Animal Use Protocol
Chimpanzee survival horror from the makers of Stasis, date not announced
- PC
Release date
Date not announced
The story so far
What we know about Animal Use Protocol
Animal Use Protocol is a first-person, narrative-focused survival horror game developed and published by The Brotherhood, the studio behind Stasis and Stasis: Bone Totem. It was announced on 29 October 2024. Players take the role of Penn, a highly intelligent chimpanzee, who tries to lead lab animals out of the dystopian Anchorage Station together with a rat companion named Trip.
Stealth and resource management are central: Penn uses a gravity manipulation tool for traversal and puzzle-solving while being hunted by a monstrous creature. The Steam page lists crafting and scavenging, a first-person perspective and a psychological horror tone. The announcement also mentions Unreal Engine 5, voiced dialogue and audio logs.
At the announcement the developer pointed to a PC release on Steam and GOG in mid to late 2026. The Steam page currently shows no release date, so the exact launch day remains unannounced.
What to expect from Animal Use Protocol
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
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A chimpanzee protagonist
You play Penn, a highly intelligent chimpanzee, with a rat companion named Trip, escaping the dystopian Anchorage Station.
- 02
Stealth and survival
Steam lists stealth, crafting and scavenging while you are hunted by a monstrous creature.
- 03
Gravity tool puzzles
A gravity manipulation tool is used for traversal and puzzle-solving.
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Story focus
The announcement highlights environmental storytelling, voiced dialogue and audio logs.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- You play Penn, a highly intelligent chimpanzee, with a rat companion named Trip, in a single-player first-person survival horror game.Steam (The Brotherhood)
- Features listed: stealth, crafting and scavenging, a gravity manipulation tool for traversal and puzzles, and a psychological horror atmosphere.Steam (The Brotherhood)
- No release date is shown on Steam. PC minimum requirements: Windows 10, Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1080 or RX 580, 20 GB of storage.Steam (The Brotherhood)
- The game is listed as coming soon on GOG, where it will be DRM-free.GOG
- Announced on 29 October 2024 for PC on Steam and GOG, with a mid to late 2026 release window and Unreal Engine 5.Gematsu
Not confirmed
Exact release date
Only a mid to late 2026 window was given at the announcement, and Steam shows no date. With that window nearly over, the real launch timing is unclear.
Console versions
Only PC is listed on the official store pages. Some outlets mention consoles later, but this is not confirmed by the developer pages we checked.
Demo
No playable demo is mentioned on the Steam or GOG pages.
Price
No price is listed on Steam or GOG yet.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
29 October 2024
The Brotherhood announces Animal Use Protocol for PC with a mid to late 2026 window. Gematsu
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Soma
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Alien: Isolation
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Amnesia: The Bunker
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The Callisto Protocol
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Animal Use Protocol released?
No release date is announced. The developer pointed to mid to late 2026 at the announcement, and the Steam page shows no date.
Which platforms is Animal Use Protocol coming to?
PC on Steam and GOG is announced. No console version is confirmed on the official store pages.
Who makes Animal Use Protocol?
The Brotherhood, the studio behind Stasis and Stasis: Bone Totem, develops and publishes it.
What is Animal Use Protocol about?
You play Penn, an intelligent chimpanzee, who escapes a dystopian research station with a rat companion while a monstrous creature hunts you.
Is it single-player?
Yes, Steam describes it as a single-player, narrative-focused survival horror game.