BEHIND THE MISSION

Field Reports

Dead Load is being built one chapter, one decision, and one mission at a time.

Field Reports take you behind the development of Dead Load: The Visual Novel Game. Follow the story’s progress, explore the research behind its world, preview game artwork and features, and see how the Agent dossier and ASSET Profile evolve.

Current Mission Status

Visual Novel Game: Invitation-only alpha testing
Founding Agent recruitment: Open
Next phase: Limited beta testing

The game is not yet open to the public. All Founding Agents will be eligible for Beta Test selection, but Founding Agent status does not guarantee an invitation.

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Game Development

Follow the creation and testing of the Visual Novel Game, including interface previews, decision mechanics, artwork, sound, and technical progress.

Inside the Story

Explore the research, locations, physical details, and creative decisions behind Nick Stello’s world—without revealing what remains classified.

Agent Intelligence

Learn how decisions become part of your Agent dossier, develop your ASSET Profile, and help identify the types of missions for which you may be best suited.

Releases and Announcements

Find new chapter notices, testing milestones, public appearances, publication news, and other important mission updates.

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Receive the Next Field Report

Become a Dead Load Founding Agent to receive selected development updates and be notified when the game enters its next phase.

Your dossier begins when you enter the game. From that point forward, every designated decision adds evidence to your record and helps develop your ASSET Profile.

All Founding Agents are eligible to be selected for beta testing. Because Beta Test access will be limited, becoming a Founding Agent does not guarantee an invitation.

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Read the mission. Study the evidence. Make your call.

Can you think like Nick Stello?