⚠ CONTAINMENT BREACH DETECTED — ALL SECTORS — LOCKDOWN INITIATED ⚠ CONTAINMENT BREACH DETECTED — ALL SECTORS — LOCKDOWN INITIATED ⚠ CONTAINMENT BREACH DETECTED — ALL SECTORS — LOCKDOWN INITIATED ⚠ ⚠ CONTAINMENT BREACH DETECTED — ALL SECTORS — LOCKDOWN INITIATED ⚠ CONTAINMENT BREACH DETECTED — ALL SECTORS — LOCKDOWN INITIATED ⚠ CONTAINMENT BREACH DETECTED — ALL SECTORS — LOCKDOWN INITIATED ⚠
0m — SURFACE
-120m
-340m
-780m
-1200m CORE
DESCENT ROADMAP
Each level takes us deeper into the facility — and closer to launch. Track our progress as we build ESEAL from the surface down to the reactor core.
SURFACE CURRENT DEPTH: -340m REACTOR CORE
-120m ✓ CLEARED
LEVEL 01
FOUNDATION
Q3 2024 — COMPLETECore game engine, base mechanics, and prototype systems established. The facility has power.
✓ Core movement & FPS mechanics
✓ Basic weapon systems
✓ Level architecture framework
✓ Lighting & atmosphere pipeline
✓ Network/co-op foundation
-240m ✓ CLEARED
LEVEL 02
COMBAT SYSTEMS
Q4 2024 — COMPLETEWeapon customization, enemy AI, and tactical combat refined. The mutations are awake.
✓ Full weapon customization (rails, attachments, recoil)
✓ Enemy AI & mutation behaviors
✓ Combat feedback & hit responses
✓ First 5 mutation types implemented
-340m ► ACTIVE
LEVEL 03
SECTORS & ENTITIES
Q1-Q2 2025 — IN PROGRESSBuilding out the 5 facility sectors and implementing the 7 entities. The facility takes shape. You are here.
✓ Research Labs sector
✓ Mining / Machinery sector
◐ Living Quarters sector
◐ Entity behavior systems (3/7)
○ Weapons Bay sector
○ Reactor Core sector
○ Remaining mutations (10/15)
-780m ◻ LOCKED
LEVEL 04
NARRATIVE & POLISH
Q3-Q4 2025 — UPCOMINGStory integration, moral choice systems, multiple endings, and full co-op polish. The truth takes shape.
○ Full narrative integration
○ Moral choice system
○ Multiple endings
○ Co-op polish & balancing
○ Sound design pass
○ Performance optimization
-1200m ◻ LOCKED
LEVEL 05
REACTOR CORE — LAUNCH
2026 — TARGETThe bottom. The end. Full release. Beta testing, community feedback, and the moment the facility opens its doors to everyone. The reactor ignites.
○ Closed beta
○ Open beta
○ Steam Early Access
○ Full Release
HOW DEEP WILL YOU GO?
Wishlist now to follow our descent.
WISHLIST ON STEAMThe elevator only goes down.
⚠ EVACUATION IMPOSSIBLE — FACILITY ON FULL LOCKDOWN — ALL PERSONNEL REPORT TO SAFE ZONES ⚠ EVACUATION IMPOSSIBLE — FACILITY ON FULL LOCKDOWN — ALL PERSONNEL REPORT TO SAFE ZONES ⚠ ⚠ EVACUATION IMPOSSIBLE — FACILITY ON FULL LOCKDOWN — ALL PERSONNEL REPORT TO SAFE ZONES ⚠ EVACUATION IMPOSSIBLE — FACILITY ON FULL LOCKDOWN — ALL PERSONNEL REPORT TO SAFE ZONES ⚠