The Callisto Protocolpublisher Krafton’s stock has taken a hit since the release of the survival-horror game on December 2. Krafton is a South Korean video game company that is known for publishing thePUBGfranchise as well as Striking Distance Studio’sThe Callisto Protocol.The Callisto Protocolitself was originally supposed to be set in thePUBGuniverse, but those plans changed during development.
The Callisto Protocolearned mixed reviewsupon its release, with complaints about the game’s short length, lack of features like New Game+, and lackluster boss fights. It seemsThe Callisto Protocol’s mixed reviews have hurt Krafton’s stock price, with the game’s launch seeing the company’s stock drop a whopping 8.41 percent.
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As reported by VGC,The Callisto Protocol’s mixed reception has caused Krafton’s stock to reach its lowest point in nearly a month. WhileThe Callisto Protocolhas earned some positive reviews, most critics scored it in the 6 or 7 range, citing the aforementioned issues and other problems they’ve had with the game.Callisto Protocoluser reviews have been significantly more negativethan critic reviews, especially on PC. For one reason or another, the PC version ofThe Callisto Protocolappears to struggle from more serious performance problems than what console gamers on PlayStation and Xbox have been experiencing.
Krafton’s stock will likely bounce back thanks toPUBGand its other games. It’s also possible that public perception onThe Callisto Protocolcan be turned around. After all,The Callisto Protocolis getting a New Game+ modeand other new features in free updates next year, and there are also plans for the game to receive a paid DLC expansion at some point next summer. These updates could go a long way in addressing concerns fans have had aboutThe Callisto Protocoland help it better live up to its full potential.
It’s also possibleThe Callisto Protocolreviews won’t have a major impact on the game’s sales, though that remains to be seen. It’s well-known that horror games are generally more difficult to sell than other games, and it’s unlikelyCallisto Protocolwill be any different. Then again, those hungry for a newDead Space-style experience may overlook the reviews and decide to buy the game anyway.
Others may just decide to wait for therelease of theDead Spaceremake, which is currently scheduled to launch on January 27 for PC and next-generation consoles. Whatever the case may be, it will be interesting to see howThe Callisto Protocolfares sales-wise.
The Callisto Protocolis out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
