Publisher DreadXP and developer DarkStone Digital are set to unleash The Mortuary Assistant on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on August 2, accompanied by a free “Definitive Edition” update for existing platforms, promising enhanced horrors and new challenges.
This horror experience, which first released for players on PC via Steam in 2022 and later on Switch in 2023, will now terrify console gamers. Players players step into the shoes of Rebecca Owens, a recent apprentice at River Fields Mortuary, where the normal boundaries between life and death begin to blur.
As night descends and demonic forces stir, Rebecca must navigate unsettling embalming tasks and occult rituals to uncover the mortuary’s dark secrets and save herself from malevolent spirits. The Definitive Edition includes a host of new Haunt Events, an endless embalming-only mode, new bodies, additional lore, a new Valentine’s Day seasonal event in February, performance improvements, and more.
The Mortuary Assistant Key Features:
- Eerie Embalming: Engage in unsettling embalming tasks amidst supernatural disturbances. From cleansing and preparing bodies to managing unexpected paranormal occurrences, players must maintain composure amidst rising tension.
- Occult Rituals: Employ occult rituals to identify and banish demonic entities that lurk within the mortuary’s shadows. Each encounter with the supernatural presents a unique challenge, requiring strategic thinking and nerve-wracking decision-making.
- Narrative Depth: Unravel Rebecca Owens’ haunting past and the sinister mysteries lurking within River Fields Mortuary. Through exploration and interaction with NPCs, uncover the truth behind disturbing events and discover Rebecca’s role in the unfolding nightmare.
- Dynamic Horror: A groundbreaking system ensures each playthrough is uniquely terrifying, with surprises lurking around every corner. Adaptive AI and environmental triggers intensify the horror experience, ensuring no two encounters feel alike.
You can watch the trailer below:
Source: Gematsu
