Until Dawn 2 is set to launch on the PlayStation 5 in 2027, developed by Firesprite in Liverpool. The game shifts its setting from a snowy mountain to a tropical island, featuring a group of young-adult ghost hunters who operate a paranormal investigation channel. They are sent to the island to gather footage for their new TV deal.
The gameplay retains the series' hallmark quick-time events, with a focus on relationship dynamics among the characters that can lead to various outcomes. Players will face decisions that impact both large and small narrative elements, triggering a Butterfly Effect that influences the storyline significantly. The sequel is designed as a standalone narrative and emphasizes a teenage slasher theme, drawing inspiration from classics like Cabin in the Woods.
Originally released in 2015, the first Until Dawn game was praised for its horror elements and spawned multiple spin-offs. Its successor, The Quarry, released by 2K in 2022, aimed to capture a similar audience but did not fully replicate the tension of the original.