Summary
Horror games have existed almost as long as the medium itself, and they’ve remained a staple genre of the gaming landscape ever since. The horror genre has only grown more popular as time has gone on, with the last few years heralding the release of some of the most critically acclaimed horror games of all time, fromResident Evil 2 RemaketoAlan Wake 2, and a whole slew of great games in between. Hopefully, the upcomingUntil Dawnremake will find itself somewhere on that list in the near future.
Being developed by Ballistic Moon – a new UK studio – theUntil Dawnremake is a ground-up reimagining of the hit 2015 narrative-driven horror game. Officially announced in January and then shown off properly at the recent State of Play, theUntil Dawnremake is making some decent changes to the original game, such as improved visuals and sound, new animations, and an expanded story, but those changes might not be enough to set the game apart from the crowd this Fall.
The Until Dawn Remake Could Have a Lot of Competition
Fall Is Already Packed with Horror Releases
At the time of writing, theUntil Dawnremake is set for a Fall 2024 release, meaning it could land anywhere between September and December, with its most likely window being October-November. While this is a perfect release window for a popular horror game likeUntil Dawn, it’s far from the only horror title releasing during this period.
On July 27, 2025, the long-awaitedSilent Hill 2remake is finally set to launch. Originally announced back in October 2022, theSilent Hill 2remake has been one of the most anticipated horror games for a while now, and though recent gameplay trailers have shown some stiff animations and some surprisingly blurry textures, many fans are still looking forward to seeing the classic PS2 game get a modernized overhaul. Exactly a month later,Slitterheadis set to release. Another highly anticipated horror game,Slitterheadwas first announced in 2021 and has gained quite a loyal following since, and after an intriguing gameplay trailer aired duringthe recent State of Play, that following has grown even more.
As ifSilent Hill 2remake andSlitterheadweren’t enough to contend with already,Until Dawnmay also be going head-to-head with a handful of other horror games that don’t currently have concrete release dates. TheDead by Daylightspin-offThe Casting of Frank Stoneis set to release sometime in 2024, which poses a significant threat toUntil Dawnas it’s being developed byUntil Dawn’s original creators, Supermassive. A newQuiet Placegame has also just been announced with a 2024 release date. And there are a slew of Blumhouse Indie horrors set to release soon, withFear the Spotlightconfirmed for a 2024 release.
Until Dawn Remake Might Have a Hard Time Standing Out From the Crowd
TheUntil Dawnremake is a known quantity, and this is both a blessing and a curse for the upcoming game. While fans are excited about experiencing the story ofUntil Dawnagain in a new way, it is still a story that many have experienced before. And though this remake is making some sizable changes, it’ll likely still play similarly to the original 2015 version in at least a few ways. There are a lot of originalhorror games coming out in 2024, andUntil Dawnmight struggle to keep itself in the same conversation as them.
Until Dawn
WHERE TO PLAY
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