The world of horror movies clearly sees the value of the gaming industry because paranormal phenomena is the latest to make the switch.
All the great horror classics like Friday the 13th, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Blair Witch Project and more have now gotten game adaptations, and according to Variety, Paranormal Activity is the latest to join them. This latest adaptation is being developed by indie developer Brian Clarke of DarkStone Digital, who you may remember as the man behind 2022 indie horror hit Mortuary Assistant. DreadXP is handling publishing duties, with the game currently slated for release in 2026, and according to the company and Paramount Worldwide, the game “will bring the series’ groundbreaking camera style to horror fans in surprising new ways,” Immerse them in the story” which expands the lore and world of the film. ”
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While the platform hasn’t been confirmed yet, it will apparently be available on multiple platforms and will use an advanced version of Morgue Assistant’s “haunting system” that will “dynamically change the type and intensity of scares players will encounter based on their actions.” “We are excited to partner with Paramount Game Studios and have the opportunity to bring the world of ‘Paranormal Activity’ to life,” Epic Pictures CEO and DreadXP producer Patrick Ewald said in a statement. Bringing it to gamers around the world.”
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Clark also released a statement, saying: “The success of the Paranormal Activity franchise epitomizes the power and influence of the horror genre. If you thought Morgue Assistant was scary, we’re taking what we learned during development .” title and speeds it up with a more reactive and scarier haunting system. This is going to be intense! ”
You can check out the game’s trailer above, but it’s mostly just a bunch of names and logos, so keep your expectations in check. The game is also the only Paranormal Activity project confirmed to be in development, as the last movie was released in 2021 and there’s no word yet on when we can expect a new one.