[Up to 5-Player Co-op] Horror Comedy “Coal Duty” Hits Early Access, Plot Your Escape While Meeting State Quotas

Mine to Meet Your Quota

You’re sent deep underground to mine coal, but you don’t have to report any loot you find. If you miss your quota, the consequences will haunt you.

Each shift, you’ll descend into a newly generated mine. The deeper you go, the better the haul—and the worse the people you’ll encounter. The tickets you earn upon delivery are the only currency recognized by the state.

Speak Quietly

With proximity voice chat, your teammates can only hear you when they’re nearby. The same goes for everyone else. Call out your route, warn them about something in the tunnel, or shout—the mine carries everything equally.

No Loitering

Of course, it’s fine to enjoy your free time after working hard. Just don’t forget who’s providing it.

Between shifts, you’ll find smugglers in the barracks, the workshops, and the restricted zones. Not that I heard it here, though.

Reported Hazards

Dozens of different creatures inhabit the mine. Some are blind; others are swift. Some look like coal but aren’t. Act accordingly.

There Is a Way to Escape

Sneak into the forbidden zone and devise an escape plan during your breaks. Some miners have reportedly succeeded in escaping. The government has not confirmed this.

Key Features

• Form a team for online co-op play with 1 to 5 players.

• Coordinate via proximity voice chat—or just panic.

• Descend into procedurally generated mines with difficulty levels that increase with depth.

• Return to the permanent hub (barracks, workshop, tavern, and smugglers in the restricted zone) between shifts.

• Escape via multiple routes and aim for multiple endings.