Owlcat Games not only creates games like Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous or Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, but the studio also has a publishing arm. It controls the Meta Publishing label, which is set to release the game Blind Descent from Pokuch studio.
A playtest for the game is currently underway on Steam, which Owlcat Games recently announced:
Our friends at Meta Publishing have launched a playtest for their game Blind Descent. Mars awaits! Explore alien jungles, encounter unusual animals, and adapt to survive in the underworld.
In Blind Descent, players, alone or in a company of up to four pioneers, set out to conquer the depths of Mars. However, a routine expedition quickly turns into a struggle for survival, as during the exploration, the underworld "turns out to be a living ecosystem that reacts to invasion."
Pioneers will have to scan and study local life forms, gather resources and craft tools, and build shelter. Underground storms can occur beneath the surface of Mars, and players may also encounter aggressive creatures and toxic gases.
You can add Blind Descent to your Steam wishlist and sign up for the playtest via this link. Your application should be instantly approved after clicking the "Request Access" button.