Jacksepticeye's Unannounced Soma Animated Show Collapses Unexpectedly

YouTuber Jacksepticeye, whose real name is Seán William McLoughlin, recently shared his disappointment over the cancellation of a Soma animated show he had been working on for a year. In a video titled 'A Bad Month,' he expressed his frustration and sadness about the project falling apart unexpectedly.

Soma, a critically acclaimed survival horror science fiction game developed by Frictional Games, was released in 2015. Jacksepticeye, a known fan of the game, had been in discussions with the developers to bring an animated adaptation to life. He described Soma as one of his top video games, praising its story and expressing his excitement about the project.

The cancellation of the Soma animated show disrupted Jacksepticeye's plans for 2025, as he had intended to focus much of his efforts on the project. The sudden change left him uncertain about his priorities and what to do next, describing the past month as tough and frustrating.

Following Soma, Frictional Games released two more Amnesia titles: Amnesia: Rebirth in 2020 and Amnesia: The Bunker in 2023. In July 2023, Frictional's creative director Thomas Grip indicated the company's interest in moving away from purely horror games to explore other emotional themes, aiming to provide players with immersive experiences beyond just fear.