With less than a week before the global release of Layers of Fear (2023), Bloober Team and Anshar Studios debuted a new, cinematic story trailer at the Future Games Show today, depicting the story of The Writer, the recently introduced a new protagonist in the series. Hers is a harrowing tale that ties each entry in the series together. Showcasing a mysterious lighthouse and alluding to past horrors, this trailer invites players to gain a glimpse of the terrors that await them when the game launches on June 15th for Windows PCs, Mac and current generation console hardware.
Layers of Fear (2023) is a tribute to fans of the series both new and old. This franchise has helped shape Bloober Team’s core goal of delivering high-quality psychological horror games, and this new title represents the definitive Layers of Fear experience, making it the series’ crowning work. Speaking on the game’s impending release, Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babiano had this to say:
“The official premiere of Layers of Fear is just around the corner, and it’s no secret that everyone at Bloober Team and Anshar Studios has been waiting for this moment for a long time. We are thus closing an important chapter in our history, and are very much interested in general feedback from the Layers of Fear community. We hope that fans of the series—as well as new players—will enjoy the unique atmosphere of the game and immerse themselves fully in it. We wish you great fun, as much as we were having during the development process!”
Built on Unreal Engine 5, Layers of Fear supports Ray Tracing, HDR and 4K resolution to make the stunning visuals, and your nightmarish experience, as immersive and realistic as possible. The game will launch on PC, PS5, Apple Silicon Mac and Xbox Series X|S on June 15th, 2023, and the Standard Edition containing the base game will be released at $29.99. Players can also enjoy the deluxe edition for $34.99 USD, which includes a digital artbook and soundtrack by Arek Reikowski, a Hollywood Music in Media Awards nominee who previously scored other acclaimed Bloober Team titles including Blair Witch, Observer: System Redux and The Medium.
The developers will also be offering a special, limited-timed 30% discount for both the Standard and Deluxe Editions of Layers of Fear (2023). This veteran player discount will be eligible to anyone who has previously purchased either Layers of Fear (2016) or / and Layers of Fear 2, active from launch day (June 15th) through to June 29th, 2023 16:00 UTC. Additionally, Bloober Team will offer a 15% launch discount, available for a week for everyone.
Layers of Fear (2023) Key Features:
- The Ultimate Layers of Fear Experience – The series’s crowning work casts an overarching narrative over the entire franchise.
- Horror Reimagined – Everything in the Layers of Fear series melds together into a single experience, including all DLCs, so players can find all the answers they seek.
- Shocking New Looks – Enhanced with Unreal Engine 5’s improved technology. This version offers a more immersive horror experience with the addition of Ray Tracing, HDR, 4K resolution, and the Lumen system.
- Psychological Horror – A grim but gripping first-person psychedelic horror game focused on tense exploration, puzzle-solving, and immersive storytelling. Discover what lies in the depths of the human psyche with this mature, cathartic game.
- New tricks – New brand-new core mechanics that will be introduced to Layers of Fear and its sequel, as well as additional features, so all the chapters and stories will blend seamlessly
- Horror Through the Many Lenses of Art – Explore the depths of obsession with three different stories of craft-obsessed protagonists (The Painter, The Actor and The Writer) which are interwoven to create a truly immersive experience and gripping storyline
- Classical, Ominous Soundtrack – Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack composed by the highly-acclaimed musician Arek Reikowski. He has composed a hypnotic score that adds an extra layer of tension to the game and will leave you on the edge of your seat
Layers of Fear (2023) is being published by Bloober Team and co-developed by Bloober Team and Anshar Studios and will be available on June 15th, 2023. To remain up-to-date on the latest news, wishlist the game over on Steam, and follow Bloober Team on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
