Software:Alone in the Dark (2023 video game)
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| Developer(s) | Pieces Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | THQ Nordic |
| Director(s) | Mikael Hedberg |
| Producer(s) | Michael Paeck |
| Artist(s) | Guy Davis |
| Writer(s) | Mikael Hedberg |
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| Series | Alone in the Dark |
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| Release | October 25, 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Survival horror |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Alone in the Dark is an upcoming survival horror game developed by Pieces Interactive and published by THQ Nordic. The game is a remake of the 1992 PC game Alone in the Dark, the first installment in the Alone in the Dark video game series. It is set to release on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S in October 2023.
Story
The game follows Emily Hartwood (Jodie Comer) and private investigator Edward Carnby (David Harbour) as they travel to Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally fatigued, to investigate the disappearance of Jeremy Hartwood, Emily's uncle.[2][3]
Gameplay
Alone in the Dark will feature an "over-the-shoulder" third-person perspective, similar to the recent remakes in the Resident Evil franchise, combat is available with a firearm, or melee weapon as shown by the reveal trailer.
Development
Three years after the poor reception of Alone in the Dark, then-owner Atari SA sold the Alone in the Dark franchise to THQ Nordic on September 2018.[4] Pieces Interactive, which was most known for making Magicka 2, commenced the game's development in 2019. The team was inspired by the success of Resident Evil 2 in 2019, and Resident Evil 3 in 2020.[5] The game was written by Mikael Hedberg, who had previously worked at Frictional Games on Soma and Amnesia. It will feature an original plot that incorporates characters from the first three Alone in the Dark games. Artist Guy Davis, best known for his work with Guillermo del Toro and his own comic series The Marquis, was recruited to design the monsters featured in the game.[2] Series creator Frédérick Raynal gave his blessings to the reimagining saying that Pieces Interactive did a great job preserving the "core feeling" from the original game.[6]
In August 2022, it was revealed at THQ Nordic's Showcase.[2] A free demo for the game, titled "Grace in the Dark: Prologue", was released for all platforms in May 2023. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on October 25, 2023.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Romano, Sal (May 25, 2023). "Alone in the Dark reboot launches October 25; free playable Prologue now available". Gematsu. https://www.gematsu.com/2023/05/alone-in-the-dark-reboot-launches-october-25-free-playable-prologue-now-available. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 McWhertor, Michael (August 12, 2022). "Survival horror game Alone in the Dark is getting a remake". Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/23303045/alone-in-the-dark-remake-2023-release-date-thq-nordic. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ↑ McWhertor, Michael (May 25, 2023). "Alone in the Dark remake stars David Harbour and Jodie Comer". Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/23713109/alone-in-the-dark-remake-release-date-david-harbour-jodie-comer. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ↑ "THQ Nordic has now acquired survival horror classic Alone In The Dark" (in en-gb). Eurogamer.net. 2018-09-19. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-09-19-thq-nordic-has-now-acquired-survival-horror-classic-alone-in-the-dark.
- ↑ "An Alone in the Dark reboot is coming from the Soma and Amnesia: Dark Descent writer" (in en). 2022-08-12. https://www.vg247.com/alone-in-the-dark-remake-soma-amnesia.
- ↑ PlayStation. "Alone in the Dark - Spotlight Video". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1-HARRgn74.
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