In a nutshell

• Until Dawn has been rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5, featuring updated character models, environments, and visual effects for a more immersive experience
• The game includes revised cinematography, a new camera control mechanic, and a reworked prologue to enhance storytelling.
• The enhanced version will launch on October 4, 2024, for both PS5 and PC, with pre-orders starting on August 21.

Sony and Ballistic Moon have announced that the Until Dawn remake is scheduled to release for PS5 and PC on October 5, 2024.

Alongside this announcement, a new comparison trailer was revealed, showcasing the new updates players can expect from the game:

• Overhauled visuals rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 – The game has been built from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5, offering updated character models, environments, interactable props, visual effects, and animations. Raytracing is also implemented for a more atmospheric and “modern horror” experience.
• Revised cinematography, production design & new camera control mechanic – A combination of fixed and over-the-shoulder camera views will offer a new perspective on the game.
• Reworked prologue – The Washingtons will see extra screen time to explore their close family bond, and some of the original scenes have been reframed to provide better context that will enhance the emotional impact.
• New collectibles – relocated all the original totems to be found all over again. Hunger totems, a special new type of totem that holds a different kind of vision to the others, have also been added.
• Customizable settings – new accessibility and usability settings have been implemented, along with a new optional alternative for the Don’t Move mechanic called Stay Calm for third party peripherals that do not feature a gyroscope or for players who prefer a different challenge. 

Until Dawn remake is scheduled to release for PS5 and PC on October 5, 2024.