Trimatra Studio Reveals Details on Upcoming Horror Adventure ‘Detained Souls’
October 30, 2024 | Andreas Betsche
Indonesian game developer Trimatra Studio (not to be confused with Trimatra Interactive) has shared details on their latest project, Detained Souls – a third-person horror adventure set in a haunted Indonesian village.
Detained Souls is set in an abandoned and overgrown Indonesian village.
What We Know:
Developed using Unreal Engine 5
Follows a dark narrative where a seemingly tranquil village hides sinister secrets
Players will take on the roles of two protagonists: Danu, a brave and intelligent man determined to uncover the truth and Kinanti, a resolute woman skilled at piecing together clues.
Footage shows an overgrown, abandoned village setting with a gloomy atmosphere
Danu is one of Detained Soul’s two main characters.
What We Don’t Know Yet:
Release date and target platforms (though PC seems likely)
Specifics on the core gameplay loop – whether it will be more combat or exploration-focused
If there will be any survival horror elements incorporated
While details remain limited, Detained Souls appears poised to deliver an immersive, unsettling horror experience drawing from Indonesian cultural influences. Fans of the genre will no doubt keep a close eye on this upcoming title from Trimatra Studio.
Andreas Betsche founded Virtual SEA in early 2016 after researching Cambodian mobile games for his Master’s thesis. He has a background in Southeast Asia studies and has worked and lived in Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Since he has been actively playing games since the early 90s, combing both worlds in Virtual SEA brought together both of his passions.
