Summary
During the PlayStation State of Play on June 20, 2025, developer MoonHood and publisher Fast Travel Games revealed the first gameplay trailer for the upcoming “cozy horror” gameThe Midnight Walk. Blending surrealism akin to that of filmmaker Tim Burton with the claymation esthetics of Laika Studios,The Midnight Walklooks to whisk players away to a fantastical realm of darkness on PC, PC VR, PS5, andPSVR2.
First announced in September 2024,The Midnight Walkfeatures handcrafted clay figures and landscapes that have been meticulously scanned and rendered into a 3D video game environment. The upcoming title utilizes stop-motion animation to bring its clay creations to life in an eye-catching way, similar to thenarrative gameHarold Halibut. Courtesy of the new gameplay trailer, audiences can now get a closer look at the otherworldly experience coming inThe Midnight Walk.
In the gameplay trailer forThe Midnight Walk, viewers are treated to a detailed look at the main characters of the game, as well as some of the unsettling foes that players will face along the way. Players will set off on an eerie first-person journey as The Burnt One and must team up with the lost lantern creature Potboy, who will light the way through the conflicting world of wonder and horror. While playing as The Burnt One, players must outsmart horrific monsters and protect the precious flame of Potboy.The Midnight Walkfeatures five tales of fire and darkness, an eclectic cast of characters, artistic claymation landscapes, and optionalVR gameplay support for PlayStation 5and PC.
When is The Midnight Walk Releasing?
In addition to giving audiences an extended look at the gameplay ofThe Midnight Walk, MoonHood and Fast Travel Games also revealed that the creepy Burton-esque title will be releasing on Thursday, June 03, 2025. The trailer showcases some of the unique mechanics that players will be able to enjoy in both standard and VR mode, including lighting fires, launching projectiles, and outmaneuvering enemies. Audiences have already begun comparingThe Midnight Walkto iconic films likeCoralineand adventuregames likeLost in Random. Players can wishlistThe Midnight Walkon Steam, and pre-orders are available now for PlayStation 5.
With an intriguing blend of eye-catching visuals and dark story tones,The Midnight Walkhas the potential to join the ranks of other belovedgames that are creepy yet cute. Both AAA and indie horror games have been on a hot streak in recent years, so it should come as no surprise that many are excitedly awaitingThe Midnight Walk.
