Until Dawn released on October 4, 2024 for PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5. Developed by Ballistic Moon and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. A rebuilt version of the 2015 horror, it leans on branching choices, quick‑read QTEs, and a cast that can live or die on tiny decisions. You hike a frozen mountain, juggle secrets, and try to keep a group together when the night turns ugly.
Digital Deluxe Edition — what’s included
- Base game
- Extra photo filters and cosmetic packs
- Digital soundtrack and art extras
Review
Until Dawn still thrives on tension and petty mistakes. A conversation goes sideways, a chase scene starts, and one missed prompt rewrites the next hour. The remake’s lighting sells snow and shadow without hiding tells, so you can actually read the bad choices you are about to make. Performances land better in close‑ups, and the camera finds sharper angles during the quick stingers.
Exploration is simple, which is the point. You poke at clues, fill a totem set, and watch small details change dialogue later. The best sequences stack dread rather than jump scares, and the night keeps pushing you toward a mess you saw coming. It still feels like a slasher told by someone who likes their characters, even when they make terrible calls.
Caveats: on PC the first boot may hitch as shaders cache, and QTE windows can feel tight on high latency setups. Mouse prompts read fine, but a controller fits the vibe. If you disliked cinematic horror the first time, this will not flip you. For the rest, it is a tidy, mean ride.
Verdict: sharp, snowy slasher that lives on your choices.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10, 11 | Windows 10, 11 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5‑8600 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7‑9700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| Storage | 70 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
