Psychological Thriller Layers of Fear 2 launches May 28th

Layers of Fear 2 is confirmed to release next month, on May 28th for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The horror-adventure game with a hefty focus on characters and narrative is set on an ocean liner and revolves around the topic of classic cinema.

Developer Bloober Team announced the sequel to their 2016 original horror smash-hit Layers of Fear early this year. While the first game was published by Aspyr, the studio went with Gun Media this time, but despite the publisher change Layers of Fear 2 still aims to deliver the same brand of psychological horror. Instead of going for gore and jump scares, it’s the dark places of the mind which are the focus here.

Darkness surrounds as you stand silently in the spotlight, the only sounds to be heard over your heartbeat are the distant breaking of waves against the hull and the sound of cameras pointed in your direction preserving this moment for eternity.

A deep and commanding voice rises from the distance. Act.

What part will you play?

The main theme of Layers of Fear 2 is cinema. Specifically, the old classic cinema. Players are put in the shoes of a Hollywood actor whose newest role takes him on a cruise ship. But what starts as a regular gig for the actor quickly turns into a descent into the deep and dark crevices of his mind. Here’s a quick overview of the game’s features:

• Story-driven exploration – You must explore the world around you. Discover your past, and expose the reason for your having been cast for this film.
• Psychological horror – Is this part of the film, or are your memories playing tricks on you? Your world may change with the slightest of provocations, you must decide what is real.
• Ocean Liner setting – Your explorations into the depths of the ship that play the scenes for the film become ever more incredible, and ever more terrifying.
• Classical, ominous soundtrack – An original score composed by Arkadiusz Reikowski, conducted by George Strezov, and performed by the Sofia Session Orchestra

Layers of Fear 2 comes out on May 28th for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.