We know that Unreal Engine 5 is capable of providing some outstanding realism, and we are fully aware that Bloober Team will be going all out with the release of Layers of Fear (2023). So what happens when you combine the two? The latest technical trailer shows all. Seriously, you don’t want to miss this one.
If you are a bit of a horror fan, then you will no doubt be hugely excited for Bloober Team’s 2023 Layers of Fear. It’s a game that promises much, the ultimate Layers of Fear experience, featuring the original Layers of Fear, Layers of Fear 2, all DLC and a new The Final Note chapter. It’s due to launch on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC in June 2023.
Before we get there though, the latest Unreal Engine 5 technical trailer shows a brilliant insight into what will be on offer. Layers of Fear (2023) will be one of the first titles ever released on Unreal Engine 5, and was built from the ground-up to maximize all of the engine’s performance capabilities, creating a holistic, immersive horror experience with unparalleled technical specifications. Check out the new gameplay demonstration below these words.
Layers of Fear (2023) supports Ray Tracing, HDR and 4K resolution, increasing visual accuracy, realism, the quality of in-game reflections and overall graphical fidelity. As well, the game utilizes Lumen global illumination to achieve superbly dynamic lighting, Niagara visual effects to create particle effects in real time and Action System Controls to improve the development process and optimization of all gameplay mechanics.
In an accompanying statement, Anshar Studios Lead Programmer Tomasz Bilnicki said that “Creating games with Unreal Engine 5 is a great opportunity for the whole team, as it means our game development process can skyrocket in quality. It has an incredible power when it comes to the implementation of dynamic lighting, shadows, and potentially beautiful worlds for players to explore.” He added, “We hope that—thanks to the engine—we’ll provide players with the unique, immersive, visually stunning and atmospheric experience in graphical fidelity.”
Expect the key features of Layers of Fear (2023) to sit as follows…
- 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
Give that trailer a watch and then hold tight for June. You can get wishlisting on Steam if you like.
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