Developer Invader Studios has announced that it will release a playable demo of its upcoming survival-horror prequel, Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, during next week's Steam Next Fest, running from February 21-28. To mark the occasion, the studio has released a new trailer, which you can watch above.
Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is set before Daymare: 1998. the Resident Evil 2-inspired survival horror game released in 2019 for PC and 2020 for consoles. Sandcastle will be released later this year for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
The developers promise "innovative crowd control mechanics linked to one of the most innovative and original weapons ever, the Frost Grip," among other features. You play as special agent Dalila Reyes as she explores the depths of the research center H.A.D.E.S. (Hexacore Advanced Division for Extraction and Search).
IGN exclusively announced Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle last year.
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