Blade Runner Meets L.A Noire In New Sci-Fi Thriller

Published Aug 2, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Bruno Yonezawa is a Gaming Senior Writer for Screen Rant. He's been practicing professional journalism for over 10 years, and is also a communications specialist. He's played games all his life and turned that passionate hobby into a passionate career, in an industry where he's worked as a writer, editor, analyst, and more. Sign in to your ScreenRant account An upcoming sci-fi thriller is bringing forth elements from Blade Runner and L.A. Noire, and it may prove to be the perfect combination for a new take on the cyberpunk genre. The iconic adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, directed by Ridley Scott, has proven to be a continuous franchise in the long run. In November, fans will be treated to the new Blade Runner 2099 show on Prime Video, starring Hunter Schaffer and Michelle Yeoh. In addition to that, there will be a new immersive Blade Runner experience in North America, potentially being released in 2027. Beyond the fact that the IP is still expanding, it is worth noting that it is still influencing tons of other new material that is released. That is the case with a new thriller video game that is expected to be released in 2027, featuring details that overlap with several of the elements in the Blade Runner series and has a slight touch of L.A. Noire. If You Want More Blade Runner, Check This Out If you’re in need of or desire more Blade Runner vibes, it’s a good idea to keep Artificial Detective on your radar. The new action-adventure game developed by VIVIX Inc. is arriving in 2027, and it’s packed with cyberpunk elements. The title was announced earlier this year, as part of the Xbox Partner Preview event in March 2026, and is gearing up for its release next year. The game is set in a dystopian city that’s overrun by rogue robots, and human life is gone from the location. In this upcoming sci-fi adventure game, you’ll control a robot detective whose goal is to discover where the humans went and find a way to stop the chaos ruling over the city. In a way, Artificial Detective’s story is similar to Deckard’s own journey of hunting replicants as a Blade Runner. What Is Artificial Detective About? The big twist is that the robot detective will team up with a young human girl and a robot dog. In Artificial Detective, you’ll be able to fight your way through rogue robot enemies, as well as use hacking abilities to get you where you need to go and fulfill your goals. This is also an investigation game, so its themes somewhat overlap those of L.A. Noire. More details about Artificial Detective should be released in the months leading up to the game’s arrival, and while more specifics may still be scarce, it’s already proving to be a promising game. For anyone out there who’s a fan of Blade Runner or L.A. Noire, this may be their next favorite game. Systems Released 2027 Developer(s) VIVIX Inc. Publisher(s) VIVIX Inc.