Prototype™
Released Jun 2009
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.
80% positive · 14K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
Prototype launched on June 10, 2009 as a complete, self-contained action game. The store description describes only the base game's features — shape-shifting combat, open-world traversal, and a single-player story — with no mention of DLC, expansions, seasons, or ongoing content. There are no DLC listings and no developer communications indicating any post-launch content was ever planned or delivered. The game shipped as a finished product and has remained unchanged since its original release.
Evidence
Store description covers only base game features — combat, traversal, disguise mechanics, and single-player story. No mention of DLC, expansions, or ongoing content of any kind.
Short description mirrors the base game pitch with no reference to additional content or post-launch plans.
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Developer
Publisher
Activision
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay.
- Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand. From Claws to Blades to Hammers to Whips, choose the right weapon for the situation. Change to a shield or armor for defense, or use advanced sensory powers (thermal vision, infected vision) to track your enemies
- Over-the-Top Locomotion & Agility: Seamlessly and fluidly bound from building to building, run up walls, bounce off cars and everything in your path. Adaptive parkour lets you move freely through the open-world environments of New York City.
- Unique Disguising Abilities: Consume anyone at anytime, take on their appearances and assume their memories and special abilities.
- Deep, Conspiracy-Driven Storyline: Wake up with no memory of the past...just mysterious powers and a link to a town in Idaho. Delve into the mysteries of your origin, the true nature of your power and your part in a conspiracy 40 years in the making.
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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