Popular 1998 Horror Game Announces Full Remake

Key Features of The House of the Dead 2: Remake

• Spring 2025 Release: The game will launch on all major platforms next spring.
• Modernized Gameplay: Expect enhanced visuals, new environments, and multiple gameplay modes, including co-op.
• Classic Horror Reimagined: This remake breathes new life into the 1998 arcade classic, featuring revamped graphics, remastered audio, and expanded content.

Forever Entertainment and MegaPixel Studio are bringing back the 1998 horror rail shooter, The House of the Dead 2, in a fully-remastered form. Originally a unique alternative to the then-popular Resident Evil franchise, The House of the Dead 2: Remake offers modern gamers a fresh take on classic zombie arcade action.

The 1998 Sega arcade original featured on-rails shooting and hordes of gruesome zombies. A landmark FPS horror title, it's considered a genre icon. While previously ported to Dreamcast, original Xbox, and Wii, this remake promises significant improvements.

The announcement trailer showcases the updated graphics and music, along with new environments. Players once again assume the role of a secret agent battling a zombie outbreak. The remake boasts enhanced visuals, remastered audio, expanded environments, and both single-player and co-op modes. Additional gameplay options include Classic Campaign, Boss Mode, branching storylines, and multiple endings.

Platforms and Release Date

The House of the Dead 2: Remake is slated for release on Nintendo Switch, PC (GOG and Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in Spring 2025. The game promises a blend of retro arcade action – high-octane music, gory effects, and combo counters – with modern visuals and a refined HUD.

A Wave of Retro Horror Revivals

The House of the Dead 2: Remake joins a recent trend of classic horror game revivals, following successful remakes of Resident Evil titles and the Clock Tower remaster. Fans of zombie horror and retro gaming should keep an eye out for further updates.