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In 2038 Detroit, guide three androids through investigations, escape, and revolt as your choices reshape their intertwined story.
Released 18 Jun 2020
Investigate Android Cases
Protect a Child
Lead an Android Movement
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.
Developed by Quantic Dream · Published by Quantic Dream
Set in Detroit in 2038, the story follows three androids as they confront a society built around machines serving humans. Connor investigates androids who break from their assigned roles, Kara tries to protect a child, and Markus becomes involved in the struggle over android freedom.
Move through cinematic scenes by exploring locations, examining clues, talking with characters, and making dialogue choices. Investigations, pursuits, and tense encounters also use timed button prompts, while the perspective shifts among the three protagonists and their storylines develop alongside one another.
Choices can change events, relationships, and character fates, with some decisions made under time pressure. Chapter-end flowcharts show paths taken and missed; replaying chapters lets you explore alternatives and see how different decisions shape the continuing story.
Players frequently praise the consequential choices and branching story, saying they make the characters’ fates feel personal and encourage reflection on decisions. Many also enjoy the three protagonists, emotional storytelling, and cinematic presentation, including the performances and facial animation. Some reviewers find the hands-on gameplay limited, and others criticize parts of the writing or note that replaying scenes can feel repetitive.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 48 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Content notices |
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| Metacritic | 80/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
