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‘Layers of Fear’ remake is launching on day one for Mac
Horror collection Layers of Fearalready had a concrete release date of June 15th for many platforms, but now the day one launch also includes Apple Mac computers. This is only for recently-released models with Apple-manufactured silicon chips, but it’s certainly a feather in the company’s cap, as Apple has been busy trying to further its gaming ambitions.
The collection includes full remakes of the original Layers of Fear and Layers of Fear 2, including DLC for both titles and an original chapter made just for this release. These remakes aren’t simple upscales, as each title was recreated in Unreal Engine 5 and include all manner of modern graphical touches, though it’s still unknown if the Mac version will handle advanced techniques like ray-tracing. Developer Bloober Team has stated that it made full use of Apple’s proprietary Metal 3 upscaling tech.
“Apple silicon has transformed gaming on Mac — delivering incredible graphics performance, new capabilities, along with extraordinary battery life,” said Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno.
In addition to the Mac platform, Layers of Fear is launching on PC via Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. In other words, it’ll be playable on just about everything but a Switch. Bloober Team is also porting former Xbox-exclusive The Medium to Apple Macs later this summer. The number of available modern titles on Apple computers is still paltry compared to other platforms, but silicon Macs have gotten some recent high-profile releases like Resident Evil Village. Some games, like Grid Legends and No Man’s Sky, have been announced for the platform but have yet to materialize.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/layers-of-fear-remake-is-launching-on-day-one-for-mac-184727990.html?src=rss
Prepare for chills: Layers of Fear returns with a June 15 release
Bloober Team and co-developer Anshar Studios have announced Layers of Fear will arrive on consoles and PC in June.
To that end, a demo for the horror chronicle is now available on Steam.
The demo will be available until May 22 and offers a glimpse into the unsettling world of The Writer, the game’s third and final protagonist. You will explore her story as it serves as a nexus to connect the story threads of the previous installments.
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You can try the Layers Of Fear collection today, thanks to a chilling UE5 demo
After giving us a release window for horror collection Layers Of Fear, developers Bloober Team have now set a concrete date: June 15th, 2023. The game previously changed its name earlier in the year, dropping the pluralisation of Layers Of Fears. Presumably, it’ll still explore more than one fear, though. You can see for yourself as the game released a new demo today, available on Steam until May 22nd.
‘Layers of Fear’ collection gets a terrifying demo on Steam
Horror collection ‘Layers of Fear’ is getting a Steam demo that launches on May 15th. Developer Bloober Team revealed the demo on Twitter and noted that it’ll be available from the 15th until May 22nd. The forthcoming collection includes the original Layers of Fear, Layers of Fear 2, various DLC content and a brand-new chapter that promises to provide a new perspective on the first game’s story.
The developer already teased this demo with an 11-minute gameplay video back in March, but now you can actually play it instead of watching a YouTube clip. Bloober Team reworked these titles in Unreal Engine 5, so the visuals look impressive and atmospheric, not to mention eerie as all get out. The refresh is packed with modern graphical touches like ray-tracing, HDR and volumetric lighting.
The Layers of Fear collection officially releases in June on PC via Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This is not Bloober Team’s only foray into horror, as it’s also busy crafting a Silent Hill 2 remake. The original Layers of Fear came out back in 2016 and has been lauded for its unique take on psychological horror and emphasis on exploration.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/layers-of-fear-collection-gets-a-terrifying-demo-on-steam-185735207.html?src=rss
Prepare for chills: Layers of Fear demo to haunt Steam next week
Bloober Team plans to release a demo for its upcoming two-game horror anthology, Layers of Fear, and it drops next week.
You will be able to download the demo through Steam starting May 15 for the entire week.
Releasing in June, the anthology includes the original Layers of Fear, Layers of Fear 2, and all DLC released for the original games. A new chapter entitled The Final Note is included and provides an alternate perspective on the first game’s storyline.