LV1 Gaming has made their way to PAX East 2026 and checked out DESOLUS, developed by Mark J. Mayers and published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild. We discussed the upcoming title and asked what type of gamer was in mind during development and what inspired the game. Thank you to The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild for taking the time out to talk with us while at PAX East 2026.
DESOLUS Key Features
- Dual-Timeline Exploration – Traverse past and future versions of the City of Desolus through reality-bending portals
- Gothic World Design – Immerse yourself in a haunting city inspired by grand Gothic architecture caught between eras
- Mind-Bending Puzzle Mechanics – Solve Escher-like challenges using black holes and time manipulation
- Impossible Architecture Navigation – Test your spatial reasoning in shifting, non-linear environments where reality distorts
- Dynamic Portal System – Use holograms to reposition massive portals and access fragmented structures across timelines
- Narrative-Driven Adventure – Team up with the city’s guardian to stop a catastrophic event threatening all of time
- Atmospheric First-Person Experience – Explore a mysterious, fractured world from an immersive first-person perspective
- Critically Recognized Project – Featured in multiple festivals, including an exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Watch the interview below and consider adding DESOLUS to your wishlist. And if you are interested in more information, check out the official website.
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