Blumhouse's PS1-Inspired Horror Sets October Release Date, Perfect To Play This Halloween

Blumhouse Games has revealed the release date for its first indie-horror title, , which pays homage to PlayStation 1-era horror games. The studio is the name behind some of the most impressive horror films and franchises, including, and is the first title to be released by the studio's new games division.

During the September State of Play presentation,s release date was announced for October 22, marking a perfect launch for those looking for a new horror game to dive into before Halloween. Developed by Cozy Game Pals, the atmospheric third-person horror game follows a teenager named Vivian as she and her friend Amy accidentally unravel a murderous mystery when a seance goes wrong.

Vivian finds herself roaming Sunnyside High's haunted halls alone, attempting to avoid the monster summoned during the seance as she searches high and low for her friend Amy.

The game's graphics lean heavily into the same aesthetics that made 90s horror games both creepy and effective in their scare tactics. In between the various puzzles and exploration necessary to help Vivian figure out what happened to her friend, players will experience a steadily tense atmosphere that promises to be free of jump scares. Stealth will be a key gameplay component, as Vivian must stay out of the gaze of the monster now freely roaming the halls of the school.

Blumhouse has ventured into game publishing and its slate of upcoming horror games — revealed at SGF — has me excited for some unique horror games.

As Vivian tries to discover what happened to Amy, who seemingly vanished into thin air, she accidentally uncovers the truth about what caused a tragic and deadly fire in the 1990s. Cozy Game Pals is a husband and wife duo with experience in AAA game development and animation, and while is their debut title, even inexperienced horror game players can find their footing with ease.

The State of Play trailer gave viewers a new look at the upcoming horror game, unveiling some horrifying teaser scenes.