The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

[raptorhunter6]

I apologize that I might sound like I'm behind on all this. I have been distancing as much as I can on news about this Super Secret Project (SOMA) and I wish to know just a few things. I understand that this is connected or otherwise being worked on the HPL3 Engine so:
Have they mentioned the game mechanics being similar to that of Penumbra/Amnesia games?
Judging by the teaser, will this also be sort of Horror Sci-Fi as the genre, similar to Penumbra?
Is TheChineseRoom or any other company affiliated with the production in any way shape or form such as game design or scripting along with FrictionalGames or is FG working on this alone?
I understand that the latest teaser was very recently released and not much is known yet but has there been any information on the couple of questions listed above? Thanks.

Also, my SOMA prediction:

Simulation Operating Machine Apparatus