Anatoly Shestov, the executive producer of Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, recently shared his aspiration to develop a game set in the Secure, Contain, and Protect (SCP) universe. This concept is distinctive, as Owlcat Games has primarily specialized in established intellectual properties (IPs). However, given their track record, the creators of Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader seem well-equipped to explore this innovative idea.
Founded in 2016, Owlcat Games has notably released titles such as Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, all of which are based on popular tabletop role-playing games. Recently, they announced ongoing projects like Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Nevertheless, Shestov revealed that some team members are already dreaming about expanding into additional projects.
During an interview with Videogamer, Shestov discussed the upcoming “Lex Imperialis” DLC for Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, which will introduce a significant amount of new story content. He expressed his personal desire to create a game within the SCP universe, stating, “I always wanted to make a game based on an SCP universe, like Secure, Contain, and Protect.” He commended the SCP license for being a community-driven initiative, noting that the concept resonates with his inner child.
Secure, Contain, and Protect, commonly referred to as the SCP Foundation, is a collaborative fictional project started in 2008. It revolves around an organization dedicated to combating paranormal or supernatural phenomena, with content contributed by a global community on a wiki platform. While Shestov’s comments don’t guarantee that Owlcat Games will develop an SCP game, there are various existing titles inspired by the franchise, offering gamers a range of experiences across multiple genres.