Strange Scaffold announces narrative tactics game Gods With Badges for 2027 release
Developer Strange Scaffold has unveiled Gods With Badges during the Triple-I Initiative showcase, with a scheduled release on Steam for PC in 2027. The narrative tactics game casts players as Harrow McClellan, a disgraced police officer patrolling the dystopian future city of Scarhelm. The title features turn-based isometric combat and dialogue choices that impact relationships, alongside a distinctive mechanic allowing players to temporarily disable the protagonist's body camera. The project builds upon foundations originally developed by strategy studio Artificer under the unrealised title Hard Justice.
Key points
- Strange Scaffold announced Gods With Badges during the Triple-I Initiative showcase.
- The game is scheduled for release on Steam for PC in 2027.
- Players control Harrow McClellan, a disgraced police officer in the futuristic city of Scarhelm.
- The title features isometric turn-based combat where players can temporarily disable the protagonist's body camera.
- The project adapts foundations from Hard Justice, an unrealised project by strategy studio Artificer.
What happened
Developer Strange Scaffold announced its new narrative tactics game, Gods With Badges, during the Triple-I Initiative showcase. The title is planned for release on Steam for PC in 2027.
What changed
The game adapts and builds upon development materials and foundations from Hard Justice, an unrealized project originally conceived by strategy studio Artificer. It also forms part of Project Share, an initiative by Strange Scaffold that encourages developer technology exchanges.
Availability
Gods With Badges is scheduled to launch on Steam for PC in 2027.
What's next
Development continues toward the planned 2027 release window on Steam, with the game incorporating dialogue choices, turn-based combat encounters, and body camera management mechanics that influence the protagonist's reputation and relationships.
Why it matters
The announcement marks the latest ambitious project from Strange Scaffold, showcasing a continuation of their collaborative Project Share initiative and introducing unique tactical mechanics centered on law enforcement decision-making.
What we know
- Strange Scaffold announced Gods With Badges during the Triple-I Initiative showcase.
- The game is scheduled for release on Steam for PC in 2027.
- The player character is Harrow McClellan, a disgraced police officer.
- The game features isometric turn-based combat and a mechanic allowing players to temporarily disable the protagonist's body camera.
- The project builds on foundations from Artificer's unrealised project Hard Justice.
- Studio head Xalavier Nelson Jr. commented on the project's ambition and collaboration with Artificer.
- The soundtrack is composed by Kris Kirk.
What remains unclear
- Whether the game will meet its planned 2027 release window.
- Final gameplay feature implementations as development progresses.
