Until Dawn 2 announced, but it's by a new developer either way, I'm still excited for more slasher horror

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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:35:24 +0000

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A sequel to Until Dawn has been announced, but the successor to the 2015 horror game isn't being developed by Supermassive Games.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Until Dawn 2 has been announced for 2027 The game is being developed by Firesprite Games, instead of Supermassive Games The story follows a team of ghost hunters who encounter real-life horror on a tropical island A sequel to Until Dawn has been announced, but the successor to the 2015 horror classic isn't being developed by the original creators, Supermassive Games.

Revealed during Sony 's State of Play on June 2, Until Dawn 2 will be led by Firesprite Games, the studio behind Horizon: Call of the Mountain , which was the team's first game release. "Like many of you, a bunch of us on the team are massive fans of the original Until Dawn , so getting to build the sequel has been a dream come true," Firesprite said in a PlayStation Blog post. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

"Part of our mission from day one has been honoring that core DNA: character drama, tough choices, and those unforgettable horror moments that made the first game so special. Like the original game, Until Dawn 2 will feature a group of friends, only this time they'll be isolated on a tropical island.
The group is a crew of ghost hunters behind the fictional program, Dead True, but few know that their videos and supernatural findings are staged. All that changes when they encounter a real-life horror on the island and will seemingly need to last until dawn to escape. Until Dawn 2 - Announce Trailer
| PS5 Games - YouTube Watch On "Having just signed a deal with a big TV network, the crew gets shipped off to an abandoned tropical island for their first fully funded episode. At first, its all sun, sand, secrets plus some very not-safe-for-the-workplace drama as their complicated relationships bubble to the surface," Firesprite teases. You may like 'When you look at horror franchises or movies or games, the sci-fi space is huge' Directive 8020 executive producer says the simple reason for the game's space setting was because it's 'just fun' Directive 8020 will let up to five players play local couch co-op in Supermassive Games' returning Movie Night mode, and the latest trailer demonstrates just how intense it will be I played an hour of Supermassive Games' highly anticipated Directive 8020 and fans of Alien: Isolation are going to adore this

"Of course, theres more to this beautiful island than meets the eye. Beneath this blissful exterior, hide dreadful and heartbreaking secrets centuries
old and hungry for vengeance and our crew have landed right in the middle of it.

"Chasing likes might have brought them here, but survival quickly becomes the only metric that counts. Will you help them escape to tell the world their story, or will they become just another haunted legend, claimed by the island?" Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Once more, the sequel will offer up difficult decisions and life-or-death consequences that will have a butterfly effect throughout the rest of the story. The trailer is giving classic horror slasher vibes, which I'm always a fan of, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds. Oh, and it looks like Dr Hill is back to provide some more eerie commentary.

Firesprite has confirmed that more story details and a deep dive into Until Dawn 2 's gameplay will be released in the coming months. The game is slated to launch in 2027. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! The best gaming consoles All the best consoles of this generation

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