Bloober has shown us some of the tech used for the upcoming Layers Of Fear.
Layers Of Fear is releasing in June, but Bloober has been showing off the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 for some time now. The horror game will be one of the first titles fulling running on the new engine and my goodness does it look insane!
The tech showcase shows how the team is utilizing several different lighting techniques to make an absolutely scary feeling in the game.
Layers of Fear (2023) supports Ray Tracing, HDR and 4K resolution, increasing visual accuracy, realism, the quality of in-game reflections and overall graphical fidelity. As well, the game utilizes Lumen global illumination to achieve superbly dynamic lighting, Niagara visual effects to create particle effects in real time and Action System Controls to improve the development process and optimization of all gameplay mechanics.
The game releases this June and includes both the first two titles, the DLC expansions, a new DLC expansion, and the first story of The Writer which will tie all the games together. New gameplay mechanics have also been introduced including a new lantern which will utilized the new engines lighting mechanics. The games soundtrack has also been revamped with Arek Reikowski, the composer of The Medium, adding some original scores to the game.
It’s also worth noting this is the first horror experience from Bloober using Unreal Engine 5 so we will get a small taste of what the potential Silent Hill 2 remake will look and feel like also.
The Ultimate Layers of Fear Experience – The series’s crowning work casts an overarching narrative over the entire franchise.
Horror Reimagined – Everything in the Layers of Fear series melds together into a single experience, including all DLCs, so players can find all the answers they seek.
Shocking New Looks – Enhanced with Unreal Engine 5’s improved technology. This version offers a more immersive horror experience with the addition of Ray Tracing, HDR, 4K resolution, and the Lumen system.
Psychological Horror – A grim but gripping first-person psychedelic horror game focused on tense exploration, puzzle-solving, and immersive storytelling. Discover what lies in the depths of the human psyche with this mature, cathartic game.
New tricks – New brand-new core mechanics that will be introduced to Layers of Fear and its sequel, as well as additional features, so all the chapters and stories will blend seamlessly
Horror Through the Many Lenses of Art – Explore the depths of obsession with three different stories of craft-obsessed protagonists (The Painter, The Actor and The Writer) which are interwoven to create a truly immersive experience and gripping storyline
Classical, Ominous Soundtrack – Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack composed by the highly-acclaimed musician Arek Reikowski. He has composed a hypnotic score that adds an extra layer of tension to the game and will leave you on the edge of your seat
