With the upcoming Alone in the Dark by Pieces Interactive and THQ Nordic, a lot of players will be experiencing the game for the first time. However, for those that didn’t know, this game is actually a remake of the original that was released in 1992.

Thankfully, players won’t need to know the original (or the first reboot back in 2008), to “enjoy” the story. This is according to Alone in the Dark Associate Producer Andreas Schmiedecker in speaking with MP1st, who also added that this re-imagining will contain “hints and references” to the original.

MP1st: What are some of the major differences (aside from the audio and graphics) from the original? Are there any sections cut? Alone in the Dark originally came out over 30 years ago. Obviously, technology has grown immensely since, with some games even having near-photorealistic visuals. But games and tech have always been more about the visuals, so we’re curious, with the long history of Alone in the Dark, what are some of the things that technology has brought to the table for the team, that has not only modernized the series, but also help blend in elements of the past, to help build this new telling of the game.

Schmiedecker: While we play a lot with elements and characters from the 1992 game and our story starts a lot like the original, we actually have a unique story that takes the original’s premise to all new places. If you remember the original story, you’ll find a lot of hints and references, but also a couple of surprises; while new players will get to enjoy the story without the need for any prior knowledge.

Alone in the Dark is set for release this October 25 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Go check out a gameplay look into the upcoming horror game right here.

Stay tuned to our full interview hitting the site soon.