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Project Microchip

Project Microchip is a social deduction game for up to 10 players. Complete objectives and escape as a Survivor, or become an Infected, hide your identity, earn the group's trust, and strike at the perfect moment.

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Gustsoft
Publisher
Gustsoft
Release
June 4, 2026
58 days ago
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Overview

Project Microchip is a multiplayer game that combines survival, strategy, and social deduction for up to 10 players. While the Survivor complete objectives to escape, a team of 1 to 3 Infected infiltrates the group and waits for the perfect moment to strike.

All players use the same character model. A player's identity is determined only by the Microchip on the back of their neck. There are no names, labels, or role indicators.

At the start of each match, players are assigned as Survivor or Infected. Survivor do not know who the Infected are.

Shared Survival Mechanics

  • Manage your Microchip overload.

  • Loot the map to collect equipment and items.

  • Use the Scanner.

Survivor

  • Complete objectives.

  • Loot abandoned vehicles to repair the escape vehicle.

Infected

  • Transform by consuming Xenoflesh.

  • Coordinate with your fellow Infected.

  • Hide your identity by acting like a Survivor.

  • Wait for the right moment and hunt the Survivor.

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