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I Expect You To Die I Expect You To Die is a VR puzzle game that lets you step into the world of an elite secret agent to attempt to survive a series of deadly situations.

Available on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PSVR virtual reality platforms, I Expect You To Die is a VR puzzle game that lets you step into the world of an elite secret agent to attempt to survive a series of deadly situations. The goal is to complete the mission using brain power, cunning, and a top secret device that gives you the power of telekinesis. The game pays homage to James Bond and escape the room games with its design, art style, narrative, and sound.


'I Expect You To Die' has been produced and developed by Schell Games.

It’s officially time to start diving into our top-secret HQ files about the first game in the Phoenix Rising Trilogy, I ...
10/08/2026

It’s officially time to start diving into our top-secret HQ files about the first game in the Phoenix Rising Trilogy, I Expect You To Die!

While there were many incredible partners that the game wouldn’t have been released without, one that was there for every second of gameplay was Unity. Our partnership with Unity let us push its tech to the limit, utilizing it for around 90 percent of our projects when I Expect You To Die made its 2016 debut. From building our own framework on top of Unity’s editor to creating scripts to support animators and other designers in accessing the system and more, Unity’s ease of use and inherent flexibility allowed engineers to focus on developing games rather than learning a new system or adapting to intended hardware.

This is just one of the first stops on our HQ deep dive into a decade of the Phoenix Rising Trilogy. Drop your guesses in the comments for what part of the first game we’ll be exploring next 👇

The ten-year anniversary of I Expect You To Die is approaching, Agents.In order for HQ to properly appreciate this momen...
09/16/2026

The ten-year anniversary of I Expect You To Die is approaching, Agents.

In order for HQ to properly appreciate this momentous milestone, the next few months will see the unveiling of the Phoenix Rising Trilogy’s deepest development secrets. Whether HQ is unsealing the records on original level prototyping that went into the initial game, the layers of production that comprised the second, or the major transformational overhauls that went into I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine’s design, get ready to learn more about your favorite espionage adventures than previously thought possible (and yes, possibly take home some I Expect You To Die merchandise).

We’ll see you for the reveal of the first game's files, Phoenix. Until then? Prepare to reminisce by reviewing the past missions you know and love.

We’re so excited to announce that the Best on Steam Frame Verified Bundle is NOW LIVE. We’ve teamed up with 10 other in...
09/14/2026

We’re so excited to announce that the Best on Steam Frame Verified Bundle is NOW LIVE.

We’ve teamed up with 10 other incredible VR games to put together a collection of 11 must-play Steam Frame Verified experiences, all in one bundle. Every game in the bundle is Steam Frame Verified, featured on Steam’s Great on Frame page, and ready to play standalone on Steam Frame. Press play on the launch trailer here! https://ow.ly/akPl50ZNuYL

Plus, to celebrate, we’re giving away 55 Steam keys across all 11 participating games!

Check out https://ow.ly/LNMh50ZNuYK to learn more about the bundle, and https://ow.ly/Kj4P50ZNuYM to join the giveaway 🕵️

The bundle includes:
🔍 Ancient Dungeon VR
🔍 Dungeons of Eternity
🔍 Cubism
🔍 Puzzling Places
🔍 Walkabout Mini Golf
🔍 Vacation Simulator
🔍 UNDERDOGS
🔍 I Expect You To Die
🔍 Deadly Delivery
🔍 The Light Brigade
🔍 Hard Bullet

Maybe it’s finally time to take that vacation (simulator) and play some truly awesome games, Agents. Let Operation: Steam Frame commence!

Making Agent Phoenix look good in VR takes a lot of behind-the-scenes engineering magic. (And yes, it started with actua...
09/02/2026

Making Agent Phoenix look good in VR takes a lot of behind-the-scenes engineering magic. (And yes, it started with actual cardboard boxes 📦).

Pulling straight from Principal Engineer John Kolencheryl's GDC talk, here’s how our dev pipeline evolved across the I Expect You To Die trilogy:

In the first game, operations revolved around pure code, rigid state machines, and a whole lot of transforming real-world, crafted 3D environments into their VR versions. If you wanted to light a cigar, watch the cinematic opening sequence, or be immersed in a cutscene, you were watching something that was hand-coded.

In I Expect You To Die: The Spy and the Liar, it was time for a complete technological rewrite! With the notable addition of a visual scripting tool called Vignettitor, designers could now plug logic nodes together visually instead of waiting for engineers to handwrite code.

I Expect You To Die: Cog in the Machine brought in custom graph types, a full lean into Unity's Timeline system, and separate gameplay and art scenes.

Turns out, going from cardboard prototypes to fighting giant security squids requires completely reinventing how you build games! Want to dive deeper into John K’s 2026 GDC talk?

https://schellgames.com/blog/ieytd-tech-cardboard-to-squids

08/31/2026

The only thing that could've made this private jet ride more stressful is a layover in Ithaca, Agent 🔍🌿

FOOTAGE CREDIT: A Wolf in VR! 🧡

Highest quizzing makes a killing, Agents. When you’re not looking out for the PM, surviving lasers on a death-trapped p...
08/25/2026

Highest quizzing makes a killing, Agents.

When you’re not looking out for the PM, surviving lasers on a death-trapped plane, or slinking around a fancy party’s w**e barrels, we’ve got the soundtrack all your playlists desire.

Be the spy and the listener now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and YouTube! 🎶

Agents! Time to dust off your Agency-approved headphones and get to listening. Whether you're defying death on a heart-s...
08/04/2026

Agents! Time to dust off your Agency-approved headphones and get to listening. Whether you're defying death on a heart-stopping mission or simply need new music to elevate your days off, we've got the groovy tunes for any Agent's taste.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and YouTube!

Agents: HQ hopes you're ready to return to The Juniper Theatre, castles in The Alps, and private jets (complete with exp...
08/04/2026

Agents: HQ hopes you're ready to return to The Juniper Theatre, castles in The Alps, and private jets (complete with exploding ci**rs, of course).

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar is now Steam Frame Verified 🔍

schellgames.com/blog/ieytd-steam-frame

Attention, Agents! It’s time for a special report from HQ. While many of you have defied death facing Zoraxis, we hope y...
07/30/2026

Attention, Agents!

It’s time for a special report from HQ. While many of you have defied death facing Zoraxis, we hope you’re ready to experience those missions in a whole new way: I Expect You To Die and I Expect You To Die 3 are now Steam Frame Verified!

Want to learn more about how Agent Phoenix’s career will run on the all-new display?

Get your mission on our latest blog: schellgames.com/blog/ieytd-steam-frame

Through your adventures as Agent Phoenix, you've tackled unstable escape pods, booby-trapped ci**rs, falling gondolas, a...
07/28/2026

Through your adventures as Agent Phoenix, you've tackled unstable escape pods, booby-trapped ci**rs, falling gondolas, and so much more. But how are those unbelievable scenarios put together?

Spoiler alert: It's not with a TK implant.

In one of our most recent blogs, we’re examining the technological evolution of these death-defying missions based on a GDC talk from John Kolencheryl, Principal Engineer. From brown boxing to playtesting and beyond, we guarantee you’ll learn something new about the award-winning spy series.

Dive into the blog here (just avoid giant squids): schellgames.com/blog/ieytd-tech-cardboard-to-squids

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