Bible X Announces ‘Gate Zero’ Coming To Consoles

I recently tuned into PlayStation’s State of Play, and while it offered a look at upcoming titles, I want to highlight a noteworthy game that wasn’t featured, likely due to the significant marketing investments typically required for such exposure.

They have now confirmed that console ports are indeed happening, expressing gratitude to Templar Media for their support. This is a significant development, especially considering that console games with religious themes often lean towards satirical or mocking portrayals.

While a specific release date has yet to be announced, console owners like myself are optimistic and intend to purchase the game upon its launch. This will help demonstrate a clear market demand for games that approach religious narratives with thoughtfulness and respect.

In 2023, ‘Gate Zero’ made waves by successfully reaching its Kickstarter funding goal within an impressive three days.

Gate Zero offers a captivating and story-rich experience that takes players on a journey back in time to the historical world of 1st-century Israel. Through immersive gameplay, players can interact with gospel stories, delving deeper into the profound meaning behind the words of Jesus.

Arve Solli, the producer and designer of Gate Zero, explains the vision behind the game, stating, “Our goal is to transport players back to the source, allowing them to experience the timeless message of Jesus in a modern and immersive way.”

The game has garnered significant attention from various outlets within the Christian community. Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) featured Gate Zero on their show 700 Club Interactive on June 6. Recently, Faithwire highlighted the game’s unique concept. Gate Zero’s innovative approach has been embraced by prominent Christian content creators and gaming ministries, including the widely recognized LoveThyNerd.com. The gaming site praises the game, stating, “Gate Zero draws inspiration from the timeless stories of the Bible and weaves together faith, mystery, and revelation into an enthralling narrative.”

Gate Zero has cultivated a strong following across social media platforms. Hundreds of supportive comments pour in daily from a diverse Christian audience. The game’s ability to provide a high-quality, immersive experience that enables youth to engage with the Bible in an interactive way has resonated deeply with players. Furthermore, Gate Zero’s potential as a missionary tool has also been acknowledged.

The development team has been highly engaged on social media, consistently providing updates on their progress, particularly throughout the beta testing phase. Notably, Ruslan showcased a demo of the game on his channel in 2023, offering a preview of its content and gameplay.

During its initial Kickstarter campaign, the project didn’t secure the stretch goals for Xbox and PlayStation ports, which is understandable given the substantial additional costs involved in console development. Despite this, I continued to follow their social channels, even as primarily a console gamer, and was genuinely surprised by their most recent announcement.