I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

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• Patch Notes·30 Jul 2026Official

  Operation: Steam Frame Verified

  The Same High-Stakes VR, Brand New DisplayWhen you boot up a new Valve headset, you don't just want tech demos—you want high-stakes espionage where a single wrong move sends you to a fiery, kinesium-fueled end.Once the Frame drops, your briefing folders for two of our prime missions will be dialed in and ready for action:IEYTD: Reminisce about where Agent Phoenix's death-defying career started. Drive a car out of an airplane cargo hold, stop the buzz of The Hivemind, and immolate the bear archer in full, head-tracked VR precision.IEYTD 3: Cog in the Machine: Match wits with Dr. Zor’s rogue robots, dodge deadly traps, and manipulate complex gadgets using whatever shiny new motion controllers Valve throws our way.What "Steam Frame Verified" Means for the AgencyWhile Valve works out the final details on their next hardware, here is our guarantee for how the Agency's operations will run on the Steam Frame:Precision Telekinesis: Grabbing an explosive mid-air and tossing it back at a foe will feel crisp, responsive, and natural.Crystal-Clear Threat Detection: Every detail of your impending, highly avoidable demise will render in sparkling high definition and reaching 90 fps.Comfy Swivel Chair Approved: As always, the ultimate agent setup requires zero running around—just sit back in a comfortable chair, wear your headset, and try not to die.Keep Your Eyes PeeledWe’re keeping a close watch on Valve's frequencies. We're already featured on the Great on Frame page, and the moment the Steam Frame is officially in agents' hands, IEYTD 1 and 3 will be waiting in the virtual briefing room.Until then, Agent... do try to stay alive out there.
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• Announcements·21 Nov 2023Official

  Nominate I Expect You To Die 3 for VR Game of the Year

  Agents, you have another mission. Vote for I Expect You To Die 3 and make it a nominee for VR Game of the Year. Check out all the great things others had to say about the game... We appreciate your support!
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• Announcements·28 Sept 2023Official

  🤖 I Expect You To Die 3 is Now Available. Robot Antics Trailer Reveal, and More

  Official Launch and Robot Antics Trailer Reveal 🤖 Agents, by now you know that Dr. Prism is a major force to be reckoned with in I Expect You To Die 3… but what do you really know about Robutler and the rest of Dr. Prism’s robot cronies?? 🤖 Don’t let their seemingly endearing curiosity (and jokes 🤔?) fool you — they are …somewhat-automated and not to be trusted, Agent! Now available, Agents can enter the third installment of the beloved spy-fi VR franchise filled with complex and dangerous puzzles, exciting espionage, a sprinkle of hilarity thrown in, and a wild ride of robot antics to round out this death-defying (or implying) adventure. Additionally, Agents who enlist within the first week will get a 10% off launch discount! Don't let Robutler make a joke out of you, Agent. Stay sharp. 💥 Today’s Schell Games 360 Livestream 🕹️ Still want insider information on the making of I Expect You To Die 3? Join us today at 12pm PT / 3pm ET! We’ll be talking with IEYTD3 Game Designer Joey Z., during today’s Schell Games 360 livestream, so bring your questions and your field agency expertise. An Operation: PAX West Debriefing 🗞️ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43683070/75bc0f18683bc2883f0e35fdd68166d44e2f72e3.png More than 1,000 agents from across the globe completed their field training at our PAX West pop-up HQ in Seattle. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to update their Agency file, complete IEYTD3 training, and pick up the latest and greatest secret agent gear. It was great to talk with our agents from near and far. You all are the best of the best! Our First Official Handler Week is Complete ✅ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43683070/94e429fd2ae728144d08b753030523e23a58dfff.png Thank you so much to our field operatives for taking part in our first-ever Handler Week last week ✨. Hopefully, Shawn in HR will get off our back now. He's always going on about The Handler and how we don't appreciate his wit and expertise! Here is a quick intel highlight recap of our findings from last week:...
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• Announcements·18 Sept 2023Official

  Kick off Handler Week with 🐻🏹 ‘A Day with Bear Archer at Schell Games’

  📣 Incoming Transmission from HQ 📣 Standby for this week’s new operation codenamed ‘Handler Week’. The Agency will declassify intel on everyone’s favorite voice in your ear (the Handler himself!) and we’ll be bringing you an exciting lineup of activities ahead of I Expect You To Die 3’s launch on Thursday, 09/28. 💼 First of our briefings! Watch the 🏹 🐻 ‘A Day with Bear Archer at Schell Games.' Prepare to go undercover on a covert operation at the Schell Games studio with the elusive Bear Archer plushie. Many of our field agents might already know, but this is no ordinary plush; it's a declassified ZC-07 Security Turret, cunningly disguised as an adorable bear (we know, how deceptive!). 🕵️‍♂️ Agents will be able to embrace their inner Agent (sneaking around at the Schell Games studio!), pause for fun facts about Bear Archer, listen to the soulful and evocative soundtracks from the I Expect You To Die games… and, of course, if you haven’t already — secure your own Bear Archer Plush 🏹 🐻 before it’s too late (only 3 days left in the campaign!) While we can’t share the week’s full briefing …just yet, here’s what we can declassify. Agents should keep their eyes peeled for our September Schell Games 360 livestream! We’ll continue exploring behind the scenes of I Expect You to Die 3 with Game Designer Joey Z., as he breaks down creating puzzles for the game! Save the date for September 28, Agents 📝 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/28147648/7aaf92c31b0c35b564eacee4e3416c5ab6d9efcc.png Our first ‘Operation: Handler Week’ commences today, but make sure you follow the IEYTD social channels for all the up to date briefings as we get further into the week 💥 Stay sharp, Agents!
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• Announcements·14 Sept 2023Official

  🎤 Special Transmission from Vocalist Haley Reinhart + IEYTD3 OST Now Streaming!

  Listen up, Agents! 🎤 Today we bring you an exclusive briefing from American Idol alum Haley Reinhart, the singer, songwriter, and actress behind the vocals of “Cog in the Machine,” the soulful single from the I Expect You To Die 3 opening credits. She’s the voice that’s giving you (and honestly the whole Agency) goosebumps! 🎶 Now that you’ve heard from Agent Reinhart, we’re excited to announce that today also marks a special day for IEYTD music fans. We have officially released the soundtrack for I Expect You To Die 3: Cog In The Machine, for free on most major music streaming services, including YouTube Music, Apple Music, and Amazon Music — and coming soon to Spotify! You can find the full list of streaming platforms here. Composed by Frank Lubsey, Audio Director for IEYTD3, and Bay Area Sound with lyrics by Jared Mason, Narrative Design Director for IEYTD3 and Senior Design Manager at Schell Games (though you may recognize him most as the voice of our beloved Handler!), the game’s moody and evocative soundtrack transports listeners to a world of hilarious high-stakes espionage. Settle in and enjoy the soundscapes of spy-fi … or at least, for as long as Zor’s evil plots will allow. 👀 We’ve also pulled the full album credits for those audiophile Agents who must be completely debriefed for their in-between mission listening pleasure 🎧: ▸ Vocals on "The Cog In The Machine”: Haley Reinhart ▸ Lyrics for "The Cog In The Machine": Jared Mason ▸ Composition “The Cog In The Machine”: Bay Area Sound and Frank Lubsey ▸ Mix and Master for "Cog In The Machine": Bay Area Sound ▸ Orchestra: Dynamedion ▸ Bass: Arnez Hayes ▸ Guitar: Mason Fisher ▸ Drums: Alzonia Johnson ▸ Vibraphone: Reinaldo Cando ▸ Trumpet: Henri Mauroy ▸ Composition for “From Agent Phoenix With Love”, “An Evening With Roxana”, “I Am Robutler”, “You’re Stuck With Me”, “Enjoy The ReZORt”: Mason Fisher ▸ Composition for “Kinesium Mines”, “That Giant Thing”, “Under The Sea”, “We Can Fly Now”, “Don’t Look Down”, “Ro...
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