Horror game publisher DreadXP, developer DarkStone Digital, and Paramount Game Studios announced today that a video game dedicated to the Paranormal Activity franchise is in the works.
The game, developed by the creators of The Mortuary Assistant, My Friendly Neighborhood, and the Dread X Collection franchise promises "unique, unforgettable terrors with one of the biggest horror properties in the world."
That being said, it'll take quite a while to reach our monitors, as it'll release in 2026 for "multiple gaming platforms." At the moment, we don't know exactly which platforms.
Directed by Brian Clarke of The Mortuary Assistant fame, the game will feature the films' found-footage style declined in "surprising new ways" with a story that promises to expand upon the lore and world of the franchise.
Interestingly, we also hear that it'll include a “Haunt System” that is supposed to dynamically alter the types and intensity of scares inflicted on players depending on their actions in the game.
A teaser trailer has been released, showcasing... well... a bunch of logos. You can watch it below.
The accompanying press release included a statement by Epic Pictures CEO and DreadXP producer Patrick Ewald.
We are thrilled to work with Paramount Game Studios and to have the opportunity to bring the world of Paranormal Activity to gamers everywhere.
The films are steeped in rich lore and creative scares, and under the stewardship of creative director Brian Clarke, DreadXP’s Paranormal Activity video game will honor those core tenets and offer horror fans one of our most terrifying games yet.
We also hear from Brian Clarke himself.
The success of the Paranormal Activity franchise epitomizes the power and reach of the horror genre.
If you thought The Mortuary Assistant was scary, we’re taking what we learned during the development of that title and cranking it up with a more reactive and horrifying haunting system. It’s going to be intense!
Following its debut in 2007, the Paranormal Activity is well known for its "found footage" style and terrifying jump scares. The films have earned over $800 million at the box office.
