The cooperative survival horror game Lethal Company made a significant impact upon its release last year, quickly becoming a viral success. Developed by Zeekerss, the game saw rapid growth and numerous updates, with its version reaching 62 over the past year. This level of success allowed Zeekerss the flexibility to explore new creative avenues.
In a recent update shared via Discord and Reddit, Zeekerss announced a potential shift in focus from Lethal Company to a new project, Welcome to the Dark Place. He cited burnout from working on Lethal Company as a reason for this change and hinted that he might pause further development on the game to concentrate on this new endeavor. Despite this, he reassured fans that he has made substantial progress, including completing a major feature for the upcoming version of Lethal Company.
Welcome to the Dark Place is described as a single-player experience that combines exploration with a sound-focused, loosely text-based adventure. The game aims to offer a different type of gameplay experience compared to Lethal Company. Although there is no confirmed release date yet, Zeekerss suggested that it could be ready by fall, possibly in time for Halloween.
The announcement has stirred a mix of reactions within the Lethal Company community. While there is anticipation for Zeekerss’s new project, there is also concern about the delay in receiving new content for Lethal Company. Fans are eager to see what’s next but are hopeful that updates for their beloved game will continue in the future.
Zeekerss has made it clear that Lethal Company will not be abandoned. He noted that the game is in a position where it will be “very easy” to return to once he finishes working on Welcome to the Dark Place. This statement offers a degree of reassurance to fans that while the focus may shift temporarily, Lethal Company will continue to receive attention and updates down the line.
