Under the Waves is an underwater story about grief and ocean preservation Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Under the Waves is an underwater story about grief and ocean preservation Published by Quantic Dream. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 24 Aug 2022 4 comments Submerged story-led game Under the Waves stood out last night during Gamescom's Opening Night Live, where a first trailer for the project was shown. Set beneath the North Sea in an alternate 1970s world, the project will channel the personal losses of its dozen developers at indie outfit Parallel Studio. Under the Waves' development is being assisted by Quantic Dream, the studio famous for various lawsuits, and also Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and Detroit: Becom Human. Watch on YouTube Our first look at Under the Waves. Parallel Studio has had access to Quantic Dream's motion capture and voice recording facilities, as well as its teams working on animation, quality assurance and localisation. Quantic Dream, which like Parallel Studio is based in Paris, will also publish the game. Last night's trailer did not give too much away, other than showcasing some lovely underwater environments. Under the Waves' story will follow a solo diver, Stan, who works for an oil company and experiences "strange events". The game will apparently feature a message of ocean preservation. Under the Waves is set to launch for PC, PlayStation and Xbox in 2023. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store