Don’t Pick Up is a psychological horror game where players are a Device Repair Associate. Their main duty is to serve their community, repair devices, and pay close attention to detail. It is a game that demands the players to remain focused no matter what is happening in their environment. They must continue their duties without any interruptions.
There are workplace regulations that players must follow. Compliance is key. Players must remain aware of these regulations, which can change from morning to morning. Gameplay will require that players adapt to the current day’s regulation as they are daily directives. They will guide the players through their story and should they fail to comply, they must suffer the consequences.
Don’t Pick Up sets an eerie dystopian workplace setting. The repair technician will have their work observed and players will undergo routine compliance reviews. How the players response and their actions will be taken into account. In this world, players are convinced that their aid uphold the success of their city and government.
The game includes multiple endings, which are shaped based off the players choices. Each device that players handle may contain sensitive information and what the players do with this information changes their story outcome. It may contain information that the game’s government does not wish to share with the public.
An official announcement trailer showcases the dystopian world and unsettling repair shop location. Some devices shown range from flip phones to classic Nokia phones. Players will receive video communication from the monitor on the left side of their work station. It is how they will receive their compliance reviews. A demo for Don’t Pick Up is set to release on September 24, 2026 and will be available via steam. There is no confirmed release date for the official game, but it is certainly one dystopian style horror game to keep an eye on.