Undaunted Games has announced that their highly anticipated follow-up to the 2018 hit Last Year, titled Forest Hills: The Last Year, will now officially launch on October 22 on PC via Steam. This 5v1 asymmetrical horror game takes players beyond the eerie confines of Eastside High into the terrifying streets of Forest Hills. The relaunch of Forest Hills: The Last Year requires additional work before the developers would like to release the game to the public and hence the release date has been pushed ahead to give them more time to finalize the game.
Originally slated for an Early Access release in June, Forest Hills: The Last Year will now skip Early Access and launch directly into its full 1.0 version this fall. This delay allows for a richer, more content-packed launch, ensuring that players will have a more comprehensive and immersive experience from the get-go.
You can check out the Official Teaser #3 for the game below:
Upon release, Forest Hills: The Last Year will feature an impressive array of content, including:
- Seven Maps: Featuring updated versions of the original Last Year maps (The Library, The Belltower, The Gym, The Sawmill, The Mine, The Forest, and The Cemetery) with enhanced lighting, bug fixes, and weather improvements.
- Six Fiends: Players can expect new skins, emotes, and more for characters such as The Slasher, The Strangler, The Giant, The Spider, The Warlock, and The Dryad.
- Seven Displaced: Survivors Sam, Nick, Troy, Chad, Raj, Amber, and Abigail will return with new skins and emotes.
- New Ability System: For Fiends, alongside a revamped Arcanum system.
- New Dialogue: Fresh lines for both Fiends and Displaced characters.
- New Music and SFX: Courtesy of Pixel Audio.
Undaunted Games acquired the Last Year IP in 2023 and immediately began working on this new entry. Recognizing the unique gameplay that made Last Year a standout in the asymmetric horror genre, the developers aim to enhance this foundation with new elements that will push the boundaries of player expectations. Forest Hills: The Last Year promises to deliver enhanced maps, frightful fiends, skilled classes, and more.
The game’s development team is also expanding its creative roster. Veteran comic book artist and professional wrestler Andy “Bob Anger” Belanger is contributing to the game’s artwork. Acclaimed writer Frank Tieri, known for his work in television, video games, and comics, is handling the narrative. Additionally, prolific voice actor Sean Schemmel, best known for his work on the DragonBall series, is serving as the Voice-over Director.
The developer has also shared ambitious plans for Forest Hills: The Last Year, with additional content slated for release throughout 2025 and beyond. This long-term vision aims to keep the game fresh and engaging for its community, promising ongoing support and new experiences.
Forest Hills: The Last Year is currently in development and the developments are prepping to release it as a prominent addition to the asymmetric horror genre. If you are interested in playing it when it comes out, you can head over to its official Steam page and add it to your wishlist.
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