The Backrooms 1998 launches February 20

The survival horror game using found footage, titled “The Backrooms 1998“, will exit Early Access and officially launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on February 20, as announced by publishers Feardemic and developers Steelkrill Studio.

The Early Access version launched for PC via Steam on May 25, 2022.

Here is an overview of the game, via Feardemic:

About

1998’s “The Backrooms” is a chilling, first-person, found-footage survival horror game that unfolds as a psychological thriller. It follows the harrowing tale of a young teenager who unintentionally tumbles into the mysterious labyrinth known as “The Backrooms,” in 1998.

Roam freely, mark, explore and try to unravel the story—however you are not alone.

Don’t scream.

Trigger Warning

Warning: Some viewers might find this game unsettling due to its graphic depiction of intense horror elements such as disturbing visuals, frightening sounds, eerie environments, sudden jump scares, gruesome scenes, extreme violence, murder, and high levels of fear. Play at your own discretion.

Can you escape the backrooms?

Key Features

Delve Into the Backrooms – Try to find your way in an unwelcoming maze of the backrooms
Stamina System – Don’t lose your breath and keep an eye on your stamina levels. Avoid getting too tired, unless you want the creature to get to you.
Leave a Trace – Use your spray gun to mark your path, helping you navigate the backrooms and keep track of the rooms you’ve already explored.
Stock Up on Goods – Use the tools scattered around to help you escape this nightmare.
Limited Chances – Save yourself by saving your progress in the special ‘safe rooms’. This is your only chance to not be trapped here for eternity.

Watch a new trailer below.

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