Until Dawnis back with a fresh coat of paint, but that isn’t all that has changed with the choice-based horror remake. Developer Ballistic Moon has made a variety of bold changes to the game in an attempt to bring more insight to the story ofUntil Dawn. From a reworked prologue to new end-credits scenes, some of these updates have been intriguing, while others have caused controversy among players.
One of the mostsurprising changes toUntil Dawnhas been the omission of “O Death,” the folk song featured at the beginning of the original game. This has proven to be a major point of criticism within the remake. The game’s soundtrack in general gets a significant overhaul, but “O Death” getting left on the cutting room floor has left many players disappointed.
Until Dawn’s Opening Credits Get a Major Makeover
Bringing Bold Change to an Iconic Beginning
Despite the variety of changes that have been made, some reworked moments have broughtextra context to scenes inUntil Dawnthat some have seen as beneficial. ForUntil Dawnto be such a beloved horror title, any changes made by Ballistic Moon were bound to be divisive, but using a different song for the game’s opening credits has ignited the most feedback from players. Much of the criticism for the new opening revolves around opinions that “O Death” really set a special tone forUntil Dawnand that the new song doesn’t quite hit the same mark.
Until Dawn’s new opening credits song is an original titled “Out of the Shadows” performed by artist Mae Stephens.
Until Dawn’s New Soundtrack Criticisms
In addition to “O Death” missing from the game’s opening sequence, many have expressed a desire for the entire original soundtrack to make a return. Online comments have claimed that the new songs featured throughout make some of the scenes inUntil Dawnhave less of an impact.DivisiveUntil Dawnupdateshave plagued the remake’s launch, and “O Death” and the overall soundtrack have been at the forefront of its mixed reception.
Since its original 2015 launch,Until Dawnhas garnered a bit of a cult status. The original features have played a large part in the game becoming so loved by horror fans, which can make changes like this even more upsetting.
Ballistic Moon Putting Its Own Spin On Until Dawn
Stepping Away From a Supermassive Games Tradition
Ballistic Moon may have headed theUntil Dawnremake, but Supermassive Games is responsible for bringing the original to life. The success ofUntil Dawnkickstarted thecreation of theDark Picturesanthology, and “O Death” has continued to play a large role in the series. So far, each chapter of the Dark Pictures anthology has featured an opening credits sequence that uses “O Death” as its theme. Although it’s understandable for Ballistic Moon to want to rework the game in its own image, foregoing the use of this song is a break in tradition that has shocked many who have grown attached to this opening. Reworking the credits sequence is one thing, but adding a brand-new song has changed the tone for many players who were eager to be greeted by “O Death.”
TheUntil Dawnremake has sparked rumors of a potential sequel on the way.
While the remake succeeds atmaking Wendigos more terrifyingand giving deeper insight into pieces of the game’s lore, some of the changes have been hailed as unnecessary. With “O Death” being at the top of the list of criticisms towards the remake, only time will tell if Ballistic Moon offers updates to change the opening song. This is unlikely, but the absence of such a beloved song has left many confused by the change.
