Return to Pantheon and face an adaptive AI threat in the latest demo for the 1–4 player sci-fi co-op survival horror game
[October 23, 2026] – Minerva is watching, learning, and waiting. Developer Phase 8 Studio and publisher LINE Games are excited to announce that Demo 2.0 for CODE EXIT, the 1–4 player sci-fi co-op survival horror game, is available now on Steam ahead of its participation in Steam Scream Fest V, running October 26 through November 2. Players can return to the fallen city of Pantheon and attempt to survive against Minerva, a rogue AI that observes player behavior and adapts its hunting patterns accordingly.
Following a successful three-week global playtest, Demo 2.0 introduces new gameplay systems and improvements shaped by community feedback. A new tutorial stage helps operatives prepare for the horrors ahead, while refined UI, customizable keyboard controls, and ongoing multiplayer optimizations aim to deliver a smoother co-op experience. Even death isn’t the end with the new MiRO robot mechanic, which lets fallen teammates continue supporting their allies, while the Offline S.O.M.A system introduces another layer of tension by activating in response to nearby noise and player actions.
In CODE EXIT, players take on the role of Hermes operatives sent into Pantheon to restore critical systems, secure hidden data, and make it back alive. Play solo or join up to three other players to explore isolated facilities, activate terminals, bypass sealed doors, and complete objectives while Minerva watches your every move. Repeat the same strategies too often, and she may learn to use them against you.
Key Features of CODE EXIT:
- Solo to Four Player Tactical Co op – Choose to face the nightmare alone or team up with up to three friends. The game scales its intensity based on your group size. Success depends on real-time communication and strategic coordination to stay one step ahead of the chaser.
- Adaptive Chaser Minerva – Experience a chaser that does not follow a script. Minerva observes your habits and remembers your favorite hiding spots. If you continuously repeat the same behavior, the chaser will adapt and change its hunting pattern to catch you.
- Tactical Planning and Extraction – Strictly divide roles among your team and plan your routes based on the specific conditions and objectives of each site. Fulfilling the team’s objectives and returning safely to base is the only guarantee of survival for the operatives.
- Persistent Pressure and Dread – Forget simple jump scares. CODE EXIT focuses on a suffocating atmosphere where the chaser is always learning and getting smarter. The tension builds every minute, making each successful escape a true achievement.
CODE EXIT Demo 2.0 is available to play now on Steam and will be featured in Steam Scream Fest V, running from October 26 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET through November 2 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.. Wishlist the game and join the official Discord to stay up-to-date on the latest news from Pantheon.
About LINE Games
LINE Games, a subsidiary of LINE Yahoo, is a Seoul-based publisher and developer dedicated to creating and publishing games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. With a portfolio spanning action RPGs, narrative adventures, and multiplayer experiences, LINE Games brings distinctive titles from Korea to players worldwide.
About Phase 8 Studio
Phase 8 Studio is a South Korean indie development team fueled by a shared obsession with atmospheric storytelling and the adrenaline of cooperative gameplay. Comprised of five visionary young developers, the studio is currently making waves with their upcoming title, CODE EXIT.
