Paintbucket Games and the State Agency for Civil Education have announced the historical-political deduction game SOKO 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force. This historical-political deduction title takes us to the Federal Republic of Germany during the 1970s, where political tensions, civil unrest, and constant conflicts prevail.
Players in SOKO 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force take on the role of a special police unit during a state of emergency and must uncover a network of terrorists, interrogate suspects, and conduct operations. All of this must be done under a time constraint and with a lack of information, requiring careful examination of evidence and taking risks. Pre-determined elements will ensure that the game is even more challenging with each new playthrough. All events are fictional but based on historical events in a tense state where every decision has its consequence.
In addition to police work, social and personal dynamics will play a crucial role, as journalists will ask critical questions, conduct interrogations, and collaborate with the team to shape the narrative we will present to the public as the pressure from politicians, society, and other media grows. SOKO 1977 also raises questions: How far can the state go to ensure the safety of its citizens? What measures are lawful? What are the limits of action under the law?
Paintbucket Games is developing SOKO 1977 on behalf of the State Agency for Civil Education and is based on fundamental research of history and consultations with historians specializing in contemporary and police history. This is not a narration of actual history, but it uses fictional and historically plausible scenarios to stimulate discussion about the actions of the state, democracy, and extremism.
SOKO 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force will be released in 2027 for PC via Steam. More information about the game can be found on the official website.
