THE AXIS UNSEEN, Coming to XBOX on DEC 18th.
- Scott Millard
- Dec 17, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 12
Launching on Xbox Series X|S on December 18th, 2025
A Heavy-Metal Horror Hunt Arrives on Xbox — Optimized for Series X|S with Spatial Audio, Performance Enhancements & Controller Feedback
Busan, South Korea — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025 — Dark Product and Just United States-based Purkey Games are thrilled to announce that the acclaimed heavy-metal horror hunting game The Axis Unseen launches on Xbox Series X|S today, December 18th, 2025.
Created by solo developer and 20-year AAA veteran Nate Purkeypile, The Axis Unseen delivers a tense, folklore-driven open-world hunt where players stalk — and are stalked by — ancient creatures from beyond time. The Xbox Series X|S release offers the most powerful console performance yet, with enhanced responsiveness, immersive spatial audio, and refined controller feedback built specifically for the Xbox ecosystem.
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HUNT… OR BE HUNTED
A visceral blend of hunting simulator, atmospheric exploration, and heavy-metal fantasy, The Axis Unseen casts players into a world outside of time. Here, forgotten folklore has broken through reality, and only one hunter remains to stop it.
Track monsters using supernatural senses. Wield elemental arrows. Steal powers from your prey. Every hunt is personal. Every sound matters.
BUILT FOR XBOX SERIES X|S
Precision, Performance, and Pure Tension
On Xbox Series X|S, The Axis Unseen emphasizes fluid performance, fast responsiveness, and audio-driven fear. This is critical in a game where what you hear often determines whether you survive.
Optimized Performance
Smooth, responsive gameplay designed to maintain tension during long hunts and close encounters.
Fast load times keep players immersed in the world beyond time.
Stable performance across both Series X and Series S configurations.
Spatial Audio — Hear What Hunts You
Creature movement, breathing, and footsteps convey precise direction and distance.
Wind shifts, terrain, and environmental cues inform tracking and stealth.
Ambient audio dynamically reacts to danger, rituals, and elemental arrow effects.
Fully compatible with surround sound and spatial audio setups for heightened immersion.
Controller Feedback — Feel the Hunt
Responsive trigger and vibration feedback heighten the physicality of the bow.
Subtle cues alert players to enemy awareness and environmental threats.
Combat, movement, weather, and magic are reinforced through tactile feedback.
Together, these systems create the most intense and reactive console experience of The Axis Unseen yet.
ABOUT THE GAME
Your village of hunters has been wiped out. The boundaries between worlds have torn open. Ancient beasts, predators older than civilization, now roam freely. Armed with only your bow, your instincts, and the powers you steal from fallen monsters, you must uncover the mysteries of a realm beyond time and stop these creatures from escaping into reality.
Key Features
Open-World Hunting Horror — Explore a hand-crafted world filled with creatures drawn from global folklore.
Enhanced Sense Powers — Track scent, read heat signatures, and perceive supernatural visual cues.
Elemental Arrows & Primal Magic — Craft fire, lightning, and shadow arrows to turn monsters’ powers against them.
Diegetic Immersion — No HUD; tattoos, gear, and environment convey all vital information.
Lost Journals — Discover the stories of hunters who came before — and write your own through survival.
“Primitive Metal” Soundtrack — 90+ minutes of adaptive heavy-metal and primitive-instrument fusion by Clifford Meyer (ISIS, Red Sparowes).
Pacifist Documentation Mode — Photograph and study creatures instead of killing them.
ABOUT THE DEVELOPER — NATE PURKEYPILE
From Building Iconic Worlds to Creating One Alone
Nate Purkeypile is the founder of Just Purkey Games and the solo creator of The Axis Unseen. Prior to going independent, Nate spent 14 years at Bethesda Game Studios, contributing to some of the most influential RPGs of the last two decades.
Selected Credits:
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Fallout 3 (including The Pitt & Point Lookout)
Fallout 4
Fallout 76 (Lead Artist)
Starfield (Lead / Lighting roles)
His worldbuilding work helped define iconic locations such as Blackreach, Diamond City, and Little Lamplight — environments celebrated for atmosphere, scale, and narrative depth.
A One-Man Open-World Project
In 2021, Nate left Bethesda to return to hands-on game creation. Over the next three years, he built The Axis Unseen alone — designing the monsters, crafting the systems, coding gameplay, shaping environments, and developing its distinctive audiovisual identity. Following the PC release in 2024, which earned praise for its atmosphere and predator-prey gameplay loop, The Axis Unseen now arrives on Xbox Series X|S as its most refined console incarnation.
CRITICAL PRAISE
The Escapist
“The Axis Unseen is the most Skyrim-like game I’ve played since Skyrim… filtered through the likes of Elden Ring and Praey for the Gods.”
TechRaptor
“It combines horror, hunting and shooting, with heavy metal music to carve out a place among competing titles.”
Shacknews
“You’re off the edge of the map… Here be dragons. But if you play it right, the scariest thing in this world might just be you.”
PC Gamer
“The Axis Unseen’s stealth frequently resulted in these great cat-and-mouse duels between me and the wildlife.”
For more information contact: office@darkproduct.com
Why You Should Dive into The Axis Unseen
If you’re a fan of horror, hunting, and heavy metal, this game is tailor-made for you. Imagine stalking through a dark forest, the sound of your heartbeat echoing in your ears, and the faint rustle of leaves hinting at something lurking nearby. That’s the thrill of The Axis Unseen.
The Unique Blend of Genres
This game isn’t just another hunting simulator. It’s a cocktail of horror, folklore, and adrenaline-pumping action. The heavy-metal soundtrack adds an extra layer of intensity, making every encounter feel like a scene from an epic movie.
Engaging Gameplay Mechanics
The gameplay mechanics are designed to keep you on your toes. With every hunt, you’ll need to adapt and strategize. Will you go in guns blazing, or will you take a stealthy approach? The choice is yours, and the consequences are real.
A Community of Hunters
Join a community of players who share your passion for the hunt. Share tips, strategies, and stories of your most intense encounters. The world of The Axis Unseen is vast, and there’s always something new to discover.
So, are you ready to embrace the hunt? Will you become the predator or the prey? The choice is yours in The Axis Unseen.
Now that you know what’s in store, mark your calendars for December 18th, 2025. Get ready to experience a game that promises to redefine horror hunting. Don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure!
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