For those who are into all things spooky when it comes to gaming, there’s been a lot on display lately.Gamescom 2022 has revealed a number of horror games, including new trailers forThe Outlast Trials,The Callisto Protocol, and the announcement of bothDead Island 2andDying Light 2’s first major story DLC “Bloody Ties.” On top of all this, Bloober Team’s upcoming titleLayers of Fearshas also been given some screen time at Gamescom’s Future Games Show, with its first gameplay trailer being shown off.
The next entry in the studio’s darkly psychological series,Layers of Fearswill build off the previous two installments and will have a new story with all the themes of madness and near-psychedelic first-person horror fans have come to expect. The trailer has a brooding atmosphere, with the voice of a soft-spoken woman talking about a piano, which sets the tone. There are also brief moments that show the actual gameplay itself, with that “haunted house” vibe that many will already be familiar with. Those who enjoy the work of Bloober will no doubt be excited for this next installment.
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The developer announcedLayers of Fearsat Summer Game Festa couple of months ago, with this new game being made in Unreal Engine 5. There had been rumors in the past that the team was getting ready to reveal something, with an image posted to Twitter that teased the studio’s next project. Given that this image depicted a heavily scratched painting of a face, a lot of fans most likely assumed it was going to be a newLayers of Feargame. Currently, there is no release date for it, but it’s expected to hit PC and current-gen consoles early next year.
Before this announcement, it was rumored thatBloober Team was doing a remake ofSilent Hill 2, but the developer didn’t comment on whether this was true or not. These speculations came at a time when there was strong belief, along with some leaked content, that Konami’s dormant horror franchise was going to be making a comeback. At the time of writing, there’s still no official word on whether a newSilent Hillgame, or even a remaster, is in the works.
As ahorror game that messes with players' minds, the originalLayers of Fearstood out in the indie horror scene. With its themes of insanity, alcoholism, and art, it was an interesting narrative about obsession and a descent into depression. Some have criticized Bloober for its depiction of mental illness, especially inThe Medium, so it will be interesting to see where the team goes with this upcoming title.
Layers of Fearsis currently in development for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and due out in early 2023.
