Code Violet Game Info

Code Violet - Game Overview

Code Violet is a PlayStation 5 exclusive third-person action horror survival game that combines elements of classic dinosaur horror with futuristic sci-fi settings. Developed by TeamKill Media LLC, the game was released on January 10, 2026, after being delayed from its initial November 2025 release window.

Development History

The game was first announced in early 2025 as TeamKill Media’s most ambitious project to date. Built using Unreal Engine 5, Code Violet represents the studio’s attempt to create a modern successor to classic dinosaur horror games like Dino Crisis, while incorporating contemporary survival horror mechanics.

Core Concept

Code Violet places players in the role of Violet Sinclair, a woman mysteriously abducted from her time period and transported to the 25th century. She awakens in the Aion Bioengineering Complex, a high-tech facility where humanity’s last survivors are attempting to solve their sterility crisis through time-travel abduction and surrogate programs.

The facility has been overrun by prehistoric dinosaurs that were apparently being studied or used in the bioengineering processes, creating a unique blend of sci-fi horror and creature-feature elements.

Setting and Atmosphere

The game is set across multiple interconnected facilities within the Aion Bioengineering Complex:

• Testing Facility - Initial areas with basic dinosaur encounters
• Preservation Facility - Cryo-storage and specimen containment areas
• Communications Facility - Command center and data processing areas
• Bioengineering Lab - Advanced research and genetic modification areas
• Disposal Facility - Waste management and dangerous specimen disposal
• Starbridge - The evacuation route and final area

The atmosphere combines sterile, high-tech environments with the primal terror of dinosaur encounters, creating a unique horror aesthetic that contrasts futuristic cleanliness with prehistoric violence.

Target Audience

Code Violet is designed for fans of:

• Classic dinosaur horror games (Dino Crisis series)
• Third-person survival horror (Resident Evil, The Last of Us)
• Sci-fi horror with conspiracy elements
• Action-heavy survival games with resource management

Critical Reception

Upon release, Code Violet received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many praising the ambitious concept but criticizing technical issues, gameplay mechanics, and overall execution. The game currently holds an average user rating of 2.96/5 stars on the PlayStation Store, making it one of the lowest-rated PS5 exclusives of 2026.

Despite the critical reception, the game has become TeamKill Media’s most successful release in terms of sales, suggesting strong interest in the dinosaur horror concept regardless of execution quality.

Legacy and Impact

Code Violet represents one of the few modern attempts to revive the dinosaur horror genre, which has been largely dormant since the early 2000s. Its release has sparked renewed discussion about the potential for dinosaur-themed horror games in the current gaming landscape, even if the game itself failed to deliver on its promise.

The game’s controversial decision to remain PS5-exclusive (with developers citing concerns about modding and character integrity) has also generated significant discussion about platform exclusivity and developer control over game content.