F.E.A.R. Online hit with Steam release date

On October 17, there will be more to fear on Steam.

The F.E.A.R. universe is coming to Steam with extensive redesigns and gameplay adjustments based on player feedback from the closed beta.

There are new maps, a new scenario and a new crafting system to make some unique weapons. The developers are really looking to make F.E.A.R. online exactly what the players want it to be. The CEO, Pascal Zuta, of Aeria Games even came out to say that they "Taking player feedback to heart, our team has redesigned elements of the game that are most important to players to deliver an experience that we hope will please the vast and dedicated fan base of the F.E.A.R. series."

If you can't wait until the 17th to jump into the game, you can dive into the open beta on October 8th. Don't check for it on Steam though, you'll only find it on the F.E.A.R. website.

What's F.E.A.R. online about? Here's a description from the devs:

In F.E.A.R. Online, tensions reach a boiling point as the F.E.A.R. task force investigates Armacham Technology Corporation's unsettling experiments.With several team combat modes spanning more than ten ominous maps, the game is packed with chilling details. The storyline continues in cooperative scenarios that detail the terrifying occurrences surrounding the F.E.A.R. team, in parallel to the events of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. Up to four players can team up and fight for their lives against both hostile Armacham personnel and hideous monsters lurking around every corner.