Until Dawn™

Until Dawn™

October 4, 2024
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
4.6/5.0(3,000 reviews)
Horror
Mixed

Overall, player feedback on Until Dawn is largely positive, highlighting its engaging storytelling, emotional depth, and immersive horror experience, though some significant concerns were raised about technical issues, particularly in the Steam version. While many players praised the game's atmosphere and character development, a notable number expressed frustration over gameplay optimization and glitches, particularly on PC.

About This Game

A cinematic teen-horror thriller built around a single promise: any of its eight young characters can live or die, and a branching butterfly-effect system means small choices ripple into who survives the night on the mountain. It plays as an interactive slasher, heavy on exploration, dialogue and quick decisions rather than combat, with a mystery about what is really hunting the group that keeps reframing itself. The appeal is consequence and replay, the sense that the story is genuinely yours to steer or ruin. The trade-off is that between set pieces the pace slackens, and the reliance on quick-time prompts divides players who want more control. Reception has stayed warm across the PS4 original and PS5 remake. It suits anyone who wants a horror whodunit to play with friends passing the controller.

Platforms

PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortuguese (Brazil)Portuguese (Portugal)RussianSpanishSpanish (Mexico)SwedishTurkish

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, player feedback on Until Dawn is largely positive, highlighting its engaging storytelling, emotional depth, and immersive horror experience, though some significant concerns were raised about technical issues, particularly in the Steam version. While many players praised the game's atmosphere and character development, a notable number expressed frustration over gameplay optimization and glitches, particularly on PC.

Pros

  • Engaging story and character development
  • Immersive horror atmosphere
  • Strong decision-making impact on narrative
  • High-quality graphics and cinematics
  • Great replay value with multiple endings

Cons

  • Numerous technical issues and bugs
  • Gameplay can feel slow and clunky
  • Frustrating character mechanics and dialogue
  • Unoptimized performance issues on PC
  • Some characters perceived as unlikable

Based on 102 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

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Until Dawn™ — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Until Dawn™ worth playing?
Until Dawn™ has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.6 out of 5 across 3,000 reviews.
Is Until Dawn™ single-player or multiplayer?
Until Dawn™ supports single player.
What platforms is Until Dawn™ available on?
Until Dawn™ is available on PS5.
When did Until Dawn™ release?
Until Dawn™ released on October 4, 2024.
What is Until Dawn™'s age rating?
Until Dawn™ carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.