Swedish developer Frictional Games has announced that its upcoming sci-fi title Ontos will not release until 2027, extending its development timeline. The studio, celebrated for creating immersive and atmospheric titles including the horror landmark Amnesia: The Dark Descent and the philosophical sci-fi experience Soma, made the decision to delay the project to better align with its creative objectives.

The postponement reflects Frictional Games' prioritisation of quality and scope over meeting a sooner release window. By allowing additional development time, the studio intends to fully realise the ambitious design and gameplay concepts central to Ontos, ensuring the finished product matches the studio's vision rather than launching in an incomplete state.