Summary
- The Until Dawn remake for PS5 and PC is priced at $59.99, sparking mixed reactions among players about its value.
- Despite graphics and performance upgrades, some feel the remake's price isn't justified.
- However, the Until Dawn remake is priced similarly to other big video game remakes.
The price tag of the Until Dawn remake for PlayStation 5 and PC will seemingly be $59.99, an announcement received with mixed reactions from players. The pricing of the upcoming Until Dawn remake has reignited the ongoing debate around the cost of remakes in the gaming industry, questioning whether such titles offer enough value to justify their prices.
When it was released in 2015, Until Dawn was met with positive feedback from players thanks to its branching storylines and decision-based gameplay. The game became a commercial success, exceeding the expectations of developer Supermassive Games. Nine years later, Sony announced a remake of Until Dawn scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and PC on October 4, 2024. This remake, built in Unreal Engine 5, promises to bring improved graphics, new locations and collectibles to check out, as well as some reworked animations. However, the core story and gameplay mechanics are expected to remain largely the same, making the remake more of a visual and technical upgrade rather than a re-imagined version of the game.
Until Dawn Remake Gets Encouraging Update
An encouraging update on the Until Dawn remake is good news for horror fans who are looking forward to the game.
Dealabs' billbil-kun, a reputable leaker who regularly leaks Epic Games Store free games and PlayStation Plus monthly games before the official announcements, revealed that the Until Dawn remake will cost $59.99 on both PC and PlayStation 5. This $59.99 price point for the Until Dawn remake has sparked mixed reactions from players. Some argue that the improved graphics and enhanced performance justify the cost, particularly for those who never experienced the original. Others, however, feel that the price is steep for a game that is essentially the same as the 2015 release, even if the Until Dawn remake brings various enhancements like new camera perspectives.
Is Until Dawn Remake Too Expensive?
The pricing of the Until Dawn remake falls within a similar range when compared to other recent remakes. For instance, Resident Evil 4's 2023 remake was also priced at $60 and met commercial success, though it offered significant gameplay changes and re-imagined content. Meanwhile, The Last of Us Part 1, another PlayStation remake, launched at $70, which included extensive graphical upgrades and quality-of-life improvements. While some players deem these prices too steep, remakes usually involve rebuilding the game from the ground up and offer a fresh perspective for those who would like to rediscover these games and those who missed them on their original release.
Despite the controversy regarding its pricing, the Until Dawn remake remains a highly anticipated title, particularly for horror fans who missed the original. As the Until Dawn remake will release on October 4, it will mark the beginning of spooky season with other popular titles coming out that month such as Silent Hill 2, Diablo 4's expansion Vessel of Hatred, and No More Room in Hell 2.
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
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5
- Genre(s)
- Horror
