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Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games has announced that the second entry in the horror anthology, The Dark Pictures: Little Hope, has been delayed to Fall 2020.

The Dark Pictures: Little Hope was set to be released during the Summer but now has been delayed to Fall. The reason for the delay is the restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, and exact release date still has not been announced.

In a press release that was made available, CEO of Supermassive Games and Executive Producer Pete Samuels, has stated,

Our priority has been to keep people safe, and that includes actors and stage crews on whose talents we depend so heavily, other work forces external to our business who all help to create the games we make, and all the talented people that work within our studio. We will continue to follow government and industry body advice and will only embark on any element of development when such advice tells that it is safe to do so. 

Pete Samuels
CEO of Supermassive Games

The Dark Pictures: Little Hope is the second entry in this horror anthology. The story follows a group of college students and their professor as they explore an abandoned town. However, a mysterious fog surrounds the area and traps them in the town. As they search for an escape, they have haunted visions of the town’s occult-steeped past. The group must work to uncover the towns mystery while being pursue by evil forces.

Players will take on the role of each character during their journey and the visions they have. Each action taken will determines if the group escapes the nightmare or not. It has also been confirmed that Will Poulter will return, taking on the role of a new character. Pip Torrens will also return as the Curator.

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