According to multiple anonymous sources, Ballistic Moon, the studio responsible for last year’sUntil Dawnremake, is effectively shut down. Originally developed by Supermassive Games,Until Dawnput a fun twist on teen horror movie tropes, putting players in charge of which characters die depending on the consequences of their actions. This approach to the horror genre has made this style of gameplay a staple of Supermassive Games, spawning other titles likeThe QuarryandThe Dark Pictures Anthology.
In a report originally published by Insider Gaming, several unnamed sources have claimed that most ofBallistic Moon’s employees have been let go, with a handful being laid off even before theUntil Dawnremake launched last October. Several developers were kept on board for post-launch support, but they were reportedly laid off in December, merely a few months after the game released. One source was quoted as saying, “People are sharing bugs they’ve found in the game to make the team aware, but there is no one working on patch support for the game anymore.” Ballistic Moon has yet to fully address these claims, but if true, it likely means anUntil Dawnsequel is off the table.
Until Dawn May Remain a Singular Story
Supermassive Games Has Been Busy Since Until Dawn
There are also several VR games, likeThe Dark Pictures: Switchback VRandThe Inpatientthat have been released since Supermassive Games first broughtUntil Dawnto horror fans.The Dark Pictures Anthologymay never recapture the exact same unique spark thatUntil Dawndid, but it has still remained a successful and fun way for the studio to tell interesting horror stories. That’s clearly where Supermassive Games' priorities now lie, as the second season of the anthology series is set to kick off withthis year’sDirective 8020.
Also, the developer has a brand-new IP under its wing.Little Nightmares 3has been anticipated for a long time now, and if it ends up being successful, then Supermassive Games could likely continue the franchise for years to come. This remains to be seen, but it’s quite possible, and that would take up even more of the studio’s time. As of now, there seems to be no opening for anUntil Dawnsequel to squeeze through, but there is still a silver lining.
Little Nightmares 3was originally supposed to launch in 2024, but was pushed back. As of now, the game has yet to secure another release date.
The Until Dawn Movie is Just Around the Corner
While theUntil Dawnmovie is teasing a surprisingly drastic departure from its source material, it could still prove to be an interesting experience for fans of the horror title when it releases on April 25. This upcoming take onUntil Dawnhas some seriousCabin in the Woodsvibes, which could be a lot of fun if pulled off well. There are bound to be a few Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the movie, and while this isn’t as satisfying as a sequel, it’s at least a fresh take on the story.
Actor Peter Stormare is returning for theUntil Dawnmovie.
As the days pass, Ballistic Moon will hopefully make an official statement regarding the claims of being closed. There is the possibility that the studio could find extra funding before it’s too late, but it’s unclear if that will happen. Right now,Until Dawnseems destined to be a one-off horror tale.
Until Dawn
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