Full Breakdown
Until Dawn 2 Unveiled for PS5, Launching in 2027
6/3/2026, 10:28:28 PM
Core Announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced at the June 2026 State of Play that *Until Dawn 2* will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 in 2027, following a new ghost-hunter crew on a tropical island.
Development Shift & Context
The 2015 original was built by Supermassive Games. The sequel is now developed by Liverpool-based Firesprite, a Sony-owned studio since 2021 that previously delivered *Horizon: Call of the Mountain*.
Key Personnel and Returning Characters
Firesprite creative director Stu Tilley leads the project. Dr. Hill returns, voiced by Peter Stormare. The team cites long-standing fandom of the original.
Timeline
- June 2026 – State of Play reveal and trailer debut.
- 2027 – Planned worldwide launch for PlayStation 5.
No further release windows have been announced.
Gameplay and Setting
Players navigate an abandoned island while managing Dead True crew relationships. Quick-time events and lethal outcomes persist, while the “Butterfly Effect” lets minor choices reshape the story. The setting moves from snow-bound mountains to a jungle with wildlife hazards.
Why It Matters
*Until Dawn 2* shifts the franchise to a new developer and a jungle narrative, potentially expanding its audience. The move highlights Sony’s ongoing commitment to story-driven horror on PS5.
Official Statements & Responses
Sony called the sequel a “horror experience filled with intrigue, emotion, twists, and the kind of choices that will keep you up at night.” Firesprite’s spokesperson said its mission is to honor the core DNA while delivering a story. PlayStation Blog noted survival hinges on choices, quoting tagline “everyone can live and everyone can die.”
Criticism & Opposition
The collected sources do not present any public criticism or dissenting viewpoints regarding the announcement.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Will you risk injury to save a cute baby boar from a gnarly bear trap? Keep a scandalous affair going, even if it could blow up the group? Push someone to their breaking point, all for the sake of content that your intimidating boss says you need to get? This time, how you manage relationships within the crew matters more than ever, with some branches based on where things stand between characters. It's not just the huge moments, even small character moments can set off a Butterfly Effect, sending your story spinning off towards unforeseen consequences.” — Firesprite
- “Our cast this time is a crew of ghost hunters, the faces behind the wildly popular paranormal channel, Dead True.. Only, well… they’ve never actually seen anything supernatural,” — PlayStation Blog
- “Part of our mission from day one has been honoring that core DNA: character drama, tough choices, and those unforgettable horror moments that made the first game so special.” — Firesprite spokesperson
- “Stay tuned for more Here at Firesprite, we took the reins on Until Dawn 2 as our first release since Horizon: Call of the Mountain, where we collaborated with our friends at Guerrilla Games.” — Firesprite spokesperson
What’s Next
Firesprite pledged to release additional story details, gameplay footage, and full cast introductions in the months leading up to the 2027 launch.
