Sony seems poised so as to add Alone within the Darkish 2 to the PlayStation Plus Classics catalog, primarily based on latest PlayStation Retailer listings noticed by PS Offers, a website monitoring updates on PlayStation’s market. As reported by Gematsu, listings for each PS4 and PS5 variations of this survival horror basic counsel it could quickly be accessible to subscribers.
Initially launched in 1996 on PS1, Alone within the Darkish 2 follows Edward Carnby in 1923 as he faces supernatural horrors throughout the eerie Derceto mansion. The sport’s description on the PlayStation Retailer teases: “The sequel to the critically acclaimed Alone within the Darkish, this new journey sees our hero, Edward Carnby, in 1923 confronting the various faces of evil within the darkness of Derceto, a home by which getting into is the straightforward half and leaving could possibly be hell!”
Earlier this yr, Alone within the Darkish: The New Nightmare (2001) additionally launched on PlayStation Plus following an identical leak.
Nevertheless, the most recent Alone within the Darkish launch didn’t fairly meet expectations. In mid-year, Embracer Group confirmed the closure of Items Interactive, the studio liable for reviving this legendary horror franchise. Whereas each Alone within the Darkish and Outcast: A New Starting obtained a heat welcome from gamers, they confronted blended critiques from critics and in the end underperformed, in keeping with the writer.
The latest Alone within the Darkish installment took inspiration from Capcom’s remakes, utilizing a close-up character view and mixing capturing, puzzles, and exploration. Whereas it included fan-favorite components, its execution fell brief.
Alone within the Darkish 2 (PS1) is coming to PS5 and PS4 as a PlayStation 1 basic launch, as picked up by PSN tracker PSDeals.
PS5: https://t.co/CItfwVU5YN
PS4: https://t.co/YHrXzjQ9sxLaunch date listed as November 7, however probably fallacious. pic.twitter.com/VFPEytzvqX
— Gematsu (@gematsu) November 4, 2024