Summary
- A new rumor suggests that an Until Dawn sequel is being developed by PlayStation first-party team Firesprite.
- Firesprite's previous job listings confirmed that the studio is working on a horror game based on an existing IP, which could likely be Until Dawn 2.
- The horror genre has seen a lot of growth in recent years, and Sony might expand the Until Dawn franchise to capitalize on this popularity.
A new rumor alleges that an Until Dawn sequel could be in the works. Interest in the narrative horror franchise has been somewhat reinvigorated by the upcoming Until Dawn remake, 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 Dawn is a choice-led narrative horror game that gained favorability for its slasher film inspirations and branching storylines. The Until Dawn IP 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 the remake may be a sign of more Until Dawn in the future. The upcoming Until Dawn film adaptation lends further credence to this theory.
Until Dawn PS5 Remake File Size Revealed
The Until Dawn remake on PlayStation 5 reveals its file size, which is a lot bigger than the original game's release on PlayStation 4.
With the Until Dawn remake set to launch imminently, there has been a lot of discussion around the prospect of an Until Dawn sequel. Credible industry insider Shpeshal Nick has now thrown his hat into the ring, claiming in a recent tweet that PlayStation first-party team Firesprite is currently developing Until Dawn 2. A 2022 job listing confirmed that one of Firesprite's in-development projects is a horror game built on Unreal Engine 5, so Nick's rumor of a potential Until Dawn sequel does track on this front.
PlayStation First-Party Studio Firesprite is Reportedly Working on Until Dawn 2
A more recent Firesprite job listing discovered by MP1st further 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 indeed Until Dawn 2. As likely as they seem, though, rumors like these should always be taken with a grain of salt. Reports of Until Dawn 2 being 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 with Until Dawn. Capcom's Resident Evil series has never been more popular, Remedy's Alan Wake 2 resonated exceptionally with critics and fans, and even Konami is reviving Silent Hill with multiple future projects. The horror genre seems poised for continued growth in the coming years, and Sony could very well use Until Dawn to secure a piece of the pie.
Until Dawn
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 69 /100 Critics Rec: 36%
- Released
- October 4, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Ballistic Moon
- Publisher(s)
- PlayStation PC LLC
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5
- Genre(s)
- Horror
