Square Enix and Limited Run Games have announced that the retro action adventure game Fear Effect will launch in 2025 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The first Fear Effect game launched on February 24, 2000 for PlayStation. An announcement trailer was also released.
The game’s details via Limited Run Games:
A lost classic finally returns. Fear Effect challenged assumptions on game aesthetics and art style when it debuted on PlayStation, and decades later its extraordinary blend of cell-shading and motion video still dazzles the eye… and the mind. Gunplay and magic meet in this groundbreaking action / adventure coming to a console near you in 2025.
Details for the latest game in the series, Fear Effect Sedna:
Thrilling action and stealth gameplay enhanced by the Fear system, an exciting story and ultra-stylish cutscenes. Harness your team’s dynamic abilities to tackle enemies and puzzles like never before. This is the quintessential sequel for existing fans and a perfect starting point for newcomers.
The Fear Effect: When your fear meter rises, you will be more susceptible to injury but will receive a boosted damage output and special abilities. Deny fear with stealth and strategy through the new isometric viewpoint and Tactical Pause feature.
Enter the spirit realm: Encounter mystical forces of the Inuit and supernatural creatures of the spirit realm. Will you dare to face the unexpected?
Cinematic cut scenes: Striking animated visuals bring life to a wild, engaging story and dynamic characters.
An array of weapons and character abilities: From silenced pistols and defensive turrets to flamethrowers and monstrous transformations!
KEY FEATURES
New environments in isometric view: Explore the deep caves of Greenland, abandoned scientific complexes, underwater stations and ethereal realms based on Inuit mythology.
A real-time tactical action game: Exploit your heroes special abilities, and combine them to maximize your team’s effectiveness in attacks.
A deep and mature story: Learn more about Fear Effect’s iconic characters’ past as they delve into this new mystery.
Explore a whole new culture: Myths from the Inuit people are imbued with power of the elements and the cold sea. Meet and fight unexpected creatures from the spirit realm!
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“To a much broader audience, including a family-friendly audience".
An announcement trailer was also released.
According to leaker Kurakasis on Exputer
According to a Deallabs report from prominent leaker Billlbil-Kun
The trailer details the narrative, highlights several characters, and more.