Publisher THQ Nordic recently released a very brief teaser trailer for the upcomingAlone in the Darkreboot to commemorate Halloween, and, though it’s scarcely over twenty seconds long, it’s as haunting as longtime fans of the series would hope it to be. While the newAlone in the Darktrailer doesn’t offer any solid hints at what the final product may be like, the lack of definite information could make the title seem all the more alluring.
Released in 1992, the originalAlone in the Darkwas considered by many to retroactively have been the first true survival horror experience, having been awarded that title after theResident Evilfranchise coined it in 1996. Brooding, mysterious, and taking influence from horror legends like H.R. Giger and H.P. Lovecraft,Alone in the Darkwas certainly a unique specimen at the time. While it’s likely destined to be overshadowed by recently-rekindled genre titans likeResident EvilandDead Spacein the modern era, the adherence to tense survival horror combat and interesting 1920s flair seen in the first trailers indicate that this newAlone in the Darktitle could well live up to the high bar set by its cohorts.
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Showcasing little else aside from a collection of macabre dolls in a child’s bedroom and a noose hanging in an attic, the newAlone in the Darktrailer doesn’t offer much insight into the upcoming project, though it does further cement the fact that horror will continue to be a key factor in the franchise. The official release date of the new game has yet to be confirmed, though publisher THQ Nordic and developer Pieces interactive have divulged that the game will serve as a reimagining of the original, likely in a similar vein to the beloved Capcom-led remake ofResident Evil 2. It will also see the return of originalAlone in the DarkprotagonistsEdward Carnby and Emily Heartwoodin a dichotomy that could perhaps mirror the roles of Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield in the affirmation survival horror hit.
Of course,Alone in the Darkis hardly the only survival horror IP to return from the dead in recent months. In October, Konami confirmed the long-awaited return of theSilent Hillfranchise by announcing a slew of new releases from multiple developers. While each of the new projects garnered interest from fans, most of the focus has been placed onthe remake ofSilent Hill 2helmed by indie horror outfit Bloober Team.
It may be quite some time until more information regardingAlone in the Darkresurfaces, but survival horror fans have more than enough to keep them occupied in the meantime. Ultimately, after years of speculation, it should come as a relief to many thatleaks regardingAlone in the Darkand other long-dormant franchises finally manifest into something tangible.
Alone in the Darkis currently in development.
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