Developer Forgive Me Father series, Byte Barrel, announced DIOXIDE, a tactical first-person shooter with Souls-like elements for PC via Steam. Quoted from Gematsu, While a release date has not yet been announced, the demo is scheduled to arrive on Q3 2026 to give players an initial overview.
About DIOXIDE
DIOXIDE is set in a dystopian world devastated by industrial decay, ruled by a ruthless and inhumane Corporation. Players must survive in the corporate-ruled metropolis while managing a hidden sanctuary for the surviving remnants of humanity.
Byte Barrel CEO, Ernest Krystian, stated:
“With DIOXIDE, we took our signature comic-book style to a new dimension... By moving away from the 2D/3D mix that players are familiar with from Forgive Me Father to a full 3D experience, we provide a more immersive way to experience absolute chaos while feeling the weight of a world on the brink of collapse.”
Key Features
This game offers some interesting and diverse gameplay elements for players:
- Weapon customization modular: A weapon system that can be customized according to the player's playstyle in depth
- Three biomes: A sooty production zone, toxic undercity, and upscale district guarded by the Corporation.
- Sanctuary management: A long-term hub for managing the sheltering remnants of humanity
- Moral dilemma: Survive while balancing resource scarcity for your community
- Visual: Byte Barrel's signature blood-soaked comic-book style in immersive full 3D.
Transition from Forgive Me Father
DIOXIDE marks a significant shift for Byte Barrel. If Forgive Me Father uses a unique 2D/3D mix and is the studio's signature, DIOXIDE completely switch to a 3D experience.
It's an ambitious move that shows the studio's growth in terms of technical capabilities and a bigger, bolder creative vision.
Game is one of the titles that has caught the attention of the global gaming community. More information will be announced by the developer in the near future as the project progresses and approaches its targeted release date.
