It looks like the next installation in the Amnesia franchise will be a pivotal point in the beloved horror series. Frictional Games has officially announced Amnesia: The Bunker and stated that it will be the first in the Amnesia IP to deliver horror survival by way of emergent gameplay, more player agency, and a sandbox open-world environment with abundant unscripted terror.

Players will be in total control of their moment-to-moment decisions. Armed with a revolver gun and a noisy dynamo flashlight, players will walk the course of an ill-lighted WW1 bunker on the shoes of a French soldier troubled by his amnesia and hunted by an otherworldly creature. Players can expect this new title to test their cleverness, courage, and ability to keep cool under pressure to make quick problem-solving decisions. There are multiple available solutions to each task, puzzle, and approach to the game’s obstacles; it’s up to you to decide your moves.

In a semi-open world, this game encourages the player to explore and experiment, using wits and whatever tools are at their disposal to overcome the looming horrors. Players will feel a stressful amount of power in their hands. Every decision will change the outcome of how the game responds as a consequence of the choices made. This new twist in gameplay adds new depths and constant tension to the game, forcing players to create new strategic paths in every playthrough.

Amnesia: The Bunker is planned to release in March 2023 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. How do you feel about this series taking a turn in its play style?