Great news for all horror fans. The Until Dawn remaster is returning in October for PlayStation 5 and PC. This new edition promises to take the original gaming experience to a whole new level. Various improvements in graphics, gameplay and storytelling will contribute to this
In 2015, the horror game Until Dawn from Supermassive Games set new standards in the horror genre. Now, nine years and the launch of a new franchise later, the cinematic title is getting a remaster. This was announced a few months ago
The team at Ballistic Moonhas set itself the goal of retaining the original experience of Until Dawn while creating a modern and more intense gaming experience by utilizing theUnreal Engine 5and the remastering of the game’s graphics is a key part of this. The graphics overhaul is a key element of this. Character models, environments and visual effects have been completely redesigned to take full advantage of the possibilities of the new generation of consoles and modern PCs. Thanks toRaytracingand improved material representation, the game shines in a new, incredibly realistic splendor.
Another highlight of the new edition is thereworked camera work Players can now experience the dark world of Until Dawn from new perspectives, which should give the gameplay a new dynamic. By combining a fixed camera perspective with a third-person view, key moments in the game can be experienced even more intensely. The improved cinematography also creates a gripping atmosphere that conveys the feeling of being in the middle of a horror movie.
New gameplay features in Until Dawn
Despite the technical overhaul, the gripping story of Until Dawn remains unchanged at its core. However, the development team has adaptedthe game’s prologueand expanded it. Players now get a deeper insight into the family ties of the Washingtons. This should make the emotional introduction to the game even more impressive
In addition, the remaster introduces new collectibles. These include the introduction of a new totem category. TheHungertotemsprovide new visions designed to deepen the gameplay and reward the player’s thirst for discovery.
With the remaster of Until Dawn, PlayStation is also continuing its efforts towards accessibility. This includes an alternative control option for the “Don’t Move” mechanic. This allows players to customize the challenge to their personal needs
On August 21the pre-order phase of Until Dawn will begin. On October 4, 2024the horror game will be released just in time for the spookiest time of the year. Following the success of Until Dawn, Supermassive Games has launched the Dark Pictures anthology
