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Dispatch Developer Helped Craft Until Dawn 2’s “Deeply Layered” Story
Firesprite has partnered with AdHoc Studio, the developer of Dispatch, to craft the deeply layered narrative for Until Dawn 2. The game promises rich characters, tough decisions, and gruesome deaths, with choices impacting the story down the line. Until Dawn 2 is set to launch on January 28th, 2027, exclusively for PlayStation 5.
Static Hour Announced
Barkbyte Interactive has announced Static Hour, a narrative horror and adventure game set in a 1980s newsroom. Players will report on a government-ordered event, blending retro aesthetics with modern themes.
I Shall Name The Dead Is a Surreal Tale of Magical Realism Coming to Steam
I Shall Name The Dead, a narrative horror adventure game by Tiago Rech and published by DANGEN Entertainment, is set to launch on PC and Steam in early 2027. The game features hand-drawn artwork and follows a woman named Imaculada who can speak with the dead and seeks to restore their identities.
Sony Announces Until Dawn 2, Developed by Firesprite Games
Sony 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.
The Backworld demo now available
A demo for The Backworld, a turn-based RPG featuring narrative-driven horror elements, is now available. The demo allows players to experience a portion of the game's unique blend of genres.
PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Sony's first-party development teams, known collectively as PlayStation Studios, are working on a variety of new games across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5 and PC. The article details each studio's history, location, and current known projects, ranging from racing simulations and 3D platformers to narrative horror and large-scale multiplayer titles.
