NACON and ACE Team have announced that their upcoming co-op horror game, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, will be featured at Steam Next Fest in June. PC players will be able to experience the game’s operating hours from June 15 to 22, 2026, providing a taste of what promises to be a truly unsettling jungle adventure.
Based on HP Lovecraft’s cosmic horror novella, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu puts players in the shoes of treasure hunters venturing into a hostile jungle. The demo supports up to four players in online co-op and includes several mission types, from simple treasure hunts to encounters with terrifying creatures lurking in the shadows.
The structure of the game is centered around a galleon which serves as your base of operations. Players select contracts, share equipment, and prepare expeditions before venturing to the mysterious continent. Ancient forts scattered throughout the jungle can be discovered and used as forward operating bases, allowing teams to move deeper into increasingly dangerous territories.
What sets The Mound apart is its mental health system. As the explorers move deeper into the jungle, their grip on reality begins to lose. Visual and auditory hallucinations can cause players to accidentally sabotage their own mission, while fallen teammates can return in corrupted forms to turn against their former allies.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is scheduled to release on July 15, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players interested in trying out the demo can find it on Steam during Next Fest from June 15-22.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms is The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu available on?
The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
When is The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu released?
The full game will launch on July 15, 2026.
Is The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu multiplayer?
Yes, the game supports online cooperative play for 2-4 players.
When can I try the demo?
The demo is available on PC during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to 22, 2026.
What is The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu about?
It is a cooperative horror game inspired by the work of HP Lovecraft in which players explore a cursed jungle in search of legendary treasures while fighting creatures and losing their minds.
