Early this April, developer Invisible Walls and publisher Versus Evil released the social deduction game First Class Trouble in early access for the PC via Steam. Shortly after its release, the game received positive reviews on Steam, and Versus Evil is now planning to release First Class Trouble on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
The PS4 and PS5 versions of First Class Trouble were announced on the PlayStation Blog alongside new features that console players would enjoy. Although the PS4 and PS5 port of First Class Trouble still doesn't have an actual release date, the community Team Lead David Hulegaard revealed that the game would be optimized for the PS5's DualSense controller.
What is First Class Trouble?
Jumping off the popularity of social deduction games like Among Us, First Class Trouble brings six people together as passengers aboard a luxury space cruiser. In the PlayStation Blog announcement, it was revealed that when First Class Trouble's development began, the game didn't look like anything like it is today. Initially, the game was called Project Cainwood, where players were taken into a snowy wilderness.
However, after extensive playtesting, the developers compiled the community's feedback, prompting them to implement new game mechanics. Instead of the snowy wilderness of Cainwood, the game now takes place in an alternate 1950s timeline aboard a luxury space cruiser, and the title of the game was changed to First Class Trouble.
What is First Class Trouble's Gameplay Like?
For those who haven't tried out the PC version of First Class Trouble, the game's premise is simple and similar to other social deduction titles. Six players board a luxury space cruiser with the mission of shutting down the evil AI located at the heart of the ship. Four of the six players will serve the role of the Residents, who are tasked to complete objectives and stop the evil lurking within the vessel. The other two players will work as AI impersonators called Personoids who must lie and deceive their fellow players, killing them one by one to save the evil AI.
Players will have plenty of opportunities to complete their mission, such as ejecting other players via airlocks, luring them to giant venus fly traps, drowning them in swimming pools, and many more. In addition, First Class Trouble's gameplay trailer shows how chaotic a session can be, making it the perfect game to play with friends or strangers online. Luckily for players on different platforms, First Class Trouble supports cross-play between PC, PS4, and PS5.
First Class Trouble PS5 Features
Similar to the PC, First Class Trouble on consoles will feature the famous throwing of champagne bottles. When bottles smash near a player, the controller emits audio and corresponding haptics, making the experience more immersive. Additionally, the PS5 version of First Class Trouble will take advantage of the many features of the DualSense controller, allowing players to feel resistance when squeezing the triggers of guns and other weapons.
Another significant feature that was discussed on the PlayStation Blog is in-game proximity chat. This feature will enhance the player's interaction with others, given that it will allow them to hear muffled screams, shouts for help, or devious attempts of accusing someone as a Personoid. Of course, given the core mechanics of social deduction games such as First Class Trouble, the proximity chat feature allows both Residents and Personoids to strategize and conspire with other players.
Lastly, First Class Trouble on consoles supports the Fast Boot feature. This allows players, after their first game, to skip right to the main menu after each session. In the end, given the resurgence of social deduction games, First Class Trouble is something PlayStation players should keep an eye out for, especially those looking for a fun online multiplayer game to try on the PS5.
First Class Trouble is out now on PC, with PS4 and PS5 versions currently in development.