PlayStation's Cult Classic Horror Hit Until Dawn is Getting a Sun-Kissed Sequel
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Sony has announced a sequel to the cult classic horror game Until Dawn, coming to PS5 next year with a new tropical setting and developer Firesprite Games.
Over a decade after the original cinematic horror experience defined a generation of PlayStation 4 couch co-op, Sony has officially announced that Until Dawn is getting a fully fledged sequel. Coming to PlayStation 5 next year, the follow-up is trading the freezing snow of the first game for a radically different aesthetic. The reveal trailer showcases a sun-soaked tropical island setting, moving away from the isolated alpine lodge to follow a crew of TV ghost hunters who specialize in faking their paranormal content before stumbling onto genuine terror.
Behind the scenes, the project is changing hands. Original developers Supermassive are stepping aside, with Sony's Liverpool-based Firesprite Games taking the helm for this new chapter. While the creative team is seeing a refresh, the sequel is keeping at least one crucial link to the past. Peter Stormare is officially returning to reprise his role as the memorably unhinged Dr. Hill, bringing his signature unsettling energy back to the franchise.
This announcement follows a period of mixed fortunes for the intellectual property, including a recent remake that failed to capture the magic of the original release. As players look ahead to next year's launch, the shift toward a creator culture premise involving internet and television ghost hunters feels like a clever nod to modern streaming trends. You can read the original reporting over at Eurogamer to catch all the initial details.
Tags: PlayStation 5, Until Dawn 2, Horror, Sony, Firesprite Games
Original article: Eurogamer