The upcoming reboot of the Alone in the Dark series that was planned to launch this coming month has now been pushed back into 2024. First announced this past year, Alone in the Dark is the first game that THQ Nordic has planned to publish in the franchise since acquiring the IP back in 2018. And while October would've been a fantastic month for Alone in the Dark to release given that it is a horror experience, it seems that THQ Nordic was frightened off by numerous other games that are releasing in this same window.

Horror games thrive on the eerie embrace of solitude, something that is impossible to achieve in a gaming month as busy as October.

To ensure a breathtaking experience for everyone, we have made the decision to move the release of #AloneInTheDark to January 16, 2024. pic.twitter.com/W5EgV4aTZc

— Alone in the Dark (@AITDGame) September 5, 2023

Announced on social media today, it was revealed that Alone in the Dark will now arrive next year on January 16, 2024, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Originally, the game was due out on October 25, which means that this delay is nearly three months in total. As for the reason behind the delay, THQ Nordic essentially said that it wanted to give Alone in the Dark more chance to find success without having to compete with other titles. October 2023 looks incredibly packed on paper as it will also see games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Assassin's Creed Mirage all launching.

"Horror games thrive on the eerie embrace of solitude, something that is impossible to achieve in a gaming month as busy as October," said the official Alone in the Dark account. "To ensure a breathtaking experience for everyone, we have made the decision to move the release of Alone in the Dark to January 16, 2024."

Posted: Sep 10, 2023 12:27 pm
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Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/alone-in-the-dark-release-date-delay/