All the Detroit Become Human Info You Need to Know

Sony is on fire when it comes to massive PlayStation exclusive titles that are getting great reception. God of War launched last month to outstanding sales and accolades, and we’ve got more headed our way with E3 next month and Spider-Man later this year.

Detroit: Become Human is Quantic Dream’s latest choice-based narrative, telling the story of three androids that all explore exactly what it means to be human. Deep, stark, emotional, and sometimes uncomfortable, Detroit deigns to ask difficult questions and begin a touch conversation that society often seems content not to have.

In Detroit, you take on the role of the three lead androids as you navigate their troubled lives, interweaving their stories with the stories of those that surround them. Your choices will make a difference and can lead to vastly different outcomes, so no two playthroughs will be exactly the same.

If you want to explore the history of Detroit, you have to jump all the way back to the very beginning, with the Kara tech demo in 2012. Technically we could go even further back and explore the history of all Quantic Dream games, but let’s keep this within a manageable space here. If you want to get all the info you can on Detroit: Become Human before you start playing it yourself, you’ve come to the right place. We dove back into the PSLS archives to find the relevant news leading up to the game’s release.

That original tech demo? Check. Difficulty options? We cover those. Length of the game? That information’s all here, so plug into the gallery below to find out everything you need to know about Detroit: Become Human.

Detroit: Become Human releases May 25 worldwide. Do you plan on accompanying Kara, Markus, and Connor on their journeys through what it means to be alive? Let us know your thoughts on Detroit in the comments below.

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Detroit Become Human Everything You Need to Know

2012 Kara Tech Demo

Back in 2012, we got a PS3 tech demo from Quantic Dream that showed an android, Kara, being built and then gaining sentience. This tech demo set the stage for what would become Detroit.
Detroit: Become Human Announced in 2015

It wouldn't be until late 2015 that Detroit: Become Human was finally announced. It was a long three and a half years since that first Kara tech demo had been shown off.
How Long is It?

The studio estimates that the game is anywhere from 8 to 10 hours long, with length varying depending on your choices. There's a lot of replayability to check out different story paths, though!
Most Complex Quantic Dream Game

Detroit: Become Human is the most complex game that Quantic Dream has ever made, and that shows in the final product. There are countless story paths leading to multiple conclusions, all of which explore deep themes and taboo topics.
There are Deleted Scenes

Despite exploring some pretty touchy subject matter, there are additional deleted scenes that David Cage felt were too sensitive and played with actual real world events too much.
That Child Abuse Scene

Back at PGW 2017, Quantic Dream showed off a scene from Detroit that featured blatant child abuse. Many were quick to call this out as bad marketing, while others understood that the game would provide more context.
Visual Downgrade? Nope

Though Detroit does look noticeably better on the PS4 Pro, there has not been any kind of significant visual downgrade in its development. A surfaced trailer claiming this turned out to be false, just an over compressed video file that washed out the details.
Fun Facts and Stats

Learn about Detroit: Become Human by the numbers, including number of pages in the script and number of actors it took to portray every character in the game.
Big Budget

A report earlier this year suggested that the budget for Detroit was more than 30 million euro. That's more than any previous Quantic Dream game.
Meet the Cast

To portray androids portraying humans, Quantic Dream had to hire an excellent cast. You can meet each of them and learn a little bit more about them in this short video.
PS4 Pro Enhanced

Yup, Detroit does come with its share of PS4 Pro enhancements, which we noted make a noticeable difference when playing it versus a standard PS4.
The First Three Hours

We went hands-on with the first three hours before the game launched and were moved enough to write nearly 2000 words about that short segment alone. It's well worth a read to find out what the opening of Detroit sets up the rest of the game to become.
There's a Demo Available

In a rare move these days, there is a demo available on the PlayStation Store. Featuring the first scene in the game, you can see all the different ways it can play out while you make the choice to buy the game.
Difficulty Options

There are two different difficulty options, mostly affecting big action scenes with fast-paced QTEs. If you don't want to risk your characters dying because of a missed button press, choose the easier option.
Quantic Dream Lawsuit

Allegations have been lobbied against the French developer for harassment and poor conditions in the workplace, but Quantic Dream vehemently denies these claims. In fact, they've sued the publications that first published the allegations against them.
Unlock Bonus Content

Want to get a look at concept art, character models, watch short videos, and listen to the soundtrack? Use the points obtained for completing nodes in each scene to unlock bonus content in the game.
Moderate Sales Estimates

Analysts think Detroit is actually more of a niche title, and while they say it will do well, they aren't certain it will do truly amazing numbers.
Here's the Launch Trailer

If you haven't been able to pick Detroit: Become Human up quite yet, or you're still stuck at work instead of at home playing it, enjoy the launch trailer to get you hyped up.
Detroit: Become Human Review

Launch is mere hours away and we've already issued a review for the Detroit! Check out what we thought of the full game by reading our complete review.