The Callisto Protocol has potential to be a great horror game, but it's not going to reach its full potential until next year. Striking Distance Studios and Krafton released The Callisto Protocol to mixed reviews, with some of the criticism aimed at the game's short length and replay value. Others have been upset with The Callisto Protocol's performance, especially as it pertains to the PC version. Future updates will undoubtedly address these problems and put the game in a much better state.
The Callisto Protocol is a short game, though that is fairly common within the horror game genre. It takes somewhere between six and 10 hours to beat The Callisto Protocol on average, which wouldn't be a big deal, except the game lacks replay value. At the time of this writing, The Callisto Protocol has no New Game+ option, which is a huge disappointment for fans that reach the end credits and want to play more.
The good news is that The Callisto Protocol is adding a New Game+ feature on February 7, 2023, along with a Hardcore Mode. These additions should go a long way in fixing one of the main complaints fans have about The Callisto Protocol, giving players more reason to keep playing and more bang for their buck. Better yet, the additions will be completely free of charge.
When is The Callisto Protocol Getting New Game+?
- February 7, 2023
2023 will see more new content added to The Callisto Protocol beyond its New Game+ mode and the Hardcore Mode. Those that decide to purchase The Callisto Protocol season pass can look forward to cosmetic bundles in February, March, and Spring, with Summer 2023 bringing new story content to the table. It's unclear if this story content will pick up after The Callisto Protocol's ending or if it will follow different characters in Black Iron or what, but fans will likely learn more about what it has in store next year.
It remains to be seen if the new content will be any good or not, but The Callisto Protocol adding New Game+ mode by itself is going to help the game reach the next level. By next year, many of the game's lingering technical issues should be resolved as well. Horror fans who can't wait may want to check out some Callisto Protocol reviews before taking the plunge, but others will likely be better off waiting for next year's additions and maybe even a potential price drop.
The Callisto Protocol is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.