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Strange Scaffold has officially announced Gods With Badges, a narrative-driven tactics game exploring the authority of law enforcement. Unveiled during the Triple-I Initiative showcase on 8th October, the title is currently scheduled for a 2027 release on PC via Steam.
Players control Harrow McClellan, a disgraced officer returning to her former post. Gameplay involves patrolling the dystopian city of Scarhelm, where players investigate complaints and seize contraband. Every action, including dialogue choices and arrests, influences Harrow's standing with the public and her peers.
Combat transitions into isometric turn-based encounters where players manage force and rescue hostages. A key mechanic allows players to disable Harrow's body camera, which provides new tactical options but eliminates the official record of the ensuing events.
The project originated from Hard Justice, an unrealized concept by Artificer. Strange Scaffold is developing the game under its Project Share initiative, which promotes technology exchange between studios. Studio head Xalavier Nelson Jr. described the title as one of the developer's most ambitious undertakings to date.
