Apogee Entertainment and Infogrames have unveiled a surprise launch of Total Chaos, the long-anticipated psychological survival horror title from developer Sam Prebble. Announced during today’s Xbox Partner Preview, the game is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC.
Originally conceived as an award-winning total conversion mod of DOOM II, Total Chaos has grown into a standalone experience shaped by Prebble’s extensive work in both game development (Turbo Overkill) and Hollywood visual effects (Avatar, The Hobbit, Rise of the Planet of the Apes). The result is a survival horror title steeped in atmosphere, methodical combat, and environmental unease.
Set on the isolated island of Fort Oasis, the game drops players into a place once considered hopeful by its mining community. Now, the island is a deteriorating maze filled with hostile creatures, cryptic clues, and a growing sense of disorientation. Each chapter encourages exploration while pushing players deeper into the island’s history and its unraveling psychological effects.
The launch also highlights notable collaborators. Akira Yamaoka contributes new music, joining original mod composers Jason Dagenet and William Braddell, as well as Apogee’s in-house music team. Their combined work crafts a soundscape designed to support the game’s disquieting tone.
Prebble acknowledges the project’s long evolution, noting that the original mod marked the beginning of his world-building efforts nearly two decades ago. Apogee’s Executive Producer Jeron Moore emphasized the studio’s commitment to supporting the project, framing the release as a milestone for both the developer and Apogee’s expansion into survival horror. Atari/Infogrames CEO Wade Rosen also praised the game’s ambition, calling it one of the most intense horror titles associated with the company.
Total Chaos is priced at $24.99 and is available on Steam for Windows PC, with releases planned for GOG and the Epic Games Store. The title supports Xbox Play Anywhere and arrives day-one on Game Pass across console, PC, and cloud. SteamVR support is slated for Q2 2026, expanding the experience into virtual reality.
The console launch represents an ongoing partnership between Apogee and Infogrames, with additional Apogee titles planned for release across modern platforms in the near future.
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