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Judas

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Total hype
4.7 M
Trailer official+media
2.6 M
Buzz creators
2 M
Views gained · 7 days
+7 k
Hype Level
Comments
12 k
Publisher
Ghost Story Games
Developer
Ghost Story Games (Ken Levine)
Genre
FPS narratif / Immersive sim
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox Series
Release
TBA window
Release dates by platform
  • PCTBA
  • PS5TBA
  • Xbox SeriesTBA

Last official trailer: 12/05/2026 (104 days ago)

Also known as: Judas Ken Levine, Judas Ghost Story Games, Judas BioShock

New project from the creator of BioShock, generating strong anticipation despite little footage shown.

Judas is #64 in the HypeTracker ranking, steady this week, with 4.7 M measured views, including +7 k over the last 7 days. Its hype comes 56% from official and media trailers.

Community reactions what the comments are saying · updated 01/08/2026

This week in the comments

No comments were collected over the last 7 days: discussion around Judas is completely dormant this week.

Top reactions and controversies

"It's just Bioshock": an embraced legacy

Dominant take
30 %

From the announcement to the latest interviews, one constant dominates: the community sees Judas as the direct spiritual successor to Bioshock (gun in the right hand, power in the left, city-as-character), often with delight rather than disappointment.

« 2014: Ken Levine shuts down his studio to work on something other than Bioshock. 2024: Ken Levine announces Bioshock... in space. »
— @seansquires4416 · ♥ 4 k · translated · see original ↗

Endless development: trust or fatigue?

Controversy
22 %

The lengthy development (10+ years) and the repeated changes announced by Ken Levine split opinions: some see the mark of a genius perfectionist, others fear another Bioshock Infinite-style fiasco or outright cancellation.

55 % I trust Levine 45 % Tired of delays / fear of a flop

Ken Levine, a cult figure for the community

Dominant take
16 %

Admiration for Ken Levine's writing and vision (Bioshock, Bioshock Infinite) remains a constant backbone, carried by highly liked comments celebrating his return with an ambitious project.

« Ken's ability to write interesting characters and build unique worlds is phenomenal. Can't wait for Judas. »
— @IceCrystalWolf · ♥ 47 · translated · see original ↗

"Narrative Lego": innovation or empty shell?

Controversy
14 %

The procedural/modular narrative system unveiled in 2024 splits the community between curiosity for a genuine gameplay novelty and skepticism about a shallow roguelite bolted onto Bioshock's DNA.

Theories and biblical winks around Judas

Dominant take
9 %

A core group of commenters keeps dissecting visual clues (lighthouse, Baby C, "fix what you broke") and the meaning of the name Judas, keeping a theorist's fervor alive since the initial announcement.

« Theory: This society is living in a mass delusion of some kind that Judas shuts off. Now she has to 'fix what she broke.' »
— @DBLRxyz · ♥ 183 · translated · see original ↗

History — sentiment over time

L'annonce Judas - Story Trailer
— % positive — % negative ● = dated event
L'annonce +77
10/12/2022 → 17/12/2022
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The announcement triggers a flood of passionate speculation about the game's themes and world.
Confident anticipation of Ken Levine, sample diluted by off-topic content +63
Entre le 17/12/2022 et le 31/01/2024
17/12/2022 → 31/01/2024
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The few comments actually about Judas remain very positive, but the sample is overrun with unrelated discussions (music, wrestling).
Judas - Story Trailer +34
31/01/2024 → 07/02/2024
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The gameplay reveal reignites enthusiasm but also crystallizes the first criticisms about a lack of novelty.
Fascination with Levine versus development fatigue, heavily polluted sample +30
Pouls actuel
07/02/2024
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The tone swings between admiration and impatience over delays, in a sample massively invaded by topics unrelated to the game (religion, wrestling, music, anime).
Release
01/01/2027
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TBA
Analysis built from 8 k public YouTube comments on the tracked videos · figures are counts on the sampled corpus · quotes verified and translated (original linked) · never affects the ranking.
Audiencethe measurable side: views, likes and the videos driving the hype

Like rate

New views per day

trailer buzz
Trailer 56% Buzz 44%

Top 5 videos — Trailers · official + media

Top 5 videos — Buzz · creators & reactions

Judas — quick answers

How many views do Judas's trailers have?

As of 25/08/2026, Judas totals 4.7 M measured views: 2.6 M from official and media trailers, 2 M from creator buzz.

When does Judas release?

Judas has no announced release date yet (platforms: PC · PS5 · Xbox Series).

Is Judas still coming out?

No cancellation has been announced. Latest official signal we track: a trailer published 104 days ago. Judas's release is not dated yet.

When was the last official Judas trailer?

The most recent official video counted for Judas was published on 12/05/2026 — 104 days ago.

How hyped is Judas?

Judas ranks #64 of 102 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Strong”.

Is Judas worth the hype?

Judas ranks #64 out of 102 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 4.7 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (48% positive).

Is Judas's hype dying down?

Judas's hype is steady: 7 k views gained over the last 7 days, ranking position mostly unchanged.

Is Judas Ken Levine the same game as Judas?

Yes — Judas is also known as Judas Ken Levine, Judas Ghost Story Games, Judas BioShock.

What do players think of Judas?

Based on an analysis of 8 k YouTube comments, opinion on Judas currently stands at 48% positive and 18% negative.

Why is Judas controversial?

Endless development: trust or fatigue? — The lengthy development (10+ years) and the repeated changes announced by Ken Levine split opinions: some see the mark of a genius perfectionist, others fear another Bioshock Infinite-style fiasco or outright cancellation.