Ready for a swashbuckling adventure that will turn everything you know about pirate legends on its head? From PARASIGHT, the studio behind the critically acclaimed dark fairy tale shooter BLACKTAIL, comes DAVY x JONES, a first-person action-adventure game. This time, the development team is taking players deep into a bizarre and captivating pirate underworld for a journey filled with dark humor and exhilarating combat.

A Bizarre Alliance: The Headless Body and the Wisecracking Skull

The game’s core concept is wildly original. The story begins with a brutal betrayal: the legendary pirate Davy Jones is plundered, betrayed, and ultimately beheaded by his nemesis, Captain Blackbeard. His soul and body are cast into “The Locker,” an afterlife reserved for seafarers. However, death is not the end. Players will take control of “Jones,” the powerful and autonomous headless body of Davy Jones, forming an unlikely alliance with “Davy,” his severed-but-still-sentient head, who provides guidance, witty commentary, and can even be wielded as a weapon!

This peculiar partnership is central to the game. The body handles movement and combat, while the head offers direction, quips, and can be swung in battle. This unique “Body x Head” interactive mechanic promises a gameplay experience brimming with creativity and humor.

A Surreal Pirate Afterlife and Your Living Ship, “Abby”

The game is set in a surreal pirate hell known as “The Locker.” This world is composed of nine shattered islands floating on an endless sea of clouds, each promising unexpected challenges and secrets. Here, players will encounter twisted demons, cursed souls, and legendary beasts like the Kraken.

To navigate these treacherous waters, players will have a unique ally: the living ship, “Abby.” This young leviathan, a hybrid of a ship and a whale, serves not only as your mobile base and artillery platform but also as a vital companion capable of unleashing devastating power in battle. Players can recruit a legendary crew to man Abby and continually enhance her abilities.

Fast-Paced Combat with a Risk-vs-Reward Twist

DAVY x JONES is a fast-paced, first-person action-adventure game. Players will wield swords, firearms, and a grappling hook for swift movement as they engage in intense combat with the denizens of the underworld. The game introduces a unique loot system called “Fusions”: defeated enemies drop unstable nether-essence, which coalesces into a powerful loot chest. However, opening the chest also unleashes an unpredictable, powerful demon. This design creates a risk-versus-reward loop, forcing players to make strategic decisions in their quest for better gear.

Expectations and the Voyage Ahead

With the excellent reputation PARASIGHT built with BLACKTAIL‘s dark narrative and atmospheric world-building, this new title is highly anticipated. The game’s unique concept, its blend of dark humor and serious themes, and its innovative take on classic legends make it stand out among a sea of upcoming games.

DAVY x JONES is planned for release on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, with a release date yet to be announced. A demo was recently featured at the Steam Next Fest, giving players a tantalizing first taste of this wild revenge journey. Are you ready to fathom the devil, fight alongside your decapitated partner, and carve your way back to legendary status?