Hollywood Visionaries Build a Massive Cult Simulator with a 12‑Person Team—No Generative AI Needed
The trailer for Join Us first appeared during the Xbox Showcase in June, offering a glimpse of a darkly humorous co‑op cult simulator where robed followers ride pigs, unleash machine‑guns, and eventually confront colossal, Cthulhu‑like tentacles. One detail that didn’t make the final cut was the infamous "snake gun," a weapon that originated from a simple, off‑hand suggestion. Joe Dietsch, the CE…
Aug. 17, 2026, 5:43 p.m.