Ill (video game)

Did You Know?

• A concept trailer for the game was first released in 2021.
• A story trailer shown during State of Play in June 2026 confirmed the 2027 release window.
• The game takes place inside a large research fort overtaken by a hostile force and the Aberrations it creates.

Gameplay

In Ill, players explore a physics-driven world while managing resources, crafting, and solving environmental puzzles. Combat against enemies and bosses demands tactical decisions due to limited supplies. Weapons can be modified and upgraded but need regular maintenance. A dismemberment system lets player actions influence enemy behavior, blending survival horror with first-person shooting.

Development

Ill is a horror video game in development by Team Clout, an Armenian studio with roughly 50 staff members. The project began when the company’s four founders started tinkering with a physics-based horror concept. In 2023, the team partnered with Mundfish Powerhouse, a publishing arm of Mundfish. The game runs on Unreal Engine 5. Founders Maxim Verehin and Oleg Vdovenko bring experience in concept art, horror animation, and filmmaking. The design draws inspiration from practical effects, animatronics, 1970s–1990s horror movies, Half-Life 2, Silent Hill, and the Resident Evil series. Verehin noted that the first-person perspective was chosen to let cinematic scenes flow directly into gameplay without frequent cuts.