of the story. Players will have to strain their ears to hear threats they can't see because silence is used as a weapon.

Code Violet is being marketed as a single-player game with no online features, no live service, and, thankfully, no microtransactions. TeamKill Media has said that their goal is to give players a fully polished experience on the first day, with a very focused story and gameplay loop.

The main campaign should last between 10 and 20 hours, depending on how you play and how much you explore. The team hasn't said anything about DLC since the game came out, but they haven't ruled out future content, either. If it comes out, it will probably be story-based.

Code Violet is likely to launch at a standard AAA price point, probably around US $69.99, though the exact price hasn't been confirmed yet. There will be both physical and digital versions, and deluxe versions might come with extras like concept art, behind-the-scenes footage, or a digital soundtrack.

Starting in July 2025, the game will only be sold on the PlayStation Store and at participating stores. Soon, a firm date within the month will likely be revealed, most likely along with a brand-new gameplay trailer at an upcoming State of Play or Summer Game Fest event.

Code Violet is definitely a big project. Survival horror with dinosaurs in a dark sci-fi setting is a genre mix that isn't done very often. It's also a new idea in a space where zombies and other supernatural threats are common. Since Dino Crisis, the dinosaur theme hasn't been used in a meaningful way in a modern horror movie, and this has the potential to really make a name for itself.

Of course, there is still doubt. The history of TeamKill Media is still being made. The idea behind Quantum Error was interesting, but the game didn't work well and was executed unevenly. However, Code Violet seems to be a big step forward in terms of both scope and polish. This could be a big hit not just for TeamKill Media but also for survival horror on PS5 in general. The team could meet their technical and story goals.

Code Violet looks like it will be one of the most interesting movies of 2025, whether you like scary movies with a retro-futuristic feel or just want to see a T-Rex stalk someone through a dark facility with proper ray tracing.