Nigerian Studio Inuv8 Unveils Project OVERRIDE

Inuv8 Studios, a Nigerian game development team led by Daniel Shontan, has officially announced its latest project, a narrative-driven science fiction adventure titled Project OVERRIDE. The game is currently in the pre-alpha stage of development and aims to explore themes of mystery, discovery, and the long-term consequences of human history within a dystopian, post-collapse world.

The project’s reveal featured a teaser highlighting the activation of an obsolete preservation machine, which serves as a central narrative hook. Despite the early state of production, the studio has already established core technical foundations, including a custom gameplay ability framework, modular combat systems, advanced animation architecture, and specialized narrative tooling. These components are designed to support an expansive, interconnected game world.

While the studio has not yet disclosed specific release windows, target platforms, or comprehensive gameplay mechanics, the announcement serves as a strategic move to showcase the team's creative vision. Inuv8 Studios is currently seeking to engage with potential publishers and industry partners to facilitate the continued development of the title. This project represents a notable addition to the growing landscape of independent game development within Nigeria.