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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit’ Comes to PlayStation, Xbox and Switch on September 27 [Trailer]
After launching on Steam last month, developer/publisher Mega Cat Studios has announced that Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit will be headed to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch later this month on September 27.
In a press release, Mega Cat Studios marketing director Becca Peters stated that the team is “thrilled” to bring Into the Pit to a wider audience with the console launch. “We’re so grateful for the support of the amazing fans that have been anticipating these releases and are very excited to get it into the hands of the players later this month.”
Five Nights At Freddy’s: Into the Pit plunges players deeper into the unsettling world of animatronics and dark secrets. Featuring haunting 2D visuals, a gripping new storyline, and nerve-wracking gameplay. The new trailer showcases the game’s atmospheric environments, animatronic characters, and “pulse-pounding moments” that aim to leave fans on the edge of your seat. In particular, it shows an exciting look into new game footage, including a haunting room full of endoskeletons, never-before-seen jumpscares, and a mysterious voice narrating the experience.
Into the Pit revolves around Oswald, who wishes that his town, and his life, weren’t so boring. That all changes when he explores the ball pit in a rundown pizzeria and finds himself in the past. However, as one might expect, Oswald will encounter something that will have him questioning his wish.
Rather than the usual gameplay from a Five Nights at Freddy’s title, Into the Pit instead is a full-on horror adventure. You’ll travel between time periods, gather clues, and obviously outrun the threat relentlessly hounding you. You’ll need to move fast and stay hidden in order to survive. But be careful—it’s not just your own life that’s on the line. Oswald’s father and children from the past could all meet their end if you don’t save them.
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Limited-Time Crossover Event for ‘Resident Evil Survival Unit’ With ‘Monster Hunter’ Announced [Teaser]
If you haven’t yet checked out Aniplex Inc. and JOYCITY Corporation’s Resident Evil Survival Unit, the free-to-play real-time strategy game has just announced a new collaboration with another Capcom property in Monster Hunter to entice prospective players. Kicking off on July 2 and running until July 29, the limited-time collaboration will introduce Monster Hunter–inspired elements into the post-apocalyptic world of Resident Evil Survival Unit, adding large-scale monster encounters to the game’s strategic systems.
Details on the collaboration are being kept under wraps for now, but during the event, players will be able to participate in collaboration-exclusive in-game events that will earn them special rewards inspired by the Monster Hunter series. We do get a brief teaser trailer for the upcoming event, which in addition to teasing various monsters for players to battle, also promises new units for players to recruit.
Set in a parallel world inspired by the Resident Evil universe, the game features an original storyline and real-time strategic gameplay designed for mobile platforms. Players will build bases, secure resources, and battle creatures in a collapsed city. Iconic characters such as Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine appear throughout the game, allowing for team formations that bring together characters from across the Resident Evil franchise, enabling unique combinations not seen in the original titles.
Resident Evil Survival Unit is available on iOS and Android devices.