Dead of Darkness 2 is in development for PS5 and PS4, bringing a SNES-inspired look to a new survival-horror story. Its debut trailer premiered at the Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase on Oct. 7.
The trailer opens with a propaganda-style video for Goldren Creek, a retreat promising visitors an idyllic future. The scene soon gives way to the aftermath of human experiments, while 1990s-inspired anime cutscenes add another retro touch.
Players will switch between characters to solve puzzles and use item boxes to store and share resources, a familiar survival-horror setup. A range of weapons will be available, but supplies will be scarce, making ammunition conservation part of the challenge. Secret documents, clues and other items will fill in the world’s story.
Retrofiction Games has not announced a release date for Dead of Darkness 2. What would you most like the game to get right about its SNES-inspired survival-horror setup? For updates on the sequel’s development and its mix of puzzles and resource management, stay connected through X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, Steam, and Telegram.
