Dark Hours
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This Co-Op Game Rethinks A Classic Horror-Movie Trope, And It's Finally On ConsolesThe co-op horror game Dark Hours, which focuses on criminals breaking into haunted locations, has been released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S after a period on PC. The game features proximity chat, multiple environments, and a variety of monsters and objectives, with a focus on improvisation when plans go awry. It also includes cross-play and a PvPvE mode.
Dark Hours Is Now Available On Xbox & PlayStation – When The Heist Goes Horribly WrongDark Hours, a co-op survival horror game developed by Piece of Cake Studios, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The game challenges players to execute a heist that quickly devolves into a fight for survival against unknown threats once the power goes out. It features over 50 items for players to use as tools for the heist or as lifelines against enemies.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, PRAGMATA for Switch 2, moreThis week's Japanese game releases include Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster and PRAGMATA for Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable titles launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC include Kiln, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, and Tides of Tomorrow.
These 15+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (20th-26th April)Over 15 new games are launching for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between April 20th and 26th, including Vampire Crawlers, Tides of Tomorrow, and Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch. Additionally, several titles will be available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and The Crew Motorfest.- These 15+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (20th-26th April)This week sees a variety of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including Vampire Crawlers, Tides of Tomorrow, and Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege. Additionally, several titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and Wild Arms 4.
- CO-OP HORROR GAME DARK HOURS CREEPS ONTO CONSOLES ON 22ND APRILPiece of Cake Studios announced that its co-op survival horror game, Dark Hours, will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 22nd, following its PC launch. The game, which has sold over half a million units on PC, features 1-4 player cooperative gameplay where players undertake a heist that turns supernatural. The console release includes new features, modes, and content.
- Evening ConsolidationAn executive stated that Microsoft's next-generation Xbox Project Helix will benefit from the collaboration between its hardware and software teams. Separately, the co-op survival horror game Dark Hours is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on April 22.
- Co-op survival horror game Dark Hours coming to PS5, Xbox Series on April 22The cooperative survival horror game Dark Hours, developed by Piece of Cake Studios, is set to release on April 22 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The game focuses on cooperative gameplay within the survival horror genre.
29 Best Horror Games To Play In The Dark In 2026This guide highlights 29 of the best horror games available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, suitable for playing in the dark. The list includes a variety of experiences, from solo adventures and co-op scares to big-budget sequels and indie hits, with updates provided throughout the year.