Layers of Fear 2 (2019) news & patch notes

The latest chapter in Layers of Fear awaits. Step into the Director’s seat as you seek to unravel the mysteries at the heart of a troubled Hollywood production. What is the Final Prologue? Is it a stand-alone story, or another piece of the puzzle that makes up the complete story of Layers of Fear? The answer lies in the game itself, but does its name reveal part of the secret? Take a peek behind the scenes of the latest chapter of our game and watch the interview with Dawid Kocurek, creative director of Anshar Studios (co-developers of Layers of Fear), to find out more. The Final Prologue is now available for free, playable as a separate chapter in Layers of Fear. Step into the Director’s seat as you seek to unravel the mysteries at the heart of a troubled Hollywood production. Strive to complete your final masterpiece, even as the set around you devolves into chaos. Do you have what it takes to be great? Click this inscription or the banner below to watch the broadcast https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/Layers_of_Fear/ An artist’s descent into madness. The eerie mysteries of the spirit world. A witch-infested forest. The horror of being imprisoned within a machine. Explore all the different facets of fear by taking advantage of BlooberTeam’s Anniversary Sale, featuring some of the biggest discounts in our history. Currently live on Steam and on other gaming platforms. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/9911718/83c36149f6b2f1530242fc2f56fbd0d4487264a0.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42506694/759da6c3e0fdde61b4ae97ca186ecb6c0e358502.png

New Layers of Fear is out now. It's series crowning work, the reimagined story that made Bloober Team a well-known creator of psychological horror. One of the first games and first psychological horror to utilize the power of Unreal Engine 5 and advanced technological tools: The Lumen, Ray Tracing, and Niagara effects. Discover the reimagined world of Layers of Fear, the complete story of the people whose dreams, ambitions, and desires drove them to the bottom of madness. Delve deep into their personal dramas and witness the intertwining of reality, obsession, and delusion. Reveal the path of a malevolent, hidden between layers of fear, a terrifying entity that thrives on human misery. In addition, we are pleased to offer an exclusive discount for players who have previously purchased Layers of Fear (2016) and/or Layers of Fear 2. The discount is valid on Steam for 2 weeks from the release date. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/Layers_of_Fear/

Introducing Layers of Fear's Deluxe Edition. The set includes the base game, along with digital extras: an artbook and a soundtrack featuring the latest tracks composed exclusively by Arkadiusz Reikowski for the game. Step into the definitive experience of the critically acclaimed Layers of Fear franchise, featuring: Layers of Fear, Layers of Fear Inheritance, Layers of Fear The Final Note, Layers of Fear 2, and Layers of Fear: The Lighthouse. For the standard edition, the suggested price is $29.99, while the deluxe edition is priced at $34.99. Players who have previously purchased Layers of Fear (2016) and/or Layers of Fear 2 will receive a 30% discount. The offer is limited in time! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/Layers_of_Fear/

The Layers of Fear Steam demo release was a surprising and powerful blast. The game has received a great deal of interest, and we are grateful for it. That's why we've decided to extend the current demo until May 31, 2023. We want to give everyone more time to experience a taste of the game before the official premiere. If you need support or assistance, please contact us at [email protected]. You will also find us in the community/discussion section. Have fun! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/Layers_of_Fear/

Dear players! The demo is now available! Take a dive into the eerie world of Layers of Fear. Testing will run all week until Monday, May 22 at 3:00 PM PT It's time to face the mystery! Today we also reveal the release date! If you need support or assistance, please contact us at [email protected]. You will also find us in the community/discussion section. Have fun! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/Layers_of_Fear/ Don't miss our livestream with Layers of Fear devs! Can't tune in? The recording will be available for public viewing.

Next Monday and throughout the week, we're opening the gates to the dark and madness-filled world of Layers of Fears. Experience a glimpse of the gameplay with our demo available on Steam. It's time to face the mystery!  Steam Demo: Start; May 15, 8:00 AM PT - End; May 22, 3:00 PM PT So here we go with the official PC requirements for Layers of Fear (2023) Check your setup. https://scontent-fra5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/343705029_168259759237520_2589720288622963333_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=ae9488&_nc_ohc=gLl5FW5r2dwAX_NGokE&_nc_ht=scontent-fra5-2.xx&oh=03_AdQlil5uwBVDv9U9P4M1Y_6LMZE7YuiRDfh-JfeKTKk8XA&oe=64847FB4 Step into the unsettling world of Layers of Fear, where mysteries and danger lurk around every corner. We invite you to watch the cinematic intro of the upcoming game. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/Layers_of_Fear/

Bloober Team's venture into horror began with the Layers series; the upcoming Layers of Fear will be the series' most important work and is scheduled to launch in June 2023. Developed in collaboration with Anshar Studios, it promises to deliver fresh gameplay, chapters, and a visually stunning experience. Here's a brief look at what awaits our dear players.

Game Content

The series’ upcoming magnum opus is the definitive way to experience the critically acclaimed franchise as it features Layers of Fear and Layers of Fear 2, as well as all DLCs (including the new ‘The Final Note’ DLC that will give you a new perspective on the Layers of Fear storyline) and the never-before-told story of The Writer, which will tie everything together. Built on Unreal Engine 5, Layers of Fear supports Ray Tracing, HDR, and 4K resolution to make the stunning visuals, and your nightmarish experience, as immersive and realistic as possible. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34866232/7f5ba1257926ee64f62f35db18789fcffb8fffa1.png

Gameplay Preview

Check out our latest 11-minute gameplay video and get ready to immerse yourself in the horrors that await new players and long-time fans of the Layers of Fear series. Witness the unveiling of the new mechanic, the lantern, and take a sneak peek at the gameplay in a new setting — inside a lighthouse.

Next-Generation Graphics

In addition to introducing brand new chapters and gameplay elements, Layers of Fear also demonstrates the impressive potential of Unreal Engine 5 - it's one of the very first games to date that were built with the newest technology. Take a look at the game's stunning graphics in a showcase video here. There's much more to learn about the game, go check out the Layers of Fear's Steam card for more information. Keep a close eye there as our developers host streams about the game from time to time. Don't forget to share your comments and insights in the comment section of the news. Thanks for following! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/Layers_of_Fear/

Don't miss our livestream with new Layers of Fear devs this Thur. evening (CET)! Get exclusive game insights and how UE5 intensified its horror atmosphere. See our Steam Page for the exact time. Can't tune in? The recording will be available for public viewing. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/Layers_of_Fear/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34866232/c61e93d5376c74eeb3e7eabc860c702d3f35beb5.png Layers of Fear 2 - Safe Mode is now live! Experience the world of Layers of Fear 2 at your own pace and unravel the story of our dear actor, and the role of a lifetime. Along with the launch of our new Safe Mode, we've tuned a certain mystery in game to give our loyal fans a better chance at solving this citrus puzzle. No spoilers.

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Layers of Fear 2 - Patch 1.2

The team has prepared our second patch, deployed today, to address a few key issues found in Layers of Fear 2 on PC. Patch 1.2

• FIXED - Formless Man - Various "Instant Death" Encounters
• FIXED - Various Lighting Issues
• TUNED - Further Fine Tuning of the Formless Man Behavior and Difficulty
• TUNED - Performance and Quality Adjustments
• TUNED - Pacing Adjustments - Several Acts
• TUNED - Black and White Post Processing - Adjusted in Chapter 2
• TUNED - Perfect Storm Achievement
• NEW - 'NG+ Unlocked' Pop Up with Info Added to Game Ending

This patch is now live, so please restart the title and check for updates! -Layers of Fear 2 Dev Team

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Layers of Fear 2 - Patch 1.1

We have a hotfix patch incoming for Layers of Fear 2 on PC to repair and tune a few key elements uncovered in our first week, post-launch. Patch 1.1

• FIXED - Several Issues with Formless Man Behavior
• FIXED - Various Lighting Issues
• FIXED - Involuntary Resolution Changes After Player Death
• FIXED - Minor Bug Fixes in Multiple Acts
• FIXED - Letter Spacing for ъ, ь, э, я
• TUNED - Formless Man Difficulty Decreased
• TUNED - Max Value for FOV Increased by 5%
• TUNED - Default Controller Sensitivity Increased by 10%

The patch will go live immediately, so please restart the title and check for updates! -Layers of Fear 2 Dev Team

Layers of Fear 2 - Out Now

Experience Bloober Team's New Masterpiece, Layers of Fear 2, with voice acting led by iconic horror actor Tony Todd. Available now on Steam. Layers of Fear 2 is a first-person psychological horror game with an emphasis on exploration and story. Players control a Hollywood actor who heeds the call of an enigmatic director to take on the lead role in a film shot aboard an ocean liner. Beware, for all may not truly be what it seems. Click the image below for our all new launch trailer! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34866232/de63e72b03dc6f063847888e1783ce40f7be5824.jpg

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Hello, dear actors, and welcome to the crew of a new masterpiece in horror.

For those of you just encountering Layers of Fear 2 for the first time, allow us a moment to bring you up to date on the project. Layers of Fear 2 is a first-person psychological horror game with an emphasis on exploration and story. Players control a Hollywood actor who heeds the call of an enigmatic director to take on the lead role in a film shot aboard an ocean liner. Beware, for all may not truly be what it seems.

Project Méliès

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34866232/4a156337afb4ab275fce02d178f9117dd8aaa353.jpg Ominously teased, Project Méliès sneaked onto social media as the next project for Bloober Team, in partnership with Gun Media. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvR1eCxP6eI

Project Méliès: Yet He Stands

Shortly after the initial tease of Project Méliès, the team elaborated, even if only slightly. "Yet He Stands" clued keen eyed viewers into some of the key elements of the game, though hindsight helped immensely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTUnw_XXA8s

Project Méliès - The Reveal

The time had come to drop the code name and reveal what the team has been working on. Revealing not only that the title would be Layers of Fear 2, the second in the cult classic world created by Bloober Team, but also that Horror Icon Tony Todd was on board for narrating an especially eccentric main character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeMtj6CuXPE

Developer Diaries - Peeling Back the Curtain

With an experience such as Layers of Fear 2, rich with inspiration and artistic elements from film to sound, Developer Diaries were then kicked off to document the process of creating such a lush but terrifying atmosphere. Episode One deals with the inspiration behind Layers of Fear 2... https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34866232/56358c4c495deeff4fbe36a67c1e4ebe6491a9f5.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYHHxzKusxo While Episode Two is a look at the Sound Design and Soundtrack of Layers of Fear 2... https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34866232/c5e4e29b0263fd036a453f3d85f6a1e9b4fb2b3b.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-YQqEOI8sA

PAX South and Presenting Layer of Fear 2 to the World

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34866232/2eabdccf475dab423e7794643c14c8b88b33eefd.jpg With our first installment of the Dev Diary series ready to publish and a brand new exclusive trailer fresh from the fire, the teams at Bloober and Gun set out for a PAX South event featuring not only a VIP Party, set in a thematically accurate venue, but also a panel with the Design, Creative, and Community Team members on hand to lend some unique insight into the world of Layers of Fear 2. https://media.giphy.com/media/J6OJAKQQv6XfAJBU18/giphy.gif Click the GIF to view the PAX South Panel Broadcast Video Our PAX South trailer premiere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3qOK26Bbig

PAX East and Our First Gameplay Demo

Fast forward another month and we're on our way to PAX East, equipped with another VIP Event, in the theme of Layers of fear 2, another panel with team members from both Bloober and Gun, and this time a BOOTH. The booth featured a gameplay demo ripped straight from the game for our booth visitors to experience for themselves. https://media.giphy.com/media/YoV7WrfSlDLJ0XEOjH/giphy.gif Click the GIF to view the PAX East Panel Broadcast Video https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34866232/64cc2b4125edcaaa71eb5a57ed160b4cb4cdb4e5.jpg And here we are. The team is incredibly proud of what we have with Layers of Fear 2 and cannot wait to show you more. We are currently on track for a launch in 2019 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, with a $29.99 price point. Follow Layers of Fear 2 on Socials! Twitter Facebook Instagram Or catch up with the team on our Official Discord Server!