Operation Backlog Completion 2026
Jul 312026
 

It hasn’t been announced yet, but it seems like a new version of the horror game Amnesia: The Dark Descent is in the works.

The other day, a fan discovered that the 2025 annual report from Frictional Games not only mentioned their upcoming game Ontos, but also a new release of Amnesia: The Dark Descent.

No details were given except that it is “a new version” of Amnesia and is planned for late 2026. It’s unknown if this means a remaster or a remake.

(Imagine if it ends up being a Switch 2 port of the original instead.)

If you’ve been trying to learn more about this, you might have found that it’s not exactly easy to find the original source. Every single article about the news links back only to the Reddit post. The screenshot of the report, which was included in the post, is widely available, but I found myself running against a wall as I asked, “How do you find the annual report in the first place?!”

Finally, finally, I found a site called Allabolag, a Swedish information provider that offers details on Swedish companies. There, the page for Frictional Games included the PDF of the financial report in question. I have no idea if there’s a more direct way to find that report. The important thing is that it looks legitimate.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent was one of the first survival horror games I ever played. I played it before I knew about Steam. I talked about it back in 2015, and even though I never got around to playing the most recent Amnesia game, the first one still has such a special place in my heart.

I’m not sure what a remake or remaster could improve, but I’m at least intrigued by the news. Here’s hoping we get an official announcement soon.

What are your thoughts on the Amnesia: The Dark Descent news?

Jul 292026
 

Time for some otome news again!

When the 9 R.I.P. Sequel was confirmed for localization, I wondered if it would be released in October for Halloween.

And it will be!

9 R.I.P. Sequel got a release date trailer yesterday confirming that it will be out on October 27, 2026.

Since the story deals with ghosts and spirits, that’s a perfect time of year for it despite it not being a horror game.

(Preorders are available for the physical edition, but I’m waiting on the limited edition. I’m still so happy that this one is getting a real limited edition instead of just a “plus” edition like the last few otome games from IFI.)

Now, games have a tendency to languish in my backlog, but I’ve been looking forward to this time enough that I’ll probably play it at launch. As for the others I still need to get around to… well, we’ll see.

Are you planning to get the 9 R.I.P. Sequel?

Jul 272026
 

Friday evening, Santa Monica Studio announced the release date for God of War Laufey: February 16.

(The teaser video basically just shows the logo and release date, so there’s no new game details from that.)

God of War Laufey was one of the highlights from June’s State of Play, a new entry in the series that stars Faye after her death in some sort of afterlife for the gods.

Since it was announced with no release window at all, a February release date is sooner than some might have predicted.

On top of that, Cory Barlog also said during a Comic-Con Panel that the next game starring Kratos will be out after Laufey and directly tie to its story.

It’s a little strange to tease the next game like that, but it’s probably both as extra reassurance to fans who were worried there wouldn’t be any more Kratos games, and to entice more fans to play Laufey.

For me, Laufey is in an odd position where I’m intrigued by the story and think the gameplay looks interesting, but between my mixed feelings on Ragnarok and my skepticism toward Phranque the talking cube (I’m sorry, I’m just not convinced that he won’t feel goofy and out of place), I find myself inclined to wait and see what the game’s reception is first.

But who know? Maybe I’ll be convinced between now and February.

What are your thoughts on Laufey’s release date and the other God of War news?