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A new rumor alleges that anUntil Dawnsequel could be in the works. Interest in the narrative horror franchise has been somewhat reinvigorated by the upcomingUntil Dawnremake, and it seems Sony might have plans to further expand it in the future.
First launched in 2015 and originally developed by Supermassive Games,Until Dawnis a choice-led narrative horror game that gained favorability for its slasher film inspirations and branching storylines. TheUntil DawnIP is owned by Sony, and was handed off to developer Ballistic Moon to develop a remake of the 2015 game for PS5 and PC. The choice struck some PlayStation fans as odd, who speculated that theremake may be a sign of moreUntil Dawnin the future. The upcomingUntil Dawnfilm adaptation lends further credence to this theory.
With theUntil Dawnremake set to launch imminently, there has been a lot of discussion around the prospect of anUntil Dawnsequel. Credible industry insider Shpeshal Nick has now thrown his hat into the ring, claiming in a recent tweet that PlayStation first-party teamFiresprite is currently developingUntil Dawn 2. A 2022 job listing confirmed that one ofFiresprite’s in-development projects is a horror gamebuilt on Unreal Engine 5, so Nick’s rumor of a potentialUntil Dawnsequel does track on this front.
PlayStation First-Party Studio Firesprite is Reportedly Working on Until Dawn 2
A more recentFiresprite job listing discovered by MP1stfurther details that the studio’s horror game is based on an established IP. Since Sony doesn’t have a lot of horror IPs under its belt, a simple process of elimination makes it quite likely that Firesprite’s mystery horror project is indeedUntil Dawn 2. As likely as they seem, though, rumors like these should always be taken with a grain of salt. Reports ofUntil Dawn 2being in development date as far back as 2018, so fans are advised to temper expectations until Sony and Firesprite break their silence.
Given the market conditions, it wouldn’t come as a surprise if Sony is looking to popularize a horror franchise of its own withUntil Dawn. Capcom’sResident Evilseries has never been more popular, Remedy’sAlan Wake 2resonated exceptionally with critics and fans, and evenKonami is revivingSilent Hillwith multiple future projects. The horror genre seems poised for continued growth in the coming years, and Sony could very well useUntil Dawnto secure a piece of the pie.
Until Dawn
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When eight friends return to the isolated lodge where two of their group vanished a year prior, fear tightens its icy grip, and their mountain retreat descends into a nightmare with no escape. Face your fears and determine who survives Until Dawn in this seminal horror classic, rebuilt and enhanced for PC.Cult horror rebuilt: Immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror rebuilt from the ground up with stunning visuals in Unreal Engine 5. Enhanced by movie-like cinematography, refined gameplay mechanics and more, venture into a thrilling exploration of an isolated mountain where nothing is as it seems.Their fate in your hands: Create your own gripping tale as you control a group of unique characters portrayed by an all-star cast, including Hayden Panettiere, Brett Dalton, and more, and decide their fate through your choices. Through dynamic animations and nuanced facial-capture performances, learn what makes each character tick, and who among the group has what it takes to survive.Terror never looked so good: Explore a rich and detailed environment that will leave you breathless with every step. With new visual enhancements for PC, the original game has been rebuilt from the ground up – utilizing cutting-edge visual technology to bring the nightmare to life.Rebuilt for a new generation: Discover new collectibles, all-new environments to investigate, and re-cut narrative sequences that deepen the mystery further. Get closer to the action with an all-new, immersive third-person camera, and enjoy a brand-new musical score and reauthored audio that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the journey.
