It’s time to discover the truth about the terrifying events of Keen Sight, the small town tucked away in the endless woods of Idaho and location of Daymare: 1998. But in order to uncover these dark secrets, you must go back to where it all began. Back to 1994.

Step into the shoes of special agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of a unit called H.A.D.E.S. (Hexacore Advanced Division for Extraction and Search), and get ready to enter the most advanced experimental research center in the United States of America. Be careful though, because in the darkness of the desolate, labyrinthine depths of the military research center there is something terrifying and lethal awaiting you! 

Lock and load one of the most innovative and technologically advanced weapons of all time and prepare to face never-before-seen creatures as you make your way through a series of evocative locations and unlock the secrets they contain.

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a perfect blend of fierce and deadly enemies where hardcore action game mechanics, environmental puzzles, a chilling soundtrack, plenty of exploration and massive doses of concentrated horror are waiting for you. No place is safe, especially when you’re being hunted by your nightmares.

Leonardo Interactive is proud to announce that Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, a prequel of the acclaimed Daymare: 1998, will be available on PC/Steam and console on May 2023.

Leonardo Caltagirone, Founder of Leonardo Interactive, declared: "We are excited to announce the arrival on online and physical stores of an important and awaited title as Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, an international project with a 100% Italian heart. The daily work side by side with a development team like Invader Studios allowed the creation of a game that we are sure will thrill survival horror fans."

"After years of hard work, we are really proud to announce the release date of Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle. - adds Alessandro De Bianchi, Head of Studio di Invader Studios and Game Director for Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle - “This second chapter of the Daymare saga embodies the entire dedication of Invader Studios to offering players an immersive and terrifying gaming experience. We have invested significant resources and used the most advanced technologies available to create a game that, while inspired by the great successes of the 'golden age' of the 90s, at the same time represents a modern and innovative proposal for fans of the horror genre. All this was possible thanks to the support of our publisher, Leonardo Interactive, who immediately embraced our vision and promoted an all-Italian synergy determined to grow and consolidate our industry internationally. We are confident that fans will appreciate our work."

Key Features:

• New characters and big comebacks – Take part in the top secret "Sandcastle" mission as the game's main protagonist, Special Agent H.A.D.E.S. Dalila Reyes, and reconstruct the past of some of Daymare: 1998's most beloved characters.
• Lethal and terrifying enemies – Fight, kill and dismember the enemies that stand between you and your mission. But beware; these enemies are frighteningly intelligent, aggressive and realistic in every detail.
• Revamped interface – The D.I.D. is back, though in a completely redesigned way. Manage your inventory, ammo and health items directly from the new, intuitive game interface.
• Eye to the Scanner – Thanks to the innovative device installed on Reyes’s arm, you can analyze portions of the environment and reveal new puzzles to solve, pick up secret documents and detect hidden items!
• Environmental puzzles – The solution is often right in front of your eyes! Search for clues and overcome the environmental obstacles to obtain resources and collectibles.
• Are you sure it’s dead? – Prepare to confront the toughest and most aggressive enemies you have ever seen. Even if you’re sure you’ve killed one, you’ll find out it can come back in a completely new form and be even deadlier than before! 
• Breathtaking graphics, sound effects and soundtrack – Thanks to the power of Unreal Engine 4, you will live the most terrifying of experiences!
• Back to the 90s… again! – If you loved the nostalgia of Daymare: 1998, then Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle will feel like you’re living and playing an action horror/film from the 90s with familiar references and a frightfully authentic atmosphere with a retro flavor.
• Freeze! – There will certainly be no shortage of guns, but be prepared to equip one of the most innovative and powerful weapons ever created: the Frost Grip! WARNING: it may contain liquid nitrogen.  
• Veteran or rookie – Choose the most appropriate game difficulty based on your ability in combat and your experience with survival horror games. Either way, it will be a serious challenge and not for the faint-hearted!

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on May 17, 2023..