Severance

Severance is an online co-op tactical horror game for 1–5 players. You investigate haunted locations, gather evidence with paranormal equipment and identify one of more than 20 ghost types before the hunt begins. The ghost may be controlled by AI or, in an asymmetrical mode, by another player.

Investigate the haunting

As an investigator, you use tools such as EMF meters, video cameras, thermometers and possession dolls to find evidence and recognize each ghost’s behavioral tells. The ghost can see and hear you, so its scares, interactions and your mistakes may provide clues. You share evidence and communicate with your team as you work to solve the mystery.

Play as the ghost

In Ghost Player Mode, one player becomes the ghost and hunts the investigators. You can interact with the map, scare players, lock doors and throw objects, then manage sanity and time hunts to build fear before attacking.

Face the ghost AI

In Ghost AI Mode, an AI-controlled entity observes investigators, reacts to their actions and increases pressure over time. It uses the environment, drains sanity and hunts when the moment is right.

Equipment and atmosphere

Severance uses realistic visuals, environmental audio and a minimal UI. Sounds, shadows and flickers may be clues or warnings. Its equipment includes familiar paranormal tools alongside devices such as possession dolls, which can track and provoke the entity.