Dino crisis Fans have long been waiting for another game in the survival horror series, and while their wishes have yet to be answered by that particular series, the upcoming Code violet looks to quench audiences' thirst for prehistoric horror and action-packed battles. Originally scheduled to launch in November, Code violet has now locked in a January 2026 release date, exclusive to PlayStation 5, and updates to the planned Deluxe Edition of the game are good news for all gamers looking forward to this new sci-fi horror adventure.
The first trailer for Code violet teased a mix of gun-toting action sequences with terrifying dinosaur hunting sequences, perfectly blending the iconic horrors of both Dino crisis and Jurassic Park. And yet Code violet differs from its spiritual predecessors with a twisted new story of catastrophic events and biological tests. Set in the 15th century, Code violet follows protagonist Violet Sinclair, a young woman who wakes up in the Aion Bioengineering Complex overrun by prehistoric monsters. Violet must fight the cruel dinosaurs while learning the truth behind Aion's terrible experiments and plans. The unique premise quickly attracted attention Dino crisis and sci-fi horror fans, and the latest update from the developer finally confirms when players can experience the mayhem of Code violet.
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Code Violet Release Date and Deluxe Edition Update
The developer TeamKill Media announced it Code violet has finally gone gold and will be released on January 10, 2026. Along with the new release date, TeamKill Media also revealed that plans for a separate Standard and Deluxe Edition had to be scrapped to avoid another delay, but this is actually good news for fans. Anyone who purchased a Deluxe Edition of Code violet will receive a full refund from Sony via the PlayStation Store. Fans can then repurchase the game at its original Standard Edition price. The added bonus is that all exclusive items planned for the Deluxe Edition will now be included in the Standard Edition, meaning that any player who purchases Code violet will get the Tommy Gun weapon and special clothing for Violet without having to pay a luxury cost.
Similar to classic survival horror games, Code violet requires players to manage a limited inventory, forcing Violet to choose which weapons, health items, and puzzle-solving tools to bring with her. A modern third-person over-the-shoulder camera angle puts players right in the thick of the action during both melee encounters and tactical long-range attacks against the hungry dinosaurs chasing Violet across the Aion complex. Code violet takes advantage of PS5 hardware, offering ray-traced visuals, 3D audio and even haptic feedback via the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, delivering a terrifyingly immersive sci-fi dinosaur survival experience.
Rumors of Dino crisis potential comeback has yet to be supported by any official announcements from Capcom, so Code Violet could be just what fans are looking for while they wait for possible revivals of the classic Dino crisis series. Horror game fans certainly have no shortage of exciting upcoming releases to look forward to, with Resident Evil Requiem and that Silent Hill remake among the most anticipated AAA titles. While Dino crisis will seemingly not be following in the footsteps of their peers anytime soon, the upcoming Jurassic Park horror game Jurassic Park Survival offers a first-person survival horror experience that takes players back to the dino horror of the 1990s.
Despite noticeably stiff competition in the survival horror scene, Code violets exciting tale of futuristic biotechnology mixed with some of the oldest predatory hunters on the planet looks set to be a memorable new entry in the genre. It draws inspiration from those that came before it while presenting its own take on what makes sci-fi so scary, and expectations are understandably high. Code violet will be released exclusively for PlayStation 5 on January 10th, and fans can stay tuned for more news on upcoming horror games coming in 2026 and beyond.
- Released
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December 12, 2025
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 5
- Number of players
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Single player
