Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion announced for Switch

March 28: XSEED and Mages today announced Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion, which is in development for Switch. A release is planned for Fall 2024.

Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion is a new entry in the horror series, but now with new characters, a new setting, a terrifying new curse, and explorable 3D rendered environments. We’ve got more information in the following overview:

Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion follows three high school friends; Haruka Nanami, Nemu Takanashi, and Maria Hitsugi, as they explore the Amare Est Vivere Hospital, testing a local urban legend as the streamer Nemu seeks to boost her subscriber count. Unfortunately for the three girls, the legend of “Ayame’s Mercy” is true, and they trigger a decades-old curse that sends them into a dark realm. Together they must avoid the vengeful spirit of Ayame Kirishima and other horrors from the hospital’s dark past as they search for a way to dispel Ayame’s curse once and for all.

The cult-classic Japanese horror franchise returns with new characters, a new setting, a terrifying new curse, and a brand-new look allowing for more thrills and chills! Players can freely explore the fully 3D rendered halls of the Amare Est Vivere Hospital in both third- and, for those brave enough to take a closer look, first-person viewpoints as they try to keep the girls alive. This new perspective complements the series’ visual novel-style storytelling, pairing updated visuals with gruesome descriptions and spine-tingling binaural audio accompanied by the original Japanese voiceovers. Featuring six chapters, with eight additional scenarios and plenty of Wrong Ends for players to discover as they uncover the truth behind “Ayame’s Mercy” and escape with their lives, Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion is the perfect entry point for new horror buffs while keeping longtime fans on the edge of their seats.

The first trailer for Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion is available below.

Announcement Trailer

The title will be sold physically and digitally on Switch. XSEED will release an “Ayame’s Mercy Edition” which includes a copy of the game with reversible cover, a ‘Save Yourself’ LED blue candle styled after the in-game save points, a 64-page artbook filled with behind-the-scenes content, a spooky ‘Ayame’s Mercy’ lenticular art card, an ‘evidence kit’ containing items pulled right out of the game world, and an Amare Est Vivere ‘Medical Kit’ metal outer case. Pricing for the full package is set at $80.

We’ll have more information about the game in the future, including a final release date. Stay tuned for future updates.

May 30: Proper screenshots have now been released, which you can find below.