Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion adds PS5 version, delayed to 2026

The horror game “Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion” is scheduled to debut on PlayStation 5, as well as its pre-announced versions for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam) in the year 2026. The publisher MAGES has made this announcement, which moves the game’s release from its previously targeted 2025 window. This delay is from the original plan.

According to a press statement by XSEED Games, the development team is making use of the extra time to create a sequel that aims to surpass the terror of its predecessors by introducing groundbreaking changes in perspective to intensify the immersive horror experience. This upcoming installment will not only uphold the renowned legacy of ‘Corpse Party’, but also promise to deliver the most chilling scares yet. Moreover, this additional time will enable the creation and simultaneous launch of a PlayStation 5 version alongside the previously announced versions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC through Steam.

Here is an overview of the game, via XSEED Games:

About

“Ayame Kirishima, Ayame Kirishima, please send them to the hospital.”

In an attempt to increase her viewership, live-streamer Nemu Takahashi persuades her classmates Haruka Nanami and Maria Hitsugi to explore an urban myth known as “Ayame’s Mercy” in a deserted hospital for a live broadcast.

It does not go as planned.

In a twist of events, the trio of friends inadvertently awaken an age-old curse within the hospital, leading them into a grim alternate world. This realm is inhabited by the vindictive ghost of Ayame Kirishima and numerous other sinister entities. Meanwhile, their schoolmates back home strive to locate them. Their chance for survival now rests on outsmarting the wicked spirits lurking within Amare Est Vivere Hospital and breaking Ayame’s curse permanently.

Key Features

  • Get the Party Re-StartedCorpse Party returns with an all-new entry featuring refreshed presentation and additional gameplay depth. It’s the perfect entry point for new players, and features plenty of nods for long-time fans too.
  • Spine-Tingling Terror – Sensational storytelling in visual novel format with evocative and terrifying descriptions combined with smothering binaural audio and spine-tingling Japanese voiceover will have players on the edge of their seats.
  • Japanese Horror Elevated – Explore the halls of Amare Est Vivere freely in both first- and third-person, providing new perspectives for players brave enough to take a closer look.
  • Riveting Paranormal Mystery – Told across six chapters, with eight additional scenarios and a plethora of gruesome Wrong Ends, it’s up to you to uncover the horrifying truth behind “Ayame’s Mercy”—if you hope to earn the “true” ending.

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2025-08-25 16:16