Specifically this year, legacy IP Until Dawn remained in conversation with plentiful updates surrounding the Supermassive Games project. And while the game studio is not attached, excitement did build up. For one, a live-action film is underway with Annabelle director David F. Sandberg involved. Additionally, casting was revealed including Peter Stormare included.
What’s more, a modern port for PlayStation 5 & PC was also announced. In following updates, Sony Interactive Entertainment & Ballistic Moon has only sprinkled light updates on the Unreal Engine 5 remaster – such as a fall 2024 release window. Of course, entering into the Halloween season, it is anticipated a release date for October would be the most appropriate.
On Wednesday, Ballistic Moon announced Until Dawn will launched in October. You can watch the new comparison trailer in the video below:
“As a team of Until Dawn fans and horror lovers, our intention has not been to alter the events of that fateful night. Instead, we have focused on giving the original game a cinematic update, offering the player a more intimate experience by enhancing the visual storytelling,” Ballistic Moon creative director Neil McEwan stated.
“Our new Until Dawn experience has been built from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5. We have updated character models, environments, interactable props, visual effects, and animations, all designed to maximize the Until Dawn experience on both PS5 and PC. We have completely relit the game to take advantage of Unreal Engine 5’s rendering features, including raytracing and enhanced materials, focusing on a more atmospheric and “modern horror” experience,” he added.
“By using a combination of fixed and over-the-shoulder camera views, you can now see the world of Until Dawn from entirely new perspectives. Blending the cinematography of the original with the introduction of a modern third-person camera, we hope to bring new life to characters and locations. The camera’s flexibility allows us to place new emphasis on important moments and tell the story from a view closer to the characters.”
How excited are you for this revision of Until Dawn?
Until Dawn launches for PlayStation 5 & PC on October 4, 2024; out now for PlayStation 4.
Source: PlayStation Blog
