Matthew Wilde, a visual effects developer at Valve, recently gave fans a glimpse of Campo Santo’s game In the Valley of Gods. This game’s development was paused in 2019, leaving many wondering if they would ever get the chance to play it.
The short six-second clip shared by Wilde showcases a first-person view of an archaeologist-like character and the player moving through a dark, water-filled cave towards a bright exit. This teaser has sparked excitement among fans who have been eagerly awaiting any news about the game.
Wilde, known for his work on Half-Life: Alyx, where he created stunning shaders to replicate realistic liquid in glass bottles, explained that the footage was a water test done at Campo Santo before the studio was acquired by Valve.
Originally intended as the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Firewatch, In the Valley of Gods was announced at The Game Awards in 2017 with a projected release date of 2019. However, after Valve acquired Campo Santo, the team was reassigned to other projects such as Half-Life: Alyx and Dota Underlords, delaying the development of In the Valley of Gods.
Despite the setbacks, fans are hopeful that the game will eventually see the light of day. The current release date listed on the game’s Steam page is set for December 2029, giving fans a glimmer of hope that they may still get to experience the world that Campo Santo has created.
As fans eagerly await more news about In the Valley of Gods, the brief teaser shared by Matthew Wilde has reignited interest in the game. With its unique setting and intriguing premise, players are hopeful that they will one day get to explore the world that Campo Santo has crafted with care and attention to detail.
