The House of the Dead 2: Remake launches August 7 for Switch and PC, later for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Xbox One

On August 7, “The House of the Dead 2: Remake” is set to release for Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam and GOG) priced at $24.99 / €24.99. Further releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One will follow at a later time, as confirmed by publishers Forever Entertainment and developers MegaPixel Studio.

Here is an overview of the game, via Forever Entertainment:

About

Remake” is an updated version of the second game from the popular and well-known rail shooter series. You can play as James or Gary, a secret agent working alone, or join forces with another player in cooperative mode to eliminate the menacing undead creatures that come your way.

Story

In February of the year 2000, an unsuspecting small city found itself under siege by ominous beings. Two agents from AMS, James Taylor and Gary Stewart, were dispatched to look into this mystery. Upon their arrival, they observed a scene reminiscent of the Curien Mansion event that had taken place in 1998. Eager to find the root cause of the invasion, they started blasting through waves of these creatures.

Key Features

  • Remastered music (with the classic soundtrack also available in the game).
  • Modern graphics.
  • Gameplay faithful to the original game.
  • Cooperative mode.
  • Multiple endings and branching levels.

Various Game Modes

  • Classic Campaign – Almost two years after the events of the first installment, AMS agents James Taylor and Gary Stewart are deployed to investigate a city seized by undead creatures.
  • Boss Mode – Take on the challenge of defeating the game’s bosses as fast as you can.
  • Training Mode – Polish your skills in several available training scenarios to improve your abilities before deploying on a mission.

Watch a new trailer below.

Switch and PC Release Date Trailer

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2025-06-18 16:02