The sequel to the 2017 social horror game will bring the franchise to console platforms for the first time. World Makers has announced that Deceit 2 will be coming to PlayStation and Xbox consoles as well as PC when it launches later this year. The game is being developed in Unreal Engine 5 with horrifying gorgeous visuals and detailed character models, and is upgrading the maximum player count from six to nine players.

• More MP1st Reading: Resident Evil 4 Remake Demo and “The Mercenaries” Free DLC Announced, New Gameplay Unleashed

Deceit 2 New Content and Features List:

First announced last October, Deceit 2 includes three new characters, new maps, combat abilities and items, next-gen visuals developed in Unreal Engine 5 and more new content as detailed below:

• New Next-Gen Visuals: All-new visually stunning characters and maps built completely from the ground up for modern platforms in Unreal Engine 5.
• Increased Player Count: Deceit 2 expands the player cap from six to nine players. Maps and gameplay have been redesigned to accommodate larger matches.
• Overhauled Combat: Intense chase sequences with remastered Terror monsters, new items and abilities, and interactive maps provide groundbreaking asymmetric action.
• Three New Characters: A set of brand new characters join the roster.
• Enhanced Story Content: Detailed backstories and expanded lore wrap the characters and players into a richer universe.
• Rich Investigation Mechanics: New items, clues, and abilities flesh out the investigation gameplay.
• More to be announced soon!

The game’s Steam page is live now. More information about Deceit 2 can be found in an official FAQ here.

Deceit 2 will release for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox sometime later in 2023. Stay tuned here at MP1st for all upcoming updates and announcements about the game.