PlayStation has revealed the release date for the upcoming PS5 and PC version of 2015’s hit horror title, Until Dawn, announcing that the newly-enhanced version of the game arrives on October 4th.
Along with the date reveal, a new trailer has also released that explores the differences in this “rebuilt” experience, showing off direct comparisons between the old and new game that are genuinely quite impressive.
Running in Unreal Engine 5, the new Until Dawn benefits from entirely overhauled visuals and even includes “revised” cinematography with new motion control, a “reworked” prologue, more immersive audio design and a completely new camera mechanic. There are also new collectibles to find, and more accessibility and usability settings for players to use.
There’s a heap more detail over on the PlayStation Blog, diving deeper into how all of the above enhances Supermassive’s breakout horror hit.
You can see it all in the trailer below:
Sony’s seemingly going all-in on the Until Dawn IP, with production having recently begun on the film adaptation.
The film will feature Peter Stormare reprising his role as Dr. Hill in the game, joined by a new main cast that includes Maia Mitchell, Belmont Cameli Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo and Odessa A’zion.
As previously shared by Hollywood Reporter, Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation director David F. Sandberg is helming this adaptation, while the script comes from Blair Butler (The Invitation) and Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle) so there’s some decent horror talent on board here, and the film is being described early as “an R-rated love letter to the horror genre, centering on an ensemble cast.”
Shannon originally gave Until Dawn an 8/10 in his review way back in 2015, saying, “Until Dawn is a thrilling experience. For horror fans, this will be one of the best horror experiences that gaming has seen in years. It’s a perfect balance of story telling and gameplay and doesn’t drag on at all. I constantly found myself wanting to go back to find out what happened next which is rare in gaming narrative. Those looking for constant action may be disappointed, but I’d advise anybody who wants a unique and new experience to give it a go.”
