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Until Dawn 2 Has Been in the Works for At Least 4 Years, as Actor Confirms Joining in 2022Actor Dacre Montgomery confirmed he joined the development of Until Dawn 2 at Firesprite four years ago, suggesting the game has been in the works since at least 2022. The interactive narrative horror title, a sequel to Supermassive Games' original, is expected to release around 2027 with a new cast and story about paranormal content creators on a haunted island.
PS5's Until Dawn 2 Has Been in Development for At Least 4 Years AlreadyThe PlayStation 5 exclusive Until Dawn 2 has been in development at Firesprite for at least four years, with actor Dacre Montgomery joining the project in 2022. The game is slated for a 2027 release and will feature a ghost hunting group called Dead True. While the premise is intriguing, questions remain about the market's appetite for the franchise given Supermassive Games' recent output.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. In Asia, '007 First Light' led the PS5 charts, while 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' topped the Free to Play charts.
Until Dawn 2 announced, but it's by a new developer — either way, I'm still excited for more slasher…Until Dawn 2 has been announced and is being developed by Firesprite Games, not the original creators Supermassive Games. The story follows a group of ghost hunters who encounter real-life horror on a tropical island. The game is slated for a 2027 release and will feature the signature tough choices and consequences of the original.
PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloadsThe PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. "007 First Light" led the charts in both US/Canada and EU for PS5, while "I Am Cat" dominated the PS VR2 charts. The lists also feature popular titles like "Grand Theft Auto V," "Minecraft," and various free-to-play games such as "Fortnite" and "Roblox."
PS5 State of Play: every new release date including delayed Tomb Raider remakeSony's State of Play event revealed release dates for numerous games, including Silent Hill Townfall, Ace Combat 8, and Onimusha: Way Of The Sword. Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis was confirmed for a 2027 release, indicating a delay. Marvel's Wolverine is set for September 25, while Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 in September.
Until Dawn 2 Launches in 2027, But It’s a Standalone Experience With a New CastUntil Dawn 2 is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, developed by Firesprite Games. This sequel will be a standalone experience featuring a new cast of characters exploring an abandoned tropical island, though Dr. Hill from the original game is confirmed to return. Players will make choices that impact the narrative and the fate of the characters.
Until Dawn 2 is coming in 2027, Baldur's Gate 3 star Neil Newbon plays a "buff idiot," and OG studio Supermassive has been replaced by PlayStation's Horizon Call of the Mountain devUntil Dawn 2 has been revealed with a 2027 release window, but it will be developed by Firesprite, not the original studio Supermassive Games. The sequel features a new cast of characters exploring a haunted island and includes Baldur's Gate 3 actor Neil Newbon. The announcement trailer showcased new gameplay elements and a return of a character from the first game.
Firesprite Reveals Until Dawn 2 At PlayStation State Of Play | Console CreaturesFiresprite has revealed Until Dawn 2 during a PlayStation State of Play event, showcasing a horror game set on a tropical island with a killer on the loose. The title will continue the series' signature choice-and-consequence gameplay and is slated for a 2027 release. This marks Firesprite's first release since their work on Horizon: Call of the Mountain.
Sony Announces Until Dawn 2, Developed by Firesprite GamesSony announced Until Dawn 2 during its State of Play presentation, with development handled by Firesprite Games instead of the original studio, Supermassive Games. The narrative horror title will be a spiritual successor, focusing on player choice and character permadeath, and is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5. Actor Neil Newbon is confirmed to be involved.
Until Dawn 2 is coming to PS5 in 2027Firesprite has announced Until Dawn 2, a standalone sequel to the 2015 horror game, set to release on PlayStation 5 in 2027. The new installment features a fresh cast of ghost hunters exploring a tropical island with a dark past, where player choices will significantly impact the narrative and character survival. The game will retain the series' signature interactive drama and horror elements, with Peter Stormare returning as the enigmatic Dr. Hill.
New Report Shows PlayStation First-Party Game Sales Declining, But What’s The Full Story>A report analyzing Sony's first-party game sales reveals a significant decline from FY20 to FY25, dropping from 58.4 million to 32.1 million units. While the number of releases has fluctuated, the analysis suggests the core issue is an increasing reliance on a few blockbuster franchises like God of War and Spider-Man, with fewer new titles emerging to fill the gap.
PS5 Days of Play sale is live now – here are the best UK discountsSony's annual Days of Play sale is now live, offering discounts of up to 75% on PlayStation 5 games and PlayStation Plus subscriptions in the UK. While consoles are not discounted, deals are available on the PlayStation VR2 headset, DualSense controllers, and various accessories. Hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games are also on sale, with notable discounts on titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsSony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.- PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsThe PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for April 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Notable entries include Pragmata and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, while NTE: Neverness to Everness appeared on the free-to-play charts.
Sony developing Until Dawn style 'horror shooter' for PS6 claims rumourA report suggests Sony Interactive Entertainment is developing a 'horror shooter' game for the PlayStation 6, potentially a sequel to Until Dawn, with mechanics in Unreal Engine 5. The project is rumored to be in development at Firesprite, who previously worked on Twisted Metal and were linked to a new Forbidden Siren game.
The death of video game VR is a crying shame - Reader’s FeatureA reader laments the apparent decline of virtual reality gaming, citing the limited support for PlayStation VR2 and the closure of Meta's VR developers as evidence. Despite initial excitement and impressive experiences like Resident Evil Village VR, the high cost of headsets and the isolating nature of VR are seen as major barriers to its widespread adoption.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
Sony's Lost Breaking Bad PSVR Project Unearthed in New ReportA report reveals that Sony's first-party studio FireSprite was assigned to develop a PlayStation VR game based on the television series Breaking Bad, which ultimately never materialized. Creator Vince Gilligan had previously acknowledged the project's cancellation, citing the difficulty of game development. This project is among several cancellations at FireSprite, which also worked on a new Twisted Metal and released the PSVR2 launch title Horizon Call of the Mountain.
New Details On Unreleased Breaking Bad VR Game EmergeNew details have emerged regarding an unreleased Breaking Bad VR game that Sony's Firesprite studio was developing for PlayStation VR around 2017-2018. The project, described as an 'experience' rather than a full game, would have allowed players to visit iconic locations from the TV series. Creator Vince Gilligan had previously alluded to VR game concepts but cited quality concerns as a reason for their cancellation.