New trailer shows what may be the “most violent game ever made”

Sony had a few surprises in store during the State of Play on June 2, 2026. Alongside the reveal of the new God of War game, the new story trailer for ILL generated plenty of discussion. The survival horror game from Team Clout is scheduled for release in 2027 and looks so brutal and bloody in its first footage that Insider Gaming wrote that ILL “could be the most violent game ever made.”

In ILL, players wake up in a research facility and are apparently being held captive by a mysterious entity. What exactly is happening there remains unclear. What is clear, however, is that the facility is full of grotesque creatures and disturbing experiments. In terms of gameplay, ILL focuses on classic first-person survival horror and is even somewhat reminiscent of Resident Evil 7 (PS5 version currently available for $20 on Amazon) in places – only with far more gore.

Unlike games such as Silent Hill, which rely more on subtle horror, ILL appears to aim for raw shock value. The trailer shows crushed skulls, severed heads and plenty of blood. Thanks to the detailed graphics and realistic physics, it does not come across as exaggerated splatter, but almost like something from a horror movie.

That is exactly what seems to be reflected in the YouTube comments. Many fans are celebrating the trailer as one of the highlights of the State of Play and are relieved that the earlier concept videos have apparently turned into a real game after all. Some observers warn against too much euphoria and hope that the horror game ultimately runs smoothly. Judging by the trailer, however, ILL should still be one of the most exciting 2027 releases for genre fans.