The Occupation v19.02.2025

The Occupation is a narrative-driven investigative game where you assume the role of a journalist determined to uncover hidden evidence by sneaking through restricted areas and conducting one-on-one interviews with those involved. As you explore a richly detailed, systems-driven world, every action you take influences how characters react to you. With time as your most limited resource, each minute in the game corresponds to a real-world minute, requiring careful planning and strategic management of objectives—whether that means setting alarms for time-delayed safes or orchestrating your next move while evading security.

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Developed over four years by a small team of nine, The Occupation was crafted with a focus on creating living, non-linear worlds filled with multiple ways to solve challenges. The game invites you to not only immerse yourself in its layered narrative that tackles pertinent social issues but also indulge in the excitement of rule-bending. Choose your approach: from covertly breaking into offices via windows to disabling power or procuring vital items like ID cards, the game world responds to your choices, making every playthrough unique.

Throughout your investigation, you'll face constant surveillance from characters like Daniel Hillben and Steven Crow, security guards employed by the Bowman Carson Group. Daniel is a long-time enforcer of the corporation's rules, while Steven dreams of a career in Hollywood despite his current job. Their presence adds a palpable tension to your every move as you navigate a society that challenges trust and invites citizens to either remain passive or actively seek change.

Whether you're drawn to deep narrative exploration or the thrill of subverting secure locations and cracking four-digit codes, The Occupation offers a dynamic playground of choices. Every decision you make not only impacts your investigation but also contributes to a broader commentary on modern society. Prepare to invest your time and ingenuity as you unravel secrets in a world that is as unpredictable as it is engaging.