Until Dawn PS5 release date: Latest news on ‘Enhanced’ version
Until Dawn looks better than ever.
It’s official. Until Dawn is heading to PlayStation 5, much to the delight of fans wanting to experience the horrors of Blackwood Mountain once again.
First released in 2015 by Supermassive Games, Until Dawn cemented itself as a hugely popular horror title thanks to its extensive list of characters and crucial decisions players had to make in order to survive the night.
Now, Supermassive Games has unveiled an ‘enhanced’ edition of the game complete with a graphical overhaul to make the most of current hardware and new collectables for players to discover.
Ahead of its launch, read on for all there is to know about Until Dawn’s PS5 release and what’s changed from the original!
When is the Until Dawn PS5 release date?
The Until Dawn PS5 release date is Friday 4th October 2024, the developers have confirmed.
As well as launching on Sony’s latest console, the Enhanced version of the game also releases on PC on the same date.
With this October release, the game is perfectly positioned to be a Halloween pick for scare-loving players around the globe.
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What is the Until Dawn UK release time?
The game is now so close that we also know from what time the game will be playable.
If you're based in the UK, the game will be playable at 5 am on PlayStation 5, and 4 pm on PC.
What’s 'Enhanced' about this new edition?
The biggest change from the 2015 release and the Enhanced version of Until Dawn is the overhauled visuals which have been rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5.
Alongside improvements to rendering and raytracing, the character models have been updated to create an even more atmospheric experience on Blackwood Mountain.
Accompanying the improved graphical fidelity are new camera angles enabling players to experience Until Dawn from a new perspective. A third-person camera creates increased emphasis on the key points of the story along with capturing the full detail of the surrounding environment.
It’s not just graphics that have received a facelift in the Enhanced version. Supermassive Games has adjusted the prologue to give the Washingtons some additional screen time and reframed some of the scenes from the original.
Can I pre-order Until Dawn on PS5?
The game is now available to pre-order on the majority of retailers, as well as directly off the PlayStation store.
If you pre-order on the PlayStation store, you can even download the game early so it's ready to play the moment the game go live.
Is there a trailer for Until Dawn on PS5?
Yes, Until Dawn’s Enhanced edition does have a trailer on the PlayStation YouTube channel.
The trailer demonstrates the differences between the original and the version complete Unreal Engine 5 and new camera angles.
The Enhanced edition of Until Dawn is set to be a popular reimagining of one of the best horror games released in the last decade.
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Jon Nicholson is a Freelance Gaming Writer, specialising in the Call of Duty franchise. He previously worked for Gfinity, GGRecon and Red Bull writing a variety of gaming news and guides. Alongside his previous work, he's a Freelance News Writer for Esports Insider.
