Indonesian horror sequel DreadOut 2 launches today on Nintendo Switch
Emanuela
(18. January 2024 17:16
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Indonesian horror sequel DreadOut 2 launches today on Nintendo Switch
Switch owners can finally experience the third-person terrifying adventure inspired by Indonesian folklore and urban legend
Singapore – January 18th, 2024 - Singapore-based publisher Soft Source Publishing and Indonesian developer Digital Happiness are pleased to announce the digital release of DreadOut 2 for $24.99 / £22.49 / €24.99 via the Nintendo eShop, out today.
A popular franchise in Indonesia since the first DreadOut release in 2014, Nintendo Switch owners will finally get their hands on the latest entry in the series that was originally released in 2020 - the game deemed too scary for Western audiences. Play as Linda, a high school student with a supernatural power – the ability to sense and see ghosts.
Using this power, Linda must hunt the nightmarish spirits and dark forces that threaten not only her hometown but all of mankind. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original with all-new melee combat and a greater emphasis on puzzles and exploration, with the ability to use Linda's smartphone as a weapon against the evil entities setting DreadOut 2 apart from other horror releases.
Banish them all! Hunt and defeat intangible ghosts with Linda's smartphone camera, or use melee weapons and projectiles against physical ghosts
A world of dread: Explore Linda's hometown and beyond, talk to residents (alive and dead!), complete side-quests, and delve deeper into DreadOut lore
Discover ghosts and urban legends: Search out spirits and uncover local myths to complete the Ghostpedia app on Linda's smartphone
Terrifying boss spirits: Keep your nerve as you battle the supernatural realm's most hostile ghosts, including the chilling Kuntilanak, and horrifying Gore Surgeon
"We're very proud of DreadOut 2 and how it showcases the rich folklore found in Indonesian culture alongside our unique approach to combat," said Rachmad Imron of Digital Happiness. "With the Switch release, more people will get to experience this for themselves, and of course, the horror that comes with it."
"The release of DreadOut 2 on Switch is a fantastic opportunity to introduce this successful and long-running franchise to a new audience," said Bernard Lim of Soft Source Publishing. "The team at Digital Happiness have done an excellent job on the sequel and we're excited for more players to experience it."
What critics are saying: "The best game you missed in February 2020: DreadOut 2" - Rock Paper Shotgun
"DreadOut 2 does a good job of creating an interesting, open-world adventure that has an exemplary use of a camera as the weapon of choice" - The Xbox Hub
